Holidays from Prestwick Airport

Prestwick Airport is easy to reach however you're travelling. By car, it's less than five minutes from the A77, which connects to the M77 and the rest of Scotland's motorway network. By train, the airport has its own station on the Glasgow Central to Ayr line, linked to the terminal by a short covered walkway, with two trains an hour to both destinations — around 40 minutes from Glasgow Central and just 10 minutes from Ayr.

By bus, Stagecoach Western's X77 Express runs direct from Ayr Bus Station and Glasgow Buchanan Street, stopping right outside the airport on the A79. A few other local routes also serve the airport too, so it's worth checking the latest timetables before you travel, especially at weekends when hours can differ. By taxi, Streamline operates directly from the rank outside the terminal — if it's empty, there's a free phone by the exit near WHSmith to call one.

Prestwick Airport has three main car parks, all within a few minutes' walk of the terminal, split between Short Stay for drop-offs or brief visits and Long Stay if you're away for longer. It's worth booking online in advance where you can, as you're more likely to get the option you want, and it's usually cheaper than turning up and paying on the day. Book your Prestwick Airport parking online today, or call our Sales Team and they'll be happy to help!

Just the one — Prestwick Airport operates from a single terminal, so check-in, security, departures and arrivals are all in the same building. It makes things nice and straightforward, although it's still worth checking your airline's information before you travel so you know exactly where to go on the day.

As a general rule, aim to arrive around 2 hours before a short-haul flight, giving yourself enough time for check-in, bag drop and security. It's always worth double-checking with your airline too, as exact times can vary depending on your destination and whether you're travelling with hold luggage. If you're flying during a busy period like school holidays or over Christmas, it's worth giving yourself a bit of extra buffer.

There's plenty to keep you occupied at Prestwick Airport before your flight, with a range of bars and restaurants to choose from, including the Food Village for a quick bite and the unique Elvis Presley Bar for a full table-service menu with a bit of character. There's also duty-free shopping, with World Duty Free stocking everything from Scottish products to well-known perfume and skincare brands, plus a couple of WHSmith outlets for last-minute essentials. You'll find free Wi-Fi throughout the terminal, assistance staff on hand for anyone who needs support, and cash machines on both sides of security. Just bear in mind that opening times and facilities can vary, so it's worth checking the airport's latest guidance before you travel.

Yes — Prestwick Airport provides assisted travel for anyone who needs a bit of extra support getting through the terminal, from help at the vehicle drop-off point right through to check-in, baggage, security and boarding, as well as guidance reaching onward transport afterwards. It's best to arrange this with your airline at least 48 hours before you travel, so everything's in place on the day — if you haven't been able to book in advance, the team will do everything they reasonably can to help, though this can't be guaranteed on the day itself. If you have pre-booked, just let airport staff know when you arrive and they'll fast-track you through check-in, security and boarding, or through immigration if you're arriving.