Saltcoats to Prestwick Airport taxi
£45.70 fixed for a saloon from Saltcoats to Prestwick Airport, about 30 minutes, and the same price coming home. Flight tracked, an hour's free waiting at arrivals, and a driver who meets you in the hall if you want.
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The fare, both directions
| Saltcoats ⇄ Prestwick Airport | Saloon (1–4) | 6-seater | Journey time* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One way, either direction | £45.70 | £52.10 | ~30 minutes · 17.7 mi |
*Normal traffic. Fare checked 20 September 2026 against our live quote engine. The price you see on the form is the price you pay: no meter, no surge, and no extra for early-morning or late-night runs.
The route and how long it takes
A78 south through Irvine to Monkton and the airport, 30 minutes in normal traffic. Stevenston is the same fare.
When to book your Saltcoats pickup
17.7 miles, 30 minutes in normal traffic. Pickup times for a two-hour check-in, with 15 minutes spare:
| Flight from Prestwick Airport | At the terminal | Pickup in Saltcoats |
|---|---|---|
| 06:00 | 04:00 | 03:15 |
| 09:00 | 07:00 | 06:15 |
| 13:00 | 11:00 | 10:15 |
| 18:00 | 16:00 | 15:15 |
Coming home to Saltcoats
Allowing 20 minutes through Prestwick's small arrivals hall:
| Landing at Prestwick Airport | In the car | Home in Saltcoats |
|---|---|---|
| 07:30 | 07:50 | 08:35 (rush hour) |
| 14:00 | 14:20 | 14:50 |
| 17:30 | 17:50 | 18:35 (rush hour) |
| 23:30 | 23:50 | 00:20 |
Every fixed fare from Saltcoats
| Saltcoats to | Saloon (1–4) | 6-seater | Distance · time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glasgow city centre | £79.05 | £85.45 | 32.1 mi · 50 minutes |
| Glasgow Airport | £73.89 | £80.29 | 24.7 mi · 40 minutes |
| Edinburgh Airport | £168.11 | £190.80 | 71.3 mi · 1 hour 30 minutes |
| Prestwick Airport (this page) | £45.70 | £52.10 | 17.7 mi · 30 minutes |
Pickup and drop-off at both ends
We pick up anywhere in Saltcoats and Stevenston and drop at the Prestwick Airport terminal kerb. Coming home, we track your flight and wait 60 minutes free from landing. Meeting points and meet-and-greet are on the Prestwick Airport taxis page.
- ✔ Flight tracked, so a delay never costs you
- ✔ 60 minutes free waiting at the airport
- ✔ Meet and greet in arrivals on request
- ✔ Child seats on request
- ✔ Card, cash or app payment
Questions about this route
Do you do Saltcoats to Prestwick for early flights?
Any hour, fixed price, driver assigned the night before.
How far is Saltcoats from Prestwick Airport?
17.7 miles by road, 30 minutes in normal traffic. Weekday rush hours (7 to 9.30am, 4 to 6.30pm) can add 10 to 20 minutes; give us your flight time and we allow for it.
What time should I leave Saltcoats for a 6am flight from Prestwick Airport?
Book the pickup for about 03:15. That has you at the terminal around 04:00, two hours before departure, with 15 minutes spare. Roads are empty at that hour and the fare is the same fixed £45.70.
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