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Approximate Flight Duration | 6 hour 40 min |
Approximate Travel Distance | 5410 Km |
Transportation to Airport from Bordeaux City Center
Bordeaux Saint Jean Airport
There are many alternatives for transport from the airport to the city center as well as from the city center to the airport. The airport is about 12 kilometers from the city center. The trip does not last very long and the cost is not too high for a country as expensive as France. You can get to the airport by public transportation, as well as consider more private and comfortable alternatives.
Bus
If you want to go to the airport from the city center by public transport, you can reach the airport in about 50 minutes by bus number 1 from the city center. You can also get on the same bus from in front of the train station in the city center. You can buy your bus ticket from the vending machines located at the subway and tram stops as well as on the bus.
Jet’Bus
You can take advantage of the comfortable public transport service with Jet'Bus, which is operating from 06:00 to 21:00. Jet'Bus, working with the logic of an express shuttle service, provides you with access to the airport within 30 minutes after departing from the main train station in the city center. Discounted tickets cost 6.20 euro, while full tickets cost 7.20 euro.
Private Transfer Shuttle
These private shuttles departing from the city center take its passengers to the airport within 30 minutes when there is no heavy traffic. You can get contact details of these shuttles from the airport or you can ask from your hotel.
Taxi
With a taxi you can easily find in the city center you can get to the airport with an average of about 16 euro. On a day when the traffic flow is normal, your journey will take about half an hour. Taxis can charge extra per pieces of your baggage.
Car Rental
Car rental is very common in Bordeaux because most of the visitors want to visit not only the city center but also the vineyards which are spread around. You can also have a free and comfortable trip by renting a car and you can make your way to the airport with a comfortable vehicle. You have to travel on the D106 highway to reach the airport from the city center.
Hotel Shuttle
There are many hotels in this city, which is quite accustomed to tourists, and most of them offer airport shuttle service. If you want to get to the airport from in front of your hotel, you should book with your hotel in advance to benefit from this service.
Hello Shuttle
The Hello Shuttle services, which you can use especially when the hotels do not provide airport shuttle service or ask for a high price, provide door to door service with special allocated vehicles.
Motorcycle Taxi
If you want to have a different experience and you do not have a very big baggage, you can reach the airport by motorcycle taxi from the city center. Touring-style motorcycles offer the convenience of a motorcycle, so you can get to the airport quickly. All the equipment needed for your safety is covered by the taxi company and the costs start at 29 euro.
Airport Information
Bordeaux Merignac Airport, which attracts attention with its extremely different and convenient transportation alternatives, is about 12 kilometers from the city center. At this airport you can find all kinds of standard services in high quality. The eating and drinking areas have a view of the runway where the aircrafts land and take off.
The airport has a number of facilities such as a lounge, many cafes and restaurants, duty free centers, souvenir shops, bookstores, cash machines and currency exchange offices.
There are also 11 hotels in the vicinity of the airport, ranging from 2 stars to 4 stars, including chain hotels like Holiday Inn and Ibis Hotels.
Merignac Airport
While taxis and busses offer service from Bordeaux to Merignac Airport for passengers on a daily basis, rental private cars and motorcycles are also preferred by passengers who want to go to the airport in a shorter time.
Taxi
Passengers who use taxis which cover the distance of approximately 11 kilometers in just 25 minutes from Bordeaux city center to Merignac Airport, may discuss with the driver and pay a lower fare.
Bus
Line 1 buses pick up passengers from Palais de Justice stop which is 4 minutes walking distance from Bordeaux city center. This line offers service from 5:00 am to 00:15 am and arrives at Merignac airport in 1 hour. In order to use the buses, you have to buy tickets in advance.
Motorcycle
Those who want to get to the Merignac Airport by motorcycle, which is the fastest means of transportation for going to the airport, can rent a motorcycle from Tramoto, Trans'moto Cub and Moto Transport Arcachon rental companies 24 hours before and can go to the airport in as short as 20 minutes.
Car Rental
Those who want to go to the Merignac Airport by travelling on the streets of Bordeaux with a private car can rent a car from Avis, Europcar, Budget, Firefly, Goldcar and Hertz rental companies having offices on different parts of the city.
Airport Information
Merignac Airport has two passenger terminals. The service hours of these terminals are from 6:00 am to 10:00 pm. You can follow your lost properties from the lost-and-found office located at the terminals, take a shower in the shower cabins, and let your children spend their time on the playground.
You can benefit from many services in the lounge located at terminal A. Services such as foods and drinks, access to daily newspapers, reading corner, television corner, computer corner, wireless internet and charging station are waiting for you in the private lounge.
The amazing restaurants at the airport; Cafe Des Grands Hommes, Cafe News, Deli&Cia, La Brioche Doree, La Brista, Le Grands Comptoir, Ostrea and Starbucks. Among shopping stores; Aelia Duty Free, La Chaise Lounge, Parfumerie Aeroboutique, Relay and Baillardran.
Transportation to Sharjah City Center from Airport
Sharjah Intl. Airport
Sharjah International Airport, connecting Dubai with other centers in the world, is about 15 kilometers away from the city center. While there are means of public transports that you can benefit in this route, these vehicles do not operate frequently. If you want to go to Sharjah or Dubai from the airport, the best option would be to take a taxi. You can find a taxi 24 hours a day at the airport. If you are planning to spend a few days or more in the city, you can also opt for renting a car as an alternative to the taxis. Almost all of the major international car rental companies serve passengers at the airport. Getting to the center of Dubai from Sharjah International Airport takes an average of 20-30 minutes. If you will get on the road in the city at a time when traffic is heavy, you should not forget it will take you a bit longer than this.
Car Rental
You can rent a car 24 hours a day, seven days a week from companies such as Hertz, Budget, Maximum, Sixt, Europcar, Dollar and AVIS which serve at Sharjah International Airport. If you would like to rent a car from Hertz, you can contact the company at 06-552-8290 and get information. If you prefer to rent your car from Budget, you can call the rental office at 06-558-0366 for more detailed information and reserve your car. If you wish your car to be ready at the airport close to the city center of Dubai when you land, you can also call companies like Sixt at 06-558-0310, Europcar at 06-558-1322 and Dollar Rent A Car at 06-336-5065.
Bus
You can also take the bus from the airport to the get to the city center of Sharjah or Dubai. But you have to keep in mid that it is not possible to take a bust to go to Dubai from the airport late at night. If you need to get to Sharjah and your flight is not too late, you can take advantage of buses departing every 15 minutes. Although they are not practical and fast, buses stand out with their advantages in terms of price. As a more economical and alternative method, you can also take the bus to the city center and continue by taxi to the hotel or to other places you want to reach in the city.
Taxi
Passengers landing to Dubai's Sharjah International Airport mostly prefer taxis to get to the center of Dubai or Sharjah . At the airport there is a 24-hour taxi service every day of the week. You can continue your trip to the city center by taking one of these taxis as soon as you exit the terminal, without having to search for any different vehicles. All the taxis in Dubai have taximeters. Thanks to these devices, you can travel without worrying about the amount you will pay. The opening fare of the taxis at the airport is usually more than the ones in the center. On the other hand, the average fare for the journey from the airport to the city center would cost around 30-40 USD.
Private Airport Shuttle
If you need to travel from the airport to the center of the city with a few people or more crowded groups, one of the best vehicles you can choose without a doubt is the private airport shuttles. Many companies in the city offer this service. The fares of these shuttles vary according to the distance traveled and the number of passengers. You can reach your hotel or other important points in the center of Dubai with these private shuttles. If you reserve one of these vehicles and pay in advance of your arrival, you can benefit from these at more reasonable prices and you can find your shuttle ready at the terminal at the time of your arrival.
Luxury Transfer Vehicles
If you want to travel from Sharjah International Airport to the city center with a much more luxurious and comfortable vehicle, you can choose limousines that are preferred mostly by those visiting the city for business purposes. The limousines that pick up their passengers from the departure gates of Sharjah Airport take them to the center very quickly compared to other vehicles. This is also why limousines offer a great advantage for passengers who want to save time.
