Liverpool John Lennon Airport warns all passengers on booked flights

Liverpool John Lennon Airport bosses have issued a warning to all passengers.

The busy international airport serves people from Merseyside and beyond with direct flights to 66 destinations in around 27 countries. As summer approaches, more and more people are booking trips abroad.

But those with flights booked today (Thursday, May 9) were issued with an “unexpected” warning. People are advised to allow plenty of time for their journeys.

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In a post on X, ex-Twitter, today airport bosses said: “There are some unexpected roadworks taking place in Speke this afternoon which are causing traffic delays both arriving and departing from the airport at present .

“If you plan to travel to or from the airport today, please allow plenty of time for your journey.”

Earlier this week, it was announced that a new airline will begin operating flights from Liverpool Airport next year. SunExpress, a joint venture between Lufthansa and Turkish Airlines, will fly between Liverpool and Antalya in Turkey from 6 April 2025.

Flights can be booked now, with prices starting from £69.99.

The new route from Liverpool marks an expansion of SunExpress services across the UK. This summer it will operate 136 flights a week from nine UK airports.

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