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Located just 13 km from the city center, Bristol Airport is accessible by a variety of transportation alternatives, including bus, train, car, taxi, and airport shuttles. Bristol Airport, which connects the city and its surroundings with Europe and the rest of the world, contains a rich selection of restaurants and shops for passengers to enjoy. There are many hotels located in close proximity to the airport for those who want to stay in the area or who have long layovers. It takes about 30 minutes to get to the airport from the city center.

Transportation alternatives to get to the airport from the city are generally comfortable and practical. If you’re in a hurry we recommend taking a taxi to the airport; taxis are easily accessible in the city center. If you want a more affordable option, considering taking a bus. If you prefer to rent a car you can do so easily thanks to the rental car offices located in the city center.  

Train

The main railway station in the city is the Bristol Temple Meads Station and it is accessible by train from many other cities in the country as well. To get to the airport from this station you will need to transfer to a shuttle service. Shuttle services regularly operate between the station and the airport. The Bristol Airport Flyer bus service provides convenient transportation between Bristol Temple Meads Station and the airport. It takes about 30 minutes to get to the airport from the station.

Bus

The airport is easily accessible by bus from the city center. It costs about 7 pounds to get to the airport from the city center by bus. The total trip takes no more than 30 minutes. Buses run every 8 minutes. Buses offer passengers a fast and affordable transportation alternative to get to the airport from the city center. You can also use the buses to Bristol Airport from surrounding cities like Cardiff, Plymouth, Exeter, and Bath. The trip from these cities to the airport will take between 30 minutes and 3 hours. The total fare will vary depending on which city you are traveling to. You can visit the airport’s website for the latest information on flight times and bus fares.  

Taxi

Taxis in the city are extremely comfortable and the most frequently used means of transportation by passengers on their way to Bristol Airport from the city center. It takes between 25 and 30 minutes to get to the airport by taxi and the total fare isn’t too high. However, if you want to continue to your destination using a more affordable alternative you can always take a taxi to the city center and then easily transfer to a bus.

Car

There are private parking lots located at Bristol Airport for those who want to drive. You need to pay a certain fee to use the parking areas. For example, you can park in the short-term parking lot for up to 10 minutes for 1 pound. For longer stays the parking fees can go as high as 50 pounds. More detailed information about the current parking rates are available at the airport entrance.

Rental Car

One of the most useful and practical ways to get to the airport is by renting a car in the city. You can find various international rental car companies, like Hertz, AVIS, Alamo, and Europcar, in Bristol. The drive from the city center to the airport takes approximately 30 minutes. Keep in mind that in the UK the steering wheel is on the right and traffic flows on the left.

Airport Shuttle

Airport shuttles provide door-to-door service and are highly preferred among business travelers and those traveling in large groups. These shuttles pick you up from your location in the city and provide direct transportation to the airport. The fee for these services depends on the number of passengers traveling and the distance traveled. By searching online you can make a reservation with an airport shuttle service provider that is close to your location in the city.   

Luxury Vehicles

You can also travel to the airport from the city center in luxurious and exclusive vehicles. However, luxury vehicles aren’t a highly preferred method of transportation in Bristol, especially as a means of transportation to the airport. Nevertheless business travelers or those looking for a more elite experience occasionally prefer to use luxury vehicles. Luxurious limousines come with a chauffer; the total trip to the airport from the city center takes about 30 minutes.

Airport Information

Located 13 km from the city center, Bristol Airport operates domestic and international flights to many other cities in the country and in Europe. During your wait at the airport you can go shopping at stores like World Duty Free, Accessorize, Traveller and Claire’s. You can find personal care products that you might need throughout your travels at the Superdrug store. You can find magazines or books to purchase before your flight, or after you land, at The Bookshop or WH Smith.  

Passengers who want to save time and pass through security check quickly can utilize the Fast Track service. The airport offers this service to bypass security queues for a certain fee. Once passengers pass through security check they can enjoy free internet access for up to 60 minutes at internet desks located throughout the airport. There are also dedicated teams at the airport ready to help passengers who need special assistance.

There are two passenger lounges at the airport, Aspire Lounge and Aspire Plus Lounge for passengers who want to relax, enjoy delicious treats, and unwind on specially designed seats before their flight or after they land. In order to take advantage of everything the lounges have to offer, simply pay the entrance fee. These lounges also serve alcoholic beverages like beer and wine. Each lounge features a large screen displaying flight departure and arrival times.  

You can complete your currency transactions conveniently at the exchange offices located at the airport. The airport also contains ATMs to meet your monetary and banking needs. There are numerous accommodation venues around the airport. These venues are usually very close by and offer free shuttle services to and from the airport.  

Donetsk, which is located on Kalmius River, is the richest and most developed industrial city of Ukraine. Donetsk, who hosted the European Football Championship in 2012, is also one of the most famous cities of Ukraine. In urban transportation, there are many means of public transportation except metro. You can travel anywhere in the city by using buses, minibuses called marshrutka, trams, trolleybuses, suburban trains and taxis. You can also rent a car if you prefer a more comfortable option.

According to the current tariff, the single ticket price for bus, tram and trolleybus is 1.50 UAH. You can buy your ticket from the driver or the bus stops. Since Donetsk is not a big city in terms of the surface area, the means of public transportation are frequently preferred in the city. There is generally heavy traffic between the city center and the airport especially during busy hours. For this transportation, taxis are the commonly preferred options because they are affordable and provide a faster travel.

Tramway and trolleybus routes are interconnected and this situation significantly facilitates urban transportation. The number of trolleybus and tramway routes is high and the ticket prices are also cheap. On the other hand, the buses which are another means of public transportation in the city, are slower than trams and trolleybuses. The buses also operate at infrequent intervals compared to the other means. Nevertheless, they are preferred by passengers and offer service to many parts of the city. As you can use the means of public transportation in the city, you can also benefit from the car rental services and travel to the nearby places.

The distance between Donetsk and Kiev, the most popular tourist destination and the capital of Ukraine, is 700 kilometers. There are high-speed trains from Kiev to Donetsk and the travel lasts about 10 hours. It is possible to come across the means of public transportation almost every day and every hour of the week. Minibuses called marshrutka provide transportation services to every region of the city.

Trams and trolleybuses can be preferred for shorter distance travels. By using these two means of public transportation which are interconnected, (even if you have to transfer) you can get to your destination in a short time. Donetsk International Airport is located about 10 km northwest of Donetsk city center. Getting to the city center from the airport is very easy. Taxi and shuttle services provided by the airport and the means of public transportation such as buses, trams, trolleybuses, suburban trains and minibuses greatly facilitate the transportation between the airport and the city center.

To get to the city center from Donetsk Airport, you can see the bus, trolleybus and tram stops by getting out of the terminal you are in. Taxis can also be found at the terminal exit. If you are planning to stay longer in the city and want to visit other parts of the city freely and comfortably, you can rent your car online before your arrival and receive your car at the airport from the company you have rented the car from.

Bus

Bus is one of the most popular means of public transportation that are commonly preferred for travelling from Donetsk International Airport to the city center. In the city, it is less preferred. The buses offering service to only certain regions are economical for travelling between the airport and the city center. If you take the bus route 73 from the bus stop at the terminal exit, you can go to Donetsk city center by paying 1.50 Hryvnia. You have to buy your ticket from the driver after you have got on the bus. It takes about 25-30 minutes to get to the city center. There are totally 5 bus routes including bus routes 28, 30, 34 and 80 offering service between 05:59 am and 06:43 pm every day of the week. These buses operate every 40-60 minutes.

Marshrutka (Minibus / Shared Taxi)

The means of public transportation which has the most routes throughout the city are the minibuses called marshrutka. You can go to the city center in a quicker way compared to buses if you prefer getting on a marshrutka which provides great convenience in the city. You can see the marshrutkas at the terminal exit. It takes about 15 minutes to get to the city center from the airport by marshrutka. Ticket prices for buses, trams and trolleybuses are the same for every destination, but the amount you will pay for marshrutka varies depending on the destination. The overall price average is around 2 Hryvnia. Because it is more flexible than other means of public transportation in terms of working hours and working days, you can find a marshrutka any moment you want. Each marshrutka route has its own working hours and fares.

Tramway

Another affordable, fast and comfortable option you can use for your travels from the airport which is about 5 miles of Donetsk is tramway. There are totally 9 tram routes as 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 15 and 16. Ticket price for single person is 1.50 Hryvnia by 2016. If you get on the tramway route 6 from Donetsk International Airport, it is possible to reach the city center in about 10-15 minutes. Working hours of the tramway route 6, which operate every 15-20 minutes, are between 04:50 am and 07:56 pm. The working hours of the tramway routes that don’t offer service at the weekend vary according to the route number.

Trolleybus

Trolleybus is the most preferred and popular means of public transportation in the city. Since it is interconnected with tramway routes, passengers can get to any part of the city in a quick way by transferring.

Just like the trams, the ticket price for single person is 1.50 Hryvnia by 11 February 2016. But their working hours vary according to the trolleybus route. There are totally 9 trolleybus routes as 2, 4, 7, 8, 9, 10, 15 and 16.

Trolleybus route 2 is the most popular trolleybus route with the most stops in the city. The trolleybus route 10 with the longest route in the city connects the Gorky Coal Mine Enterprise and the October Coal Mine Enterprise.

To reach the city center from Donetsk Airport in 10 minutes, you need to get on one of the trolleybus routes 2 or 10. Trolleybus route 2 operates every 3-6 minutes from the airport to the city center, and it is possible to take advantage of this service every day of the week from 04:51 am to 08:50 pm. Trolleybus route 10 runs every 18-25 minutes and offers service from 05:54 am to 07:17 pm every day of the week.

Suburban Train

Suburban trains in the city enable transportation service between the city center and the airport. There are totally 8 suburban train routes in Donetsk as 96, 107, 107B, 107D, 107V, 111, 121 and 126. Even if they are more expensive, they can be used by those preferring a faster transportation.

Ticket prices and working hours vary depending on the suburban train routes. To get to the city center from the airport, you need to get on one of the routes 107B or 107V that you can find at the terminal exit. The suburban train route 107B, which offers service 7 days a week, operate every 6-15 minutes. Another suburban train route carrying passengers from the airport to the city center is 107V, which has a ticket price of 8 Hryvnia. However, it operates every 70-80 minutes from 04:10 am to 07:00.

Taxi

In Donetsk, almost anyone who does not prefer using the means of public transportation provides transportation by taxi. Taxis are cheap and take you wherever you want. Some taxi drivers even don’t run the taximeter and you can bargain on the fare. At Donetsk Airport, there are plenty of taxis. You can also find a taxi anytime you want in the city. Transportation from the airport to the city usually costs 100 Hryvnia. But if the driver does not open the taximeter and you do not bargain, this fare can be 140 Hryvnia. Travelling to the city center by taxi lasts about 12 minutes under normal traffic conditions. The distance is about 11.2 kilometers.

Car Rental

Car rental services are not very economical for visitors planning not to stay in the city longer. Visitors planning to stay longer in the city can rent a car and have a comfortable transportation during their visit. Those who want to visit other cities of Ukraine in addition to Donetsk can rent a car and make their transportation cheaper and more comfortable. If you make an online reservation before your arrival, you can receive your car as soon as your plane lands and take the road to the city center without losing time. The distance between the city center and airport is 12 kilometers and you should pay 3-4 TL as the gasoline price.