Cheap flights to Liverpool from £55

Liverpool climate

Typical of England’s climate, July and August are usually the warmest months, while January and February are generally the coolest. Rainfall occurs throughout the year, but the most rain usually comes from December through February

Getting around Liverpool

Central Liverpool is small enough that most major sites are easily reachable on foot. There are also many picturesque and easy cycling routes through the city.

Buses are available, running from the city centre’s two main bus terminals – Queen Square and Liverpool ONE – outward. Train service operates from three main central stations: Moorfields, Lime Street and Central Station.

Getting to the city from the airport

Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL) is located in the Speke region of Liverpool, 7.5 miles southeast of the city centre. Liverpool South Parkway station is located around 2 miles from the airport and provides regular train services to the city. There is a bus linking the airport with a station.Buses, coaches and taxis operate from the airport and provide plenty of options to get to the city.Manchester Airport (MAN) is also accessible, located around 29 miles east of Liverpool.

What is good to know if travelling to Liverpool?

• Albert Dock, a UNESCO World Heritage site containing the largest single collection of Grade I listed buildings in the UK, is one of Liverpool’s most popular tourist attractions. The dock is of paramount importance to the city’s maritime history and now houses the Merseyside Maritime Museum, as well as other institutions such as the Tate Liverpool, the Beatles Story exhibition and a range of bars, cafes and restaurants. 
• The Beatles Story exhibition is dedicated to Liverpool’s famous sons. Beatles fans flock to the site to learn about the history of the Fab Four from attractions including the Fab4D Experience and replicas of famous Beatles-related sites. 
• Liverpool Cathedral was founded in 1904 but building wasn’t completed until 1978, due to wartime difficulties and cost issues. The cathedral is the largest in the UK in square ft, and its Grand Organ is the largest organ in the UK.
• World Museum offers free entry and contains collections that focus on natural and physical sciences as well as archaeology and ethnology. The museum originally opened in a different building in 1853 as the Derby Museum of the Borough of Liverpool.
• The Williamson Tunnels of the Edge Hill area are an intriguing piece of Liverpool’s history. They were built under the direction of businessman Joseph Williamson in the 19th century and their purpose is largely unknown. One theory is that he commissioned the labyrinth simply to provide employment for local labourers, an act of charity that allowed beneficiaries to save face. The Williamson Tunnels Heritage Centre, which opened in 2002, hosts guided tours through parts of the underground network.

Liverpool airport overview

Named after legendary Beatles star John Lennon, Liverpool John Lennon Airport is situated to the south-east of the city. Rated the tenth-busiest airport in the UK, more than five million passengers made their way through the terminal in 2010.

Developments completed in 2010 included the addition of a multi-storey car park and an overhead bridge to the main terminal, as well as the expansion of the retail area and advancements in security technologies, all of which were implemented with the aim of improving passenger-traffic flow and reducing waiting times.

Liverpool John Lennon Airport makes up in convenience what it lacks in sophistication and is an ideal launching pad for Merseysiders and those in the north-west of England seeking holidays abroad.