UK airport guides

Fly smarter from the airports the UK uses most.

Whether you're planning a holiday, a business trip or a weekend break, these guides focus on what matters for your wallet: avoiding weak airport bureau rates, ordering travel money in advance, and pairing your flight with parking, hotels and holiday extras you can book ahead.

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Browse by region

London airports first, then the rest of England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. Each guide covers better value on cash and cards before you reach the terminal — plus pointers on planning the rest of your journey.

London

London Heathrow (LHR)

The UK's largest hub: global long-haul, five terminals, and strong rail links into London.

London Gatwick (LGW)

The UK's second busiest airport, offering a mix of short- and long-haul holiday routes.

London Stansted (STN)

Major low-cost and European network airport with Essex road and coach connections.

London Luton (LTN)

Busy London airport north of the capital, popular with leisure and package carriers.

London City (LCY)

Central London airport aimed at business and short-haul travellers.

London Southend (SEN)

Essex airport with rail into London and growing low-cost networks.

England

Manchester (MAN)

Major northern hub with three terminals and worldwide destinations.

Birmingham (BHX)

Centrally located with strong domestic and European flight coverage.

East Midlands (EMA)

Midlands cargo and passenger airport between Derby, Leicester and Nottingham.

Newcastle (NCL)

North East hub with Metro access and routes across Europe and beyond.

Liverpool (LPL)

Compact airport serving Merseyside, Cheshire and North Wales holiday flights.

Leeds Bradford (LBA)

Yorkshire's main airport with ski, city-break and sun routes.

Bristol (BRS)

Popular with South West and Wales travellers, with wide holiday route choice.

Southampton (SOU)

South Coast airport handy for cruise departures and short-haul breaks.

Exeter (EXT)

Devon gateway for Cornwall, Dorset and the South West.

Scotland

Edinburgh (EDI)

Scotland's busiest airport with strong European and transatlantic links.

Glasgow (GLA)

Scotland's largest city airport, gateway to the Highlands and islands.

Aberdeen (ABZ)

North-east Scotland airport with North Sea routes and European leisure flights.

Inverness (INV)

Highlands and Islands hub for UK links and seasonal European routes.

Wales

Cardiff (CDF)

Wales's capital airport with UK and seasonal European services.

Northern Ireland

Belfast International (BFS)

Northern Ireland's largest airport with UK and European connectivity.

Belfast City (BHD)

Close to Belfast city centre; strong UK domestic and short-haul schedule.

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