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Popular Airport

Ohio State University Airport

Popular Airlines

Approximate Flight Duration

14 hour

Approximate Travel Distance

11254 Km

Transportation to Airport from Jinan City Center

Jinan Yaoqiang Intl. Airport

Jinan International Airport is located 33 km northeast of Jinan city center and you can use taxis or car rental services, which are a more practical alternative transportation method, as well as express buses, city buses which are considered the more economical alternative method. To travel by bus it takes a maximum of 1 hour and 15 minutes and to travel by taxi or your rental car it takes an average of 40-45 minutes.

Airport Express Bus

One of the fastest and most practical ways to travel to Jinan Airport directly from the city center is to use the airport express buses. They are much faster than the city buses and they run more frequently, so saves you time. There are three different express buses that you can come across in the city and they depart from different stops: Airport Express 1, Airport Express 2 and Airport Express 3. The number 1 express bus departs from Jinan Train Station Square and Bus Station in the city center and takes around an 1 hour to arrive at the airport. To get on this bus, in 2016 the fare to pay was 20 Chinese Yuan. The number 2 bus runs every 60 minutes and departs from Jinan City Bus Central Station and goes direct to the airport. The fare is still 20 yuan. Finally, the number 3 express bus you must be around Jinan Yuquan Simpson Hotel to get on this bus. It is possible to arrive at Jian Airport in 60 minutes.

City Bus

If you are a little further away from the city center and are looking for the most practical way to travel to the airport, its beneficial to choose the city buses. Just like the express buses, there are 3 different buses that provide direct transportation to Jian Airport and these are from the Dongying, Zibo and Tai An regions. To travel from Dongying you will have to pay around 100 yuan and your journey time will be around 2 hours 40 minutes. If you are travelling from Zibo, your bus ticket should be 55 yuan and to travel from Tai An, your ticket will be 70 yuan.

Taxi

To travel to the airport from Jinan city by taxi, all you have to do is wait in one of the most central points of the city. Taxis wait from time to time at the touristic places in the city and provide a 24/7 transportation service. It costs only 110-140 Chinese Yuan to travel to the airport by taxi from Jinan city. It will take around 25-30 minutes to arrive at Jian Airport.

Rent A Car

Although there aren't many car rental companies in Jian, you are likely to come across some offices in the city center. In order to save time, you have the opportunity to pre-book your reservation online. After renting your car within minutes, you can travel to Jian Airport in 30-35 minutes.

Airport Information

Originally the airport was named Jinan Yaoqiang International Airport and is located 33 km northeast of Jinan city center, the capital of China's Shandong Province. The airport has two terminals, T1 and T2 and since it has international status, there are many opportunities that you can benefit from. Jinan Airport is the 26th busiest airport in China and is also known as a medium capacity airport. In the airport terminal the facilities that are available are cafes, restaurants and other eating and drinking places, market, free internet access, tourist information and information desks, VIP lounges, bank, exchange office, lounges, places where you can get information about city transportation, etc.

Transportation to Columbus City Center from Airport

John Glenn Columbus Intl. - Port Columbus Intl. Airport

From John Glenn Columbus International Airport, you can reach Columbus city center in approximately 10 minutes by taxi, charter service or rental car. There are also buses that run between the airport and the city center.

Taxi

You can find a taxi 24 hours a day at the airport. The taximeters start with 3 dollars and the fare increases 45 cents per mile. If you have to wait, you would have to pay extra 45 cents per minute. The taxi fare is calculated by adding a tax of 7.5% to total cost. The average cost of getting to the city center from the airport is 25 dollars.

Charter Service

There are 17 different charter bus companies at the airport and they can carry passengers on different routes at different times. If you prefer a more luxurious transport you can benefit from 15 different limousine / minivan charter services. You can find detailed information, also on fares, at the airport transfer center.

Car Rental

There are 8 different car rental companies operating at the airport. By booking in advance, you can complete your transactions and receive your vehicle without losing time at the check-in desk at the airport parking lot of the companies. It is possible to reach the city center within 10 minutes by following the I-670 W motorway with the car you rent.

Bus

It is possible to reach the city center by taking bus number 52 and 92 from the bus stops next to the taxis. Buses depart every 30 minutes and the ticket price is $ 2.75. You can get your ticket by credit card from the machines at the bus stops.

Weather in Columbus

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