Search Flights from Rotterdam to Sharjah

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.

Sharjah International Airport, connecting Dubai with other centers in the world, is about 15 kilometers away from the city center. While there are means of public transports that you can benefit in this route, these vehicles do not operate frequently. If you want to go to Sharjah or Dubai from the airport, the best option would be to take a taxi. You can find a taxi 24 hours a day at the airport. If you are planning to spend a few days or more in the city, you can also opt for renting a car as an alternative to the taxis. Almost all of the major international car rental companies serve passengers at the airport. Getting to the center of Dubai from Sharjah International Airport takes an average of 20-30 minutes. If you will get on the road in the city at a time when traffic is heavy, you should not forget it will take you a bit longer than this.

Car Rental

You can rent a car 24 hours a day, seven days a week from companies such as Hertz, Budget, Maximum, Sixt, Europcar, Dollar and AVIS which serve at Sharjah International Airport. If you would like to rent a car from Hertz, you can contact the company at 06-552-8290 and get information. If you prefer to rent your car from Budget, you can call the rental office at 06-558-0366 for more detailed information and reserve your car. If you wish your car to be ready at the airport close to the city center of Dubai when you land, you can also call companies like Sixt at 06-558-0310, Europcar at 06-558-1322 and Dollar Rent A Car at 06-336-5065.

Bus

You can also take the bus from the airport to the get to the city center of Sharjah or Dubai. But you have to keep in mid that it is not possible to take a bust to go to Dubai from the airport late at night. If you need to get to Sharjah and your flight is not too late, you can take advantage of buses departing every 15 minutes. Although they are not practical and fast, buses stand out with their advantages in terms of price. As a more economical and alternative method, you can also take the bus to the city center and continue by taxi to the hotel or to other places you want to reach in the city.

Taxi

Passengers landing to Dubai's Sharjah International Airport mostly prefer taxis to get to the center of Dubai or Sharjah . At the airport there is a 24-hour taxi service every day of the week. You can continue your trip to the city center by taking one of these taxis as soon as you exit the terminal, without having to search for any different vehicles. All the taxis in Dubai have taximeters. Thanks to these devices, you can travel without worrying about the amount you will pay. The opening fare of the taxis at the airport is usually more than the ones in the center. On the other hand, the average fare for the journey from the airport to the city center would cost around 30-40 USD.

Private Airport Shuttle

If you need to travel from the airport to the center of the city with a few people or more crowded groups, one of the best vehicles you can choose without a doubt is the private airport shuttles. Many companies in the city offer this service. The fares of these shuttles vary according to the distance traveled and the number of passengers. You can reach your hotel or other important points in the center of Dubai with these private shuttles. If you reserve one of these vehicles and pay in advance of your arrival, you can benefit from these at more reasonable prices and you can find your shuttle ready at the terminal at the time of your arrival.

Luxury Transfer Vehicles

If you want to travel from Sharjah International Airport to the city center with a much more luxurious and comfortable vehicle, you can choose limousines that are preferred mostly by those visiting the city for business purposes. The limousines that pick up their passengers from the departure gates of Sharjah Airport take them to the center very quickly compared to other vehicles. This is also why limousines offer a great advantage for passengers who want to save time.