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You can reach Canberra Airport From the city center very quickly by taxi. You can also use the airport shuttle buses. Car rental or transfer vehicles with driver are the most convenient transportation alternatives. There is no public transport to the airport directly from the city center. The nearest bus stop is approximately 2.5 kilometers from the airport.

Car Rental

Many car rental companies’ offices are located in the city center. Your hotel can help you with contact information. To go to the airport you should follow Fairbairn or Morshead Dr road for about 7 kilometers and follow the airport signposts. In normal traffic conditions, you can reach the airport within 10 minutes.

Taxi / Metro

It is possible to reach the airport in 10 minutes by taxi. But you should remember that the fare is about 50 dollars on average.

Shuttle

You can go to the airport by the Airport Express shuttle bus. Buses depart from Canberra city center, Russle, National Convention Center, London Circuit and YHA. Ticket costs 12 dollars. You can buy your ticket directly from the driver of the bus. The Airport Express buses do not serve on public holidays.

Limousine / Minivan

Transfer companies that serve luxury lovers pick their passengers up from the point of their wishes and take them to the airport with luxury cars, minivans and limousine-style vehicles. It is absolutely necessary to book these vehicles in advance. You can get help from your hotel for reservation, or you can find contact information on the internet.

Bus

You should take bus number 910 from the city center and get off at IKEA. This journey lasts an average of 15 minutes. From here, you can complete your journey by taxi as the airport is only 2.5 kilometers away.

Airport Information

Canberra Airport in the Australian capital, the eighth busiest airport in the country, was completely renovated in 2013. The airport is just a 10 minute drive from the city center. Today, there is a foreign exchange office, ATMs, a restaurant, 2 cafes and a book store at the airport. There is also a big hotel next to the airport.

Manchester Airport was ranked the 3^rd busiest airport in the UK, in terms of passenger traffic, in 2015. It is a major international airport operating both domestic and international flights out of 3 passenger terminals. The airport offers a range of services aimed at meeting passengers’ pre-flight and post-flight needs.

There are a variety of transportation alternatives to get to the city center from Manchester Airport, including taxi, bus, train, tram, bicycle, and rental car. The airport is located 15 km from the city center, so any method you choose will be a convenient and quick option.  

Taxi

Taking a taxi from the airport to the city center is quite convenient and fast. Taxis are readily available outside of the terminal exits once you land. A taxi to the city center from the airport should take less than 30 minutes, under normal traffic conditions, and cost around 20-30 pounds. The airport also features private hire taxis through the company Arrow Cars. This service can accommodate up to 8 passengers and provides comfortable and reliable transportation to the city.

Bus

Another transportation alternative to get to the city center from Manchester Airport is by bus. Buses depart from The Station, Manchester Airport’s ground transport interchange. Buses are an affordable and convenient way to get to the city. There are 9 different bus routes that operate between the airport and the city. The bus you need to take will depend on your destination in the city.

Train

Trains are another affordable and convenient method of transportation to get to the city from the airport. Trains depart from the Manchester Airport railway station, which is located at The Station. Trains operate every day of the week and run every 10 minutes. A train from the airport to the city center takes about 20 minutes.

Tram

There is a Metrolink station at the airport for those who want to take the tram to the city center. The tram is accessible from The Station and provides convenient transportation to the city. Trams operates every day of the week and run every 12-15 minutes and provide comfortable transportation to many parts of the city.

Bicycle

Manchester Airport places great emphasis on the use of bicycles as an environmentally friendly transportation alternative. There are designated bike paths between the airport and the city center and special parking areas for bicycles at the airport. Thanks to these paths and cycle bays passengers can ride their bikes to and from the airport.

Rental Car

Another transportation alternative to get to the city is by rental car. Renting a car is also a great way to get around in the city and explore the surrounding areas during your trip. There are various rental car offices located at the airport. Since the airport is located 15 km away, you can enjoy a comfortable drive to the city center. Rental car companies that you can choose from include Avis, Europcar, Enterprise, Hertz and Sixt.