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You can reach Alicante Airport from the city center in company with an enjoyable sea view if you choose renting a car. Getting on a taxi or using the airport shuttle of your hotel are the other practical options. In addition, buses offer service for those who prefer using a means of public transportation and having a more budget-friendly travel to the airport.

Taxi

You can find a taxi in the city center at any hour of the day. Under normal traffic conditions, travelling to Alicante Airport lasts less than 20 minutes. The cost of travelling to the airport from the city center by taxi is about 20 Euro.

Car Rental      

It is possible to benefit from the car rental services of many companies in the city center. You can reach Alicante Airport by driving northward through the road N332 if you choose renting a car for your transportation.

Bus

Yellow C-6 buses, which depart from the city center and pass through all important points like the central railway station, carry passengers to Alicante Airport. The buses operate from 06:00 am to 10:20 pm. They depart every 20 minutes. The ticket price is 3.85 Euro and you can buy the ticket from the driver. Those coming from Elche and Torrellano region can get on the bus route 1A and passengers coming from Arenales del Sol region can get on the bus route 1B. Ticket price of these routes are 1.50 Euro. Passengers travelling to the airport from more distant regions can use the green Intercity bus routes.

Hotel Shuttle

There are many accommodation centers in Alicante and most of them offer airport shuttle service for their guests. You can benefit from this service by making a reservation in advance if this option is suitable for your budget.

Airport Information

Alicante Airport is located 12 km south of the city center. At the airport, there are various cafes and restaurants as well as bars and bistros where you can drink beer or wine. There are also many stores as well as a big duty-free shop. There is also a VIP lounge at the airport. The entrance fee is 28.70 Euro for adults and 13.80 Euro for children between 6-10.

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.