The summer school holidays are the busiest period of the year for airport transfers from Liverpool and Merseyside. Here is how to plan your summer holiday airport transfer and avoid the rush.
The summer school holidays — six weeks from mid-July to early September — are the busiest period of the year for airport transfers from Liverpool and Merseyside. Thousands of Merseyside families head to Spain, Portugal, Greece, the Canary Islands, Turkey and further afield during this period, and demand for private airport transfers significantly exceeds normal levels.
Why summer is different
Peak demand. July and August are the busiest months of the year for private hire. Vehicles book up weeks in advance, and last-minute bookings are often unavailable.
Peak airport congestion. Liverpool Airport and Manchester Airport are at their busiest during July and August. Security queues are longer, check-in queues are longer and the terminals are more crowded. Allow extra time at the airport.
Peak traffic. The roads around Liverpool and Manchester are busier than usual during the summer school holidays, particularly on the first and last days of the school holidays. Allow extra journey time.
Early morning departures. Summer holiday flights often depart very early — 5am, 6am, 7am — to maximise the holiday time at the destination. Early morning collections from Merseyside are common during the summer holidays.
When to book
Book as early as possible. For summer holiday transfers, book as soon as your travel dates are confirmed — ideally at least 6–8 weeks in advance for July and August departures. The most popular departure dates (the first weekend of the school holidays, the last weekend before school returns) book up very quickly.
Popular summer destinations from Liverpool Airport
Liverpool Airport serves a wide range of summer destinations, including:
- Alicante and Malaga — the most popular summer destinations from Liverpool
- Tenerife and Lanzarote — popular for summer sun holidays
- Majorca and Ibiza — popular for summer beach and party holidays
- Corfu, Rhodes, Zante and Crete — popular for summer Greek island holidays
- Faro (Algarve) — popular for summer family holidays
- Turkey — popular for summer all-inclusive holidays
See the Liverpool Airport destination guides for details on each destination.
Popular summer destinations from Manchester Airport
Manchester Airport offers a wider range of summer destinations, including:
- All of the above — Manchester serves most of the same leisure destinations as Liverpool
- Long-haul summer destinations — New York, Florida, the Caribbean, Dubai, Bali and more
Tips for summer holiday airport transfers
Book early. This cannot be overstated — summer transfers book up weeks in advance.
Allow extra time at the airport. Security queues at Liverpool and Manchester airports are significantly longer during July and August. Arrive at least 2.5 hours before departure for short-haul flights and 3 hours for long-haul.
Confirm child seat requirements. Include the ages and approximate weights of all children when booking.
Plan the return journey. Return flights from summer destinations often arrive late at night. Pre-book your return transfer with your flight number so Atlantic Prestige Travel can monitor the flight and adjust the collection time if needed.
Book your summer holiday airport transfer
Book your transfer or request a quote. Book early to avoid disappointment.
See also: Easter and half-term transfers | Christmas airport transfers | Family airport transfers | Liverpool Airport transfer guide
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