Norwich Airport Mini Guide
Tell me About Norwich Airport
Norwich International Airport is located 5km from the city centre of Norwich in Norfolk, England. The airport site was previously RAF Horsham St Faith until 1967. As well as passenger flights the airport is also used for charter flights and helicopters, flying crews out to gas rigs in the North Sea.
How can I fly There?
Most of the flights available are from the UK and there is a scheduled service to
Amsterdam which allows connections to worldwide destinations. There are also seasonal flights to popular holiday resorts in Europe.
How do I get to the City From the Airport?
Norse operates a bus service from just outside the airport into the city centre. It runs every 10-15 minutes, 6 days a week. You can also take a taxi or use a hire car – just take the A140 road into the city.
What Facilities are at the Airport?
There is a travel agency at the airport, if you need to change your ticket or book into a hotel. To check your emails you can use the Wi-Fi service or use the internet desks in departures. If you wish to change currency, head for ICE foreign exchange bureau. For extra comfort and quiet, book into the Multi-York Executive Lounge and enjoy some complimentary refreshments while you surf the internet or check the latest news. They also have a personal shopping service for you, whilst you relax.
Can I eat There?
Café Oasis has outlets before check in and in departures. There you can try all day international meals – anything from English breakfast to Thai curry or just have a coffee and a sandwich. The Yard of Ale in departures offers traditional pub style food and a 10 minute challenge menu for a quick bite.
What About Shops?
For all your last minute travel essentials and things you forgot to pack, Skyline has outlets landside and airside. Eclipse Duty Free has over 2000 products from well known brands and you can treat yourself to something special there.
Is There a Hotel Nearby?
The Holiday Inn Norwich North Hotel is just 2 minutes from the airport. It has 121 rooms with Wi-Fi and a health and fitness centre with indoor pool. You can visit the Concorde Restaurant for a fine dining experience.
What if I Need Special Assistance?
Norwich International Airport is a friendly and easy to use airport. There is a desk for passengers with reduced mobility and from there you can arrange wheelchair assistance and help with boarding the aircraft.
Norwich Airport will not only get you into Norwich more quickly but also opens up the entire range of Norfolk’s delights to the traveller. Hire a boat to gently drift along Britain’s best known waterways, the Norfolk Broads, or hire a car and head north in the county to visit the windswept dunes and sandy beaches of old fashioned holiday resorts such as Cromer.
Alternatively, if you’re a football fan, see a match at the Carrow Road ground of the Premiership’s newest recruit, Norwich City; you might even see the great chef, Delia Smith, in the crowd.