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Popular Airport

Wilgrove Airport

Popular Airlines

Approximate Flight Duration

8 hour 20 min

Approximate Travel Distance

6728 Km

Transportation to Airport from Granada City Center

Federico Garcia Lorca Airport

You can use city buses as well as airport buses in order to reach Granada Airport, 15 kilometers from Granada city center. In addition, taxi and car rental companies serving to you 24/7, especially at main stations in the city and the center, might be a different option for your transportation needs.

Bus

Most of the airport buses going directly to Granada Airport from the city are departing from the Paseo del Violon (Junto Callejon del Angel) area. The company, named Alsa Bus, offers direct transportation from the city to the airport, even though it is not affiliated officially with the airport.

You can reach all information about the stops and schedules of the Alsa buses at www.alsa.es. If you want to use the Alsa buses you will have to pay 2.70 euros for one-way journey. If you can obtain your ticket from the machines, you can also get it from the driver.

The buses to the airport are not numbered; instead you should look for a sign saying “Granada – Airport”. These buses depart from the most central districts of the city and goes directly to Granada Airport in 45-50 minutes.

The stops of the buses serving in affiliation with this airport are as follows: Plaza de la Congresos, Acera del Darro (next to Hotel Carmen), Gran Via de Colón, building Santa Lucia, Gran Via de Colon (Americano building), Constitucion Avenue (Triunfo square), Andalucia Avenue (San Izidro Square), Granada Bus Station (Juan Pablo Avenue II, 33), Europa Square, Andalucia, (corner of Periodista Eugenio Selles Street), Santa Fe (Palos de la Frontera), and Granada Airport.

The closest bus stops to Granada city center are Cathedral and Plaza Nueva. The bus fare is 3 euros as of 2016. You are expected to pay this fare directly to the driver once you get on the bus. If you take one of the SN1 or SN2 buses from Granada city to the Granada bus station, it will be even easier to find the buses to the airport. Considering the traffic conditions, the bus from Granada bus station would take you to the airport in about 35 minutes.

Taxi

If you have a late flight, or you are in a hurry, Granada taxis are undoubtedly the fastest means of transportation you can use. If the hotel you are staying in is close to the city center, you may have to pay a fare of 17-30 Euros to go to the airport by taxi. Please make sure that the driver of the taxi which would take you to the airport from Granada city center in 35-40 minutes turns on the taximeter device.

Car Rental

It is very likely that you will come across a car rental company in every corner of Granada. Among these local and foreign car rental companies that are especially located in Granada bus and train stations and the central points of the city are Economy Car Hire, Sixt, Avis, Budget, Europcar, Dollar, Alamo, EasyCar, Thrifty, National Car Rental, Holiday Autos, Auriga Crown, Record Granada Airport Car, Auto Europa Granada Car, Marbesol, Niza, and Goldcar. After picking up your pre-booked rental car from city center, all you need to do is to reach Granada Airport. You can reach Granada Airport in just half an hour which is located in the direction of Seville on A-92 highway.

Airport Information

Also known as Federico García Lorca, Granada Airport is located in Granada, Spain. The airport, located 15 kilometers west of the city center, serves about one million passengers a year. Granada Airport has all the facilities that you can ask from an international airport.

The best way to have spent pleasant time at the airport is to visit the duty free and other shops where you can find countless products such as beverages, cosmetics, souvenirs, perfumes at reasonable prices. If you prefer snack alternatives, you can visit Cafeteria and Fresh, Self Service Bar.

You can also make benefit of other services at the terminal building including ATMs, change offices, bank, VIP lounges, free internet access, health center, information desks, travel agencies and car rental companies.

Transportation to Charlotte City Center from Airport

Charlotte Douglas Intl. Airport

Charlotte Douglas International Airport is the primary commercial airport serving the city of Charlotte, in North Carolina. The airport is one of the major gateways to the Caribbean from the United States and American Airlines’ second largest hub. The airport features a variety of services to ensure passengers spend a comfortable time while at the airport and a variety of transportation alternatives for passengers to easily access the city center. Charlotte Douglas International Airport  is located in close proximity to the city center, only 11 km away. There are various transportation alternatives available if you want to get to the city center by road, which include taxis, buses, transfer services, and rental cars.

Taxi

Taxis are a comfortable and fast transportation alternative to get to the city center from the airport. There are various taxi companies that serve the airport. Taxis are easily accessible from the baggage claim level at the exit. Taxis are equipped with a GPS system and credit card payment options. There is an attendant on duty to help passengers from 6:45 am to 12:15 am. Taxi companies that operate from the airport include City Cab, Crown Cab, Green Cab and Yellow Cab. For more information on taxi rates please visit Charlotte Douglas International Airport’s website.

Bus

Charlotte Douglas International Airport is served by CATS’ Sprinter Bus Service. The Sprinter provides transportation from the airport to various parts of Charlotte. Depending on the traffic, the bus takes less than 30 minutes to get to the city center. This bus service runs every 20 minutes during the week from 5:50 am to 7 pm. From 7 pm to midnight the bus runs every 30 minutes. The Sprinter is the most affordable transportation alternative to get to the city center. The fare is only $2. Passengers can pay in exact change or use a CATS transit pass. For more detailed information please visit Charlotte Douglas International Airport’s website.

Transfer Services

Another way to get to the city center from Charlotte Douglas International Airport is by using transfer services. Various hotels in the city will provide transfer services to the city center, and vice versa. These courtesy vehicles provide a comfortable ride to the city center, enabling you to relax and enjoy the ride. For more information contact your hotel or visit the airport’s website. 

Rental Car

Renting a car is another convenient transportation alternative to get to the city center from the airport and an ideal way to get around the city during your trip. There are various rental car companies located at the Consolidated Rental Car Facility, which is easily accessible from the terminals. Follow the signs to the Level 2 lobby. Rental car companies that you can choose from include Advantage, Alamo, Avis, Budget, Enterprise, Hertz, and National.

Airport Information

Located 11 km from the city center, Charlotte Douglas International Airport is the primary airport serving the city of Charlotte, North Carolina. Charlotte Douglas International Airport is a major airport operating both international and domestic flights.

Charlotte Douglas International Airport consists of one passenger terminal that operates domestic and international flights and offers a wide variety of services. The airport contains a lost and found, mother’s room, ATMs, charging stations, lounges, and countless stores and restaurants aimed at meeting passengers’ pre-flight and post-flight needs. The airport also promotes the arts through permanent and rotating exhibits featured throughout the terminal. 

Stores where you can go shopping include Best Buy Express, The Body Shop, Brighton, Brooks Brothers, Carolinas News Beat, CNBC Express, CNBC Smartshop, Duty Free Americas, EA Sports, Erwin Pearl, Executive Shoeshine, Heritage Booksellers, Johnston & Murphy, M-A-C, New South Travelmart, News2You, Pandora, PGA Tour Shops, Queen City Gifts, Shades of Time and Taxco Sterlin Co.

Venues where you can enjoy a bite to eat or something to drink include 897 Marketplace, A Taste of Carolina, Auntie Anne’s, Bad Daddy’s Burger Bar, Beaudevin, Bojangles’, Brioche Doree, Brookwood Farms, Burger King, California Pizza Kitchen, Charlotte Bristo, Einstein Bros. Bagels, Farmer’s Market, Genghis Grill, Hissho Sushi, Jamba Juice, Papa John’s, Pino Gelato, Red Mango, Starbucks, TCBY, The Local and Wendy’s.

Weather in Charlotte

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