Popular Airport | Ostend Bruges Intl. Airport |
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Popular Airlines | |
Approximate Flight Duration | 14 hour 20 min |
Approximate Travel Distance | 11568 Km |
Taxi, limousine, bus and rental cars are among the transportation alternatives you can prefer in order to reach the airport from Buenos Aires city center.
You can reach the airport very comfortably thanks to the yellow and black taxis that serve all over the city. These taxis provide a comfortable and safe journey and you can take a taxi from any point along the city.
Bus is an economical transportation option in Buenos Aires. You have the opportunity to get to the airport both economically and easily by riding on the city buses from the bus station or bus stops.
There are car rental companies in the city center for those who want to go to the airport on a pleasant journey. You can get to the airport enjoyably and independently by renting a car from these companies.
International and intercity flights are arranged at Jorge Newbery Airport, which is 22 kilometers away from the city center in Buenos Aires, the capital city of Argentina. Jorge Newbery Airport has a single terminal building. The airport, which has mostly flights to Uruguay, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile and Paraguay in particular, is located on the coastal coastline of the city.
Aerolineas Argentinas, Gol Transportes Aereos, LAN Airlines, LAN Argentina, Macair Jet, Sol Lineas Aereas and TAM Airlines are among the companies that arrange flights from Jorge Newbery Airport.
You have a variety of transportation options that allow you to travel from the city center to Ministro Pistarini Airport. These options include taxi, bus, minibus and rental car.
You can quickly reach Ministro Pistarini Airport by calling and taking a taxi from anywhere in the city. You won’t have any difficulty in finding a taxi wherever you are in the city, where many commercial taxis are in service. You can comfortably catch your flight thanks by taking a taxi that is a fast transportation option.
As an economical way of transportation, it is very easy to reach the airport by buses that you can take from the bus station in the city center or from the bus stops. Getting on a bus can be a good option for those who prefer affordable transportation and want to save their money.
Renting a car is an enjoyable option that can be preferred to get to the airport from the city center. You can travel to the airport by renting a car from the offices of Alamo, Annie Millet, Hertz, National, Avis and Localiza in the city center. Please remember that you should be careful while driving in the heavy traffic of Buenos Aires.
Ministro Pistarini Airport, which is the most important airport in Argentina, is located 35 kilometers away from Buenos Aires city center. There are three terminal buildings at the airport, which mostly hosts the flights arranged by Air France, Alitalia, British Airways, South African Airways and United Airlines.
Terminal A serves international flights and Terminal B serves domestic flights. At Terminal C, many national small airline companies' flights are arranged. The airport building has an internet, fax and photocopy room for the business use of the passengers as well as a VIP section which offers many more paid services. The passengers can make their monetary transactions at the ATMs at the airport, as well as they can also eat at high quality restaurants and shop at famous stores.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
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.