Fast Lane

Updated! Fast Lane has now been reinstated following recent improvement works to the Security search area - Pre-book Tickets Here

Booked your flights, accommodation and car parking, and eager to get through to the Departure Lounge as fast as possible?

Take the FAST LANE and save time rather than waiting in queues!

Whilst the Airport makes every effort to keep queues to a minimum, for short periods at peak times, queues can develop due to the volumes of passengers and their belongings being security screened.

All passengers now have the option to purchase a ticket, reduce the time spent waiting in security queues and enjoy a quicker passage through to the departure lounge and all its amenities.

Pre-book Fast Lane tickets for £2.50* per person - Click Here!

Fast Lane tickets bought at the airport cost £3.00 per person (including children and infants) and can be purchased at a number of Fast Lane pay stations located in landside areas of the terminal building. All pay stations accept sterling and there are two Euro pay stations. Additionally, all pay stations accept major credit and debit cards (except American Express) and can provide receipts if required. Unused tickets are valid for 12 months from the date of purchase.

Passengers with Fast Lane tickets enter Security through a dedicated barrier system on level 3 (terminal layout subject to change due to ongoing Airport Development works). Just look for the Fast Lane logos. Staff will be on hand at the barriers to answer any questions or to help those requiring assistance.

At peak times, a Fast Lane ticket cannot guarantee that you won't have to wait in a queue, however, your queuing time will be shorter, compared to the standard passenger queue.

Passengers must ensure that they arrive at their departure gate at the published boarding time as stated by their airline. No responsibility can be taken by Liverpool John Lennon Airport for those passengers who do not leave sufficient time for the checking-in and security search processes. Liverpool John Lennon Airport recommends passengers arrive at the airport at least 2 hours prior to departure.

FAQ: Frequently Asked Questions

1. Why has LJLA introduced this optional charge?

The Airport believes that many passengers are prepared to pay a small fee in order to avoid waiting in a lengthy queue that can develop at peak times, to access Security.

2. What will I get for my ticket?

Your ticket will allow entry through a separate channel into the security screening area, bypassing the standard passenger queue.

3. How will it work?

Ticket machines are located throughout the terminal to ensure easy access to all passengers. Having purchased a ticket, passengers access the security screening area via turnstiles located on the level 3 of the terminal building. These turnstiles are easily identified with the FastLane logo. Simply insert the ticket into one of the machines and proceed through to the security screening area.

4. I've bought a Fast Lane ticket, will I still have to wait in a queue?

Buying a Fast Lane ticket does not guarantee that you won't have to wait in a queue, however, your queuing time will still be shorter when compared to the standard passenger queue and Liverpool John Lennon Airport will always attempt to ensure that your wait time is kept as short as possible.

5. Having purchased a ticket do I need to pass through to the Fast Lane immediately?

No, however, passengers must allow sufficient time to arrive at their departure gate at the published boarding time as stated by their airline. Liverpool John Lennon Airport recommends arriving at the terminal at least 2 hours before departure and heading straight for Security once you've checked in and/or dropped any hold-luggage off.

6. Will I avoid the security screening area by using this scheme?

No. Once passengers enter the security screening area they will be subject to the same rigorous security checks that all passengers must undertake. The same restrictions on items not allowed in hand luggage and limits on the size and type of liquids also still apply.

7. Will I have to join another queue to purchase my ticket?

No, tickets can be bought from a number of machines located throughout the terminal.

8. I have already paid for priority or speedy boarding from the airline I am travelling with, does this give me access to the Fast Lane facility?

No. This is separate to any airline priority or speedy boarding scheme which takes place at the departure gate having already passed through Airport security.

9. Does this ticket also entitle me to priority boarding with the airline I am flying with?

No. This is separate to any airline priority boarding scheme which takes place at the departure gate. Priority boarding is purchased separately from the airline, if available.

10. Do I get a refund if my flight is cancelled?

No, but your ticket will remain valid until your next flight from Liverpool John Lennon Airport.

*Booking fee may apply to the online transaction.