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Rotterdam The Hague Airport

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Approximate Flight Duration

1 hour 30 min

Approximate Travel Distance

467 Miles

Transportation to Airport from Belfast City Center

Belfast International Airport

To get to the airport from Belfast city center you can take advantage of the taxi services in the city that are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Taking a taxi to the airport is extremely fast and practical. Belfast International Airport is also accessible by bus and rental car. If you have your own car then you can easily drive to the airport by simply following the Belfast International Airport signposts.

Bus

Airport Express 300 buses provide transportation to Belfast International Airport from the city center. These buses are the most affordable transportation alternative to get to the airport from the city center. Buses depart from the city center and pass through parts of the city like Belfast Europa Buscentre, Royal Avenue and Templepatrick. The fare for the bus to the airport is extremely low. If you are going to take the bus to the airport, keep in mind the weight of your suitcases. If you have excess luggage you can always take a taxi to the closest bus stop and transfer to the bus from there. This way you can enjoy a more comfortable and affordable ride to the airport.

Car

Belfast International Airport is easily accessible by car from the historic city center. All you have to do is drive along road M2 and transfer to the A57. It takes about 35 minutes to get to Belfast International Airport from the city center by car. If you’re not very familiar with the city we recommend getting a map of the area before leaving or using the navigation on your cell phone.

Taxi

One of the most suitable transportation alternatives to get to the airport from the city center, especially for first time visitors, is by taxi. Taxis in the city operate 24 hours a day. You can easily find a taxi in the city or ask the hotel you are staying at to help arrange one for you.

It takes about 30-35 minutes to get to the airport from the city center by taxi. If you’re going to the airport during peak hours then it can take as long as an hour. So keep in mind the varying traffic conditions and add in extra travel time accordingly.

A taxi from the city center to the airport costs around 30-40 pounds. If you’re traveling to the airport from Ballymena or Lisburn then the total fare should be around 30 pounds.

Rental Car

There are many rental car offices located in the city center. It takes no more than 40 minutes to get to the airport from the city center by rental car under normal traffic conditions. International rental car companies that you can choose from include Hertz, Europcar, Budget, Hertz, and Alamo. When you are booking your vehicle you can also arrange to drop it off at Belfast International Airport before your departure.

Airport Information

Belfast International Airport offers passengers an exceptionally relaxed and convenient environment with services aimed at meeting their pre-flight and post-flight needs. The airport features places where passengers can relax before their flight or after they land and a rich selection of venues where passengers can get a bite to eat or something to drink. There are short-term and long-term parking areas that passengers can utilize. If you have any questions then just head to the airport information counters for assistance.  

The Causeway Lounge is a great option for those looking for a more comfortable experience at Belfast International Airport. The lounge offers passengers complimentary treats and a relaxing environment where they can read newspapers and magazines. Passengers can enjoy tea, coffee, cold beverages, and computer units at the lounge, which is open every day from 5 am to 9:15 pm.

Belfast International Airport features free wireless internet, allowing you to surf the net on your phone or computer. The airport contains a variety of shops that sell a rich selection of goods. Places where you can go shopping for souvenirs or other goods include Aelia Duty Free, WH Smith, and Traveller. Passengers who want a bite to eat or something to drink can enjoy popular venues such as Lagan Bar, Burger King, Fed and Watered and Starbucks.

Transportation to Rotterdam City Center from Airport

Rotterdam The Hague Airport

There are many ways to get to the city center from Rotterdam The Hague Airport. Immediately after landing, you can see the shuttle, bus and taxi stops right next to the exit. There are also car rental companies that you can easily access within the airport. Public transportation cards used by the Dutch are not usable by the visitors unfortunately.  If the visitors want to use public transport, they can buy standard one-way tickets, or if they use public transport frequently, they can get a visitors’ card validity for 4 or 5 years. It is possible to get these cards from the newsagent at the airport. In order to use these cards for train travel, extra credit is required. Transportation is free for children between 0-3 years old.

If you have any questions about public transport, you can contact the information center within the airport.

Bus

There are three different bus companies in Rotterdam; RET, ARRIVA and Conexxion. Among these, the most widely used company is RET. Although these companies commonly use the same bus stops, it is not possible to transfer between buses from different companies. If you turn left at the exit of the airport, you can reach the departure point of the services within a short walking distance.

The bus number 3, departing from this point, arrives at the center of Rotterdam in about twenty-five minutes. The bus is moving every ten minutes during the day and every half an hour during the evening hours. If you want to buy a single ticket, you can get the ticket from the bus driver. Other RET buses passing through the city center include bus number 38 travelling between Schiedam Center and Kerkhoflaan, bus number 40 from the city center to Delft Buffer station and bus number 44 from Zentral to Zuidplein.

It is possible to reach many other bus services from the central districts of the city. There are also night busses called BOB-bus providing access to well-known entertainment centers of the city operating on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays.

Shuttle

Shuttle number 50, departing from the same point, takes you to Meijersplein metro station in about ten minutes. The shuttle departs every half an hour, both during the day and in the evening.

Metro

The metro is the most widespread and most widely used alternative for transportation within the city and to neighboring cities. Metro provides access to every corner of the city from the city center. Once you reach the Meijersplein metro station from the airport, you can reach The Hague in about twenty-five minutes using the E-line.

The E line provides transportation between Rotterdam and The Hague city centers. From the city center of Rotterdam you can reach the Beurs, Slinge, Rhoon, Tussenwater and Spijkenisse centers with the D line in the direction of De Akkers. You can transfer from the Beurs station to lines A, B and C.

You can transfer to C line from the D line and reach the direction of De Terp or De Akkers following Parkweg, Troelstralaan, Vijfsluzien and Pernis stops.

The lines A and B, which you can get by transferring from the D line from the city center, are travelling to the north of Rotterdam. You can travel to Binnenhof via line A and Nesselande by line B, or you can reach the Schiedam Center in the west by taking the other direction.

Tram

Another option you can choose to travel within the city is the tram. From the airport to the city center, there are trams 4, 7, 8, 20, 21, 23, 24 and 25 which travel to different parts of the city.

Water Vehicles

You can reach New York Hotel from the places near the city center such as Leuvehaven and Veerhaven by water taxi which you can find about every ten minutes around the Maas River. You can also travel between Erasmusbrug / Spido, Katendrecht, St. Jobshaven and Heijplaat-RDM stations by taking the ferry called Aquliner.

Train

The Rotterdam city center railway station connects other means of public transportation such as buses, metro and trams, as well as connecting different cities with the railways. The train is a good option if you want to travel between the cities quickly and at reasonable prices.

Intercity Direct

Intercity Direct train travels from Rotterdam Central Station, stopping only at Schiphol, to Amsterdam Central Station in about forty minutes. In addition, the Intercity Train arrives in Amsterdam via Delft, Laheyne, Leiden and Schiphol.

Taxi

If you are looking for a faster and more convenient way to reach your destination, taxi is a good alternative. It is possible to book a taxi via phone before your flight, or to find you’re a taxi at any hour from the taxi stop located in Rotterdam The Hague Airport. However, it should be noted that taking a taxi is not an economical alternative in Rotterdam.

Car Rental

If you are looking for an independent, fast, and more flexible option in the city, we would recommend you to rent a car. You can find the best car rental companies in various points of the city or at the airport, and rent a car.

Weather in Rotterdam

DayMin - Max
SundayMin 6ºC - Max 10ºC
MondayMin 6ºC - Max 9ºC
TuesdayMin 6ºC - Max 8ºC
WednesdayMin 7ºC - Max 9ºC
ThursdayMin 2ºC - Max 9ºC

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