Search Flights from Salzburg to Ostend

You have a few options to choose from for getting to the Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Airport, which is only 3 kilometers away from the city center. These include taxis and rental cars, as well as public transportation including buses and trains. In addition, due to free or paid parking spaces at the airport, passengers can also travel with private vehicles.

Taxi

Taxis are the fastest means of transportation option that you can choose to get to the airport. You can easily get to the airport by taxi from all the points of the city. The taxi fare, which is calculated by kilometer, would not cost much because it is a short distance between the city and the airport.

Bus

City buses in Salzburg are another means of transportation that will allow you to get to the airport from the city center. You can easily get to the airport thanks to buses that are more economical than taxis. You can reach the airport at approximately 15 minutes by buses that you can take from bus stops or stations.

Train

You can get to the airport both fast and economically with the trains from the city center which you can take from train stations or the stops. The trains, which are less costly compared to the taxis, depart from the stops at frequent intervals and provide you with easy access to the airport.

Hotel Transfer

You can easily get to the airport without worrying about problems such as traffic, time etc. by getting paid or free transfer vehicle prepared by your hotel. Do not forget to contact your hotel about this service.

Car Rental

Car rental is an ideal option for those who want to make a pleasant, comfortable journey. With the cars you can rent from the car rental companies in the city center, you can go to the airport comfortably and safely. You can rent a car with or without a driver, and catch up with your flight in a short time.

Airport Information

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Airport, located in Salzburg, Austria's fourth largest city, is 3 kilometers from the city center and is the second largest airport of the country serving in the international arena. At the airport, which covers a large area, there are two terminal buildings: Domestic and International. At the terminals you can find many services that meet the needs of passengers.

There are air-conditioned buses operating at the airport for those who would like to have a tour of it, playgrounds for children, a health center for emergencies, a lost-goods bureau for the lost items, a wheelchair service for the disabled and resting rooms at the airport. There are also terraces where passengers can get fresh air and watch the view.  

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Airport offers a high quality service to all its passengers with the free wireless internet service provided in all the buildings and food courts and shopping areas.

Among the places where the passengers at the airport have something to drink or eat are Brasserie Jedermann, Markt Restaurant, Coffee Shop, Markt Cafe, Panorama Cafe, Salzburger, Hangar 7, Mayday Bar, Carpe Diem Lounge Cafe, Restaurant Ikarus and Threesixty Bar.

Among the store where you can shop at the airport are Heinemann Duty Free, Kiosk and Salzburger Sparkasse.

Transportation to Ostend from the airport

Ostend is a Flanders settlement in Belgium. It comprises the boroughs of Zandvoorde, Vuurtörenwijk, Stene and Mariakerke. A seaside city with a port on the banks of the English Channel, Ostend is Belgium’s closest point to England. There is a fast and direct ferry service between England and Ostend. Transportation is quite easy in Ostend, which usually opens its doors to tourists in summer.

Trams, buses and taxis are the main elements of urban transportation in Ostend. The proximity of the airport and railway station to the city center of Ostend makes it very easy to access the city from other Belgian cities and from major European countries such as England. Trains are the easiest means of transportation from other countries and cities to Ostend Airport and Ostend city center. Because it is both cheap and fast, it is possible to reach many points of Ostend area by using trains.

The train station is just 5 minute walking distance from Ostend Airport. The central point of Ostend is considered to be the major railway station that opened in 1910-1913. There is a tram line, taxi stands and bus stops nearby train station, which is also very close to Ostend Bruges Airport.

The catamaran terminal is located near the station and it is easy to get to the Dover canal from here. There are lockers in many places in the city where you can lock your baggage or your belongings by using coins. This helps you to visit many places of the city without having to carry your belongings.

Bus

There are bus services between Ostend Airport and Raversijde that last 18 minutes. These buses, number 6, are located at the exit of the airport terminal. Single ticket costs 3 euros currently. Bus ride between Ostend Airport and Ostend city center lasts 10 minutes.

Tram

Ostend tram, which is also known as Kusttram (coastal tram), takes its name from its route, passing through the coastal strip. Trams are the easiest means of public transportation in Ostend which is known as a port city. Kusttram is exactly for you if you want to take a nice tour of the city and also want to get anywhere you want cheaply. Single ticket costs 2 euros whereas 10 tickets pass costs 9 euros as of 2015.

There are also daily tickets for trams. If you are planning to stay longer than one day in Ostend, 10 tickets pass would be the best option for you. To reach the city center by tram from the airport, you only need to walk to the railway station, which is 5 minutes away from the airport. You will see the stop of the trams going to the city very close to the train station. Normally trams depart every 20 minutes, but the frequency increases during summer, when tourists are busy. If you use the tram line passing through the train station, you can reach the Flemish coast in a very short time.

Taxi

Taxi prices in Ostend are a bit expensive, so using public transport in the city is more economical. From Oostende Airport you can go to the city center for about 10-15 euros by taxi. To take advantage of taxi services, you can visit www.mijintaxi.be or www.taxi-oostende.be. If a taxi driver at the airport asks more than 15-20 euros to take you to the city center, you should definitely go in the direction of the train station and check with the taxi drivers who are very close to the station.

Car Rental

It is possible to find car rental companies in Ostend Bruges Airport terminal and get information. If the offices of these companies at the airport are closed, you can also rent your car from any company in the city. Ostend has a developed urban transportation, as well as modern motorways and highways. Because the traffic in the city is not very intense and it is close to big European cities, most of the tourists prefer the option of car rental.

Transportation to Bruges from the airport

Bruges, which is very close to Brussels and located 33 kilometers east of Ostend Bruges Airport, is a small but charming and romantic city, which is famous for its houses, channels, phaetons, and a thousand varieties of Belgian chocolates. As a medieval city, Bruges was chosen as the European Capital of Culture in 2002 and has been able to carry its dazzling architecture to daylight.

There are trains from Brussels to Bruges that depart every 20 minutes and last about 1 hour. This creates an opportunity for tourists visiting Brussels Airport to visit the city of Bruges. Just like in Ostend, Bruges’ central point is the train station. There are trains to this station from neighboring countries or from other cities in Belgium.

The easiest way to get to the city of Bruges from Ostend Airport is taking a train. You can also take advantage of bus number 6, taxi and car rental services to get there as soon as possible.

Train

Taking a train is the easiest way to get to Bruges from Ostend Bruges Airport without a doubt. The train station, which is the most important point in Bruges, is a 5-minute walk from the city center. There are direct trains from Ostend train station, which is very short distance from the airport, to Bruges train station. Trains depart every one and half hours and last 15 minutes.

Bus

The ticket for the bus from the airport to Bruges city center can also be used for travelling within Bruges. You can buy these tickets as single-use (1.30 euros), daily, weekly or 10-use (9 euros). The most important clue is that one ticket can be used by more than one person.

Taxi

It takes 23 minutes to go to the city center of Bruges from Ostend Bruges Airport by taxi. You would pay an average of 70-85 euros for this journey. If you bargain with the drivers, you can reduce this price.

Taxi stands are located 5 minutes away from the airport terminal exit. Or after landing, you can get detailed information by calling, Rony's Taxis bvba (+32 50 34 43 44), Taxi Georges (+32 475 57 60 15) or Taxi Abby Albert (+32 50 36 36 45).

Car Rental

There are two car rental companies at the Ostend Bruges Airport terminal: Avis and Easy Terra Car Rental. You can choose one of these two companies, rent your car and arrive in Bruges city center in 20-30 minutes.