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Glasgow Prestwick Airport

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Located just north of Ayr, about 30 miles from Glasgow & 70 miles from Edinburgh, Glasgow Prestwick Airport has a rapidly increasing choice of low cost flights plus scheduled & charter flights to airports across Europe. Previously the main hub for transatlantic flights to Scotland, most of the air traffic from the USA & other long haul destinations is now handled by Glasgow International at Paisley & Edinburgh airports.

Prestwick Airport is easy to travel to & from. Trains to the integral railway station are especially popular with many passengers being eligible to free or 50% discount on train travel to & from anywhere in Scotland.

Famous as the one and only place in the UK visited by Elvis Presley - on Wednesday 2 March 1960, a DC-7 taking Elvis Presley home from Germany stopped off to refuel at Glasgow Prestwick.

A major refurbishment of the terminal & facilities started in 2003. There is disabled access to all parts of the airport including free wheelchairs & extra assistance* if needed.

Airport information desk is on the ground floor by the domestic arrival's entrance Shops inc tax & duty free after security & passport control Shops & restaurants open from 5am until the last flight Licensed bar Bureau de Change Business lounge with internet & e-mail Syndicate Seminar Room - up to 24 persons Parent & baby care facilities Children's play area

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For business meetings & all types of functions Suitable for between 60 - 200 guests Private lounge bar Free parking Direct link to the Airport Railway Station

*Contact the airport in advance on +44 (0) 1292 511000 ext 4434 if extra assistance will be needed.

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