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Sheffield Airport

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Approximate Flight Duration

2 hour 10 min

Approximate Travel Distance

1145 Miles

Transportation to Airport from Granada City Center

Federico Garcia Lorca Airport

You can use city buses as well as airport buses in order to reach Granada Airport, 15 kilometers from Granada city center. In addition, taxi and car rental companies serving to you 24/7, especially at main stations in the city and the center, might be a different option for your transportation needs.

Bus

Most of the airport buses going directly to Granada Airport from the city are departing from the Paseo del Violon (Junto Callejon del Angel) area. The company, named Alsa Bus, offers direct transportation from the city to the airport, even though it is not affiliated officially with the airport.

You can reach all information about the stops and schedules of the Alsa buses at www.alsa.es. If you want to use the Alsa buses you will have to pay 2.70 euros for one-way journey. If you can obtain your ticket from the machines, you can also get it from the driver.

The buses to the airport are not numbered; instead you should look for a sign saying “Granada – Airport”. These buses depart from the most central districts of the city and goes directly to Granada Airport in 45-50 minutes.

The stops of the buses serving in affiliation with this airport are as follows: Plaza de la Congresos, Acera del Darro (next to Hotel Carmen), Gran Via de Colón, building Santa Lucia, Gran Via de Colon (Americano building), Constitucion Avenue (Triunfo square), Andalucia Avenue (San Izidro Square), Granada Bus Station (Juan Pablo Avenue II, 33), Europa Square, Andalucia, (corner of Periodista Eugenio Selles Street), Santa Fe (Palos de la Frontera), and Granada Airport.

The closest bus stops to Granada city center are Cathedral and Plaza Nueva. The bus fare is 3 euros as of 2016. You are expected to pay this fare directly to the driver once you get on the bus. If you take one of the SN1 or SN2 buses from Granada city to the Granada bus station, it will be even easier to find the buses to the airport. Considering the traffic conditions, the bus from Granada bus station would take you to the airport in about 35 minutes.

Taxi

If you have a late flight, or you are in a hurry, Granada taxis are undoubtedly the fastest means of transportation you can use. If the hotel you are staying in is close to the city center, you may have to pay a fare of 17-30 Euros to go to the airport by taxi. Please make sure that the driver of the taxi which would take you to the airport from Granada city center in 35-40 minutes turns on the taximeter device.

Car Rental

It is very likely that you will come across a car rental company in every corner of Granada. Among these local and foreign car rental companies that are especially located in Granada bus and train stations and the central points of the city are Economy Car Hire, Sixt, Avis, Budget, Europcar, Dollar, Alamo, EasyCar, Thrifty, National Car Rental, Holiday Autos, Auriga Crown, Record Granada Airport Car, Auto Europa Granada Car, Marbesol, Niza, and Goldcar. After picking up your pre-booked rental car from city center, all you need to do is to reach Granada Airport. You can reach Granada Airport in just half an hour which is located in the direction of Seville on A-92 highway.

Airport Information

Also known as Federico García Lorca, Granada Airport is located in Granada, Spain. The airport, located 15 kilometers west of the city center, serves about one million passengers a year. Granada Airport has all the facilities that you can ask from an international airport.

The best way to have spent pleasant time at the airport is to visit the duty free and other shops where you can find countless products such as beverages, cosmetics, souvenirs, perfumes at reasonable prices. If you prefer snack alternatives, you can visit Cafeteria and Fresh, Self Service Bar.

You can also make benefit of other services at the terminal building including ATMs, change offices, bank, VIP lounges, free internet access, health center, information desks, travel agencies and car rental companies.

Transportation to Sheffield City Center from Airport

Sheffield Airport

Doncaster Sheffield Airport, previously known as Robin Hood Airport, is located 40 km east of Sheffield city center. There are a variety of transportation options available to get to the city center from the airport, including buses, trains, and taxis. Renting a car is another transportation alternative that continues to increase in popularity thanks to affordable prices offered by rental car companies.

Taxi

Taxis are a preferred means of transport to get to the city center from the airport because buses and trains don’t serve the airport directly. The licensed taxi company that serves the airport is Little Arrows. The company has a fleet of modern vehicles. It takes about 40 minutes to get to the city center from the airport by taxi. The spacious taxis, which can accommodate up to seven passengers, provide transportation to the city 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Fixed taxi fares, prepared by the Doncaster Metropolitan District Council, make it easier to travel by taxi since you will know how much you will have to pay. You can get more detailed information about taxi services from the information counters at the airport.

Bus

Buses are another transportation alternative to get to the city from the airport but the airport is not directly served by bus, you have transfer vehicles in Doncaster. You have to take shuttle bus X4 to the Doncaster Interchange, which is walking distance from Doncaster train station located 11 km from the airport.

Shuttle bus X4 provides transportation from the airport to Doncaster Interchange. These shuttle buses run every 30 minutes during the week and less frequently on weekends. It takes about 25 minutes to get to the Interchange from the airport. From there passengers can transfer to a bus that provides transportation to Sheffield.

Train

The airport isn’t directly served by train, however the Doncaster Station is located only 11 km away. Passengers can take a shuttle bus to the station and transfer to a Sheffield-bound train from there. The schedule for trains departing from Doncaster Station and traveling to Sheffield city center vary on weekdays and weekends. The trains operate from 5:40 am to 11:25 pm on weekdays and run every 30 minutes. On weekends the trains operate from 7:02 am to 9:49 pm and run every hour. It takes about 40 minutes to get to Sheffield city center from Doncaster Station by train.

Rental Car

Renting a car is another convenient transportation alternative to get to the city center from the airport. Traffic to the city and in the city is considerably light. This, coupled with the fact that public transportation alternatives do not provide direct service makes renting a car an even more attractive option. There are a variety of rental car companies located at the airport, including Avis, Hertz, and Europcar. These companies offer a variety of vehicles to suit any need and budget.

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