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Glasgow Airport

Airport Information

Country

United Kingdom (UK)

Address

Glasgow Airport, Paisley, Renfrewshire PA3 2SW, UK

Country Code

44

Telephone

(0)141 887 1111

Fax

(0)141 848 4769

E-mail

customercomments_glal@baa.com

Website

www.glasgowairport.com

Location

The airport is located 13km (8 miles) west of Glasgow

Time Zone

GMT (GMT + 1 from the last Sunday in March to the last Sunday in October)

Number of Terminals

2

Transfer between Terminals

The terminals are connected via a covered walkway.

Driving Directions

The airport is located just north of the M8 motorway at junction 28.

Car Parking

Short-stay, long-stay and business parking are all available, operated by NCP (tel: (0)870 606 7050; website: www.ncp.co.uk). The short-stay car parks are all within walking distance of the terminals, and there are regular transfer coaches to the terminal from the long-stay car park. Long-stay parking with discounts can be pre-booked through BAA Advance (tel: (0)870 000 1000) or online via the airport’s website.

Car Hire

Alamo, Avis, Europcar, Hertz and National have desks next to Domestic Arrivals .

Public Transport

Rail: The Gilmour Street railway station in Paisley is 3km (2 miles) from the airport and is only a few minutes away by taxi or local bus. Trains run to Glasgow Central rail station. Transfers to either Queen Street station or Buchanan bus station are available on bus no.398. For more information, contact the 24-hour National Rail enquiries line (tel: (0)870 748 4950; website: www.nationalrail.co.uk). Road: Taxi: Metered taxis are available 24 hours a day. Bus: Bus no.905 runs to central Glasgow, stopping at Glasgow Central station, Queen Street station and Buchanan bus station. Buses are also available to other destinations. For more information on travel to/from the airport, contact the Airport Travel Line (tel: (0)141 848 4330).

Information and Help Desks

The airport information desk is on the first floor, next to the Domestic Arrivals/Departures area. There are computer information kiosks on the ground floor and a Greater Glasgow and Clyde Valley Tourist Board (tel: (0)141 848 4400 or 4758) in International Arrivals, providing tourist and accommodation information.

Airport Facilities

Money and communications: The airport has bureaux de change, ATMs, a post office and telephones equipped with fax and e-mail facilities. Eating and drinking: Restaurants, cafés and bars are concentrated on the first floor. Shopping: Shopping includes duty-free. For more information, contact the Shopping Information Line (tel: (0)870 000 1000). Luggage: The left-luggage facility (tel: (0)141 848 4938) is open daily 24 hours. A lost property service (tel: (0)141 848 4740) is also available. Uniformed members of staff are on hand to assist with baggage. Other facilities: These include a pharmacy, baby care facilities and children’s play areas.

Conference and Business Facilities

A business workstation with telephone, fax and Internet facilities is available on the first floor concourse. The Glasgow Airport Business Centre (tel: (0)141 847 5450) offers meeting rooms, conference and training facilities, an IT suite and full secretarial support. There is a Servisair Executive Lounge, with credit-card operated telephones and fax facilities. Conference facilities for up to 35 delegates are available at the Travel Inn (tel: (0)141 842 1563).

Disabled Facilities

Facilities include wheelchair-accessible toilets, ramps, lifts and reserved seating, as well as induction loops, a TDD telephone and a Minicom information line (tel: (0)141 848 4848). Passengers should advise their airline in advance of any special needs. Disabled parking spaces are available. Passengers requiring assistance from the car park to the terminals should arrange this in advance by contacting Passenger Assistance Limited (tel: (0)141 848 4938). Wheelchair push and provision is available free of charge (tel: (0)141 848 7777).

Airport Hotels

The Holiday Inn Glasgow Airport (tel: (0)870 400 9031), Travel Inn (tel: (0)141 842 1563) and Express by Holiday Inn (tel: (0)141 842 1100) can all be found in the airport grounds. Hotel reservations can be made at the information and reservation desk (tel: (0)141 887 7220), situated in the Domestic Arrivals area on the ground floor.

City

Glasgow

Full Airport Name

Glasgow Airport

State or Province

Scotland

Johannesburg International Airport

Airport Information

Country

South Africa

Address

Airports Company South Africa, Private Bag X1, Johannesburg International Airport, 1627, South Africa

Country Code

27

Telephone

(0)11 921 6911 or 6262

Fax

(0)11 394 0806

E-mail

Via the airport's website

Website

www.airports.co.za

Location

The airport is located 22km (14 miles) east of Johannesburg

Time Zone

GMT + 2

Number of Terminals

6

Transfer between Terminals

A free shuttle bus operates between all terminals and the furthest car parks.

Driving Directions

From Johannesburg, take the R24 to the airport; from Pretoria, take the R21. The airport is clearly signposted from these approach roads.

Car Parking

There are several car parks offering short- and long-term parking, including an underground facility, as well as outdoor and shaded parking. A free shuttle bus service operates between the furthest car parks and the terminals. Call the ACSA office, open daily 24 hours (tel: (0)11 921 6090/1) for further parking information.

Car Hire

Companies Avis, Budget, Europcar, Hertz, Imperial, Khaya, National, Siswe and Tempest are located in Domestic Arrivals.

Public Transport

Road: A variety of approved taxi and shuttle operators provide services between Johannesburg, Pretoria and their surrounding suburbs. The service is managed by Izinga Transport Management (Itram); Itram reservations desks are located in the baggage reclaim areas in Terminals A and B (website: www.itram.co.za). For more information on public transport, contact ACSA (tel: (0)11 921 6262). Taxi and shuttle ranks are located opposite the Terminal A International Arrivals, while buses and coaches depart from the multi-storey car park.

Information and Help Desks

Airport information desks are located in International Arrivals and Departures, and Domestic Arrivals. Information and flight details are available via the airport helpdesk (tel: (0)11 921 6262). The Gauteng Tourism Authority Information Desk is situated in the International Arrivals Terminal (tel: (0)11 390 3614 or 3602).

Airport Facilities

Money and communications: There are ATMs, banks and bureaux de change at the airport, as well as a post office. Mobile telephone hire and wireless Internet area also available. Eating and drinking: There are plenty of places to eat and drink. Food outlets include coffee shops, a juice bar, steak houses, a bakery, and fast-food restaurants. Shopping: The airport has a wide variety of shops, including a duty-free mall. Luggage: A left-luggage facility is available on the upper level of the underground car park, just off the International Arrivals area. Porters are available in the Arrivals hall and can be recognised by bright orange uniforms; visitors should not use unauthorised porters; tipping is recommended. Other facilities: There is a 24-hour medical clinic, a chapel, an Islamic prayer room and baby change facilities.

Conference and Business Facilities

There is a Business Centre (tel: (0)11 921 6991) with facilities including fax, telephone and secretarial services. A Premier Conference Centre (tel: (0)11 390 1084 or 1118), in the Domestic Terminal, offers four meeting rooms seating up to 14 delegates, a seminar facility for up to 50 delegates and a conference room for up to 120 delegates. A media conference room is also available.

Disabled Facilities

The airport has lifts (two of them are equipped with Braille) and ramps throughout the terminals. Disabled parking spaces are available. The free shuttle service which serves the remote car parking area can accommodate passengers in wheelchairs. Disabled passengers without a disabled pass should contact the ACSA-JIA help desk (tel: (0)11 921 6262) for assistance. A golf cart service which can accommodate disabled passengers operates between the terminals and the car hire areas.

Airport Hotels

There is a small Transit Hotel at the airport. The Holiday Inn Johannesburg International Airport (tel: (0)11 975 1121) is within walking distance of the terminal and the five-star Airport Sun InterContinental Hotel (tel: (0)11 9615400) is situated opposite the airport. The Holiday Inn Garden Court (tel: 392 1062) is also nearby. There are also budget establishments located nearby; information on accommodation is available at the Gauteng Tourism Authority Information Desk in International Arrivals. Most hotels operate shuttle services to/from the airport.

City

Johannesburg

Full Airport Name

Johannesburg International Airport