Search Flights from Bastia to Newcastle (United Kingdom)

The distance between the city center and Bastia Airport, which connects Bastia to many cities in the country and world, is 22 kilometers. Bastia is a city located on Corsica Island of France. You can use the shuttle services departing at regular intervals in order to reach the airport which welcomes a great number of passengers especially in the summer months. If you want a faster and more private vehicle, you can find a taxi at many points of Bastia. In addition to taxis and shuttles, car rental is another option that you can evaluate for this travel. You can also benefit from the private shuttles whenever you want. If you prefer a more comfortable transportation, you can travel by a private car.

Shuttle

Using one of the shuttles departing from the city center and carrying passengers to the airport in a comfortable way is one of the most preferred transportation options for travelling to the airport which is 22 kilometers away from Bastia. One-way ticket price of the shuttles is about 10 Euro per passenger and this is one of the most economic alternatives that you can use for travelling to the airport. In addition to their budget-friendly prices, they offer a fast transportation to the airport.

Taxi

Travelling to the airport from Bastia city center by taxi costs a little more compared to other alternatives. The cost of this travel is around 40-50 Euro. Since these vehicles offer a comfortable transportation, this cost is ideal. If you are not close to Bastia city center, you can reach the center by taxi and then get on a shuttle in order to reduce your transportation cost. If you want to get information about the average cost of travelling to the airport by taxi, you can call a taxi stand and learn the average fare. If the fare is suitable for your budget, you can choose this option for your transportation to the airport.

Private Car

You can reach Poretta Airport in about 30 minutes by a private car. The distance between the airport and Bastia city center is not too long. You can reach the airport by following the Bastia Airport signs when you drive on the roads N193 and D507.

Car Rental

If you consider renting a car in Bastia, you can make a reservation for a vehicle by visiting one of the companies such as Europcar, Enterprise, AVIS, Hertz and Sixt. You can select a car according to your needs and budget. After renting your car, you can take to the road to the airport. You can reach the airport terminal by driving on the road D507. You can reach the airport in about 30 minutes. If you choose a company having an office at the airport, you can leave the car at the airport and continue your journey. This is one of the comfortable options.

Private Shuttle

Despite of not being a commonly preferred transportation alternative in Bastia, you can benefit from private shuttles for travelling to the airport from the city center. The cost of these shuttles isn’t very high if you are travelling as a crowded group. You can make a reservation for a shuttle by contacting one of the companies before your travel. However, you should know that the cost of these private shuttles is higher compared to shuttles. Your hotel can also help you about this. When you specify the number of passengers travelling to the airport from the city center, your hotel can make a reservation for a private shuttle for you. One of the reasons why passengers choose these private shuttles for travelling to the airport from the city center is that these shuttles offer direct transportation to the airport without transferring in the city center.

Airport Information

At Bastia Airport, which is small airport in general, there are information desks where you can get information about transportation to city center or nearby centers as well as other issues. There are stores where you can find souvenirs, local products, books and magazines. In addition, there are restaurants and cafes where you can spend enjoyable time. Many duty-free shops also offer service for the guests of the airport. There are also car rental desks where you can rent a car or deliver the car you have rented before.

Newcastle Airport is located just 10 km from the city center and offers passengers a variety of convenient transportation alternatives to get to the city. Taxis are a easy way to get to the city center and are readily available at the terminal exit. If you don’t have excess luggage another transportation alternative to get to the city is by metro or even bicycle. Other ways to get to the city center from the airport include bus, train, and rental car.

Metro

Newcastle Airport is directly connected to the metro line, making the metro easily accessible from the airport terminal. The metro, which runs every 12 minutes, provides quick transportation to main areas in the city like Haymarket Station and Central Station. The total trip takes about 25 minutes. The metro operates from 5:44 am to 11:58 pm. On Sundays the metro begins to run at 6:27 am.

Car

If you want to drive to the city center from the airport then follow road A696 and connect to the A1 motorway. If you’re not sure what route to take you can always ask for assistance at the airport. You can get a map or navigation device at the airport before you leave.  

It usually takes no more than 15 minutes to drive to Newcastle city center from the airport. If you want to drive to Edinburgh from the airport it takes about 2 hours, if you want to drive to Glasgow or Manchester it takes about 3 hours, and if you want to drive to Darlington it takes about 1 hour.

Taxi

Taxis are a convenient way to get to the city center from the airport and they operate 24 hours a day. You can pay the taxi fare by credit card or cash. Airport taxis feature vehicles that can accommodate 4 to 7 passengers. By calling +44 (0) 191 214 6969 you can book a taxi to your specifications in advance. The on-site taxi service at Newcastle Airport is provided by Airport Taxis. Taxis provide door-to-door service and are a great way to get to other areas outside of the city as well.

Train

Newcastle Airport isn’t directly served by rail. To access the train network you can take the metro, which is accessible directly from the terminal, to the Central Train Station and transfer from there. The metro to the Central Train Station takes about 25 minutes. Once you get to the station you can easily purchase a train ticket from the automated ticket machines.

It takes about 30 minutes to get to Darlington from Newcastle Train Station. It takes 2 hours to get to Edinburgh by train, 3 hours to get to Glasgow by train, and 1.5 hours to get to Leeds by train.

Limousine Rental

Limousine rental services at the airport are provided by Emirates and Newcastle Airport. If you would like to get to the city center via luxurious Mercedes vehicles then you have to call 0845 223 2000 to find out detailed information about pricing and to make a reservation. Limousines are an expensive transportation alternative to get to the city center but they are a very comfortable and exclusive option.

Bus

Newcastle buses are another option that provides passengers with affordable transportation from the airport to the city center. Buses operate 6 days a week. There is no bus service from the airport to the city center on Sundays. Buses X77, X78, X79 provide convenient transportation to locations in the city center like Eldon Square and Ponteland. For more detailed information about buses that provide transportation to the city center from the airport please call 0191 2020 747.  

Bicycle

Newcastle is a bike-friendly city offering passengers an alternative way to get to and from the airport. There are free bicycle parking areas located right in front of the airport terminal. The designated bike paths between the airport and the city center provide cyclists with a safe and enjoyable route to get to the city.