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Costa Brava Airport, which is the second most important airport of the Barcelona region in Spain, is also known as 'Girona Airport'. The distance between Girona city center and the airport is approximately 12.5 kilometers, and you can travel to the airport by bus, taxi, car rental and private shuttle.

Bus

The bus routes 604 and 605 are two of the lines connecting Girona city center to Costa Brava Airport. These buses depart with a schedule arranged according to Ryanair flights which is the most important company of the airport. You can get on the bus at the bus terminal in the city center. The bus terminal is located in the same building with the train station, it can be easily reached with the directions throughout the city center and get information from the city maps given by tourist offices. You can get off at the stop in front of the terminal after a travel of 20 minutes. The bus route L-28 is named as Lieida-Girona bus route, and it takes about 15 minutes to reach the airport.

If you are going to leave the city at the weekend, the bus route 607 is another public transportation alternative that operates between the city center and the airport. This route operates only at the weekends. These buses depart from the Riudellots stop and reach the airport in about 20 minutes.

Taxi

If you have heavy luggage and do not want to lose time with the buses, you can take a taxi to travel to the airport at any time of the day. The travel between two points takes about 15 minutes and you pay an average of 25-30 Euros for this transportation. The fares vary for the day and night tariffs. Highway tolls are also included. In order to call a taxi to your location, you can make a reservation by visiting the website of one of the taxi companies, or you can call a taxi by contacting a reliable company such as Radio Taxi (+34 97 220 3377) or Gitaxi Taxi (+34 97 222 2323).

Private Transfer

If you are traveling as a crowded group and have much luggage, you can provide your transfer with a private vehicle for the most comfortable travel to the airport. You can search the companies offering this service in the region and learn the cost of using a private vehicle. You can also ask your hotel whether your hotel offers this service for its guests.

Car Rental

If you want to travel to the airport in a comfortable and fast way, you can rent a car by visiting one of the local car rental companies offering service in Girona city center. You can also make a reservation before your travel. There are also offices of Avis, Europcar, InterRent, Hertz, Dolar and Firefly car rental companies. It is possible to reach the airport via several alternative routes with navigation. When you go through the highway, you pay a certain amount. When you leave the highway, you can continue on the AP7 highway which goes in the direction of Girona. You should keep in mind that the highway speed limit in Spain is 120 kilometers, and there is a strict road control.

Airport Information

Located 92 kilometers north of Barcelona Airport, Girona - Costa Brava Airport is also an alternative to this large airport. The airport is also known as the second most important airport of Barcelona. Located in the northeast of Spain, next to a small village called Vilobi d'Onyar, the airport is 12.5 kilometers away from Girona city center. The airport establishes a connection between Southern France and the Pyrenees.

The airport welcomes approximately 2.7 million passengers every year with its increasing passenger traffic. On the ground floor of the two-storey passenger terminal, there are exchange offices, a few small restaurants and ATMs, and you can come across 33 check-in desks with 11 boarding gates. The airport, where you can find free Wi-Fi, vending machines, conference halls, bars and smoking areas, has been offering service in the region since 1965.

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.