Melbourne Flights
Flights to Melbourne Airport from Glasgow International Airport
Description
Melbourne Information
Departure Airport
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
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
Destination Airport
Melbourne Airport
Airport Information
Country
Australia
Address
Melbourne Airport, Locked Bag 16, Gladstone Park, Victoria 3043, Australia
Country Code
61
Telephone
(0)3 9297 1600
Fax
(0)3 9297 1886
reception@melair.com.au
Website
www.melair.com.au
Location
The airport is located 25km (15 miles) northwest of Melbourne
Time Zone
GMT + 10 (GMT + 11 from the last Sunday in October to the last Sunday in March)
Number of Terminals
3
Transfer between Terminals
The terminals are all located within the same complex and are linked by walkways.
Driving Directions
From Melbourne city centre, take the CityLink toll road; this becomes the Tullamarine Freeway, which leads to the airport.
Car Parking
The airport has both long- and short-term car parks, as well as two Business Park facilities. All operate daily 24 hours. Short-term parking is located in the multi-storey car park immediately in front of the passenger terminals, connected by covered walkways. A free shuttle bus runs from the long-term parking lot to terminals, daily 24 hours. The multi-storey car park Business Park South offers undercover parking with direct access to the terminal via sheltered walkways. For parking information, contact Secure Parking Melbourne Airport (tel: (0)3 9297 1383). Excellent information regarding parking at Melbourne Airport can be found on the airport's website, including maps and tariff information.
Car Hire
Companies include Avis, Budget, Delta Europcar, Hertz and Thrifty; they have information desks in the South Terminal and offices on the ground floor of the short-term car park.
Public Transport
Road: Taxi: Taxis are available from the ground floor level of the terminal building, in front of the South Terminal and the Qantas Terminal (journey time into the centre of Melbourne: 30 minutes). Bus: SkyBus (tel: (0)3 9335 2811; website: www.skybus.com.au) operates daily 24 hours between the airport and the city centre. Information on destinations served and schedules is available from the information desks in the terminal building or from the contact details listed on the airport's website.
Information and Help Desks
The airport operates a Travellers Information Desk (tel: (0)3 9297 1805), located in the International Terminal Arrivals area, which is open at all times during flight operation hours. There is also an information desk in the Departures area.
Airport Facilities
Money and communications: Bureaux de change and ATMs are located in the International Terminal. Internet is available in the International Terminal Departures area, before security. Eating and drinking: A variety of cafés and restaurants are available throughout the airport. Shopping: Airport shopping includes duty-free in the International Terminal, including nine speciality GST-free stores and the Downtown Duty-Free outlets, open daily. Luggage: Lockers are no longer available; left-luggage facilities are now available in the International Terminal Arrivals hall. Other facilities: Showers are available in the International Terminal Departures area; towels and shower kits are available for hire from the nearby Collins Booksellers. Baby-change facilities are available throughout the airport. There is also a prayer room and a medical practice in the International Terminal.
Conference and Business Facilities
Conference facilities, meeting and boardrooms, and a fully serviced business centre are provided by the Hilton Melbourne Airport (tel: (0)3 8336 2000); There is also a number of airline lounges for departing passengers.
Disabled Facilities
Wheelchair-accessible toilets, travelators and lifts are provided throughout the airport. Wheelchairs are available via the airlines on request; passengers should inform their airline in advance or contact the Travellers Information Desk (tel: (0)3 9297 1805). There is a text telephone on the ground floor of the International Terminal, in the Arrivals area. Disabled parking is available.
Airport Hotels
The Hilton Melbourne Airport (tel: (0)3 8336 2000) has direct pedestrian access to the South Terminal and International Terminal. Motel Formule 1 Melbourne Airport (tel: (0)3 8336 1811; www.formule1.com.au) is a short walk from the terminals, on Caldwell Drive; rooms are charged at a standard rate and can accommodate up to three people. The Holiday Inn Melbourne Airport (tel: (0)3 9933 5111) has recently undergone a major refurbishment. Other accommodation in and around Melbourne can be booked through the information desk (tel: (0)3 9297 1805).
City
Melbourne
Full Airport Name
Melbourne Airport
State or Province
Victoria
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