Travelling to Liverpool Airport with children, relatives or friends means coordinating more than a collection time. Passenger numbers, luggage, separate pickup addresses and individual requirements all help determine the right arrangements for your group.
Use this guide when requesting a transfer from Blackpool, Lytham St Annes or elsewhere on the Fylde Coast. For route information and guide prices, visit our Liverpool Airport transfers page.
Start with everyone travelling
Give CAATS the total number of passengers, including children, when requesting a quote. If you are organising the journey for other people, check their requirements before enquiring rather than assuming everyone will have the same amount of luggage or need the same collection point.
Nominate a main contact who can confirm the details with CAATS and share the agreed arrangements with the group. Provide a mobile number that will be available on the day of travel and after your return flight.
Count luggage as well as passengers
A vehicle needs to suit both your group and your bags. Tell CAATS how many suitcases and hand-luggage items you expect to bring, and mention anything bulky, such as pushchairs, golf bags or mobility equipment.
CAATS offers estate cars and minibuses. Ask which option is suitable for your passengers and luggage; do not assume a stated passenger capacity also allows space for every combination of bags. If your group or luggage changes after booking, contact CAATS so the arrangements can be checked.
Discuss child seats and accessibility requirements
If children are travelling, raise any child-seat requirements when requesting your quote and confirm the arrangements before booking. If you intend to bring your own seat, discuss this in advance, including the space needed for it on the journey.
For passengers with accessibility requirements, explain what assistance or vehicle arrangements you need. Include details of any mobility equipment that must travel with you. Confirm with CAATS what can be accommodated before treating the transfer as booked.
Agree multiple pickups and drop-offs in advance
If your party is travelling from more than one address, supply each full address and postcode. Explain whether the return journey needs the same stops or different destinations.
Additional stops affect journey planning and may affect the quote. Confirm the collection order, times and full fare with CAATS. Share the agreed times with everyone so each part of the group is ready at its collection point.
Plan around your flight
Provide your Liverpool departure flight number, date and departure time. Follow your airline’s guidance on airport arrival, check-in and bag-drop deadlines, and discuss a suitable collection time with CAATS. Allow for the road journey and the time your party needs inside the airport.
For a return transfer, give the flight number arriving at Liverpool, scheduled landing time and arrival date. Check overnight flights carefully, as the landing date may differ from the departure date. Agree where to meet and how to contact the driver before travelling.
Confirm the quote and booking terms
Before confirming, check that your quote covers the agreed passenger numbers, luggage, pickup addresses and return arrangements. Ask about payment arrangements, any applicable surcharges and the terms for changes or cancellation.
Late-night or early-morning journeys, bank holidays and requests made with less than 24 hours’ notice may attract a surcharge. If plans change, contact CAATS to discuss availability and any effect on the fare.
Your family or group booking checklist
- Total passengers, including children.
- Suitcases, hand luggage and bulky items.
- Child-seat requests or accessibility requirements to confirm.
- Every pickup and drop-off address, with postcodes.
- Outbound and return flight numbers, dates and times.
- A main contact number available during the trip.
- The agreed fare, collection details and booking terms.
Request a Liverpool Airport transfer quote or call 01253 335060. An enquiry is the start of the arrangements: confirm availability and the journey details directly with CAATS before treating it as a booking.
Once your journey is confirmed, use our airport transfer preparation checklist for the day-before and departure-day checks.