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Popular Airport

Aachen Merzbrück Airport

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Approximate Flight Duration

1 hour 40 min

Approximate Travel Distance

1413 Km

Transportation to Airport from Santiago De Compostela City Center

Santiago De Compostela Airport

The distance between Santiago de Compostela city center and Santiago Airport is 13 kilometers. Among the means of transportation that can be preferred for getting to the airport from the city center, the buses stand along  as they are providing direct access to the Santiago Airport terminal from many points in the city. The fare of buses is more convenient than the Santiago taxis; however the passengers opt for taxis generally as the buses depart at certain hours from the center and pick passengers from certain stops.  

Taxi

By taking a taxi from the center of Santiago de Compostela, you can get to the Santiago Airport at a fixed fare. The taxi fare that you would pay to travel between the city center and Santiago Airport is approximately 22 dollar. However, you should keep in mind that a fixed taxi fare may only apply to those taking a taxi from certain points in the center, and in case you take a taxi from another point you may have to pay the amount shown in the taximeter device. Taxi fares can be a bit higher between 10 pm and 7 am and on weekends and holidays in the city. If you need to take a taxi during the weekend or on a holiday, and you still do not want to overpay, you can negotiate a bit with the taxi drivers of Santiago de Compastela and get on the vehicle after this to get to Santiago Airport.

Public Transportation

Means of public transportation offer both an easy and economical way to travel with direct intervals from many points in the area close to Santiago Airport. If you want to take a bus from Santiago's center, you can take an airport bus from many points such as Capilla San Lázaro, the central train station, the bus terminal or the Rúa da Rosa, and get off at Santiago Airport terminal airport and ease your access to the airport in Santiago by bus. You can also get on a bus going to the airport from different centers such as Burela, A Coruna, Sobrado and Lugo.

Burela buses pick up passengers from points like Mondoñedo, Vilalba, Curtis, Ribadeo, Viveiro and Foz.  You can get information about the schedules and fares of buses departing from Santiago de Compostela by calling 981 311 213.

Buses departing from A Coruna, on the other hand, depart from in front of Hotel Atlántico and take their passengers directly to Santiago Airport, without stopping at any other point.  

You can get on the buses departing from Sobrado from different points on the route such as Arzúa, Boimorto and Arca.

It is also possible to prefer the buses departing from Lugo direction and passing through Palas de Rei and Guntín, Arca, Mélida, Ferreiros and Arzúa and taking their passengers to Santiago Airport in order to travel to the airport from these regions. You can get information about the fares that vary based on the routes regardless of the bus schedules and days by reaching out the call center of the bus company.

Car Rental

You can also consider renting a car to get to the airport from the city center in Santiago de Compostela. You can choose one of the global car rental companies serving in the city such as Hertz, Avis, Europcar or Enterprise and reach Santiago Airport in about 20-30 minutes depending on the region that you are departing from.  You will see the branches of the car rental companies that are serving in the city center at Santiago Airport. Thus, you can easily deliver the car you have rented from the city center to the branch at the airport and start waiting for your flight at the waiting lounges at the terminal.  

Airport Information

Passengers at Santiago Airport terminal can make benefit of a free and unlimited internet connection available at the airport. Some of the standard services offered at the airport include lost goods offices, information desks from where you can get information about every detail at Santiago Airport and a children's playground a. Emergency assistance is also available at the airport in case of need.

You can choose Sibarium Delicatessen if you want to get some wine or snacks at Santiago Airport. There also ideal shops for those passengers who want to buy drinks, cosmetics, tobacco or something sweet at the airport.

You can visit the Adolfo Domínguez store in Santiago Airport terminal in case you want to wear fashionable clothes or bring some as a gift to your loved ones. You can find shoes and bags at the store selling both men’s and women’s clothing and accessories. Demmokratic Sport Store which is also located at Santiago Airport terminal is ideal for you in case you want to look for sneakers and clothes suitable for sports.

There is also a lottery area at the airport, Apart from all these great areas, where you can try your luck by playing games. Keep in mind that you can continue waiting here for your flight after playing a game here.  

By tasting delicious meals from European cuisine in cafes and restaurants such as La Pausa, Eating Point and Il Caffe di Roma, located at the airport terminal, to have a much more enjoyable experience while waiting for your flight.

In case you need to leave your car at the airport, you can make benefit of the secure car park at Santiago Airport, available for both short and long term parks.

Transportation to Aachen City Center from Airport

Aachen Merzbrück Airport

The small city of Aachen does not have an airport that operates international flights. However, those traveling to Aachen use either Cologne Bonn International Airport or Düsseldorf International Airport because Aachen is in such close proximity to both cities.

To get to the city of Aachen you can use Cologne Bonn International Airport or Düsseldorf International Airport. There are a variety of transportation alternatives to get to Aachen from both airports, including trains, taxis, airport shuttle services, or rental car. It takes about 1 hour to get to Aachen city center from both airports.

Train

Traveling by train is a very common means of transportation in Germany. Taking a train from either Cologne Bonn International Airport or Düsseldorf International Airport to Aachen city center takes about 1 hour. The train is a very convenient way to get to the city from either airport.

Taxi

Taxis are readily available at the terminal exits of both airports. A taxi to Aachen city center from both Cologne Bonn International Airport and Düsseldorf International Airport costs around 125 euros. Under normal traffic conditions it takes about 45 minutes to get to Aachen from both airports.

Shuttle Service

Cologne Bonn International Airport and Düsseldorf International Airport also serve small cities in the area so there is a well develop shuttle service network, which is operated by private companies. These companies have an assorted fleet of vehicles, which range from small vehicles to large buses, and they go along many different routes. To find the best shuttle company to suit your needs and to get more information on shuttle routes and times please visit the information counter located in the airport terminal.

Rental Car

There are many rental car companies located at both airports. To get to Aachen from Cologne Bonn International Airport follow the A4 motorway. To get to Aachen from Düsseldorf International Airport follow the A44 motorway. Under normal traffic conditions it takes about 1 hour to get to Aachen from both airports.

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