Terminal 1 is for International scheduled services and charter flights. It also handles Aer Lingus flights between the UK and the Irish Republic. The terminal is linked by walkways to Terminal 3 for British Airways and Domestic flights. The airport's covered Skybridge connects with the rail station and Terminal 2 and also with the Radisson SAS Hotel.

Airlines serving Terminal 1.

There are separate check-in areas for international and charter flights. The charter check-in for Airtours passengers is on the lower level and the two zones are linked by lifts and escalators. The terminal has its own short stay car park.

Catering and shopping facilities in the Departures concourse, before passport control, have been steadily upgraded and offer both variety and reasonable value. The principal food and drink outlets are in the Meridian Food Court on the light and airy mezzanine level. It is now a pleasant eating area where you can watch the planes go by. There has been a major redevelopment of the shopping area and you can find most things, essential or unessential to your journey, on offer.

Family considerations score well with thoughtful touches such as drawing paper and crayons at the Meridian Food Court and a play area in the Airside lounge where trained staff will look after youngsters free of charge for half an hour.

Developments at the terminal have also brought improvements to the Airside lounge. It feels much more spacious, has bigger and better shopping facilities including duty and tax free shops and now offers a wider choice of food and drink.

The Arrivals area, on the lower level, has all the expected services and better catering than many other airports. It is handy for the bus station, which is located opposite the Arrivals forecourt, and the short stay car park. Access to the rail station is by the Skylink covered walkway on the check-in level. Allow yourself 10 minutes to reach the station and buy a ticket.

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