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| Popular Airport | Glasgow - Glasgow Intl. Airport |
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| Popular Airlines | |
| Approximate Flight Duration | 7 hour 50 min |
| Approximate Travel Distance | 6375 Km |
Transportation to Airport from Atlanta City Center
Beaver Ruin Airport
Atlanta is an important junction point of land, air, and rail transportation in the United States. It is also an important commercial and industrial city, where many international companies are headquartered in. Atlanta is also an important crossroads for international air travel. The Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, also known as Atlanta Airport, is the world’s busiest airport according to passenger traffic and it was ranked the world’s busiest airport according to the number of landings and takeoffs for several years. Located about 13 km from the city center, the airport is easily accessible by a variety of transportation alternatives.
Metro
The airport is easily and directly accessible from the city center by metro. The metro line that runs directly to the airport can be accessed from the Five Points Station in the city center, where 4 metro lines intersect.
Using the gold and red metro lines you can get to the airport from Five Points in 15 minutes and from Peachtree in 17 minutes. If you’re traveling on the green or blue line you have to transfer to the red or gold line at Five Points.
Taxi
Taxis are a convenient transportation method to get to the airport. Taxis are easily accessible in the city. Depending on your location in the city the airport is between 11-14 km away. Since the airport is located in close proximity to the city center taking a taxi is one of the fastest ways to get there. The taxi fare from major areas in the city center is a fixed rate.
Car
Since the airport is located very close by, driving is a quick and easy alternative. If you’re flying domestically you need to take the I-85, which connects directly to the domestic terminal. If you’re flying internationally you need to take the I-75, which connects directly to the international terminal. Both the I-85 and I-75 connect to other major freeways that provide access to other parts of the United States.
Once you get to the airport, there are indoor and outdoor parking lots, operated by 10 different companies, with a total capacity of 30 thousand vehicles.
Airport Information
Handling over 95 million passengers annually, Atlanta Airport is not only one of the most important airports in the United States but also one of the most important international airports in the world. With over 58 thousand employees the airport is like a small city. The airport uses a color-coded system to help passengers find where they need to go.
For buses to the city center follow the green signs, the gold and red metro lines go to the city center, and to get to nearby hotels follow the purple signs. The colored lanes on the floor will help guide you to your destination. The airport also contains dozens of restaurants and over 100 cafes offering delicious examples of international cuisine to cater to passengers’ pre-flight and post-flight needs.
Atlanta Airport also features exhibition spaces, galleries, and shopping areas. The airport is a pet friendly airport, featuring the Pet Assistance, which consists of pet areas, a veterinarian, and other amenities and services to satisfy the needs of your pet.
DeKalb Peachtree - DeKalb - DeKalb County Airport
The distance between Atlanta city center and DeKalb - Peachtree Airport is about 13 kilometers. The alternatives you can use are taxi, train or car rental to transfer from the city center to the airport.
Taxi
To call a taxi to your location in the city center of Atlanta, you can make a reservation from taxi companies websites, you can give them a call or your hotel can call for a taxi for you. Some of the taxi companies in the region are in the Metro district. Atlanta Airport Taxi (404) 898 0554, Taxi Cab (404) 589 1300, Star Cab Co. (404) 758 6616, Yellow Cab (404) 521 0200, Checker Cabin (404) 351 1111
In Atlanta the taxi fares are calculated based on the distance of the journey. The taximeter starts at 2.50 USD and goes up about 1 USD per kilometer. An additional 1.50 USD is the fee per passenger, while the waiting fee is 21 USD. The journey from Atlanta city center to DeKalb - Peachtree Airport on average takes approximately 20 minutes.
Train
Atlanta's widely used public transport network is called MARTA (Metro Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority). These trains are the most economical way of travel especially with a two-way scheduled service to Fulton and DeKalb - Peachtree Airport. Trains run every day of the week from 04:45 to 01:00 from Atlanta city center at 8-minute intervals and you will be able to reach the station nearest the airport in 19 minutes. The cost to make this type of transfer is 1.75 USD per person and you can pay with a Breeze Card at the station.
MARTA trains have two rail lines that go to the airport. It is the red rail line and gold rail line that go to DeKalb - Peachtree Airport. The most advantageous line to use is the gold rail line which is marked as the Doraville route and when you arrive at Chamblee MARTHA Station the airport is easily visible. From the station, follow the Chamblee Tucker road signs and walk for 10-15 minutes and then you will arrive at DeKalb - Peachtree Airport.
If you do not want to walk when you get off the train, or if you can not walk because of your luggage, you can also take bus 19 from New Peachtree Road.
Rent a Car
If you want to travel to the airport from the city center of Atlanta with the car you have choosen and driving yourself, we suggest you to book online while planning your trip. National firms such as Alamo, AVIS, Budget, HERTZ, Thrifty have regional discount campaigns on their websites. In order to benefit from these campaigns as well as to increase your choice of preferences, we recommend you to make a reservation online which will be more beneficial than instant searches.
Hotel Transfers
You can ask the hotel where you are staying in Atlanta city center whether they have an airport transfer or not when you are booking. Since the city center is not too far from the airport, some hotels offer this service free of charge to their customers.
Airport Information
DeKalb - Peachtree Airport is located on 700 acres of land in the city of Chamblee, northeast of the state of Atlanta, in the United States. The airport which was used as an army training base in the First World War, now has 4 runways and helps reduce air traffic congestion by providing local service for smaller aircrafts and has 1 helicopter helipad.
DeKalb - Peachtree Airport is also referred to as PDK and has an average of 209,000 aircraft takeoffs and landings per year and is the second busiest airport in Georgia, followed by Georgias Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. The busiest traffic of the airport is from domestic flights from Cincinnati, Cleveland and Charlotte. Commercial and business jets, training planes, helicopters and private planes are used at the airport and you will find a restaurant, post office, ATM, exchange offices and small shops to go shopping. On the north and south sides of the terminal, there is a large carpark with daily and hourly parking spaces divided into sections.
Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta Intl. Airport
Atlanta is an important junction point of land, air, and rail transportation in the United States. It is also an important commercial and industrial city, where many international companies are headquartered in. Atlanta is also an important crossroads for international air travel. The Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, also known as Atlanta Airport, is the world’s busiest airport according to passenger traffic and it was ranked the world’s busiest airport according to the number of landings and takeoffs for several years. Located about 13 km from the city center, the airport is easily accessible by a variety of transportation alternatives.
Metro
The airport is easily and directly accessible from the city center by metro. The metro line that runs directly to the airport can be accessed from the Five Points Station in the city center, where 4 metro lines intersect.
Using the gold and red metro lines you can get to the airport from Five Points in 15 minutes and from Peachtree in 17 minutes. If you’re traveling on the green or blue line you have to transfer to the red or gold line at Five Points.
Taxi
Taxis are a convenient transportation method to get to the airport. Taxis are easily accessible in the city. Depending on your location in the city the airport is between 11-14 km away. Since the airport is located in close proximity to the city center taking a taxi is one of the fastest ways to get there. The taxi fare from major areas in the city center is a fixed rate.
Car
Since the airport is located very close by, driving is a quick and easy alternative. If you’re flying domestically you need to take the I-85, which connects directly to the domestic terminal. If you’re flying internationally you need to take the I-75, which connects directly to the international terminal. Both the I-85 and I-75 connect to other major freeways that provide access to other parts of the United States.
Once you get to the airport, there are indoor and outdoor parking lots, operated by 10 different companies, with a total capacity of 30 thousand vehicles.
Airport Information
Handling over 95 million passengers annually, Atlanta Airport is not only one of the most important airports in the United States but also one of the most important international airports in the world. With over 58 thousand employees the airport is like a small city. The airport uses a color-coded system to help passengers find where they need to go.
For buses to the city center follow the green signs, the gold and red metro lines go to the city center, and to get to nearby hotels follow the purple signs. The colored lanes on the floor will help guide you to your destination. The airport also contains dozens of restaurants and over 100 cafes offering delicious examples of international cuisine to cater to passengers’ pre-flight and post-flight needs.
Atlanta Airport also features exhibition spaces, galleries, and shopping areas. The airport is a pet friendly airport, featuring the Pet Assistance, which consists of pet areas, a veterinarian, and other amenities and services to satisfy the needs of your pet.
Transportation to Glasgow City Center from Airport
Glasgow - Glasgow Intl. Airport
Glasgow is known as Scotland’s largest and most exciting city. There are many direct and connecting flights that link the city to major destinations throughout the UK and Europe. The most economical transportation alternative to get to the city center from Glasgow Airport, which is located about 14 km away, is by bus.
If you want a more convenient and enjoyable transportation alternative then you can take a taxi to the city center; taxis are readily available at the terminal exits. Renting a car is another comfortable method of transportation to get to Glasgow city center and explore its surroundings.
Like many European cities, Glasgow is also bicycle and pedestrian friendly. Bicycle owners in the city can choose this method of transportation thanks to the free bicycle parking areas at the airport. Although the airport is not located that close to the city center by foot, there are pedestrian-friendly roads dedicated for those who want to walk to the airport.
Glasgow Airport offers passengers a range of services to meet their pre-flight and post-flight needs such as ATMs for monetary transactions, postal services, a special area for passengers who want to pray, and a private terrace for passengers who wish to smoke.
The airport also contains baby care rooms for passengers traveling with babies and children, a rich selection of restaurants and cafes for those who want to grab a bite to eat or something to drink, outlets and stores where passengers can go shopping, and a special passenger lounge called UpperDeck.
This lounge is great if you want to sit in comfortable seats and read a newspaper or magazine while enjoying complimentary snacks before your flight or if you want to relax in a peaceful environment once you land, before heading to the city. The lounge offers passengers free drinks, with alternatives like tea and coffee, free internet access for those who need to work or want to surf the net, and a children’s playground and Xbox games.
Glasgow Airport also features meeting and conference rooms particularly aimed at meeting the needs of business travelers who are visiting the city. Moreover, there is free internet service throughout the entire airport for 1 hour. Afterwards you need to pay 5 pounds for 3 hours or 9 pounds for 24 hours. The airport also features charging stations for passengers who need to charge their cell phones or other mobile devices.
Although shuttles and buses are the most affordable options among the transportation alternatives that you can use to get to the city center from the airport, you can save time by transferring to the train. Furthermore, you can travel to Glasgow and many destinations around the city by train. It is a great way to explore different areas surrounding the city.
Glasgow Airport is relatively close to the city center, so taking a taxi to the city won’t be too expensive. Taxis are a convenient transportation alternative, especially since they provide door-to-door service.
Glasgow is also a great city for passengers who want to rent a car. There are international rental car companies like AVIS, Hertz, Alamo and Keddy located both at the airport and in the city center. Thanks to these companies you can find a vehicle to suit your needs and your budget.
Bus
City buses are a great way to get to Glasgow city center as well as other parts of Scotland. Most of the buses that run between the airport and the city center provide transportation directly to the Buchanan Bus Station. At this bus station you can easily transfer to vehicles that travel to different cities.
One of the biggest advantages of taking the bus is that buses are directly connected to the terminal building; buses depart from the terminal building when leaving the airport and drop passengers off at the terminal building when traveling to the airport. This way you can easily get on the bus without having to walk a long way with your heavy bags. First 500 Glasgow Shuttle provides transportation directly to the city center. First 77 Hospital Connect passes by central locations, such as Renfrew and Braehead Shopping Center, before heading to the city center. McGill’s 757 provides transportation to Paisley Gilmour Street Station.
Bus tickets can be purchased from the bus driver once you board or online and you can pay with a valid credit card or in cash.
Glasgow Airport Express is the best option to get to the city center from the airport by bus. Moreover, the Glasgow Airport Express operates 24/7, 365 days a year. Bus fares vary depending on the route but the average fare to the city center is 7 pounds. Tickets for children vary between 4 and 6 pounds depending on the ticket features, such as a one way or round-trip ticket. If you purchase a round-trip ticket it is more advantageous.
Buses in the city are an affordable and economic option for large families. However, if you have excess luggage you might want to use a transportation alternative that will provide door-to-door service, such as a taxi or private shuttle.
Train
Taking the train is one of the fastest transportation alternative to get to the city center. The closest train station to the airport is Paisley Gilmour Street Station. This station is accessible by McGill’s 757 buses; these buses provide transportation between the airport and the station.
Taxi
Taxis are another convenient transportation alternative to get to the city center from the airport. White colored taxis are readily available at the terminal exit. Taxis are a great alternative for those who are in a hurry to get to Glasgow city center. You can also take advantage of a 20% discount if you book a taxi in advance. For reservations and more detailed information you can call 0141 889 1813. Advantageous membership options are also available for passengers who continuously travel between the airport and the city center for business or similar purposes.
Airport Shuttles
Airport shuttle services are another convenient transportation alternative to get to the city center from the airport. Hotels in the city usually offer shuttle services to and from the airport. The fees for these services can vary depending on the hotel but they aren’t extremely high. One of the most important advantages of airport shuttle services is the fact that you know how much to pay beforehand thanks to the fixed prices. If you plan on using an airport shuttle service contact the hotel you are staying at or your tour operator a couple of days before your flight so that they can arrange a vehicle for you.
Rental Car
Renting a car from one of the rental car offices located at Glasgow Airport is a scenic transportation alternative to get to the city center. You can also book your vehicle in advance by making a reservation online through such companies as AVIS, Hertz, or Europcar. That way your vehicle will be ready for you upon landing. Traffic in the city is relatively light and organized. If you haven’t had the opportunity to visit the city before we recommend using a navigation device; it will make getting around in the city much easier.
Car
Perhaps the best way to get to the city center from the airport is by car. If you have a car that you use in the city or relatives that are going to pick you up just know that this is one of the most convenient transportation alternatives. Traffic in the city is very organized. The city center is easily accessible via the M8 motorway.
The parking lot located near the airport terminal offers great comfort for those who want to park their cars at the airport. You can leave for you car here for a short period of time or take advantage of the long-term parking options. If you’re dropping someone off at Glasgow Airport you can do so using the dedicated drop off areas.
Walking and Cycling
Like many European cities, cycling is an important part of everyday life in Glasgow. There are dedicated bike paths throughout the city as biking is used in both urban transportation as well as a transportation alternative between the airport and the city center. There are dedicated bicycle parking areas at the airport for those who want to travel to the city center by bike. These areas offer short-term and long-term bicycle parking options. But remember to bring a lock for your bicycle as a safety precaution.
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