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London Heathrow Airport

Airport Information

Country

United Kingdom

Address

London Heathrow Airport, 234 Bath Road, Harlington, Middlesex UB3 5AP, UK

Country Code

44

Telephone

0870 000 0123

Fax

(0)20 8745 4290

E-mail

lhr3feedback@baa.com substitue 1, 2 or 4 after lhr to contact Heathrow's other terminals.

Website

www.heathrowairport.com

Location

The airport is located 24km (15 miles) west of London

Time Zone

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

Number of Terminals

4

Airport News

A new Terminal 5 is currently under construction. The Tube station at Terminal 4 is closed until September 2006 (with a replacement bus service in use from Hatton Cross). This is due to the extension of the Tube line to the new Terminal 5.

Transfer between Terminals

Terminals 1, 2 and 3 are within walking distance of each other, via underground walkways. Transfer between Terminals 1, 2 and 3, and Terminal 4, which is located on the south side of the airport, is free on the Heathrow Express train (journey time: 8 minutes).

Driving Directions

Terminals 1, 2 and 3 can be reached via the following motorways: M4 Junction 4, M25 Junction 15, A4 (local road). Terminal 4 is reached via the following motorways: M4 Junction 3, M25 Junction 14, A30 (local road).

Car Parking

Several car parks are available. Each terminal has its own short-stay parking lot, operated by NCP (tel: (0)870 606 7050; website: www.ncp.co.uk) in Terminals 1, 2 and 3, and by APCOA in Terminal 4. A free shuttle service travelling between the terminals and the long-term and business car parks is provided. Parking can be booked online via the website or by telephone (tel: (0)870 000 1000). Valet parking is available at all four terminals; CPS provides chauffeured parking (tel: (0)870 411 1118; website: www.parkwithcps.com). Disabled drivers can request assistance from customer service staff at the car parks. Motorbikes can park free of charge at designated areas at each terminal.

Car Hire

Alamo, Avis, Enterprise, Europcar, Hertz and National are all represented at each terminal.

Public Transport

Rail: Train: The frequent Heathrow Express non-stop train service to London Paddington Station takes 15-20 minutes (tel: (0)845 600 1515; website: www.heathrowexpress.com). Paddington is served by mainline national rail routes to the west and south west of England, and is on the London Underground network. From London King’s Cross Station, served by the A2 Airbus service (see below), passengers can connect with mainline train services to the north of England and to Scotland. For national rail travel information, contact the 24-hour National Rail enquiries line (tel: (0)845 748 4950; website: www.nationalrail.co.uk). Underground: The airport is also on the London Underground’s Piccadilly Line, which can take passengers into central London. For more information, call the Underground travel information line (tel: (0)20 7222 1234; website: www.tfl.gov.uk/tube). Road: Taxi: London’s licensed black cabs serve London Heathrow Airport and are available outside all the terminals. Limousine: Chauffeur-driven cars operated by Burgundy Global can be hired (tel: (0)800 013 1313 or (0)20 8831 2000). Bus: Numerous local buses stop at the central bus station and Terminal 4. Bus services include the A2 Airbus shuttle (website: www.airbus.co.uk) from all four terminals to London King’s Cross railway station. At night, the N9 bus service travels to central London. For more information on public transport, contact Traveline (tel: (0)870 608 2608). Coach: Coaches connect the airport to more than 500 destinations throughout the UK. National Express (tel: (0)870 575 7747; website: www.nationalexpress.com) is the major service provider.

Information and Help Desks

Information desks are available in each terminal. Transport information desks, for bus, coach and rail options, are located in Terminals 1 and 3, and outside Terminal 4. The Hotel and Traveller Centre, in Terminal 3, provides visitor information, London Underground tickets and hotel accommodation. Help desks are also located throughout the airport, where passengers can seek assistance by using a courtesy telephone and can also look at terminal maps.

Airport Facilities

Money and communications: There are ATMs and bureaux de change facilities throughout the airport, as well as post offices in Terminals 2 and 4. There are public telephones in the main areas of each terminal, as well as wall-mounted pay fax machines. Webpoints are available in Terminal 4. Eating and drinking: There are numerous restaurants, bars, fast-food outlets, coffee shops, pubs and sandwich bars throughout the airport. Shopping: There are a wide variety of shops in each terminal including music shops, bookshops, newsagents, clothing accessories shops, electrical goods shops, pharmacies, sunglasses shops, shoe shops, sweet shops and perfumeries. There are chemists in all terminals; the Terminal 1 chemist dispenses prescriptions. Luggage: Left-luggage offices can be found in each terminal, whilst lost property can be reclaimed from the Airport Lost Property Office (tel: (0)20 8745 7727). Other facilities: These include a chapel, showers, a visitor centre (tel: (0)20 8745 6655) and a health centre (tel: (0)20 8745 7047).

Conference and Business Facilities

Wall-mounted credit-card-paid fax machines are available throughout the airport. Wireless Internet access is available in the Departures lounges of all terminals. The Business Centre, in the Queen’s Building (tel: (0)20 8759 2434) offers 20 meeting rooms, a conference suite seating up to 60 delegates, meeting refreshments and business support facilities including workstations, online computers, faxes, photocopiers, videoconferencing and audiovisual equipment. Showers are also available. There are several airline, business and executive lounges in all terminals.

Disabled Facilities

Information for passengers with disabilities is available from Heathrow Travel-Care either at counters or by telephone (tel: (0)20 8745 7495). Detailed access information is also available on the airport’s website. There is a Minicom information line for the hard of hearing (tel: (0)20 8745 7950), wheelchair-accessible telephones and text telephones, as well as induction loops. Reserved seating and disabled toilets are also available in all terminals. Wheelchairs push and provision, and help with baggage from Departures to check-in, are available free of charge and can be pre-booked through Skycaps (tel: (0)20 8745 6011 or 5727). Assistance is also available by using the telephones at the various help points situated throughout the airport. Passengers requiring wheelchairs and special assistance should also contact the individual airlines prior to travel. The Help Bus (tel: (0)20 8745 6261) is a free wheelchair-accessible bus service that operated between all terminals and the central bus station. Disabled parking is also available. The Heathrow Express, black taxis and many bus and coach routes provide facilities for wheelchairs.

Airport Hotels

The Hilton Heathrow (tel: (0)208 759 7755) is a short walk over a bridge from Terminal 4. Nearby hotels include the Holiday Inn London Heathrow (tel: (0)20 8990 0000), Marriott London Heathrow (tel: (0)20 8990 1100), Novotel London Heathrow (tel: (0)1895 431 431), Radisson Heathrow (tel: (0)20 8759 6311), Berkeley Park Apartments (tel: (0)870 400 8922), Ramada Jarvis Heathrow (tel: (0)20 8897 2121) Renaissance Heathrow (tel: (0)20 8897 6363), Thistle London Heathrow (tel: (0)20 8759 2400), Comfort Inn Heathrow (tel: (0)20 8573 6162) and the Sheraton Skyline Hotel (tel: (0)20 8759 2535). The Hotel Hoppa transfer bus service runs frequently between Terminals 1, 2 and 3 and the main nearby hotels, while the Hotelink bus offers a door-to-door service to London hotels. Hotel reservations can be made at the British Hotel Reservation Centre desks in the Arrivals halls of each terminal; passengers can also use the 24-hour booking line to arrange accommodation (tel: (0)208 759 8797 or (0)800 783 4020).

City

London

Full Airport Name

London Heathrow Airport

State or Province

England

Christchurch International Airport

Airport Information

Country

New Zealand

Address

Christchurch International Airport Ltd, PO Box 14-001, Christchurch, New Zealand

Country Code

64

Telephone

(0)3 358 5029

Fax

(0)3 353 7730

E-mail

lee.mcnicholl@cial.co.nz

Website

www.christchurch-airport.co.nz

Location

The airport is located 12km (7.5 miles) from Christchurch

Time Zone

GMT + 12 (GMT + 13 from the first Sunday in October to the third Sunday in March)

Number of Terminals

2

Airport News

Expansion of the International Terminal and a revamp of the Domestic Terminal, which will focus on integration with the International Terminal (with convenient connections to facilities) are underway. The project is slated for completion in 2008.

Transfer between Terminals

There is internal access between the Domestic and International terminals, and there are domestic transfer check-in counters in the International Arrivals hall.

Driving Directions

From the centre of Christchurch (Cathedral Square), take Columbo Street, and from there Bealey Street and Harper Avenue. Turn right onto Fendalton Avenue and continue to Hagley Park, turning into Memorial Avenue. The airport is located over the roundabout on Memorial Avenue.

Car Parking

Short- and long-term car parking spaces are located immediately in front of the terminal building, from where hire cars can also be collected.

Car Hire

Car hire companies are located in the International and Domestic Terminals. Avis, Budget, Hertz, Maui Rentals and Thrifty are all represented, although Thrifty is located in the Domestic Terminal only.

Public Transport

Road: Taxi: Taxis are available to the city centre (journey time: 15-20 minutes). Bus: A public bus service runs to the city centre (journey time: 30-40 minutes); shuttle buses can be shared and take travellers to their accommodation. Transport to Christchurch city centre is available outside the Domestic and International areas of the terminal building.

Information and Help Desks

Travel and information centres are located in the Domestic Terminal and International Arrivals lounge. In addition to providing information and bookings for local accommodation, transport and sightseeing tours, the staff operate a full travel agency service and can cater for any further international or domestic travel and holiday arrangements. For further information, contact the airport travel and information centre (tel: (0)3 353 7774; e-mail: travel&info@cial.co.nz).

Airport Facilities

Money and communications: A full range of ATMs, banking services and bureaux de change are located throughout the terminal building. Postal services are available at the travel and information centres in both terminals. Telephones are situated throughout in both terminals. Eating and drinking: Bars, cafés and restaurants are located throughout the airport. Shopping: Shops, including duty-free, are located in International Arrivals (before customs), the International Departures lounge and the gallery boutiques on the first floor (passengers only); there are also shops in the Domestic Terminal. Luggage: A left-luggage service is available at the travel and information centres in the Domestic Terminal, and on the ground floor of the International Terminal (tel: (0)3 353 1985). Trolleys are available in both terminals. Other facilities: There is a hairdresser, florist and a pharmacy in the Domestic Terminal. There are children’s play areas on the first floor and in the Domestic Terminal. The visitor centre of New Zealand’s International Antarctic Centre is a five -minute walk from the terminal buildings.

Conference and Business Facilities

The travel and information centres can provide fax, photocopying and postal facilities, as well as baggage storage. Conference and business facilities are also available within the airport complex at the International Antarctic Visitors Centre and the Sudima Hotel Grand Chancellor (tel: (0)3 358 3139; fax: (0)3 358 3029). Airline lounges are situated on the first floor of both terminals.

Disabled Facilities

Facilities for travellers with special needs include lifts, automatic doors, wheelchair access, accessible toilets and showers, ATM machines with Braille keys and dedicated parking spaces at the front of the public car-parking area. Passengers requiring wheelchairs and special assistance should inform their airline prior to travel.

Airport Hotels

The Sudima Hotel Christchurch Airport (tel: (0)3 358 3139; website: www.sudimahotels.com) is a five-minute walk from the terminal building. The Copthorne Hotel Commodore (tel: (0)3 962 9850) and the Russley Hotel and Villas (tel: (0)3 358 6500; website: www.russleyhotel.co.nz) are located a few minutes’ drive from the airport. Staff at the airport travel and information centre can provide assistance with bookings and offer recommendations to suit travellers’ needs and budget.

City

Christchurch

Full Airport Name

Christchurch International Airport