Popular Airport | Angers Loire Airport |
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Approximate Flight Duration | 50 min |
Approximate Travel Distance | 294 Km |
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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 Angers City Center from Airport
Angers Airport
The city of Angers, located on the north-west of France, is spreading along two banks of the Maine River. There are a total of 6 bridges bringing the two sides of this city divided by the river. Angers is home to many historical and architectural beauties. The city is famous for its flowers, wall carpets and orange liqueur. Every year, a music festival is held in the last two weeks of June and many music lovers from abroad participate in this festival.
The most common means of public transport in the city is buses. Thanks to the lines spread all over the city, you can easily reach every place by bus. The one way ticket costs 1.40 Euros. You can get your ticket in the bus. With this ticket you have the right to transfer as many times as you like in one hour. If you wish you have the chance to get a daily ticket for 3.60 Euros. If you plan to stay in the city much longer and prefer to use public transport, you can buy a monthly ticket.
At all bus stops you can see clear explanatory information and maps about the rides. There is also a tram line running on a single line in Angers city center. With this tram you can go from one side of the city to another.
You can take a taxi from the taxi stops located at different points in the city. In general, it is not possible to take a taxi besides the taxi stands. There is a taxi stand right next to the train station.
The trains are extremely modern and comfortable. You should never forget that you will come across a ticket check every time you travel. The main bus station is located in the Lorraine region. Intercity bus services are arranged here. Although the city has its own airport from where domestic and international flights are organized, you can also reach Angers by using the Le Mans Arnege International Airport which is only 57 kilometers from the city, or Tours Airport which is 79 kilometers from the city.
You can arrive in Angers by train or bus from the cities where these airports are located. The cities of Nantes, Poitiers and Rennes are not too far away. From the Angers Loire International Airport you can reach the city center by bus or taxi. Some hotels offer airport shuttle service.
If you want a more private transport vehicle you can rent a car. But you must remember that you must have an international driver's license for this.
Taxi
You can see the taxi stand right in front of the departure gate of the airport arrival terminal. The taxis definitely have a taximeter and are extremely reliable.
Bus
There is a bus alternative for those who prefer public transport. You can easily get to the city center by bus no. 2 from the bus stops, which you can easily see at the exit of the airport arrival terminal. It is possible to get your ticket from the driver. You can also transfer within 1 hour with the same ticket.
Car Rental
There are offices of different car rental companies at the airport. You can rent a car according to your budget by agreeing with one of these. To reach the city center you need to connect to the A11 motorway via the D766 motorway.
Hotel Shuttle
Some of the hotels in Angers offer airport shuttle service for their customers. Although it is more costly than taking a taxi, you can make reservations in advance with your hotel if you want to take advantage of this service which welcomes you at the door of the arrival terminal and brings you to the door of your hotel.
Angers Loire Airport
Passengers using the Marce airport, built 24 kilometers from Angers city center, can rent a car to go to the city center or use taxis working 24/7. Passengers looking for a more economical transportation can use buses with less frequent services.
Taxi
Almost all taxi drivers of Allo Anjou, Alliance Angers, and Aeroports Vallee taxi firms wait for passengers in front of the terminal building all day long and provide great convenience by knowing English. Taxi companies accepting payment by credit card can provide large minibus-style vehicles that can carry 8 people upon request.
Bus
From Marce Airport to the city center you can travel by buying tickets of 2B line buses of AnjouBus company which makes four journeys a day. Buses that arrive at the city center in about 35 minutes regularly depart from the station every day at 06:59, 07:59, 09:14 and 13:59 outside the terminal building. After reaching the bus station in the city center, you can go to the railway station which is five-minute away on foot and travel different regions of the city by train.
Rent a car
Although taxis make it easy to get from the airport to the city center, passengers who want to be at the steering wheel in the city with very steady roads and avenues can rent cars from two companies at the airport. Europcar and Avis, which have offices in Marce Airport, serve passengers all week except Sunday.
