Serving over 600,000 passengers per year, Prestwick Airport UK (PIK) is Scotland’s main hub. The airport handles arrivals and departures to over 30 destinations in and around Europe, North America and the Caribbean. Accessing the downtown area via car hire or taxi should be a breeze as Glasgow City Centre is only a short 30-minute drive.

While car rental is available at Prestwick airport UK (PIK), there are a number of other useful facilities to ease the hassles of travelling. Internet Kiosks are located on the first floor in the main terminal and departure lounge. Cash dispensers accept most UK banks and are available before and after security search.

Departing Prestwick Airport UK (PIK) is just as exciting as arriving as the trendy and stylish Departure Lounge has a variety of duty free shops, news stands and travel accessory boutiques. For last minute cash conversions, there is a bureau de change. For those travelling with small children, there is an amusement arcade available.

While the dining options at the airport aren’t plentiful, there are a few outlets that should satisfy most pre-boarding cravings. Cloud 9 Café Bar serves us hot and cold snacks along with alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. The Gallery Café also offers a variety of cuisines while the Graceland Bar serves up chilled cocktails perfect for relaxing before a long flight.

Cheap car hire at Prestwick Airport UK (PIK) is probably the easiest way to navigate the city once leaving the arrival hall. The city centre is just a little over 30 minutes from the airport via the A77. For those accessing the airport from the city, the M77 south from Glasgow connects to the A77.