The state-of-the-art terminal building was designed by architects Leach Rhodes Walker with a capacity to serve 2.3 million passengers and 50,000 tonnes of freight each year. 7,000 square metres of Corus Kalzip standing seam roofing system was used for the complex and unusual ridge-furrow arrangement for the main terminal building roof.

Robin Hood Airport commenced commercial operation on 28 April 2005. On the site of the former Royal Air Force base sits a brand new terminal, and one of the UK's longest runways.

The airport is located 6 miles southeast of Doncaster and eighteen miles from Sheffield. A population of more than six million potential customers can access the airport within a 60 minute drive.

Its objective is to offer more choice to the regions we serve, and by doing this it aim to become the airport of choice for passengers east of the Pennines.

On entering the airport complex the taxi rank is situated directly in front of the airport terminal as is the drop off point.

Robin Hood Airport has over 2,500 car parking spaces, all situated directly in front of the terminal building. Car parking spaces can be pre-booked online which gives you a cost saving over the standard parking rates on site.

Car hire locations for Europcar & Hertz are available for collection and drop off at the airport.

Robin Hood Airport is well served by public transport. The Airport Arrow is a regular dedicated airport branded shuttle bus service operating between Doncaster Rail Station and the Airport terminal building. Further information and timetables relating to local bus network services can be found at www.sypte.co.uk

Doncaster Railway Station is a major stop on the East Coast Main Line and as a result it provides frequent rail services linking various other networks. Frequent services are available to Sheffield, Rotherham and other nearby towns and cities.

On entering the terminal through the access door departures boards showing flight and check in information are clearly visible. There are in total 24 check-in desks at the airport.

The information desk is located on the right hand side on the ground floor should you require any assistance from staff.

Thomas Cook, Penauille Servisair and Travelex all have kiosk's in the check in area for passengers convenience.

The information desk staff will help with any queries that you might have whilst at the airport.

The Launch Pad business meeting room is located next to the information desk.

Sponsored by Doncaster Chamber, DLA Piper, HSBC, and Robin Hood Airport this private lounge allows you to hold meetings in quiet surroundings.

For more information call Doncaster Chamber on 01302 341000. 

Access to the first floor departures lounge for all airport passengers is via escalator, lift or steps.

As you enter the first floor you are greeted by a statue of Robin Hood.

The 10ft statue is made of bronze and was sculpted by bronze specialist Andrew Neale.

The statue was officially unveiled by Brian Blessed and Sean Bean on 28th February 2007.

After proceeding through security you will reach the airside lounge. 

Once on the first floor there are a range of things to do for all passengers of the airport.

A Serendipity Games outlet is located in the departures lounge and offers a number of video games and other entertainment games.

World News provides you with something to read, something to eat and something to drink too. Conveniently located in the entrance to the departures lounge this can be accessed by all passengers.

You will also find The Finningley Windmill, which offers a wide range of drinks and you can also enjoy a bite to eat.

Here the menu offers something for everyone and for all occasions be it a hearty or healthy breakfast, a daytime meal or something in the evening.

A wide range of local and continental drinks are available from this JD Weatherspoon owned free house. Wheelchair access for those passengers with restricted mobility is available and children, accompanied by an adult, are welcome.

In front of The Finningley Windmill and the large departure lounge is a huge glass front to the terminal. This provides a wide view of the airfield and runway.

This area is open to all passengers who can sit back, relax and watch aircraft arrive and depart from the airport.

The Foodhall is an open area created to give a relaxed atmosphere for diners to eat.

There are wide range of freshly prepared foods on offer for customers. Choose from a selection of freshly made sandwiches, salads and wraps. Or choose from a traditional cooked roast to a jacket potato with a choice of fillings.

The foodhall is located in the departures lounge and can be accessed by all passengers.

Alpha Airport Shopping is the heart of tax and duty free shopping at the airport. It offers a wide and ever increasing range of premium brands, at tax and duty free prices.

In the shopping area you will find savings over High Street prices on the best brands. In addition to alcohol and cigarettes, passengers can choose from a wide range of perfume, cosmetics and skincare products, plus gifts and treats such as sunglasses, fashion accessories, watches, leather goods and confectionery. All at tax-free prices to every traveller.

The main airside lounge gives access to Gates 1, 2 and 3.

This area gives you time to sit and relax whilst you wait for boarding of your aircraft.

In addition to the tax and duty free shopping area are World News, Costa Coffee and Bar 08.

Located downstairs from the airside lounge are Gates 4, 5 and 6.

This lounge is a small sized holding area for passengers before they leave the terminal for their waiting aircraft.

There are no shops or other facilities located in this area.

After arriving back at the airport and clearing passport control you arrive into the baggage reclaim area.

In this area are three baggage carousels on which your luggage will be returned to you.

There are also a host of trolleys for your luggage to be carried on.

Facilities are minimal in this area to help you have a speedy getaway.

On your return back home there are a number of shops and outlets on the ground floor of the terminal located around the arrivals area.

A Costa Coffee outlet is located directly opposite the arrivals hall and offeres a wide range of drinks and snacks.

A Travelex outlet is also located on this area.

Toilets can be found in the arrivals hall.

A SPAR convenience store is located on the ground floor, near to the Airport’s Information Desk. The busy store offers freshly prepared sandwiches, hot food and snacks, coffee, cigarettes, books and magazines, crisps and snacks, fresh fruit and chilled soft drinks.

Essential items you need like milk and bread can be easily bought on your return home to the airport.

A cash machine is also located in the shop (a charge is made to cards for using the facility)

Whether flying, dropping off or collecting family or friends or just visiting Robin Hood Airport, you can relax and enjoy a wide variety of food and drink from the JD Weatherspoon owned free house.

Visit The Amy Johnson, in arrivals, to discover a superb range of drinks.

A wide range of unusual drinks are offered including global beers and guest lagers, guest ales, world leading spirits, ciders, perry, as well as wines and champagne.

On March 31st 2006 Robin Hood Airport celebrated the 10th anniversary of the closure of RAF Finningley.

There was a flypast by RAF Tucano aircraft, speeches by Group Captain Andy Sudlow and the Reverend David Ottewell, vicar of Holy Trinity and St Oswald's Church, Finningley.

The statue is by artist Geoffrey Wax and is made from stainless steel. It is in a garden in front of the airport, the sculpture is entitled 'Aviator' and represents the next chapter as a civil airport.

Robin Hood Airport is the U.K's newest airport and offers over 40 domestic and international destinations.

Thomsonfly offer over 25 destinations including, Florida, Cancun, Amsterdam, Palma, Tenerife, Malaga and many more,

Thomas Cook also offer flights to Palma, Tenerife, Ibiza, Monastir and Bodrum.

Ryanair fly to Dublin, Pisa and Girona on a high frequency basis.

Flyglobespan offer direct departures to Toronto-Hamilton Airport in Canada weekly.

Flybe fly daily to Belfast City Airport in Northern Ireland.

Wizz Air now offer flights to Both Katowice and Gdansk in Poland.

A wide range of special cruise departures are on offer from Robin Hood Airport to Caribbean locations.