Glasgow Disabled Facilities

Facilities for Those with Special Needs

Glasgow Airport tries to ensure their disabled passengers are able to travel as comfortably and hassle free as possible. Facilities for disabled travellers include:

Two reserved seating areas in the airport providing low level flight information screens, Induction loop and mini-loop, arm rests on seats, space for wheelchair users and a Help Phone.
Accessible toilet facilities available throughout the airport and most toilet blocks include a unisex accessible toilet nearby.
Help Points located in car parks, outside and inside terminal.
Induction loops in several locations particularly in reserved seating areas and at information desks.
Pay phones and credit card telephones which are adapted for hearing aids are available in all parts of the airport.
There is a text pay phone on the first floor next to the W H Smith retail outlet.
Clear black on yellow signage throughout airport to providing optimum contrast for visually impaired.
Free wheelchair assistance and provision, call +44 (0)141 848 7777 for further details.

Disabled Parking

Clearly signed blue badge parking is available in car parks 1 and 2, where spaces are located as close to the terminal building as possible. In car park 2 spaces are available on all levels and Help Points are available on every level.

If you require assistance from the car park to the terminal building, this should be arranged in advance phoning Unity on +44 (0)141 848 7568 or email unity@baa.com. If you cannot reach ticket machines when paying press the help button.

There are blue/orange badge spaces in the Flightpath long stay park. We advise you to contact the appropriate car park in advance to arrange suitable arrangements for transfer to the terminal building.

For further information call +44(0)121 410 5105

Unity

Glasgow Airport is in partnership with Unity, a local charity addressing issues of social, economic and cultural exclusion by providing training, work experience, guidance and support for young people and adults.

If you have reduced mobility and have requested wheelchair assistance from your airline, or have some other special need, then you can pre-book additional assistance from Unity at no charge. Assistance can include help in a cafe, shop, or perhaps just a chat while you wait for your flight.

For further information call Call +44 (0)141 842 7568

Advice

To ensure maximum assistance make sure you contact your airline directly or through your travel agent to advise them if you have trouble with walking, need wheelchair assistance or have any special dietary requirements. This will enable any special arrangements at the airport or during the flight, to be made.

For enquiries call:

The Call Centre: +44 (0)870 040 0008
Minicom: +44 (0)141 848 4848
Unity: +44 (0)141 842 7568.

Tips for Disabled Air Passengers

You should compare the arrangements offered by different airlines before making your booking and be sure to check whether the cost of any special assistance is included in the price of your ticket.

Inform your airline of your particular needs in good time and check the policy of your airline if you wish to remain in your own wheelchair to the aircraft door rather than transfer to an airline wheelchair at check-in.

Remember that there are often long walking distances within airports and that this may cause you to require assistance. Pre-arranging any necessary assistance will ensure that it's available and that no time is lost in waiting for it to be arranged once you arrive at the airport.

For comprehensive information about disabled air travel visit Flying with Disability.