Norwich International Airport Guide (NWI)
Norwich International Airport is situated 7km (4.5 miles) north of Norwich.
Serving UK and European destinations, Norwich International Airport is located just north of the city of Norwich. Our guide to the airport includes important contact details, information about the airport’s facilities and instructions explaining how to get there.
General airport information is available at the information desk in the main concourse. Information on arrivals and departures, car parking and airport facilities is available by calling (01603) 411 923.
From Norwich, the airport is reached by following the A140 Cromer Road northbound. The airport is clearly signposted from the Norwich Ring Road.
Public Transport
There is no train station at Norwich Airport. To connect to the rail network go to Thorpe Station in the city centre (tel: 08457 484 950; www.nationalrail.co.uk), which has regular services to Ipswich, Colchester, London, Cambridge, the Midlands and other destinations. Thorpe Station is approximately 20 minutes away from the airport by taxi.
Bus: There are regular park and ride services from Norwich International Airport to the city centre (except Sundays). First Buses (tel: (01603) 760 076; www.firstgroup.com) operate the regular 603 service between Norwich city centre and Hellesdon, which is a short walk from the airport (journey time to city centre: 25 minutes).
Taxi: The Norwich International Taxi Association (tel: (01603) 424 044), provides a service to and from Norwich International Airport through its fleet of dedicated taxis. The taxi rank is located adjacent to the main terminal building. Journey time into the city centre is up to 20 minutes, and fares start at around £12-15.
Terminal facilities
Paid for wireless internet is available throughout Norwich International Airport and there are also several internet workstations in the terminal building. Public telephones are located at several points in the terminal.
Airport facilities
Norwich International Airport’s executive lounge (tel: (01603) 420 615) is available to business passengers, offering light refreshments, complimentary newspapers and magazines, and internet, e-mail, fax and telephone services. The Holiday Inn Norwich North (tel: (01603) 410 544; www.hinorwich.com), located just 300m (984 ft) from the airport, has rooms that can be booked for meetings, conferences and conventions.
Norwich International Airport is all on one level, so there are no stairs or escalators to hinder wheelchair users. Reserved parking for disabled travellers is situated directly opposite the front entrance of the airport. Adapted toilet facilities are located both in the main concourse and the departure lounge. Passengers with special needs can request to pre-board their aircraft and ground staff are available to assist them at any time.
Both short and long-stay car parking is available on-site from NCP (tel: 0845 050 7080; www.ncp.co.uk). A 600-space short-stay car park is located adjacent to the terminal building. A 550-space long-stay car park is located slightly further away, but still within walking distance of the terminal building.
Pre-booked customers can park in the short-stay car park at long term rates. Drop-off facilities in front of the terminal building are available to disabled Orange Badge holders. Parking can be pre-booked via the airport website.
Car hire companies at Norwich International Airport include Avis, Hertz and Europcar, which all have desks located in the main concourse area.
A smaller but more charming alternative to the chain hotels, and only minutes from the airport, Catton Old Hall dates back to the 16th century. Period features abound in the property’s spacious rooms, which all have Wi-Fi access. Breakfast is included in the room rate.
The 121-room hotel has free on-site parking, a restaurant and a fitness club with a pool, sauna and gymnasium. Meeting space is available for hire.
A five minutes walk from Norwich International Airport, the cheap and cheerful Premier Inn is a good option for budget travellers. Wi-Fi internet access is available on site and there is a restaurant and pub adjacent to the hotel.
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