Airports Serving York Information
(York, North Yorkshire, England, UK)
Although the city of York may not have its own commercial airport, it is really within comfortable reach of those of Birmingham and Leeds, as well as both Manchester and Newcastle. Birmingham Airport is around 216 km / 134 miles from York, while Leeds Bradford International (LBA) is considerably closer, at just 53 km / 33 miles away.
Those flying into Newcastle International (NCL) will find that this facility is roughly 156 km / 97 miles from York, with Manchester Airport (MAN) being a little more than 137 km / 85 miles to the south-west and connected by the M62, the M1 and the A64.
Birmingham Airport (BHX)
Address: Airport Way / Vanguard Road, Birmingham, B26 3QJ, England
Tel: +44 (0)870 733 5511
Just 13 km / 8 miles south-east of the city centre, Birmingham Airport (BHX) has good connections to the West Midlands. Handling in the region of nine million passengers each year, this facility connects a series of European, North American and Asian destinations. Most other business and holiday destinations throughout the world can be reached with just one easy transfer. Of note, Birmingham's airport is roughly two and a half hours from York city centre, being connected by train, coach or car.
BHX Airport has recently installed a SkyRail shuttle, which provides fast transfers for passengers headed to the Birmingham International Railway Station and also to the National Exhibition Centre (NEC). Scheduled airlines include the likes of Aer Lingus, Air France, Bmibaby, EasyJet, Emirates, Flybe, Monarch, Ryanair, Swiss International Air Lines, Thomas Cook Airlines, Thomson Airways and United Airlines.
Birmingham Airport (BHX) Travel Guide
Terminals
Address: Birmingham, England
Birmingham International Airport comes with two sizeable terminals, which between them serve a large number of different airlines. Terminals 1 and 2 are linked by the Birmingham Millennium Link walkway, with a £13 million scheme for their amalgamation currently being implemented.
Facilities:
- American Express currency change
- 24-hour ATM cash machines
- Numerous restaurants, cafés and bars, including the Blanc et Noir Champagne and Wine Bar, Burger King, Caffe Nero, Costa, Estpresso, Frankie and Benny's, the Meriden Bar and Restaurant, Pret A Manger, the Soho Coffee Company and Wetherspoon
- Several retail shops, including Accessorize, Best of the Best, Boots, Claire's Accessories, Dixons, GameGrid, Holland and Barrett, JD Sports, M&S Simply Food, Rolling Luggage, Tie Rack, WHSmith and World Duty Free
- Car hire companies - including Avis, Budget, Enterprise, Europcar, Hertz and National
- Business facilities at the Terminal 1 Departures Lounge, with work stations and meeting rooms
- Passenger pick-up areas close by
- Short-term parking with direct access
- Long-term economy parking located close by
- Special facilities for disabled passengers
Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)
Address: Whitehouse Lane, Leeds, LS19 7TU, England
Tel: +44 (0)113 250 9696
The Leeds Bradford Airport is situated 18 km / 11 miles to the north-west of the city centre, being some 11 km / 7 miles to the north of Bradford and approximately an hour from York city centre. Ground transport includes trains, coaches, buses and taxis, as well as a choice hire cars.
Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) Travel Guide
Terminals
Passengers flying into the Leeds Bradford International Airport will find just one large terminal, serving airlines such as BMI Regional, Jet2.com, Ryanair, Thomas Cook Airlines and Thomson Airways. A recent £70 million upgrade programme has been undertaken, to improve passenger facilities and the general infrastructure, including the retail area.
Facilities:
- Travel exchange
- ATM cashpoints (dispensing GBP and EUR notes)
- Numerous cafés, fast-food outlets and bars, including Burger King, Cafe Ritazza and the Yates' Bar (Landside), and the Cafe Bar, the Danby Bar and the Food Village (Airside)
- Several retail shops, including Superdrug (nearby Check-In at Hall A), WHSmith (two outlets - Check-In at Hall A and the Departures Lounge) and World Duty Free (upper floor of Departures)
- Car hire companies - including Avis, Enterprise, Europcar and Hertz
- Extensive business facilities are available within the Terminal 1 Departures Lounge
- Passenger pick-up areas are located close to the main building
- Short-term parking is available with direct access to the terminal
- Long-term economy parking is located close by, being connected by courtesy shuttles
- Yorkshire Premier Lounge, with leisure and family facilities
- Yorkshire Executive Club, with membership benefits
- Confidential chaplaincy service for those with strong religious beliefs
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