Search Flights from Stavanger to Ostend

The distance between Stavanger city center and Sola Airport is about 14 kilometers. Passengers wishing to travel to the airport from the center can rent a car or if they prefer one of the other alternative vehicles offered to passengers in the area, such as buses, private services, taxis and limousines. Please note that buses and taxis generally do not need to be reserved in advance, but you will need to reserve your vehicle in advance to transfer to the airport by private services or limousines.

Bus

You can take the bus from Stavanger city center to Sola Airport at reasonable prices. Getting on the bus from the center, it is possible to be at the Sola Airport terminal in the short time of 20 minutes. During holidays and festivals it can take 30-40 minutes during these periods. If you are in a hurry to catch your plane, you can also choose to take a taxi that is faster than the bus. Bus fares are on average 110 kroner for one way. It is possible to buy a return ticket on the bus for an average of 160 kroner.

Taxi

Taxis are not preferred in the region because almost all day bus services are available. If you want to travel to the airport terminal directly from the city center in Stavanger, you can call a taxi and on average the fare will be 450 kroner. One person or 3 passengers can travel comfortably with a taxi with their luggage to Sola Airport. Before getting a taxi in Stavanger city to the airport you can find a different vehicle you can travel in at a more affordable price.

Rent a Car

You can rent a car from global rental companies such as Enterprise, Avis, Hertz, Europar and Budget or from local companies to travel to Sola Airport. Car rental is extremely ideal for seeing the surrounding areas and then traveling to the airport. Also, a few passengers travelling together can travel to the airport cheaper by rental cars.

Private Service

Private services are ideal for travellers who prefer a comfortable and fast vehicle for their journey from the center to the airport. If you are planning to use one of private services that serve passengers in the area, you can book your service via telephone or internet before your trip. By booking in advance, you can call the private vehicle to your location in the center and travel directly to the airport.

Limousine

Passengers who wish to take advantage of a more privileged and private vehicle from the center to Sola Airport can book a limousine. No matter where you are in the city you can easily transfer in a limousines to Sola Airport and arrive at the airport terminal with these luxury vehicles.

Airport Information

Sola Airport is located about 14 kilometers outside of Stavanger city center and you can travel to the airport by companies such as British Airways, Scandinavian Airlines, BMI Regional, Norwegian and Wizz Air. There are resting and waiting areas at the airport and parking spaces for passengers travelling by car. You can rent a car from the global rental company offices located at Sola Airport or you can leave your rented car there. There are eating and drinking areas for those who want to have a quick snack at the airport. You can find what you may need along the way and souvenir alternatives can be found in the stores located at Sola Airport. At the information desk at Sola Airport you can get help with the main places in the region, transportation vehicles and other issues you may need.

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.