Airport Car Parking

Some of the larger airports in the United Kingdom and internationally have such sprawling complexes that their car-parks are situated a fair distance from the terminal (or terminals).  While this can be frustrating if you are in a hurry or have heavy luggage, there is usually a way to get around the problem.

Airports that use multi-level car parks should be required by law to have elevators or escalators installed, or at the very least level walk-ways or ramps that allow you to get up and down the storeys with ease.  If you are carrying heavy luggage it may also be worth hiring a trolley - most car-parks keep a rank of trolleys stationed at their exit.  If the car-park is situated within the airport complex, it may have an air-bridge or walk-way that connects it directly to the terminal, eliminating the need for you to cross roads or negotiate uneven terrain with your luggage.  If the car-park is further away from the terminal or is not run by the airport authority, you may need to make use of the public transportation facilities on offer - usually a shuttle bus service or a subway or train system.