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Located at just 15 miles from Nottingham, East Midlands Airport has a number of affordable transportation options to be reached from the city center. You can easily arrive at the airport 24 hours a day by bus you can take in the city center. If you prefer taxi, you can complete your journey by taking a taxi that brings you to the airport from wherever you are.

To get to the airport from the different neighboring cities, you can get on the trams and reach the airport with a practical way by transferring by bus from the station. Rental cars and bicycle can also be listed as alternatives to reach the airport from Nottingham.

Car

You can follow the routes A50 and A453 to get to the airport from Nottingham city center by car. If you need assistance about navigating during this journey, you can buy a navigator before leaving the city center or you can benefit from the navigation application of your smart phone. If you want to leave your car at the airport car park, you just need to pay 3 pounds for a short-time parking. The airport car park also offers different alternatives for those who want to leave their cars for a longer time.

Airport Shuttle Services

There is no direct shuttle service from Nottingham to East Midlands Airport. However, you can benefit from the shuttle services as a transfer option. You can take advantage of direct transportation to East Midlands Airport by shuttle services from Heathrow, Gatwick or Luton airports in the capital London, as well as you can use shuttle services to reach the airport from the cities like Leeds and Sheffield.

Taxi

Taxis in the city center can quickly take their passengers to the airport 7 days 24 hours. You can reach the airport from Nottingham city center by taxi in about 20 minutes. If you are coming from different points in the surrounding area or if the traffic is heavy, this can take up to 30-40 minutes.

Train

You can arrive at a point near the airport by Lincoln-based trains and you can reach the airport in about 20 minutes by bus. The buses transport the passengers to the airport from the station every 30 minutes and the fare for this transfer is not so high.

Bicycle

Nottingham, like many other cities in the country, is a cyclist-friendly city and you can easily ride the bike to reach the airport from the city center. bicycle lanes and bike-warning signs on the road make cycling in the city easier. The ‘bike stands’ at the airport make journey on two wheels an economical and convenient option.

Rent a car

You can easily find car rental companies in Nottingham city center and rent a car here to get to the airport without having any difficulty. Many companies such as Hertz, Europcar and Enterprise in the city offer different options for passengers at their offices. If you rent your car from the city center, you can deliver the car to the offices of these companies when you arrive at the airport before leaving the city. Please keep in mind that you should contact with the office at the airport about the delivery area in advance.

Airport Information

East Midlands Airport, which is located 15 minutes from the center of Nottingham, offers its passengers a number of exclusive services as well as the standard services. You can spend your time at the airport by shopping at or visiting the stores such as Boots, Cloud Spa, Dixons, Wh Smith and Superdrug.

If you want to benefit from food and drink options without leaving the airport terminal, Casstle Rock, Flat White, Burger King, Frankie&Benny’s, Leon and Grab and Fly are at your service here. The Escape Lounge at the airport makes the waiting time a much more enjoyable experience. Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, delicious snack refreshments, daily magazines, newspapers and free unlimited wireless internet are a great way to wait for your flight or relax at the end of your trip.  A number of solutions for your different needs are also offered in private passenger lounge at the airport.

East Midlands Airport also has a children’s playroom offering a unique atmosphere for the families with children, and areas designed for those who wish to pray or meditate. Aeropark, which is at the airport, is a great option to see the cargo-type airplanes, especially for young children. The children can visit the park with a discounted entrance fee. 0-5 year-old children are not charged for this visit.

There are a variety of affordable transportation alternatives to get to East Midlands Airport, which is located 23 km from Nottingham city center. The airport is accessible by bus 24 hours a day. If you prefer a more convenient method of transportation then consider taking a taxi to the airport from the city center.

If you are traveling to the airport from cities surrounding Nottingham then the most practical way would be to take the train to the station and transfer to a bus to the airport. Other alternatives to get to the airport from Nottingham is by rental car or bicycle.

Car

East Midlands Airport is easily accessible by car from the city center via the A50 and A453 roads. Before leaving the city center we would recommend getting a map of the city or a GPS device to help navigate your way to the airport. The airport features parking lots where you can park your vehicle. The fee for short-term parking is 3 pounds. The airport also offers long-term parking options for those who want to park their vehicle for a longer period of time.  

Shuttles

There is no direct shuttle service from Nottingham to East Midlands Airport. However, you can use other transportation alternatives to transfer to shuttle services. The airport is accessible from cities like Leeds and Sheffield via coach services. These coach services also provide direct transportation to East Midlands Airport from Heathrow, Gatwick and Luton airports that are located in the capital city of London.

Taxi

One of the most convenient and fastest methods of transportation to get to the airport is by taxi. Taxis are easily accessible in the city center 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. You can also have the hotel you are staying at help arrange a taxi for you. It takes about 20 minutes to get to the airport from Nottingham city center by taxi. If you are traveling from other areas surrounding the city or traveling during peak hours then the total travel time can take up to 40 minutes.

Train

Another transportation alternative to get to the airport is by train via a bus transfer because East Midlands Airport isn’t directly accessible by train. Trains traveling in the Lincoln direction provide transportation to East Midlands Parkway, which is located in close proximity to the airport. The station is located about 6 km away and is linked to the airport via bus services. By transferring to the bus from the station you can get to the airport in about 20 minutes. Buses from the station to the airport run every 30 minutes and the fare is very reasonable.

Bicycle

Like many other cities in the country, Nottingham is a bike-friendly city. East Midlands Airport is easily accessible by bike. Designated bicycle lanes and warning signs make it even easier to bike in the city. The airport features special parking areas for bicycles, making biking to the airport an economical and comfortable transportation alternative.

Rental Car

You can easily find rental car companies in the city center and enjoy a pleasant drive to East Midlands Airport. There are many international rental car companies located in the city including Hertz, Europcar, and Enterprise. Each one offers a variety of vehicles passengers can rent. You can also drop your rental car off at the airport before your departure, just arrange it beforehand when you reserve your vehicle.

Airport Information

East Midlands Airport is located 23 km from the city center and offers passengers a variety of services to meet their pre-flight and post-flight needs. You can spend time at the airport by visiting shops such as Boots, Cloud Spa, Dixons, Wh Smith and Superdrug.

If you want to get something to eat or drink at the airport there are a rich selection of options including Casstle Rock, Flat White, Burger King, Frankie&Benny’s, Leon and Grab and Fly. The airport contains a passenger lounge that offers passengers a relaxing environment to make their wait at the airport a much more enjoyable experience. The Escape Lounge offers passengers alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, delicious complimentary snacks, daily newspapers and magazines, and free internet access. The private passenger lounge offers passengers services and solutions to meet their needs at the airport.

East Midlands Airport also has a children’s play room offering families with children a unique experience and areas designed for those who wish to pray or meditate. The Aeropark displays various aircrafts, including cargo-type aircrafts, which is a great activity especially for young children.  

Bordeaux is a port city famous for its world famous wines obtained from countless vineyards scattered around the small city center and from the fine grapes of these vineyards. The region of the city, located in the south-west of France, is the busiest area for ship trade.

Bordeaux University, which has a very large campus and more than 70 thousand students, is not only one of the biggest universities in France but also the whole of Europe. With its wines, port, educational life and the historic city center, Bordeaux is an interesting place. The most beautiful and practical way of exploring the city center of this beautiful port city is to walk. You can walk around Bordeaux, which is quite small and flat geographically.

Although the city center is small, those who want to see the vineyards surrounding the city, to become guests and to taste the delicious wines, are generally looking to rent a car. However, there are many tour companies that you can see in the city center or your hotel can recommend you, which organize tours to the vineyards. Cycling trips are another enjoyable way of exploring this city. The city has a highly developed bicycle rental system and special bicycle routes.

You can rent your bicycle from 50 different points in the city thanks to self-service bicycle stations established by a private company. There is a kiosk machine on the stations and payments are made by credit card. Moreover, you can rent your bicycle for a few days as well as for a few hours at a very reasonable price. You can then end the rental period by delivering the bicycle to any of these 50 stations.

This transportation method is very popular and convenient thanks to the roads reserved for bicycles in the city which is a fairly flat land. You can also visit Bordeaux with skateboards easily thanks to the flat roads. A lot of people from the local community, both young and old, are using skateboards in their daily lives. You can take your skateboard with you, or take a skateboard from Bordeaux as a souvenir and explore the city in a fun way.

Bordeaux public transport is operated by a company called BTC. Tram and bus lines are public transport networks that you can use within the city.

You can buy your ticket by cash or credit card at the bus and tram stops, as well as from the driver when you arrive at the bus stop. You must validate your ticket on the machines in the buses and trams. Trams are available between 05:00 and 00:30 and there are 3 lines in total. Bordeaux generally has a highly developed transportation system. There are also numerous and very convenient transportation alternatives for transport from the airport to the city center.

The airport, 12 kilometers from the city center, is accessible in 30 to 50 minutes.

Bus

At the airport you can get your ticket with cash or credit card at the ticket office located in the hall B. You can easily get to the city center in about 50 minutes by taking the number 1 bus line departing from just in front of the airport departure. This bus also stops at the train station in the city center.

Jet’Bus

You can save up to 20 minutes with Jet'Bus, which offers express shuttle service, by paying a little more compared to the bus ticket.

The journey with Jet'Bus takes 30 minutes and leaves its passengers at the train station in the city center. For adults the price of the ticket is 7.20 euro, while the discount ticket is 6.20 euro. If you are going to use this transportation tool, you can buy a return ticket. In this case you need to pay 12.30 euro for adults and 10.30 euro for discounted tickets. Jet'Bus departs from airport, in front of exit 11, and serves between 08:00 and 23:00.

Private Transfer Shuttle

With the city center transfer shuttle offered by 14 different private companies located at the airport, you can experience a very comfortable transportation with vehicles of different sizes.

Taxi

There are 9 different taxi companies at the airport. Transportation to the city center costs 16 euro on average. There might be an extra charge per a piece of baggage.

Car Rental

By agreeing with one of the many car rental companies located at the airport, you can reach the city center comfortably. Bordeaux city center is small and suitable for walking or biking, but for those who want to visit vineyards and wine houses scattered around the vast area, car rental is a very popular alternative.

Hotel Shuttle

If you want to be picked up in front of the baggage claim area and arrive at your hotel door smoothly, you can ask for a shuttle service from your hotel. For this convenient transportation option, you should inform your hotel in advance, negotiate the price and make a reservation.

Hello Shuttle

If you want to experience the ease and convenience of the airport service provided by hotels, but your hotel does not provide this service, you can benefit from the Hello Shuttle which provides a door-to-door service. These shuttle services are organized upon your needs and you only get the service when you want to take advantage of it.

Motorcycle Taxi

This transportation service, which is not yet spread throughout the world, is a privilege of Bordeaux Airport. You will be impressed by this service whether you are a motorcycle enthusiast or you just who wants to experience this without a big baggage, which would start at € 29.

You can easily and quickly reach the city center with touring style motorcycles, which have a very impressive look and are extremely comfortable. Equipment is provided by motorcycle taxi firm.

There are a great variety of transportation alternatives for passengers travelling to the city center from the Merignac Airport. Taxis and shuttle buses are preferred by many passengers while buses are used by passengers who want to go the city center by public transportation vehicles. Passengers can hire private vehicles for the handicapped as well as normal automobiles from any car rental company. Motorcycles, which have a special place in Bordeaux city culture, are also among the transportation alternatives to the city center.

Taxi

At Merignac Airport, taxis belonging to Aero, Alliance, Allo Bordeaux, Aquitaine, Girondins and Tele companies are waiting for passengers 24/7. In Bordeaux, taxi passengers are requested to pay for the bridge or highway fees. You may also have to pay more in the morning and evening hours because the taximeters apply extra charges when waiting during lights and traffic jams.

Bus

Buses offering service on Line 1, which you can access from the bus stops located in front of the terminal building, carry passengers to the city center from 04:55 am to 01:25 am. You should follow the Palais de Justice stop to get off at the city center with the buses you can get on by buying ticket from ticket-windows and automats in the terminal. The buses, which offer service every half an hour in the morning and evening hours, have services every 15 minutes during the rest of the time. In addition, passengers getting off at the last stop, Victoire, can go to different parts of the city by train.

Shuttle Bus

The shuttle buses, which offer a faster transportation than the municipality buses, also departs from the terminal building. The travel to the train station in the city center with the buses belonging to Navette Shuttle does not exceed half an hour. The shuttle buses, which offer service during the entire week, depart every day from 08:45 am to 20:40 pm every half an hour. Shuttle buses, which have fewer services on weekends, start offering service at 08:45 am on Saturdays and 09:45 am on Sundays. Shuttle buses don’t run after 18:55 pm on weekends. You have to make payment in cash if you want to use these buses.

Motorcycle

Passengers who don’t have large baggage and don’t want to get lost in the crowded Bordeaux traffic can opt for chauffeur driven motorcycles as an alternative means of transportation. Passenger can get in contact with Tramoto, Trans'moto Cub and Moto Transport Arcachon throught the internet or by calling 24 hours in advance and rent a motorcycle with a licensed driver. In this way, they can get to all parts of the city in a very short time. You can get on the motorcycles rented from the motorcycle park located just on the right of the taxi stops.

Private Service

The vehicles that are specially designed for the handicapped having limited transportation alternatives are very convenient for them to reach the city center from the airport. Ages D'or, Alipes, Mobibus, Munier, Transadapt, Transmobils and Chti rental companies are accepting reservations online or by phone. The handicapped can rent a private car from these companies and go to the city center in a short time.

Car Rental

Avis, Budget, Enterprise, Europcar, Firefly, Goldcar, Interrent, Sixt and Hertz offering service for 24 hours in the offices located downstairs of the terminal building welcome passengers who want to rent a car for a comfortable transportation to the city center.