Airports in Europe

Gran Canaria Las Palmas Airport (LPA):www.aena.es is located on the east coast of the island, 10 miles south of Las Palmas..

To / from the airport: Most tour operators arrange transport for their clients. For those that don't, there is a taxi rank at the airport and frequent bus services between to Las Palmas and other towns on the island.

Facilities: Facilities at the airport include bureau de change, ATMs, a post office, a children's play area and a wide variety of shops, bars and restaurants. Disabled facilities are good; those with special needs are advised to contact their airline in advance.

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.

Lisbon (LIS):www.ana-aeroportos.pt located 4.5 miles north of the city.

To / from the airport:: Carris buses run from the airport to the city and the main railway stations. A special 'Aerobus' departs to the city center every 20 minutes during the day. Taxi services to the city are available, with a 20% surcharge between 9 p.m. and 6 a.m., on weekends and on holidays.

Facilities: Bureau de change, banks, tourist information, post office, duty-free shops and car hire.

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.

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.

Stansted (STN):www.stanstedairport.com is 30 miles northeast of central London.

To/from the airport: The Stansted Express runs from London Liverpool Street (journey time – 45 minutes). Local buses run to surrounding towns. Taxis are available (journey time - 1 hour 30 minutes to central London).

Facilities: There are restaurants, shops and bars in the terminal. Other facilities include ATMs, a bureau de change, business lounge and Internet cafe.