What are UK airport codes?
UK airport codes are three-letter IATA codes that uniquely identify each airport, such as LHR for Heathrow, LGW for Gatwick and MAN for Manchester. They appear on boarding passes, luggage tags and flight bookings.
Airport codes are the three-letter shorthand the aviation industry uses to identify airports worldwide, assigned by IATA. You see them on your boarding pass, baggage tags and booking confirmation, LHR for Heathrow, MAN for Manchester, and so on. Knowing your departure airport's code helps you read your tickets and book the right parking. The full list of UK codes is below, each linked to compare parking at that airport with BCP30 for up to 30% off.
What are the codes for every UK airport?
The main UK airport codes include LHR (Heathrow), LGW (Gatwick), MAN (Manchester), STN (Stansted), LTN (Luton), BHX (Birmingham), EDI (Edinburgh) and GLA (Glasgow). The full table below lists every major UK airport with its code and a parking link.
Here is the complete list of major UK airport codes, with a link to compare parking at each. Tap any airport to check live prices for your dates.
| Code | Airport | Compare parking |
|---|---|---|
| LHR | Heathrow | Heathrow parking |
| LGW | Gatwick | Gatwick parking |
| MAN | Manchester | Manchester parking |
| STN | Stansted | Stansted parking |
| LTN | Luton | Luton parking |
| BHX | Birmingham | Birmingham parking |
| EDI | Edinburgh | Edinburgh parking |
| GLA | Glasgow | Glasgow parking |
| BRS | Bristol | Bristol parking |
| NCL | Newcastle | Newcastle parking |
| LPL | Liverpool | Liverpool parking |
| LBA | Leeds Bradford | Leeds Bradford parking |
| EMA | East Midlands | East Midlands parking |
| ABZ | Aberdeen | Aberdeen parking |
| BFS | Belfast Intl | Belfast Intl parking |
| LCY | London City | London City parking |
| CWL | Cardiff | Cardiff parking |
| SOU | Southampton | Southampton parking |
| BOH | Bournemouth | Bournemouth parking |
| EXT | Exeter | Exeter parking |
| PIK | Prestwick | Prestwick parking |
| SEN | Southend | Southend parking |
| NWI | Norwich | Norwich parking |
| DSA | Doncaster | Doncaster parking |
| HUY | Humberside | Humberside parking |
| MME | Tees Valley | Tees Valley parking |
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How do I find my airport's code?
Your airport's code appears on your boarding pass, e-ticket and luggage tags, usually next to the airport name. You can also check it in the table above or via your airline's booking confirmation.
Finding your departure airport's code is easy: it is printed on your boarding pass and e-ticket, typically beside the airport name, and on your checked-baggage tags. If you are unsure, the table above lists every major UK airport with its code, or your airline's booking confirmation will show it. Once you know your airport, comparing parking takes seconds. Search your airport with us and apply BCP30 for up to 30% off, with no booking fee.
Why do airport codes matter for parking?
Knowing your airport's code ensures you book parking at the correct airport, especially where a city has several airports or similar names. It removes any confusion between airports when comparing and booking.
Codes matter for parking because they remove ambiguity. London has six airports, and cities like Belfast and Glasgow have more than one, so confirming the code, LHR versus LGW, or LCY for London City, ensures you book parking at the right one. When you compare with us, check your boarding pass code against the airport to be certain. Booking parking at the wrong airport is an avoidable, costly mistake. Compare the correct airport with us and apply BCP30 for up to 30% off.
What are the key takeaways on UK airport codes?
UK airport codes are three-letter IATA identifiers like LHR, LGW and MAN, appearing on your boarding pass and luggage tags. Knowing your code ensures you book parking at the correct airport, especially where a city has several airports.
To summarise the main points:
- Codes are three-letter IATA identifiers (LHR, LGW, MAN, and so on).
- They appear on boarding passes, e-tickets and baggage tags.
- Knowing your code avoids booking parking at the wrong airport.
- Tap any airport in the table to compare parking with BCP30.
Whichever option you choose, pre-booking through a comparison platform ensures you see every choice side by side and secure the genuine cheapest deal for your dates, with no booking fee, free cancellation up to 72 hours before arrival, and promo code BCP30 for up to 30% off at checkout.
More questions
Heathrow's code is LHR. Other major UK codes include LGW (Gatwick), MAN (Manchester), STN (Stansted), LTN (Luton) and BHX (Birmingham). Tap your airport in the table to compare parking with BCP30.
On your boarding pass, e-ticket and luggage tags, usually beside the airport name, or in the table above. Your airline's booking confirmation also shows it. Then compare parking for the right airport with us.
They ensure you book parking at the correct airport, especially where a city has several, like London's six airports. Confirm your code against the airport to avoid the costly mistake of booking the wrong one.
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