Popular Airport | Estación de Nord Valencia Airport |
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Approximate Flight Duration | 1 hour 30 min |
Approximate Travel Distance | 1307 Km |
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Transportation to Airport from Ostend City Center
Ostend Bruges Intl. Airport
It is very easy to get to Ostend Bruges Airport by bus, tram, taxi or rental car wherever you are in the city. Due to the fact that it is not a very big city with regards to its surface area, the vast majority of public transport vehicles have stops passing through the city center.
From the city center you can get directly to the airport by taking one of the bus or tram lines.
Bus
It is possible to encounter luxury buses with many different routes in Ostend city center. In fact, the single fare for Ostend buses, which is the cheapest public transport, is 3 euros. Among these buses serving many points of the city, you can reach the airport directly with the bus number 6. It is also possible to reach the airport by taking the bus going to the railway station and taking a 5 minute walk after getting off.
Tram
The Ostend tram, which is very popular with its speed and cheapness, has a total length of 66 km and 70 stops. Ostend trams, which are also known as kusttram, have stops in almost every corner of the city. Tickets are available on a single, daily, weekly and 10-day basis. From the city you can go directly to the airport by tram.
Taxi
Taxis are, of course, more expensive than other public transport, but if you are traveling with a few people you might profit by dividing the fare among the passengers. It costs about 10-15 euros to reach Ostend Bruges Airport from the city center. Make sure that the driver is opening the taximeter and that you bargain.
Car Rental
Car rental services are a preferred option for passengers who do not want to use public transport. Although there are not many car rental companies in Ostend Airport, there are a number of companies in the city where you can compare prices.
Within the Ostend Bruges Airport terminal there is also the famous car rental company Avis Ostend ([email protected]). This company is open from 8 am to 6 pm on weekdays, and from 9 am to noon on Saturdays. You can easily reach Ostend Bruges Airport by entering the E40 highway from any part of Ostend.
After entering the E40 highway, reach the S'Luchthave Oostende / Gistel' exit and follow the Torhout SesteenWeg sign. You will come to the airport after you taking left at the turn you will encounter.
Transportation to the airport from Bruges
Transportation from Bruges, where within city transportation alternatives are limited, to Ostend Bruges Airport is very cheap and easy. Apart from taxis, you can get direct and cheap access to the city by bus or train.
Train
Direct trains to both Brussels and Ostend depart from the Bruges train station, which is only a short walk away from the city center. It is possible to get to the Ostend train station, which is very close to Ostend Bruges Airport, in 15-20 minutes by taking the Ostend train. There are also miniature trains that allow you to see most parts of the city from Bruges' Reeheldenplein.
Bus
In fact, since Bruges is a small city, most of the public transportation is provided by bus. Buses in the city, where tram, subway etc. does not exist, reach almost every point in Bruges. Buses number 35 and 54 go to Ostend from Bruges city center.
Bus number 35 travels on the route Bruges-Houtave-Ostend and the journey takes approximately 40-50 minutes. Bus number 54 travels on the route Bruges -Oudenburg-Oostende and the journey takes approximately 50 minutes. The single ticket fare for both buses is 3 euros as of 2016.
There are direct buses to the Market Square, the heart of Bruges, from Bruges Railway Station that last 5 minutes. On weekdays, these buses depart every 10 minutes. It writes CENTRUM on these buses that go directly to Market Square.
There are three stops between the train station and the Market Square. STATION writes on the bus that travels on the opposite direction, from Market Square to the train station. The route of Centrum (center) buses is St. Paul's Square, Centrum, Casino, Marie-Joseplein and Kappelestraat. They depart every 15 minutes. There is a bus information office in the very vicinity of the Bruges train station. You can get information about bus routes, schedules, updated bus tickets, as well as city maps from this office.
Taxi
The use of taxis in the city of Bruges is not very popular, because it is possible to take a nice city tour in Bruges even on foot. But if you want to take a taxi from Bruges city center to Ostend Bruges Airport, you need to consider paying about 75-80 euros. If you book in advance from YATTAXI, this fare can be reduced up to 65 euros.
Car Rental
Since Bruges is a small city, there is actually not much need for car rental services. Tourists and locals usually use bicycles, taxi and bus services to commute. You may find a few car rental companies in town. If you have a long vacation plan, it may be more economical to rent a car and go to other places close to Bruges.
If you rent a car from Avis in Bruges, you can deliver your car at Avis office in Ostend Bruges Airport. It takes 20-25 minutes to travel 30-35 kilometers, except during the rush hours of traffic.
Airport Information
Located 6 km southwest of Ostend city center and east of Bruges, Ostend Bruges Airport takes its name from these two cities because it is the common airport of both. The airport is well-known for its many destinations in the Mediterranean Canary Islands and is located in the heart of Europe in terms of its geographical location. Ostend Bruges Airport also has direct flights from Antalya, Bodrum and Izmir.
This airport, which served 253.044 passengers in 2014, is easily accessible from other cities. Ostend Airport is a very busy airport, although it is very small compared to the airports in other European countries, because the trains with which you can reach many cities of Belgium depart from the train station, which is 5 minutes away from the airport. It is located very close to the two most famous cities of Belgium, Ostend and Bruges.
There is free internet access in the airport, information offices, smoking area, dining areas, car rental companies, information tables for public transportation, ticket sales points and souvenir shops at the airport. Belair and Charles Lindbergh are the most famous restaurants in the airport.
There is a 260-car short-term parking area serving on a 24/7 basis and a long parking area with a capacity of 500 cars, right in front of the passenger terminal. Prices are 2 euros for 60 minutes, 8.5 euros for 1 day, 17 euros for 2 days and 25.5 euros for 3 days. There are also 4 different hotels within walking distance of the airport.
Transportation to Valencia City Center from Airport
Alicante Airport
Valencia, located on the east coast of Spain and a Mediterranean city famous for its Fallas Festival, is the capital of the autonomous community of Valencia and the third-largest city in Spain. For travelling to Valencia, established around the Turia River, you need to fly to Valencia Airport. The place known as the central region of the city is called Plaza de Espana. Calle de la Paz represents the historical part of the city. Estación del Norte is the central railway station located near the city center.
The city consists of six different regions. While the places near the border of the city are included in the sixth region; the first region includes the city center. In order to use the public transportation vehicles in the city, you can travel by metro, train or bus by purchasing tickets called "bono" from many kiosks or package stores. If you are thinking of travelling by bus, you should buy “Bonobus”. If you are planning to use railway system, you should buy “Bonometro”.
The distance between the central regions of the city and the Valencia airport is about 9 kilometers. If you are planning to travel to the airport from any part of the city, there are many options you can prefer such as taxi, car rental as well as metro or bus from the public transportation vehicles. After your plane has landed, before starting your travel, you can make your transportation more affordable by buying VLC Tourist Cards from the tourist offices.
Bus
Buses called Line 150 Valencia - Manises - Aeropuerto take passengers to the city center from the airport in about half an hour. The buses run every twenty-five minutes. The buses depart in front of the signboard found on the parking area near the arriving passenger section. Bus services can continue until 09:30 pm or 10:00 pm according to their schedules. In addition, there are more than forty bus lines offering service in the city. By using the buses, you can easily get to your destination in the city. After midnight, the night buses, numbered with the letter N, continue operating to the commonly visited parts of the city. Another practical alternative to reach the city from the airport is the bus services called Aerobus. These services, which run every twenty minutes, are operating between 06:00 am and 10:00 pm. The fares of these services are slightly higher than the bus fares.
Metro
In the city, metro is another public transportation vehicle connecting the central railway station with the airport. The trains operate every eight minutes and reach the city center in about twenty minutes. You need to come to Zone A from Zone D of the airport in order to use the metro line. For that, you can benefit from the services or walk. From the airport, you can travel to Maritim-Serreria station if you use the red metro line (Line 3), to Rafebunyol station if you use the green metro line (Line 5).
The railway system, which consists of six lines, is called Metro Valencia. Line 1, also known as the yellow line, offers transportation service between Bétera and Villanueva de Castellon stations; Line 2, also known as the pink line, offers transportation service between Torrent Avinguda and Lliria stations; Line 7, also known as the orange line, offers transportation service between Torrent Avinguda and Maritim-Serreria stations; Line 9, also known as the brown line, offers transportation service between Riba-roja de Turia and Rosas stations. There are many stations offering the option of transferring between each other. The metro network is not enough to provide transportation to every part of the city. Nevertheless, it is possible to reach many central parts of the city by using rail system. If you plan to use metro frequently in the city, buying Bonometro tickets for two or three days will be more appropriate for your budget.
Tramway
Metro Valencia's lines 4, 6 and 8 offers transportation option by tramway. You can travel between Mas del Rosari and Dr. Among Lluch stations by using Line 4; between Tossal del Rei and Dr. Among Lluch stations by using Line 6; between Maritim-Serreria and Marina Reial Joan Carles I stations by using Line 8. These lines offer transfer option between themselves and between metro lines in many stations.
There is no direct tramway line to the city center from the airport. However, you can get to the airport by transferring to metro line 3 in Benimaclet station to where you have come with tramway line 4 and metro line 5 in Maritim-Serreria station to where you have come with tramway lines 6 and 8.
Train
There are six train lines offering transportation service throughout the city. You can travel to the southeast part of the city by using train line C-1, to the southwest part by using the line C-2, to the west part by using the line C-3, to the part between the east and the center by using the line C-4, to the northwest part by using the line C-5 and to the northeast part by using the line C-6.
Car Rental
You can rent a car from the many famous car rental companies located at the airport. Alternatively, it is possible to make an online reservation before your flight. When traveling in the city, renting a bicycle is also a popular alternative to renting a car. There are approximately two hundred and fifty locations in Valencia where you can rent a bicycle. You can use the bicycle that you will rent from one of these locations for seven days without any limitation. First half an hour of use is free. The annual bicycle rental alternatives are more affordable for those planning to stay in the city for more than two weeks.
Taxi
You can easily find a taxi at the airport. Moreover, compared to many European countries, the fares are more affordable in Valencia. If you want to have a more comfortable and quicker travel to the airport, taxi is a good option for you.
Valencia Airport
You have many transportation options for traveling to the city centre from Valencia Airport, one of Spain’s 10 busiest airports. You can choose from means of transportation such as metro, bus, taxi, or rental car, each very comfortable and convenient, for traveling to the city centre from the airport, which is located 8 kilometers outside Valencia city centre. When choosing your vehicle, you can prefer public transportation if your priority is an affordable travel, or you can choose taxis and rental cars for a convenient vehicle which allows you to travel independently.
Bus
When you arrive at Valencia Airport, you can get to the city centre by taking one of the buses departing from the bus stops around the terminal and carrying passengers to Valencia city centre in a short time. Traveling to the city centre from the airport by the buses number 150 which carry passengers to areas such as Mislata, Quart de Poblet and Manises is both fast and affordable.
Metro
You can get to the many locations in the city centre from the Valencia Airport directly by taking the metro line number 3 of Metrovalencia. Prices for the one way metro ticket start from 1.50 Euro and may increase depending on your destination. You can buy roundtrip tickets for a single region or multiple regions, or if you wish, you can buy tickets that allow you to ride the metro for 10 times. If you want to use the metro for traveling to different locations in the city, you can buy TuiN Card, which is a some kind of a subscription card. Another option for a cheap metro ride in the city is to buy and use tourist metro cards. These cards, which are valid for 24, 48 or 72 hours are extremely convenient for visitors who want to see many places in a short time in the city. You can easily buy the cards you need for using the metro from the machines at the stations.
Taxi
It is very easy to get to the city centre by taking a taxi from the Valencia Airport. Moreover, due to the airport’s proximity to the city centre, taxi rides do not cost much to those who want to travel on this route. Taxis waiting at the airport have a fixed starting fare which increases for every kilometer. Taxi fares vary by day and hour. On weekdays, from Monday to Friday, rates are lower from 07.00 a.m to 21.00 p.m, but they get higher after 21.00 and on weekends. Even if you travel at a very short distance from the airport, you have to pay the base taxi fare. If you have questions about the fee you will pay for your taxi ride, you can first contact the taxi drivers and get information directly about any matter, especially about the fare.
Rent a Car
You can easily reach many locations in a short time by renting a car from Valencia Airport. There are international rent a car companies at the airport such as Hertz, AVIS, Sixt, Europcar and Enterprise. By making reservation via internet or by phone, you can get your car from the terminal at the agreed time. Remember that you need your internationally valid travel papers and driver licence with you to rent a car.
