Airparks Express

Airparks Express Glasgow Airport

Airparks Express is a walk-to-terminal parking option around 7–9 minutes from Glasgow Airport. There is no shuttle bus to wait for: drive to the Airparks Express site on Abbotsinch Road, leave your car and keys with the parking team, then walk directly to the terminal.

On arrival your vehicle is photographed from multiple angles before being taken into the care of Airparks. Your car may be moved to a secure storage site while you are away, then returned ready for collection before you come home.

Why choose Airparks Express?

• No shuttle required: walk to the terminal in around 7–9 minutes.
• Simple arrival: park in the arrivals area, unload your luggage and hand your keys to the team.
• Vehicle check: your car is photographed from all angles when you arrive.
• Secure parking: the site has CCTV, perimeter fencing, floodlighting, entry and exit barriers and regular staff patrols.
• Easy return: walk back from the terminal and collect your keys from the secure self-service lockers.
• Accessible bays: accessible parking spaces are available, although you should be comfortable with the walk to the terminal.

How does Airparks Express compare with Glasgow Yellow Park and Walk?

Glasgow Yellow Park and Walk is the closest like-for-like alternative because neither product requires a shuttle. Yellow Park and Walk is around a 5–10 minute walk from the terminal and lets you keep your keys, whereas Airparks Express requires you to leave your keys with the parking team.

Choose Yellow Park and Walk if keeping your keys is important. Choose Airparks Express if you prefer the managed arrival process, vehicle photography and having your car prepared for collection when you return.

How does Airparks Express compare with Direct Parking?

Direct Parking is one of the closest Glasgow Park & Ride alternatives. You park the car yourself, keep your keys and take an on-demand shuttle which takes around three minutes to the terminal.

Airparks Express avoids the shuttle completely but involves a longer walk and leaving your keys. Direct Parking may suit you better if you have heavy luggage or would rather take a short bus transfer than walk to the terminal.

How does Airparks Express compare with Airparks Self Park?

Airparks Self Park is another Airparks-branded option but works differently. It is a self-park product where you keep your keys and take a shuttle of around six minutes to Glasgow Airport.

Choose Airparks Express if you would rather walk straight to the terminal and avoid waiting for a bus. Choose Airparks Self Park if keeping possession of your keys is more important.

Important things to know

Airparks Express is a leave-your-keys product. Your vehicle may be moved to a secure storage site around four miles from the arrival car park and can be driven for up to approximately 10 miles in total while in the operator's care. Most standard cars are accepted provided they fit within a normal 2.4m × 4.8m parking bay. Commercial vehicles, trailers and vehicles with nine or more seats are not accepted.

The current booking terms allow you to arrive earlier or later on your booked day without an additional parking charge. If you remain beyond the booked parking period, the current published overstay charge is £25 per day, although this can change. On your return, walk back to Airparks Express, collect your keys from the secure self-service lockers and your car should be ready for you to leave.

Directions

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Arrival procedure

Drive in, head through the barrier and pull into the Arrivals area. Park and take your luggage while your car is photographed from all angles. Check in with the team and they'll take your car keys. Then all you need to do is walk to the terminal in just 7 to 9 minutes.

Return procedure

Walk back to Airparks and use the secure self-service lockers to collect your keys. Your car will be ready and waiting for a quick getaway. Drive to the exit barrier and it will lift to let you out

Security

The car park is secured by CCTV, perimeter fencing, floodlighting, regular staff patrols and entry and exit barriers.

Accessibility

The car park offers accessible parking bays and is around a 9-minute walk from the Terminal.

Additional information

As long as you arrive on the day you've booked, there's no extra charge. If you stay longer, you'll be charged the standard rate of £25 per day (subject to change). Most standard cars (without trailers/not commercial vehicles/fewer than 9 seats) will be accepted at the car park as long as they fit in a standard-size parking bay (2.4m x 4.8m). To help manage space, your car will be moved to a secure site 4 miles from the car park. While it's with Airparks, it'll be driven for no more than 10 miles in total.