John Lennon airport is situated around 8 miles from the city centre, next to the River Mersey. There are over a hundred international flight destinations from this airport: Canada, Australia and China to Ghana, South Korea and Singapore to name but a few. There are also many domestic flights in the UK to all the major city airports.
If travelling to the airport by car the airport is conveniently situated close to the M62, the M57 and the M56 – there is good signage and travellers are advised to follow the signs rather than rely on Sat Nav.
There is an express bus service which runs from John Lennon airport to the nearest train station Liverpool South Parkway and the journey time is 10 minutes, with buses leaving every 20 minutes Monday to Saturday. The Arriva Airlink operates a service from the airport to the city centre which runs every 30 minutes at quarter past and quarter to the hour Monday to Saturday. National Express coaches link the airport to both Liverpool and Manchester city centres.
A hackney cab rank is situated just outside the airport entrance and there are places for pre-booked taxis to drop off and pick up in the car park area. The journey time into Liverpool is roughly 20 minutes and at the present time costs around £15.
Left luggage facilities are available on the ground floor of terminal one at the information desk. This facility is open from 5.30am to 8pm every day.
Restaurants and shops are open from the first flights of the day onwards and there is a resident art exhibition at the airport with many exhibits, with photographs, sculptures and paintings on show.
A tourist information office is situated on the ground floor where details of accommodation and car hire can be found.
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Hampton by Hilton Liverpool John Lennon Airport
This stylish hotel is opposite Liverpool John Lennon Airport. It has free Wi-Fi, free parking and modern air-conditioned rooms with flat-screen TVs. The Hampton by Hilton Liverpool John Lennon Airport has large en suite rooms with luxury beds, work desks and power showers. A hot buffet breakfast is available every day. There is a bar and a supper menu for guests. Light snacks are available throughout the day. Guests have free use of the Hampton by Hilton's well-equipped gym. |
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Express by Holiday Inn John Lennon Airport
This comfortable and convenient airport hotel has free parking and offers early breakfasts. It is about 8 miles (12 km) from Liverpool city centre. Express by Holiday Inn John Lennon Airport is about a mile (1.6 km) from the John Lennon Airport. The hotel has en suite rooms with satellite TV and a power shower. There is a bar, a lounge and 3 meeting rooms. |
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Crowne Plaza Liverpool - John Lennon Airport
This 4-star hotel offers a free bus to Liverpool John Lennon Airport, 2 miles (3.2 km) away. The beautiful Art Deco-style building now houses large, air-conditioned luxury rooms. The Crowne Plaza Liverpool – John Lennon Airport is close to the area's motorways. Liverpool city centre and the main business district are 7 miles (11.3 km) away. Liverpool South Parkway Station is a mile from the Crowne Plaza. The hotel was an airport building in the 1930s. It now mixes original Art Deco-style with modern luxury. The en suite rooms are light and modern with satellite TV. |
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Campanile Hotel Runcorn
In Runcorn town centre, this Campanile Hotel is 120 metres from Runcorn Railway Station and 7 minutes’ drive from the M56 motorway. The restaurant is a traditional French-style bistro. All rooms at the Campanile Hotel Runcorn have modern decor and satellite TV. The en suite bathrooms have both a bath and a shower. The restaurant serves traditional French and British dishes. The breakfast buffet includes hot items and guests can relax in the bar or on the terrace. |
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The Devonshire House Hotel
Set in landscaped gardens, Devonshire House Hotel is an elegant Georgian building with free Wi-Fi and free parking. Liverpool city centre is just 2 km away. Each spacious en suite room at Devonshire House Hotel features Freeview TV and tea/coffee. Some rooms have stunning views across the grounds. Devonshire House boasts Four Seasons restaurant, along with a lounge bar and traditional public house. There is good access to the M62 and Lime Street Rail Station is less than a 10-minute drive away. |
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