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You can travel to Kalmar Airport which is about 5 km away from Kalmar city center by choosing the city buses or taxis. You can also take advantage of hotel transfer services or search for car rental companies. It takes no more than 10 minutes to reach Kalmar Airport from the city center.

Bus

The city buses are operated by the bus company KLT and have many destinations. The bus number 402, runs every 30 minutes and only provides transportation between Kalmar city center and Kalmar Airport. If you want to take the bus number 402, which has a total journey time of about 13 minutes, you just need wait at one of the stops in the city center.

Taxi

You can call the taxi firms, Taxi Kalmar (+46 480 44 44 44) or Smedby Taxi (+46 480 169 60) to pick you up from wherever you are and they can easily take you to Kalmar Airport. On average you will pay between 130-160 Swedish Krona (95-120 TL) to reach Kalmar Airport by taxi.

Rent a Car

Instead of making a rushed choice between the local and foreign car rental companies in the city center of Kalmar, you should do research in advance and you can even make a pre-reservation. Thus, when you arrive in Kalmar, you will have a chance to take your rental vehicle in a very short time.

Airport Information

Kalmar Airport is one of the central airports in southeastern Sweden and is located just 5 km west of the settlement named Kalmar. The airport is owned and operated by Kalmar Municipalty and the airline companies that provide the most flights to the airport are Thomas Cook Airlines (Cancun, Palma de Mallorca), SunExpress (Antalya Airport), Scandjet (Rijeka and Catania), Scandinavian Airlines (Stockholm-Arlanda and Gran Canaria), Jet Time (Gran Canaria) and BRA Breathens Regional Airlines (Stockholm - Bromma).

Manchester Airport was ranked the 3^rd busiest airport in the UK, in terms of passenger traffic, in 2015. It is a major international airport operating both domestic and international flights out of 3 passenger terminals. The airport offers a range of services aimed at meeting passengers’ pre-flight and post-flight needs.

There are a variety of transportation alternatives to get to the city center from Manchester Airport, including taxi, bus, train, tram, bicycle, and rental car. The airport is located 15 km from the city center, so any method you choose will be a convenient and quick option.  

Taxi

Taking a taxi from the airport to the city center is quite convenient and fast. Taxis are readily available outside of the terminal exits once you land. A taxi to the city center from the airport should take less than 30 minutes, under normal traffic conditions, and cost around 20-30 pounds. The airport also features private hire taxis through the company Arrow Cars. This service can accommodate up to 8 passengers and provides comfortable and reliable transportation to the city.

Bus

Another transportation alternative to get to the city center from Manchester Airport is by bus. Buses depart from The Station, Manchester Airport’s ground transport interchange. Buses are an affordable and convenient way to get to the city. There are 9 different bus routes that operate between the airport and the city. The bus you need to take will depend on your destination in the city.

Train

Trains are another affordable and convenient method of transportation to get to the city from the airport. Trains depart from the Manchester Airport railway station, which is located at The Station. Trains operate every day of the week and run every 10 minutes. A train from the airport to the city center takes about 20 minutes.

Tram

There is a Metrolink station at the airport for those who want to take the tram to the city center. The tram is accessible from The Station and provides convenient transportation to the city. Trams operates every day of the week and run every 12-15 minutes and provide comfortable transportation to many parts of the city.

Bicycle

Manchester Airport places great emphasis on the use of bicycles as an environmentally friendly transportation alternative. There are designated bike paths between the airport and the city center and special parking areas for bicycles at the airport. Thanks to these paths and cycle bays passengers can ride their bikes to and from the airport.

Rental Car

Another transportation alternative to get to the city is by rental car. Renting a car is also a great way to get around in the city and explore the surrounding areas during your trip. There are various rental car offices located at the airport. Since the airport is located 15 km away, you can enjoy a comfortable drive to the city center. Rental car companies that you can choose from include Avis, Europcar, Enterprise, Hertz and Sixt.