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Transportation to Airport from Ostend City Center
Ostend Bruges Intl. Airport
It is very easy to get to Ostend Bruges Airport by bus, tram, taxi or rental car wherever you are in the city. Due to the fact that it is not a very big city with regards to its surface area, the vast majority of public transport vehicles have stops passing through the city center.
From the city center you can get directly to the airport by taking one of the bus or tram lines.
Bus
It is possible to encounter luxury buses with many different routes in Ostend city center. In fact, the single fare for Ostend buses, which is the cheapest public transport, is 3 euros. Among these buses serving many points of the city, you can reach the airport directly with the bus number 6. It is also possible to reach the airport by taking the bus going to the railway station and taking a 5 minute walk after getting off.
Tram
The Ostend tram, which is very popular with its speed and cheapness, has a total length of 66 km and 70 stops. Ostend trams, which are also known as kusttram, have stops in almost every corner of the city. Tickets are available on a single, daily, weekly and 10-day basis. From the city you can go directly to the airport by tram.
Taxi
Taxis are, of course, more expensive than other public transport, but if you are traveling with a few people you might profit by dividing the fare among the passengers. It costs about 10-15 euros to reach Ostend Bruges Airport from the city center. Make sure that the driver is opening the taximeter and that you bargain.
Car Rental
Car rental services are a preferred option for passengers who do not want to use public transport. Although there are not many car rental companies in Ostend Airport, there are a number of companies in the city where you can compare prices.
Within the Ostend Bruges Airport terminal there is also the famous car rental company Avis Ostend ([email protected]). This company is open from 8 am to 6 pm on weekdays, and from 9 am to noon on Saturdays. You can easily reach Ostend Bruges Airport by entering the E40 highway from any part of Ostend.
After entering the E40 highway, reach the S'Luchthave Oostende / Gistel' exit and follow the Torhout SesteenWeg sign. You will come to the airport after you taking left at the turn you will encounter.
Transportation to the airport from Bruges
Transportation from Bruges, where within city transportation alternatives are limited, to Ostend Bruges Airport is very cheap and easy. Apart from taxis, you can get direct and cheap access to the city by bus or train.
Train
Direct trains to both Brussels and Ostend depart from the Bruges train station, which is only a short walk away from the city center. It is possible to get to the Ostend train station, which is very close to Ostend Bruges Airport, in 15-20 minutes by taking the Ostend train. There are also miniature trains that allow you to see most parts of the city from Bruges' Reeheldenplein.
Bus
In fact, since Bruges is a small city, most of the public transportation is provided by bus. Buses in the city, where tram, subway etc. does not exist, reach almost every point in Bruges. Buses number 35 and 54 go to Ostend from Bruges city center.
Bus number 35 travels on the route Bruges-Houtave-Ostend and the journey takes approximately 40-50 minutes. Bus number 54 travels on the route Bruges -Oudenburg-Oostende and the journey takes approximately 50 minutes. The single ticket fare for both buses is 3 euros as of 2016.
There are direct buses to the Market Square, the heart of Bruges, from Bruges Railway Station that last 5 minutes. On weekdays, these buses depart every 10 minutes. It writes CENTRUM on these buses that go directly to Market Square.
There are three stops between the train station and the Market Square. STATION writes on the bus that travels on the opposite direction, from Market Square to the train station. The route of Centrum (center) buses is St. Paul's Square, Centrum, Casino, Marie-Joseplein and Kappelestraat. They depart every 15 minutes. There is a bus information office in the very vicinity of the Bruges train station. You can get information about bus routes, schedules, updated bus tickets, as well as city maps from this office.
Taxi
The use of taxis in the city of Bruges is not very popular, because it is possible to take a nice city tour in Bruges even on foot. But if you want to take a taxi from Bruges city center to Ostend Bruges Airport, you need to consider paying about 75-80 euros. If you book in advance from YATTAXI, this fare can be reduced up to 65 euros.
Car Rental
Since Bruges is a small city, there is actually not much need for car rental services. Tourists and locals usually use bicycles, taxi and bus services to commute. You may find a few car rental companies in town. If you have a long vacation plan, it may be more economical to rent a car and go to other places close to Bruges.
If you rent a car from Avis in Bruges, you can deliver your car at Avis office in Ostend Bruges Airport. It takes 20-25 minutes to travel 30-35 kilometers, except during the rush hours of traffic.
Airport Information
Located 6 km southwest of Ostend city center and east of Bruges, Ostend Bruges Airport takes its name from these two cities because it is the common airport of both. The airport is well-known for its many destinations in the Mediterranean Canary Islands and is located in the heart of Europe in terms of its geographical location. Ostend Bruges Airport also has direct flights from Antalya, Bodrum and Izmir.
This airport, which served 253.044 passengers in 2014, is easily accessible from other cities. Ostend Airport is a very busy airport, although it is very small compared to the airports in other European countries, because the trains with which you can reach many cities of Belgium depart from the train station, which is 5 minutes away from the airport. It is located very close to the two most famous cities of Belgium, Ostend and Bruges.
There is free internet access in the airport, information offices, smoking area, dining areas, car rental companies, information tables for public transportation, ticket sales points and souvenir shops at the airport. Belair and Charles Lindbergh are the most famous restaurants in the airport.
There is a 260-car short-term parking area serving on a 24/7 basis and a long parking area with a capacity of 500 cars, right in front of the passenger terminal. Prices are 2 euros for 60 minutes, 8.5 euros for 1 day, 17 euros for 2 days and 25.5 euros for 3 days. There are also 4 different hotels within walking distance of the airport.
Transportation to Toronto City Center from Airport
Billy Bishop - Toronto Island Airport
Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport is located on the Toronto Islands in Toronto. The airport is a small international airport that doesn’t handle as many passengers as Toronto Pearson International Airport, nor is it as large yet it is an important airport for the country. Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport is used for general aviation and regional services operated by turboprop planes. Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport is in very close proximity to downtown Toronto, therefore transportation to the city center from the airport is quite easy.
Pedestrian
A very interesting aspect of Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport is that it is features a pedestrian tunnel that connects the airport to the mainland. The pedestrian tunnel opened in 2015 and provides direct access to the mainland from the airport. The tunnel provides access to the mainland pavilion, east of the airport’s ferry terminal. The total time to walk the distance from the airport to the mainland using the tunnel is about 6 minutes.
Ferry
Passengers can also get to the mainland by ferry. Since the distance between the airport and the mainland is so close these ferries operate on the shortest ferry route in the world. The ferry station is located on Bathurst Street (which is also a metro stop, Bathurst Station) and runs every 15 minutes. The ferry is free for pedestrians and $11 for vehicles.
Rental Car
You can get to the city from Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport by car using the ferry. Passengers can rent a car at the airport by using one of the onsite rental car companies. Rental car companies that are located at the airport include Hertz and Enterprise. Renting a car is also a great way to get around the city. There are also other rental car companies located offsite.
Tram
Another transportation alternative to get to the city center from Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport is by tram. The tram departs from close to the airport’s ferry terminal and provides transportation to the city center. You can take tram lines 511 Bathurst and 509 Harbourfront.
John C. Munro Hamilton Intl. Airport
John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport, also known as Hamilton International is located in Mount Hope 64 km from downtown Toronto. Hamilton Airport is considered an alternative airport that acts as a reliever for Toronto Pearson International Airport. Passengers can get to the city center from the airport by using GO Transit buses that provide transportation to Union Station. Renting a car is another viable option to get to downtown Toronto from Hamilton International. Due to the airport’s distance from the city center, taking a taxi would not be the best transportation alternative.
Lester B. Pearson Intl. - Toronto Pearson Intl. Airport
Toronto Pearson International Airport is actually located outside of the Toronto city limits. The airport is located 22.5 km from downtown Toronto. This international airport is located in Mississauga with a portion of it extending into the Etobicoke district. Toronto Pearson International Airport is Canada’s biggest and busiest airport. You can get to the city center from the airport by train, shuttles, taxis, and rental cars.
Train
Taking the train from Toronto Pearson International Airport to downtown Toronto is a very convenient transportation alternative. There is a train line that runs directly from Toronto Pearson International Airport to Union Station downtown. The train from the airport to downtown takes about 25 minutes and trains run every 15 minutes. However, this train line to the city is more expensive than other public transportation alternatives. The UP Express (Union Pearson Express) departs from the Toronto Pearson Terminal 1 Station.
Bus
GO Transit is a bus service that provides transportation from Toronto Pearson International Airport to North York, Hamilton, Oakville, and Mississauga. GO bus routes run hourly, every day of the week and every 30 minutes during rush hour on weekdays. The GO bus terminals and routes you can take to get to the city center from Toronto Pearson International Airport vary depending on your destination in the city. For more detailed information please visit GO Transit’s website.
The 192 Airport Rocket, operated by the TTC (Toronto Transit Commission) also provides transportation directly from Toronto Pearson International Airport to the city. The 192 Airport Rocket departs from Terminal 1 and Terminal 3. This express service provides transportation between Toronto Pearson International Airport and Kipling Station (Bloor-Danforth Subway Line). This bus operates every day of the week and runs every 10 minutes. This express service takes about 25 minutes to get to the city. The TTC (Toronto Transit Commission) also operates other bus routes that provide direct transportation from Toronto Pearson International Airport to various stations in the city but they make other stops along the way. These buses take between 55 minutes to over an hour to get to the city. For more detailed information on bus routes and stations please visit Toronto Pearson International Airport’s website.
Metro
The fastest and most practical means of public transportation in the city is the metro. The metro provides access to central locations in the city. The metro runs every 2-5 minutes and contains 4 separate lines. The first stop on the Bloor-Danforth line, heading west, is the Kipling Station. The 192 Airport Rocket bus route, operated by the TTC (Toronto Transit Commission), heads to Kipling Station from the airport. From Kipling Station passengers can easily access other metro stations in the city.
Metro Line 1 (the yellow line), the Yonge-University Line runs a U-shaped route. The north-south line operates between Yonge Street, Finch Avenue East, Union Station, Allen Road, and Sheppard Avenue West. From the Bloor-Yonge, St. George, and Spadina stations travelers can transfer to the Sheppard-Yonge Station on Metro Line 2.
Metro Line 2 (the green line), the Bloor-Danforth Line travels between Bloor Street West, Bloor Street East and Danforth Avenue in the east-west direction. Travelers can transfer to Metro Line 1 from the Bloor-Yonge, St George and Spadina stations and to Metro Line 3 from the Kennedy station.
Metro Line 3 (the blue line), the Scarborough Line travels between Eglinton Avenue East and Kennedy Road stations. Travelers can transfer to Metro Line 2 from Kennedy Station.
Metro Line 4 (the purple line) the Sheppard Line travels in the direction of Sheppard Avenue East. Travelers can transfer to Metro Line 1 from the Sheppard-Yonge station.
Tram
The tram is the second most widely used means of public transportation in Toronto, after the metro. The tram provides a practical way to access places that the metro cannot access. The tram also acts as a support system in between metro lines. To get to the city from Toronto Pearson International Airport you have to first get to Kipling Metro Station using the 192 Airport Rocket bus. Kipling Station is the first stop on Metro Line 2. From this station you can take line 504 or 505 to West Station or Broadview, line 511 to Bathurst Station, line 510 to Spadina Station, or line 506 to Main Street Station.
Taxi
Taxis are a convenient and comfortable transportation alternative to get to the city center from Toronto Pearson International Airport. Taxis provide a safe and comfortable ride to the city however they are an expensive method of transportation. Taxis are equipped with credit card technology so passengers can pay using cash or credit. Taxis are easily accessible from the arrivals level of the terminals. There is a flat rate that varies depending on your destination. For more information about taxi companies and fares places visit Toronto Pearson International Airport’s website.
Rental Car
Renting a car is another convenient transportation alternative to get to the city center from the airport and a great option for getting around in the city during your trip. However, parking in the city can be problematic so keep that in mind. There are various rental car companies located at Toronto Pearson International Airport such as Avis, Budget, Enterprise, Hertz, and Alamo. These rental car companies are located on Level 1 of the parking lot at Terminals 1 and 3. There are also several rental car companies with offices off-site, which offer pick-up services at the airport. For more detailed information on rental car companies please visit Toronto Pearson International Airport’s website.
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