Summary

Prestwick airport first opened in 1934 but historians believe that flights were departing as early as 1913. Prestwick airport became very significant during World War II as the airport became a major terminal under the lend lease programme which saw over 300 aircrafts passing through on most days. Prestwick became a major site for the construction of aircrafts and saw several famous carriers being built on site. This was until the BA Jeststream failed in 1998 and Prestwick airport faced and unsteady future during the early 1990s. However things picked up for Prestwick airport and soon the expansion work began increasing rail links to the airport and terminal buildings. The introduction of low-cost airlines helped increase the popularity of the airport as passengers can now book cheap flights from Prestwick airport to holiday destinations throughout Europe. Prestwick airport re-branded itself and has adopted the Scottish modern logo of “Pure dead brilliant” creating a new image for the terminal.

Prestwick airport flights depart for many great destinations with the introduction of budget airlines such as Ryanair in the mid 90s, Prestwick airport has seen over 2 million passengers pass through the terminal. Flights from Prestwick are available to take you to fabulous city destinations such as Barcelona Brussels Budapest Oslo Paris Rome and many more. If you are looking to travel a little further you can fly to France Italy Norway Poland Spain Turkey the Algarve you can also fly internally throughout the UK and over to Ireland for fabulous weekend breaks. Flights from Prestwick airport are operated by scheduled charter and low-cost carriers giving you a great range of holiday choice superb especially if you’re local to Prestwick. Carriers such as Ryanair Wizz Air BA and Air France are part of Prestwick airports fleet. Package holidays from Prestwick airport are easy to book online with us just simply search for your perfect holiday destination and select your favourite flight hotel and transfer and off you go.

Prestwick airport is close to the centre of town with not even a mile to travel making the airport assessable to passengers travelling by train bus or car. If you are travelling by car the airport is easily accessed by the A79. Whether you are travelling from the north or south use the A77 with links to the A79. Prestwick airport parking is bookable at the time of booking your holiday there are great secure long stay car parks and good drop off and pick up points. Travelling by rail is convenient as there is a rail service from Glasgow central with great links to Edinburgh and as far as London. Bus services are regular and with the airport just outside of town taxis are not too expensive.