Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK) information

Introduction

Located to the south of Glasgow, Glasgow Prestwick International Airport is an important travel hub for Scotland, serving over half a million passengers per year to destinations as exotic as the Caribbean, to North America and throughout Europe. Scheduled flights also operate throughout the UK and to Mediterranean holiday destinations. Don't forget to visit our UK Travel Guide.

Airport Parking at Glasgow

Short- and long-term parking is available, with car parks 1 and 2 for short stays and car park 3 available for longer stays that should be pre-booked 24 hours in advance. A shuttle bus is on hand for those in car park 3 if needed; however, it is within walking distance of the terminal.

Getting to and from Glasgow

To get to Glasgow Prestwick Airport by car from Glasgow city, take the M77 motorway (south) that becomes the A-77, and then follow the signs. The airport is a 30-minute drive from Glasgow via this route and lies to the north of Ayr.

Getting to Glasgow by train is easy, with a station just outside the terminal. A train leaves for the city every 30 minutes (45-minute journey). By bus, the Stagecoach Western Express (X77) leaves for the city centre every 30 minutes (peak), and every hour (off-peak). This service runs everyday and takes about 50 minutes.

Amenities at Glasgow Airport

Essential facilities at Glasgow Prestwick Airport include a bureau de change facility and ATMs, and services for the disabled include adapted toilets and telephones. The information desk is located in the main atrium and, in addition, there is a baby change room, children's play area and a games arcade.

For sustenance and shopping, the Gallery Café and Graceland Bar have hot food and snacks, and are located in the main atrium along with a newsagent's and gift shop. The Cloud 9 Café Bar provides food and beverages in the Departures lounge, and there is a state-of-the-art duty-free shop, a newsagent and an electronics store here too.