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Passenger update – Industrial action at Norwich Airport – Friday 28 August 2026
Due to the 24-hour strike by Prospect union members in Air Traffic Control, Norwich Airport will be closed to air traffic on Friday 28 August and no flights will operate to or from the airport that day.
Airlines have been informed. Passengers due to travel on Friday should check with their airline for the latest information about their flight and the options available to them.
We apologise for the disruption and inconvenience this will cause to passengers.
We remain firmly committed to resolving this dispute through constructive dialogue and will continue to engage with Prospect with the aim of reaching agreement.
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Industrial action at Norwich Airport
The Prospect union has informed us that its Air Traffic Control members at Norwich Airport have voted in favour of industrial action, short of a strike, from 17th August in relation to pay and conditions. Whilst discussions are continuing to resolve this dispute, passengers are requested to check in as normal and always check with their airline for the latest information about their flight.
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Pack Right. Safe Flight.
Pack right for your flight ! Ensure you always pack the items below in your carry on HAND LUGGAGE:
- 🔋 Power banks & spare lithium batteries
- 💨 Vapes & e-cigarettes
⚠️ Packing right helps keep everyone safe. 👉 Pack right. Safe flight. | UK Civil Aviation Authority
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Car Park Bookings Update
Car Parking bookings for stays commencing from 1 April 2027 onwards are not yet available due to a delay in the release of bookings.
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Thank you for your patience and understanding while we finalise release.
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Our Car Parks have gone cashless
From 1 January 2026 our car parks no longer accept cash payments. Please pay using contactless, debit card, or credit card.
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If you are planning a trip to Europe, the rules have changed!
On 12 October 2025 the European Union (EU) introduced new digital border checks Entry/Exit System (EES) that changed the requirements for British Citizens travelling to the Schengen area. Find out all you need to know here.
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BE TRAVEL AWARE…..CHECK YOUR PASSPORT’S VALIDITY!
Please make sure that prior to travel you:
- Check GOV.UK Travel Advice pages for the countries you plan to visit and find out what the entry requirements are
- Check that everyone’s passport is valid according to the entry requirements
- Pay attention to children’s passport validity—they expire after five years!
- Renew passports ahead of time—visit here for guidelines
- Visit travel aware for practical travel tips
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Hand Luggage – liquids & large electrical items.
There are currently no changes to the rules regarding liquids and large electrical items in hand luggage. When preparing for security screening at Norwich Airport, please follow the existing guidelines: Liquids must be in containers of 100ml or less and placed in a single, transparent, resealable plastic bag (one per passenger), with a capacity of no more than 1 litre and dimensions of approximately 20cm x 20cm (8in x 8in). All liquids and large electrical items (e.g., laptops) must be removed from hand luggage and presented separately for screening.
We appreciate your cooperation in helping to keep security checks efficient and safe for all passengers.
For more information, please visit our website here and the official UK Government website here
Airport security staff will not let anything through that they consider dangerous – even if it’s normally allowed in hand luggage.
The Drop off/pick up zone is located within the Short Stay car park. Please refer to our Airport Parking page for prices.You can book your parking here.
