Airport Guide to Liverpool (LPL)

Airport Overview

Terminal Transfer | Getting into Town | Car Parking | Information Desks | Airport Facilities

Named after legendary Beatles star John Lennon, Liverpool John Lennon Airport is situated to the south-east of the city. Rated the tenth-busiest airport in the UK, more than five million passengers made their way through the terminal in 2010.

Developments completed in 2010 included the addition of a multi-storey car park and an overhead bridge to the main terminal, as well as the expansion of the retail area and advancements in security technologies, all of which were implemented with the aim of improving passenger-traffic flow and reducing waiting times.

Liverpool John Lennon Airport makes up in convenience what it lacks in sophistication and is an ideal launching pad for Merseysiders and those in the north-west of England seeking holidays abroad.

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Terminal Transfer

There is one large terminal serving both arriving and departing passengers.

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Getting into Town

Train: The nearest railway station, Liverpool South Parkway, is 3km (2 miles) away (there’s a shuttle service). Tickets may be purchased for £8 from automated ticket vending machines located at the information desk on level 1 of the main terminal.

Taxi: Taxi trips to the centre of Liverpool take 20-25 minutes and cost about £12.

Bus: The Arriva Bus 80A runs every 15 minutes and takes 45 minutes to get to the city centre. Tickets cost £1.60.

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Car Parking

The parking area at Liverpool John Lennon comprises six car parks, each of which offers varying short- or long-term stay options. For short-term parking, expect to pay £5 for one hour, £7 for two hours, £13 for up to four hours, £25 for 12 hours and £30 for the day. Long-term parking costs £30 for the first day, £45 for two days, £55 for three days and thereafter increases by £5 per day.

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Information Desks

A refurbished information desk provides both flight- and tourism-related information, and is situated on the ground floor of the main terminal building.

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Airport Facilities

Money and communications: ATMs and currency exchange.

Luggage: There is a left-luggage facility at the information desk on the ground floor. Luggage trolleys require a £1 or €1 coin to be inserted into the receptor on the handle, but this is returned once the trolley is docked again in the bay.

Conference and business: Available to all departing passengers, the Halewood International Executive Lounge offers seating for 50 passengers. Services and facilities include Wi-Fi, Internet, telephone and fax, as well as a bar area that serves complimentary alcoholic beverages and soft drinks. Alternatively, the Cavern Suite can accommodate up to 80 guests.

Other facilities: There are several pay-as-you-go Internet kiosks throughout Terminal 1, and one with a printer located in the check-in area. There’s also a prayer room, facilities for the disabled and first aid.

Wi-Fi: Wi-Fi access, provided by Cloud, is available throughout Terminal 1. If you haven’t got an account with Cloud, you can purchase access online.

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