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Popular Airport

Trenton Mercer Airport

Popular Airlines

Approximate Flight Duration

14 hour 50 min

Approximate Travel Distance

11879 Km

Transportation to Airport from Nanjing City Center

Nanjing Lukou Intl. Airport

It is very easy to reach the airport from many central districts of the city, mainly Nanjing Metro and Nanjing South Railway Station. You can evaluate alternatives such as metro, shuttle and city buses, taxi and Uber taxis, transfer and car rental companies.

Metro

Nanjing Metro is the most popular public transportation vehicle for visitors of the city because it connects the railway station, the central bus station, the city center and the airport. Before you get on the metro, you should buy your ticket for 6 Chinese Yuan. Once you have received your ticket, you should take one of the metro lines, Line 1 or Line 2, from the metro stop in the city center. If you would take Line 1, you will have to wait at Shinjiekou station. In this way, you can reach Nanjing Lukou Airport in 30 minutes.

Shuttle

The easiest way to get to Nanjing Lukou Airport from Nanjing city center is without doubt to use shuttle buses that are operated by the airport. Nanjing central bus station and railway station are the main stops where you can take shuttle buses passing through all the central points of the city. You can reach the airport in 45-50 minutes by paying 20 Chinese Yuan as of 2016. In order to get on the shuttle buses that provide transportation services between 09.30 am and 10.00 pm, you have to buy your ticket after getting on the bus. You can choose among Line 1 and 2, depending on your location, and get on the bus.

If you cannot catch the shuttle buses, you can use the normal city buses. Buses 17, 36, 44, 59, 71, 97, 141 and 309 pass through Nanjing Railway Station East Square every 20 minutes and go directly to Nanjing Lukou Airport.

Taxi

There are more than 20,000 taxis in the city center, and their use is incredibly widespread. Where ever you are in the city, you can call a taxi 24/7 to go to Nanjing Lukou Airport. Although it depends on your location within the city, the average taxi fare from the city center to the airport would be 100-125 Chinese yuan. It is possible to see a large number of taxis waiting at the exit of Nanjing central bus station, railway station and subway stops. It takes only 30 minutes to get to the airport from the city.

Car Rental

If you have an idea of ​​renting your own car to go directly to Nanjing Lukou Airport from Nanjing, it would be useful if you investigate car rental companies in the city. You have to pay attention to the fact that you would have to deliver the car that you will be renting with your international driving license immediately at the airport. There is an express way between Nanjing Lukou Airport and Nanjing, which shortens the distance of 35 kilometers between the two to 29 kilometers. It is possible to reach the airport very comfortably by using the Konggang and Airport Expressway routes.

Airport Information

Nanjing Lukou, the only international airport in Nanjing, the capital of Jiangsu province of China, is located in the Yangtze River Delta area. Nanjing Lukou Airport, located 35 kilometers south of Nanjing city center, is also connected to other cities around by metro and other public transport. There are two terminals, Terminal 1 and Terminal 2, which are serving at the airport, although they might be closed from time to time, for renewal and expansion work. There are plenty of areas and facilities that you can meet your needs and shop while you are waiting for your flight at Nanjing Lukou Airport.

At the arrival and departure terminals you can eat snacks and experience Chinese cuisine at the same time. You can relax in VIP lounges as you wish, or you can visit 10-15 stores. Especially Salted Soup Ducks, Cloud Brocades, Yuhua Tea and Rain Flower Stones are the most popular shops of the airport.

There is also a duty free store where you can find world brands at very reasonable prices. There are also various facilities ranging from the hammam to the sports hall. You can get a phone line at a reasonable price from China Mobile, handle transactions at ATMs and change currency at exchange offices.

Transportation to Philadelphia City Center from Airport

Mustin Alf Airport

It is known as the largest and most developed city of Pennsylvania, located in the east of the United States of America. Philadelphia is also home to one of the state’s busiest airports.

Philadelphia airport, which welcomes its passengers at a distance of 15 kilometers of the city, attracts as much interest as the city itself, with the facilities it offers, its domestic and international flights. In Philadelphia, passengers can also take advantage of many different means of transportation when traveling to the city center from the airport. This airport offers unique services for its passengers.

In Philadelphia, bus is the most economical option for going to the center of the city from the airport. Those who do not want to be affected by the possible traffic can get on the trains. You can also reach the center of the city by renting a car. Particularly for those who travel as a crowded group, shuttle services can be recommended. Limousines are also at the service of the passengers who want to travel in the city comfortably and luxuriously.

Train

Once you've reached Philadelphia Airport, you can easily find the train station located in the terminal building and get to the city center by using the trains that are operating every 30 minutes. The ticket price of these trains in Philadelphia is also very budget friendly. One way ticket price is 8 dollars. The travel to the center of the city by train takes about 25 minutes. The trains carry passengers to the city center from 05:07 am to 00:07 am.

Bus

Another economical alternative for travelling to the city center from the airport is bus. By using the buses that you will see after leaving the terminal building of Philadelphia Airport, you can reach many parts of the city in an economical and comfortable way. At the A, B, C, D and E terminals of the airport, you can see the buses just outside the area where you receive your baggage. The passengers arriving to the F terminal can also easily reach the buses by coming to the E terminal. Ticket prices for buses are about 3 dollars.

Taxi

You can get to the city center with a quick and comfortable travel by getting on a taxi waiting just outside the area called Zone 5 at the airport. The taxis in the city work with taximeter system and there is not much chance of bargaining about the taxi fares. You must pay at least 10 dollars to travel anywhere in the city by taxi. Generally, you need to pay about 30 dollars for travelling to the city center from the airport. Also, remember that you need to pay at least 1 dollar for each passenger over the age of 12 if you will use a taxi in Philadelphia. You can also pay the fare by your credit card for all of the taxis offering service at the airport. If you have any questions about the taxi service, you can get in contact by calling 215-937-6958.

Shuttle and Limousine

At Philadelphia Airport passengers also have the chance of getting to the city center with comfortable shuttles and limousines. Luxurious shuttles and limousines are waiting for their passengers just outside the area called Zone 6 at the airport. If you wish, in Zone 7 you can also find services that you can use as a shared car. The fares for this service can vary in different periods. You can also contact 215-937-6958 to find out about the latest fares and to get detailed information about this service.

Car Rental

Car rental is one of the most preferred transportation alternatives in the city. It is very attractive option in the city thanks to the wide and ordered roads, the drivers who obey the traffic rules, and of course the comfortable American cars. Among the car rental companies that meet the passengers in the city, there are famous brands such as AVIS, Alamo, Budget, Dollar, Enterprise, Hertz and National. Before your travel, you can visit the websites of these companies to analyze the vehicle options and make a reservation for the vehicle you want to rent. Remember that one of most important conditions for renting a car in the city is to have a valid driver's license.

Private Car

If you want to get to the city center of Philadelphia from the airport by your own car, you just need to follow certain directions. After you leave the airport, the I-95 South or I-76 East roads will lead you to the center of Philadelphia in a very short time. By following I-95 South, you can also reach NJ Turnpike.

Bicycle

Bicycle is one of the commonly used means of transportation in the city. The situation is not so different when travelling from the airport to the city center. Thanks to the ordered roads and generally little traffic in Philadelphia, it is possible to get from the airport to the city center by using your bicycle. Moreover, you have the possibility to leave your bicycle for up to 72 hours in the parking areas at the airport. By bicycle, you reach the Platt Bridge region by fallowing the road PA 291 West.


Philadelphia Intl. Airport

Passengers who want to reach the city from Philadelphia International Airport are provided with public transportation by trains. In addition to renting private cars at the airport, the passengers can rent a limousine with a private driver and go whenever they wish by making a unique city tour. Among all alternatives, taxis stand out as the means of transportation mostly preferred by passengers.

Taxi

All City Cabs, Capital, City Cab, Cresent, Liberty, Olde City, PHL Cab, Quaker City, Victory and Yellow Cab companies at Philadelphia International Airport are charging fixed rates to take the passengers to the city center. Travelers can pay by cash or credit card. Starting with the second person, there is a $ 1 charge for each extra person, in addition to the fixed rate. There is no extra charge for passengers under 12 years old.

Train

Trains with departure point F Terminal pass through the terminals E, D, C, B and A, respectively, to transport passengers to the Jefferson Railway Station in the city center. Trains, with an interval of half an hour, operate between 05:07 and midnight. Passengers wanting to board the train need to buy tickets from the counters before traveling.

Limousine Rental

The staff at the information desk at the airport next to the luggage delivery areas in the terminal communicates with American Limo, Atlantic Sedan Service, Delaware Express and Tropiano rental companies for those passengers who want to rent a limousine. You can information on fees and other matters from the staff, rent your limousine and pay the fare to limousine drivers by cash or credit card.

Car Rental

You can rent a car 24/7 from the offices of Hertz, Avis, National, Dollar and Enterprise companies located in Philadelphia International Airport's extensive park area to get to the city center.

Weather in Philadelphia

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SaturdayMin -3ºC - Max 2ºC
SundayMin -5ºC - Max -2ºC

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