Popular Airport | Schiphol Airport |
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Approximate Flight Duration | 4 hour |
Approximate Travel Distance | 3201 Km |
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Transportation to Airport from Gran Canaria City Center
Gran Canaria Airport
You can get on a taxi for travelling to Gran Canaria Airport from Las Palmas city center. If you want to use a means of public transportation, you can use the public buses. If you have rented a car for discovering the island freely, you can easily get to the airport with this car. In addition, many accommodation centers in the city which welcomes a great number of tourists every year offer airport shuttle service for their guests. All alternatives can also be used by visitors who will accommodate in Maspalomas. Whichever transportation alternative you choose, you will be accompanied by a wonderful ocean view during your travel to the airport.
Taxi
You can easily find a taxi in the city center. The cost of travelling to the airport from Las Palmas city center is approximately 26 Euro. If you will come from Maspalomas, you can reach the airport by paying approximately 38 Euro.
Car Rental
There are many car rental companies offering service in the city. The daily cost of renting a car varies according to the equipment and size of the vehicle but you can rent a standard vehicle for 4 passengers by paying 20-25 Euro. Since the airport is located on a very easy route, you don’t have any trouble if you provide your transportation by renting a car. You should drive in the south direction for about 26 kilometers on the highway GC-1 extending along the coast in order to reach Gran Canaria Airport from the city center. If you need to come from Maspalomas, you should drive in the north direction for about 31 kilometers on the highway GC-1.
Bus
The bus route 60 departing from Las Palmas city center carries passengers to Gran Canaria Airport in about 30 minutes. The bus route 5 reaches Maspalomas by passing through the airport. You can arrive at the airport by using one of these two routes. If you will come from Maspalomas, you can get on the bus route 5 or 66 which directly goes to the airport. Travelling to the airport from this region lasts about 45 minutes. The buses start operating at early hours in the morning and continue until 11:20 pm. One-way ticket price of the buses in Las Palmas is 2,30 Euro.
Hotel Shuttle
There are many hotels in Las Palmas which is an important tourist attraction and almost all of these hotels offer airport shuttle service for their guests. You can benefit from this service by getting in contact with your hotel making a reservation in advance. In this way, you can easily reach the airport.
Airport Information
Gran Canaria Airport, which is also known as Gando Airport and Las Palmas Airport, is located on the ocean shore along the Gando Coast. It is located 19 km south of the city center and is close to the most popular tourist destinations. From the airport, regular, seasonal and charter flights are performed to many different points of the world. The entrance fee of Galdos Lounge located at the airport is 16,96 Euro. You can find many products such as jewelry, clothes, accessories, electronic items and alcoholic drinks on the tax-free shopping area. There are also fast food restaurants, cafes, bars, bistros and luxurious restaurants at the airport.
Transportation to Amsterdam City Center from Airport
Schiphol Airport
Amsterdam is a city that stands out both for its convenient urban transportation and for the fact that it offers a variety of air and railway transportation means to and from major cities in the world. There are non-stop flights to Amsterdam from major cities in the world as well as trains from major European cities like Paris, Brussels, London, Hamburg, and Berlin.
Amsterdam is served by the Schiphol Airport, which operates daily flights to almost every major city in the world. Schiphol Airport is one of the world’s major airports. The most practical way to explore the city is by bike or on foot. The tram also has an important role in urban transportation.
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport is the 4th largest airport (according to the total number of passengers that fly in) in Europe. This large airport, where you can fly wherever you want and find whatever you’re looking for, is located about 15 km from the city center. To get to the place you will be staying from the airport you can take the train, bus, taxi, or rent a car.
Train
Trains run 24 hours a day, however after a certain hour in the evening they operate less frequently. Under normal conditions there are close to 5 trains that run per hour. So, if you miss the train during the day don’t worry because another one should arrive within 12-13 minutes.
Using the trains at the airport you can get to Amsterdam Central Station, Amsterdam Zuid (Trade Center) and Rai (Conference Center) in about 25 minutes. You can buy a ticket from the kiosks at the train station. Or you can buy an OV-chipkaart, which is a smartcard for fare payment that is used for public transportation methods throughout the entire city.
Bus
From Schiphol Airport you can take the 197-bus line to the city center or Leidseplein. The journey takes about 30 minutes. Buses take off in front of the airport almost every 15 minutes.
Taxi
If you don’t want to take public transportation you can use a taxi to get to the city center or your final destination. You can also book a taxi in advance, making it an even more comfortable alternative. You have the option of paying the taxi fare by credit card or cash.
Rental Cars
If you are going to use a car during your trip in Amsterdam we recommend renting one. You can rent whatever type of vehicle you want from the car rental agencies located at the airport. There are many car rental agencies located at the airport, such as Alamo, AVIS, Budget, Europcar, Hertz and Sixt. If you book a rental car in advance your chances of getting the vehicle that you want will increase. When you’re renting a car you must specify your vehicle pick up and drop off location.
Public Transportation Smart Cards
There are 3 different public transportation cards in Amsterdam, the OV-chipkaart, Amsterdam card and Amsterdam Ragion Card. These cards are used on public transportation for fare payment. You can purchase one of these cards at the station, with tram drivers, kiosks, or tourist offices. Every time you use the OV card you have to swipe as you enter and exit; if you don’t swipe your card as you exit it loses its validity. The I amsterdam City Card provides unlimited access to public transportation systems in the city for 1, 2, 3 or 4 days as well as free or discounted entry to museums and other attractions. This card also offers a 25% discount at certain restaurants. This card is quite advantageous, especially for those who are planning to spend 3-4 days in the city. The Amsterdam Ragion Card provides free transportation to places surrounding the city. This card is especially ideal for those who want to explore not only Amsterdam but nearby locations as well.
Bike
The most common means of transportation in Amsterdam is cycling. From young children to the elderly, everyone travels by bike. There are bike parking stations located almost everywhere in the city. There are convenient and easy bike rental spots located all over the city, like in Dam Square, and bike paths and lamps everywhere. Cyclists always have the right of way so if you’re driving make sure to pay attention to these rules. You can rent a bike for daily use, weekly use, or for a specific length of time.
Tram
While there is a metro network in Amsterdam it is generally used for transportation to and from locations outside of the city. Since there is a parking problem in the city and because parking is very expensive biking or taking the tram are more preferable modes of transportation.
Bus
Apart from bikes and trams, buses are a great option in terms of urban transportation. Run by GVB, these buses go everywhere in the city. If you want to get off the bus, you don’t have to wait for a stop, you can simply tell the driver you want to get off.
Airport Information
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport has 3 terminals. The train to and from the city from the airport runs 24 hours a day. The airport connects to 260 destinations worldwide and hosts about 50 million passengers throughout the year. There are children’s play areas at the E and F gates at the airport for families with children.. For those who are interested in shopping, the large duty-free areas offer a wide variety of options. The most popular items tend to be perfume, cosmetics, accessories, and flowers.