Search Flights from Genoa to Ostend

It is very easy to travel from the city center to Cristoforo Colombo Airport, which is located only 6 km of the city center. Volabus is for those who prefer public transportation, but there are different alternatives if you prefer a more comfortable transportation.

Although there are many railway transportation systems in the city center, there are no lines carrying passengers to the airport. If you are staying in Sestri Ponente, you can reach the airport by using shuttle service.

Volabus

With Volabus offering shuttle bus service between the airport and the city center, you can reach the airport in about half an hour by paying 6 Euro. The bus first stops by the two railway stations in the city, then by the city center and goes directly to the airport.

You can buy your ticket in the bus or at the AMT ticket office located on D'Annunzio street in the city center. There is also a ticket vending machine at both train stations. The first bus departs at 05:15 am, and the last bus departs at 10:10 pm.

Shuttle

Shuttle services are very affordable and comfortable means of transportation for those staying in Sestri Ponente. These shuttles do not pass through the city center. The shuttles operate between 06:53 am to 07:36 pm and the travel lasts about 12 minutes.

Taxi

You can reach the airport by taxi which you can easily find in the city center. The airport is only 6 km. For this reason, the amount you will pay is not too high. If you ask for help from your hotel, they can arrange a taxi to pick you up right in front of the hotel. You can reach the airport in about 24 minutes by taxi.

Hotel Shuttle

The number of hotels is very high in the city which has become an important tourist destination and transfer point for many visitors. Therefore, the majority of hotels offer airport shuttle service for their guests. In order to benefit from this service, you should get in contact with your hotel before your arrival and make a reservation. The travel lasts about 24 minutes.

Car Rental

You can agree with one of the car rental companies located in the city center and have a comfortable and free transportation service during your travel. If you wish, you can make this alternative more luxurious by renting a car with a private driver. If you go to the airport from the city center with a private car, the travel lasts about 24 minutes if there is not much traffic.

Airport Information

The airport which is very close to the sea in Genoa was named after the great explorer Colombo who was born in this city. It is a small and discolored airport that is in contradiction with the greatness of the city and its spectacular historical architecture.

However, it offers all kinds of standard services expected from an airport. It is only 6 km of the city. The airport has a lounge on the first floor. You can benefit from this service for free if you have a private card from one of the airline companies, including Turkish Airlines. If you do not have this card, you can use the lounge by paying 25 Euro and benefit from free Wi-Fi and computers, buffet and a comfortable environment.

There is a sufficient number of restaurants, bar, a duty-free shop and stores even if it is a small airport. There is also a terrace having a panoramic view. At the arriving passenger terminal, there is free internet service provided by the municipality. Throughout the airport, there is also a free internet service provided by the company Ubi Banco. You can use this service for 3 hours for free.

Transportation to Ostend from the airport

Ostend is a Flanders settlement in Belgium. It comprises the boroughs of Zandvoorde, Vuurtörenwijk, Stene and Mariakerke. A seaside city with a port on the banks of the English Channel, Ostend is Belgium’s closest point to England. There is a fast and direct ferry service between England and Ostend. Transportation is quite easy in Ostend, which usually opens its doors to tourists in summer.

Trams, buses and taxis are the main elements of urban transportation in Ostend. The proximity of the airport and railway station to the city center of Ostend makes it very easy to access the city from other Belgian cities and from major European countries such as England. Trains are the easiest means of transportation from other countries and cities to Ostend Airport and Ostend city center. Because it is both cheap and fast, it is possible to reach many points of Ostend area by using trains.

The train station is just 5 minute walking distance from Ostend Airport. The central point of Ostend is considered to be the major railway station that opened in 1910-1913. There is a tram line, taxi stands and bus stops nearby train station, which is also very close to Ostend Bruges Airport.

The catamaran terminal is located near the station and it is easy to get to the Dover canal from here. There are lockers in many places in the city where you can lock your baggage or your belongings by using coins. This helps you to visit many places of the city without having to carry your belongings.

Bus

There are bus services between Ostend Airport and Raversijde that last 18 minutes. These buses, number 6, are located at the exit of the airport terminal. Single ticket costs 3 euros currently. Bus ride between Ostend Airport and Ostend city center lasts 10 minutes.

Tram

Ostend tram, which is also known as Kusttram (coastal tram), takes its name from its route, passing through the coastal strip. Trams are the easiest means of public transportation in Ostend which is known as a port city. Kusttram is exactly for you if you want to take a nice tour of the city and also want to get anywhere you want cheaply. Single ticket costs 2 euros whereas 10 tickets pass costs 9 euros as of 2015.

There are also daily tickets for trams. If you are planning to stay longer than one day in Ostend, 10 tickets pass would be the best option for you. To reach the city center by tram from the airport, you only need to walk to the railway station, which is 5 minutes away from the airport. You will see the stop of the trams going to the city very close to the train station. Normally trams depart every 20 minutes, but the frequency increases during summer, when tourists are busy. If you use the tram line passing through the train station, you can reach the Flemish coast in a very short time.

Taxi

Taxi prices in Ostend are a bit expensive, so using public transport in the city is more economical. From Oostende Airport you can go to the city center for about 10-15 euros by taxi. To take advantage of taxi services, you can visit www.mijintaxi.be or www.taxi-oostende.be. If a taxi driver at the airport asks more than 15-20 euros to take you to the city center, you should definitely go in the direction of the train station and check with the taxi drivers who are very close to the station.

Car Rental

It is possible to find car rental companies in Ostend Bruges Airport terminal and get information. If the offices of these companies at the airport are closed, you can also rent your car from any company in the city. Ostend has a developed urban transportation, as well as modern motorways and highways. Because the traffic in the city is not very intense and it is close to big European cities, most of the tourists prefer the option of car rental.

Transportation to Bruges from the airport

Bruges, which is very close to Brussels and located 33 kilometers east of Ostend Bruges Airport, is a small but charming and romantic city, which is famous for its houses, channels, phaetons, and a thousand varieties of Belgian chocolates. As a medieval city, Bruges was chosen as the European Capital of Culture in 2002 and has been able to carry its dazzling architecture to daylight.

There are trains from Brussels to Bruges that depart every 20 minutes and last about 1 hour. This creates an opportunity for tourists visiting Brussels Airport to visit the city of Bruges. Just like in Ostend, Bruges’ central point is the train station. There are trains to this station from neighboring countries or from other cities in Belgium.

The easiest way to get to the city of Bruges from Ostend Airport is taking a train. You can also take advantage of bus number 6, taxi and car rental services to get there as soon as possible.

Train

Taking a train is the easiest way to get to Bruges from Ostend Bruges Airport without a doubt. The train station, which is the most important point in Bruges, is a 5-minute walk from the city center. There are direct trains from Ostend train station, which is very short distance from the airport, to Bruges train station. Trains depart every one and half hours and last 15 minutes.

Bus

The ticket for the bus from the airport to Bruges city center can also be used for travelling within Bruges. You can buy these tickets as single-use (1.30 euros), daily, weekly or 10-use (9 euros). The most important clue is that one ticket can be used by more than one person.

Taxi

It takes 23 minutes to go to the city center of Bruges from Ostend Bruges Airport by taxi. You would pay an average of 70-85 euros for this journey. If you bargain with the drivers, you can reduce this price.

Taxi stands are located 5 minutes away from the airport terminal exit. Or after landing, you can get detailed information by calling, Rony's Taxis bvba (+32 50 34 43 44), Taxi Georges (+32 475 57 60 15) or Taxi Abby Albert (+32 50 36 36 45).

Car Rental

There are two car rental companies at the Ostend Bruges Airport terminal: Avis and Easy Terra Car Rental. You can choose one of these two companies, rent your car and arrive in Bruges city center in 20-30 minutes.