Where is Prestwick Airport ? how can I get to Glasgow city centre ?

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Quick travel information about Prestwick airport in Scotland. How to get to the airport, where is PIK airport ? how can I reach Glasgow city centre ? how far is the airport from Glasgow ?

Prestwick Airport currently serves more than 20 scheduled destinations and 10 holiday destinations throughout Europe.

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Information - Glasgow Prestwick Airport PIK

Glasgow Prestwick Airport -- Prestwick Airport is only used for charter flights and budget airline companies (Ryanair, Aer Arann, Transavia and Wizzair). Prestwick Airport is Scotland's largest commercial airfield; in passenger traffic terms it comes fourth after Edinburgh Airport, Glasgow Airport and Aberdeen Airport. The airport is also known simply as Prestwick Airport.

The other international airport close to Glasgow is Glasgow International Airport GLA, situated 8 miles or 13km west of Glasgow.

Prestwick is a small Scottish town right on the Ayrshire coast. There are sensational sunsets and magnificent views over famous golf courses to the sea and island of Arran beyond.

Where is Glasgow Prestwick Airport ?

Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK) lies on the Firth of Clyde coast, just to the north of Ayr and south-west of Glasgow city.

Located one mile northeast of Prestwick in South Ayrshire.

How far is Prestwick Int. airport from Glasgow city centre ?

The airport is located 32 miles or 13km of Glasgow city centre.

How can I reach Prestwick Airport by car ?

From Glasgow (Edinburgh and North) : West on M8, South on M77, A77, A78, A79

From Dumfries (Carlisle and the South) : North on A76 (A74), A70, A77, North on A78 , South A79.

From Girvan and Stranraer : North on A77, A78, south on A79.

How Can I Reach Glasgow City Centre ?

By Car :

Glasgow city centre is well signposted from the airport if you are travelling by road. To get to Glasgow from the airport you follow successively the A79, A78, A77, M77 and the M8. Glasgow is clearly indicated on the traffic signs, just like the airport is coming from Glasgow.

By Bus :

Stagecoach Western and Dodds of Troon offer regular bus services to Glasgow and Ayr from the airport.

By Train :

Glasgow Prestwick International Railway Station is located on site. The station is connected to the terminal by an enclosed walkway over the A79 road. Train services to Glasgow Central station are every 15 minutes and every 30 minutes. The average journey time is 50 minutes.

By Taxi :

Ayr Black Taxis (ABT) is the Airport’s authorised taxi company.

Glasgow Prestwick Airport Area Information

From the airport there are plenty of things to see and do for the whole family, all within easy reach.

Prestwick is a coastal town that has lively nightlife with plenty of bars, cafès and restaurants. Set in Ayshire, there are 37 golf courses and many historical attractions for you to enjoy nearby.

Ayr Racecourse, home of the Scottish Grand National and the Ayr Gold Cup, is just minutes away and some of the finest golf courses in Scotland are also within easy reach, including Royal Troon, Turnberry and Old Prestwick.

The town centre of the vibrant Scottish seaside town of Ayr is close by.

There are many good walking and cycling tracks nearby. There are fantastic shopping opportunities including a local cashmere mill. Culzean castle is also just short drive away. Ayrshire is steeped in Scottish history especially regarding the legendary Robert Burns.

In the vicinity of the airport and the surrounding area are a wide choice of excellent hotels.