Liverpool Airport

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General information

The city of the world famous rock band The Beatles and football clubs Liverpool FC and Everton FC has its own airport south of the city. Liverpool Airport is named after one of the band members (John Lennon) of The Beatles. It is an important base for airlines easyJet and Ryanair. Directly opposite the airport terminal you will find Hampton by Hilton Hotel Liverpool John Lennon Airport.

Where is Liverpool Airport situated?

The airport is southeast of the city centre and accessible via the M57, M62 and M56 motorways. If you want to get to the airport from the city of Liverpool you can travel via the A561 or A562. Liverpool Airport is easier to access since the opening of the new Mersey Gateway Bridge, a toll road (£ 2.00) between Runcorn and Widnes.

How many terminals does Liverpool Airport have?

Liverpool Airport has a modern terminal north of the runway. In the terminal you will find the Arrivals hall on the right and 45 check-in desks on the left. The security check (Departures) is located on the first floor, accessible via elevators and stairs on the left. Be aware, after the security check you will have to walk for a minimum of 10 minutes to the boarding gates via shops, bars and restaurants.

A good alternative for flying to or from Liverpool Airport are the following airports, sorted by distance from the airport. You can also take a look at the complete list of airports in United Kingdom.

Airport
Distance
Manchester Airport 39km
Leeds Bradford Airport 98km
East Midlands Airport 116km
Birmingham Airport 123km

Which airlines fly from and to Liverpool Airport?

The main airlines at the airport are:
  • easyJet brand logo
    easyJet
  • Ryanair brand logo
    Ryanair
  • Wizz Air brand logo
    Wizz Air
  • Loganair brand logo
    Loganair
  • Lufthansa brand logo
    Lufthansa
Here you can find the complete list of airlines at Liverpool Airport.

Activities

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Liverpool: River Cruise and Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

Make the most of Liverpool and see it from the water and from a bus's top deck. Enjoy a sightseeing cruise on the River Mersey and then head to land for a hop-on hop-off open-top bus tour of the city.
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From Liverpool: North Wales and Caernarfon Castle Tour

Immerse yourself in the North Wales scenery with a scenic day trip from Liverpool. Come across iconic locations including the Snowdonia National Park, Conwy and Betws-y-Coed.
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