Airports in England

London City Airport (LCY):www.londoncityairport.com is 6 miles east of the City of London.

To/from the airport: Docklands Light Railway services run to the airport.

Facilities: There are shops, bars and a restaurant at City Airport, other facilities include left luggage, a mother and baby room, tourist information and business facilities including Internet and fax.

Nottingham East Midlands Airport (EMA):www.nottinghamema.com is located 13 miles southwest of Nottingham.

To / from the airport: There are bus services to Nottingham, Derby and Loughborough (with connections to destinations around Great Britain on the Intercity network) from outside the main Arrivals area. There is coach service between Nottingham East Midlands Airport and Bradford, Leeds, Sheffield, Chesterfield, Luton Airport, Heathrow Airport and Gatwick Airport. Checker Cars are the taxi concession at the airport.

Facilities: Duty-free shops, WiFi access, restaurants/bars, bureau de change, and a nursery and children's area.

London Heathrow Airport (LHR):www.heathrowairport.com is located 15 miles west of London.

To / from the airport: The non-stop train service to London Paddington Station takes 15-20 minutes. The airport is also on the London Underground's Piccadilly Line, which can take passengers into central London. Numerous local buses stop at the central bus station and Terminal 4. Coaches connect the airport to more than 500 destinations throughout the UK. London's licensed black cabs serve London Heathrow Airport and are available outside all the terminals.

Facilities: Duty-free shops, WiFi access, restaurants/bars, banks, bureau de change, nursery.

Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA):www.lbia.co.uk is located 11 miles northwest of Leeds and 7 miles north of Bradford..

To / from the airport: Bus service operates between the airport and Leeds city center rail and bus stations and Otley. There is also a regular bus service running daily between the airport and Bradford City Center Transport Interchange. Taxis are available outside the airport Arrival terminal.

Facilities: Duty-free shops, WiFi access, restaurants/bars, banks, bureau de change, nursery.

Manchester Airport (MAN):www.manchesterairport.co.uk is located 10 miles southwest of Manchester.

To / from the airport: Manchester Airport's new rail, coach and bus interchange, known as The Station, is connected to all three terminals via the Skylink moving walkway system. Trains operate to Manchester Airport from many stations in northern England and the Midlands. Taxis are available outside or near the Arrivals hall of each terminal. The airport's bus network provides direct services to many local centers, as well as to other towns and cities.

Facilities: Duty-free shops, WiFi access, restaurants/bars, bureau de change, and a nursery and children's area.

Newcastle (NCL):www.newcastleairport.com is 6 miles northwest of the city center.

To/from the airport: The Tyne and Wear Metro connects the Newcastle area with the airport. The nearest railway station is Newcastle Central, 7 miles from the airport, linked by the Metro. Local bus services run. Taxis are available (journey time to city center – 15 to 20 minutes).

Facilities: Newcastle Airport has shops, bars and restaurants, other facilities include a bank, bureau de change, ATMs, left luggage, baby care rooms, and a children's play area. There is a business facility in the main terminal equipped with fax, photocopier and Internet access.