Popular Airport | Borg El Arab Airport |
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Popular Airlines | |
Approximate Flight Duration | 3 hour 50 min |
Approximate Travel Distance | 3098 Km |
Transportation to Airport from Rotterdam City Center
Rotterdam The Hague Airport
Rotterdam, the popular city of South Holland, attracts many visitors every year. Famous for its architecture, Rotterdam also has the largest port in Europe. The Hague Airport in Rotterdam welcomes the city’s visitors. Public transportation is widely used in Rotterdam. In addition to being cheap, it offers a variety of alternatives such as buses, trams, metro and water vehicles, which are very practical. It is also possible to reach the neighboring city of The Hague (or Den Haag) by means of public transportation.
Many solutions have been developed to make it easier for the walking disabled to have access to the city alone. Besides the public transportation, taxi ride or car rental in the city is also fast and comfortable. To get to The Hague Airport in Rotterdam, you can take a taxi from your location or rent a car from car rental companies in various parts of the city. In addition, it is also possible to get to the city center by using public transport and continue from there.
The public transport cards used by the Dutch, unfortunately, do not apply for visitors. If you want to reach the airport by public transportation you can take the standard one-way ticket. If you plan to use public transportation for the duration of your stay in the city, you can get one of the visitors' cards valid for 4 to 5 years. In order to use these cards for train travel, extra credit is required. Transportation is free for 0-3 years old children.
Bus
There are three different bus companies in Rotterdam; RET, ARRIVA and Conexxion. Among these, the most widely used company is RET. Although these companies commonly use the same bus stops, it is not possible to transfer between buses from different companies. If you want to reach the airport by public transport, first you have to reach the city center. To get to the airport, you can take the bus number 33 in Rotterdam City Center.
The bus travels every ten minutes during the day and every half an hour during the evening hours and arrives at the airport in about twenty-five minutes. After getting off the bus you can reach the airport which is within short walking distance. Other RET buses passing through the city center are buses number 38 travelling between the center of Schiedam and Kerkhoflaan, number 40 from the Delft Buffer station to the city center and number 44 from the Zuidplein to the city center.
Shuttle
It is possible to reach the airport in about ten minutes by shuttle number 50, which departs from Meijersplein metro station. The shuttle departs every half an hour, both during the day and in the evening.
Metro
The metro is the most widespread and most widely used alternative for transportation within the city and to neighboring cities. All lines of Metro meet at the city center.
It is very simple to get to the center by metro from all over the city and reach the airport from there. If you are coming from The Hague, you can reach the Rotterdam city center in about twenty-five minutes using the E line.
The E line provides transportation between Rotterdam and The Hague city centers. With the D line, from the De Akkers direction to Rotterdam city center, you can reach the centers of Beurs, Slinge, Rhoon, Tussenwater and Spijkenisse respectively.
Those coming from line A, B and C, can reach the city center by transferring to D line at Beurs station.
You can reach the city center by taking the C line from De Terp or De Akkers direction, following the stops of Pernis, Vijfsluzien, Troelstralaan and Parkweg, and transferring to D line. Then you can get to the airport by bus.
Passengers arriving from the A and B lines operating between the Binnenhof and Nesselande directions and the center of Schiedam can also use the D line to reach the city center.
Tram
It is also possible to reach the center from certain parts of the city by using the tram. You can use the trams 4, 7, 8, 20, 21, 23, 24 and 25 to get to the city center and here you can change to the bus to reach the airport.
Water Vehicles
You can reach the places near city center such as Leuvehaven and Veerhaven from the New York Hotel by water taxi which you can find about every ten minutes around the Maas River. You can also travel between Erasmusbrug / Spido, Katendrecht, St. Jobshaven and Heijplaat-RDM stations by taking the ferry called Aquliner.
Train
The train station in Rotterdam city center connects buses, metro and other public transport such as trams, as well as connecting different cities with railroads.
If you want to reach Rotterdam The Hague Airport from another neighboring city, you can take the train to Rotterdam city center and take the bus from there to the airport.
If you are coming from Amsterdam, you can use the Intercity Direct train which is traveling from Amsterdam Central Station to Rotterdam Central Station, stopping only at Schiphol, in approximately forty minutes.
In addition, the Intercity Train reaches from Amsterdam to Rotterdam city center, by stopping at Schipol, Ledien, Laheyn and Delft.
Taxi
If you want to reach the airport comfortably and quickly, taxi is a good alternative. It is very easy to find a taxi at any hour around the city, and it is also possible to book a taxi by phone before your flight. However, it should be noted that taxis are not an economical alternative in Rotterdam.
Car Rental
Renting a car to reach the airport is also a very practical solution. You can find the best car rental companies in various parts of the city, and rent a car to get to the airport.
Airport Information
Rotterdam The Hague Airport has frequent flights to many parts of Europe. Barcelona, London, Rome, Vienna, Prague and Madrid are among the cities with most frequent flights. Since there are several flights during a day to some cities, you have the chance to take day trips.
Check-in and check-out at the airport is quite practical and not time-consuming. You can enjoy the free wireless internet service, enjoy the panoramic view of the terraces, eat and drink at the cafes, restaurants and bars, shop or spend time in the stores while at the airport. The airport also has private rooms designed for meetings, lunches, conferences and presentations.
Transportation to Alexandria City Center from Airport
Borg El Arab Airport
It cannot be said that there are many alternatives to get to Alexandria city center from Borg El Arab International Airport. The means of transportation mostly preferred by passengers is taxi. You can also get to the city center easily with the car you can rent from one of the car rental companies located at the airport. In addition, some hotels offer private shuttle service for their guests.
Taxi
You can see many taxis waiting in front of Borg El Arab International Airport terminal building. Since the distance is not short, taxi is not an affordable means of transportation for this travel. However, it is possible to agree on a reasonable fare by bargaining. You should specify your destination and agree on the fare before your travel, and make sure to pay the fare after reaching your destination. Getting to the city center by taxi takes about 1 hour under normal traffic conditions.
Hotel Shuttle
Some hotels in Alexandria offer airport shuttle service for their guests. You should get in contact with your hotel in advance whether they provide this service or not. If they do, you should learn the amount you need to pay and make a reservation in advance. This service may be more expensive compared to taxi but it is much safer. Your vehicle will be waiting for you at the airport and you can comfortably get to the city center thanks to this service.
Car Rental
If you want to rent a car and have a comfortable travel, you can agree with one of the car rental companies found at the airport. You shouldn’t forget that you must have an international driver's license. If the car you rented has any damage, you must keep a written record during renting.
You should also be careful about the traffic density in Alexandria and the drivers who don’t pay much attention to the traffic rules. After leaving the airport, turn left to North Coast Road, connect to Mehwar Al-Ta’ameir that you will see on the right and drive straight until you reach the city center. This travel lasts about 50 minutes.
El Nouzha Airport
El Nouzha Airport is only seven kilometers away from Alexandria city center. It is thus very easy to reach the city center from the airport. You can also get information about transfer services by calling your hotel in advance. You can also get to Alexandria from El Nouzha Airport by taxi.
Taxi
You can use taxis to reach Alexandria city center, which is seven kilometers from El Nouzha Airport, which is closed since 2010, but still active, quickly and practically. The fare required for this taxi journey is approximately 26-32 Egyptian pounds.