Meet and greet at Blackpool Airport Parking. Many car hire operators will provide a meet and greet services which is extremely efficient method of parking you car at Blackpool Airport Parking. You can drop off the car at the departures area on the airport and the car park company will take your car and park is usually off site and will be delivered back to you and waiting for your arrival back to the airport.
Security. Many of the car parks provide a secure and safe environment to park your car. Many have both security guards and cctv. Most of the car parking arrears within the confines of Blackpool Airport Parking will have perimeter fences and secure manned and gated areas.
Availability of parking at Blackpool Airport Parking. It is recommended that you pre book your car parking at Blackpool Airport Parking, not only to secure the best rate but during busy periods, mainly school holidays, the car parks are liable to be full and avoid this possible delay if you can arrive at you destination without the stress of driving around trying to find an alternative car park.
Prices of parking your car at Blackpool Airport Parking. Generally the further in advance that you book your car parking the cheaper the rate. Sometimes as much as a 50% discount can be obtained as opposed to the drive up rate on the day. This can be a meaningful amount of money if you are staying for 7 or 14 days. Usually the closer you are to the airport the higher daily rate you will pay.
Directions to Blackpool Airport Parking car park. When you book and pay for your car parking online you will receive an email confirming your car park reservation. This will also include a map and directions informing you how to get to the car park that you have booked.
Once you have booked your advanced car parking you will receive the email confirmation above, along with a booking reference. With the more sophisticated car parks you will need to take the same credit card with you and when you arrive at the car park, you insert your credit card into the barrier / gate which will validate your car parking reservation at Blackpool Airport Parking.
Changes to original booking. Whilst your original car park reservation at Blackpool Airport Parking is usually made online, you will receive a telephone number for any queries or changes to your original booking.
Shuttle bus services to and from the car park. Once you have driven too and left your car in the selected car park a courtesy shuttle bus will take you to the airport terminal. These shuttle buses usually operate around the airport on a regular basis and have various well sign posted pick up points, from the airport and the car park.
Short, Mid or Long Term Parking. It is worth checking the prices of each of the different car parks to be sure you get the best price. The cheaper the price the further the car park is from the airport terminal, so if you are happy to travel in the shuttle bus a little longer to the airport then the cheaper you will find the cost.
Short term parking will the most expensive, which is usually within a short walk to the airport terminal and usually only used for picking up passengers and dropping off if you are only staying no more than a few hours.
Mid stay parking is usually cost effective for a few days parking only, anything more than a few days then the long term car parking option should be selected. There is also option to park off of the airport completely which should offer the cheapest parking option.
Blackpool Airport has it only parking facility onsite. It is a large car parking facility just situated outside of the main terminal building, perfect for easy access for all types of travellers. There is minimum stay duration of 3 days, as well as a pre booking required. The car park has regular security patrols to ensure the site is keep secure.
To get to the car park just enter the airport at the main entrance by the dual carriageway. If you are using the M55 then leave at Junction 4 and use the A5230. Follow until you reach a roundabout, and then take the first left. This will take you to the airport if you follow the signs. There will also be signs for the long stay car parks.
When you get to the airport parking facility, pull up and press the machine button for a ticket. Always keep the ticket on hand as you will need it. Once all parked up, you can then enter the terminal to catch you flight. The is no shuttle bus as the terminal is right next to the car park, thus only a short walking distance.
When you arrive back to the airport on your return journey, just return to the car park information reception desk, along with you confirmation slip and ticket it self. Once a member of staff has validated the ticket to confirm you are the owner of the car then you will be allowed to enter the compound to retrieve your vehicle. Once in the car, follow the exits, and once you get the barrier insert your ticket and you will be allowed to continue out the car park itself.
Another close car park is Skypark which offers a very convenient meet and greet service from the airport terminal. A member of staff will come to the terminal and meet you to take your car and park it for you. The benefit from such a service applies on your return journey, as when you arrive home and leave the terminal, a member of staff will be waiting with your car at the terminal.
The car park is not on site, however it is close by approximately 1 mile away. The address of the car park is:
3b Sycamore Trading Estate,
Blackpool,
FY4 3RL.
. As Skypark collect your car, you must call them 15-20 minutes before you arrive at the terminal so then can be ready to meet and greet you. The same procedure applies on your return, please call when you are clearing customs and get your luggage. This ensures that the car is taken from you and returned to you with you having to hang around waiting.
The car park is very secure as the car park is an indoor facility, with CCTV and security doors. |
