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Transportation to Manchester Airport from the City Center

Manchester Airport is located about 15 km from the city center and is accessible by a variety of transportation alternatives. You can to Manchester Airport by taxi, bus, train, tram, bicycle, and rental car. The airport also contains parking areas that offer long-term and short-term parking options, so driving your own car is another option.

Taxi

Taxis are a fast and comfortable transportation alternative to get to the airport. You can find a taxi in every part of the city or have the hotel you are staying at help arrange one for you. Since the airport is located in relatively close proximity to the city center the total fare will cost between 20 and 30 pounds. A taxi to the airport from central Manchester should take less than 30 minutes under normal traffic conditions.  

Bus

Another transportation alternative to get to the airport is by bus. Buses are accessible from every part of the city and provide quick and affordable transportation to the airport. There are a total of 9 buses that offer service to the airport from various parts of the city. Taking the bus is a cheaper option when compared to taxis. Buses run to The Station, the airport’s ground transport interchange.

Train

Taking the train is another method of transportation to consider. The train is accessible from every part of the city and provides transportation to Manchester Airport railway station, which is located in The Station that is connected to the terminals via a Skylink. There are also regional trains that operate to the airport, making the airport accessible from different parts of the country as well. Trains are an affordable and quick transportation alternative.  

Tram

Manchester Airport is also accessible by tram. You can get on the tram from the city center or other areas and enjoy a comfortable ride to the airport. The Metrolink station is located in The Station. Trams are an affordable transportation alternative to get to the airport although they are a bit slower compared to other options.

Bicycle

Manchester Airport features special parking areas for bicycles for those passengers who want to access the airport by bike. The airport places great emphasis on the use of bicycles as an environmentally friendly transportation alternative. Passengers can ride their bikes to the airport and securely park them at one of the various cycle bays.  

Rental Car

One of the most convenient ways to get to Manchester Airport is by rental car. There are various rental car companies located throughout the city. You can rent a car in the city and enjoy a comfortable drive to the airport. Driving from the city center to the airport should take less than 30 minutes under normal traffic conditions.

Airport Information

Manchester Airport is located in Ringway, Manchester, about 15 kilometers from the city center. The airport operates both domestic and international flights and was ranked the 3rd busiest airport in the UK in 2015. Every year the airport handles millions of travelers.

The airport contains 3 passenger terminals that offer various services including a baby care room, health center, lost and found, ATMs, currency exchange services, free Wi-Fi for 1 hour, lounges, meeting rooms, restaurants, cafes, bars, and a variety of stores.

Stores where passengers can go shopping include Accessorize, Attitude, Biza, Bobbi Brown, Boots, Boux Avenue, Clarins, Claire’s, Cloud, Dixons, Dune, Fat Face, Jo Malone, Next, JD, Rolling Luggage, Swatch, Temptation, The Body Shop, Timberland, BB, Spar, WHSmith, Victoria’s Secret, William Henry’s, Zoodle and Lacoste.

Restaurants, cafes, or bars where passengers can get a bite to eat or something to drink include Bar MCR, Burger King, Caffe Nero, Cafe Balzar, Caffe Ritazza, Costa, Delice de France, Frankie&Benny’s, Giraffe, Greggs, Joes Kitchen&Coffee House, Micasa, The Observatory Bar, The Pasty Shop, Pork Pickle, Soho Coffeeco, Spar, Spinning Jenny, Starbucks, Grain Loft, Spud Factory, Lion Antelope, Upper Crust and Take Off.

Last Updated: 10 Jun 2019

Transportation to Nice City Center from Airport

Cote d’Azur airport, located about 7 km southwest of Nice, is the third busiest airport in the country. Cote d’Azur Airport operates in the civil category, providing both domestic and international air travel. Every year the airport handles a significant amount of passengers.

There are a variety of transportation alternatives available to get to the city center from Cote d’Azur Airport. You can get to the city center from the airport via the highway by bus, rental car, motorcycle, and taxi or via the railway by train. Another, more unique transportation alternative to get to the city from the airport is by helicopter transfer.

Taxi

The fastest way to get to the city center from Cote d’Azur Airport is by taxi. Taxis are readily available at the terminal exit. Taxis are equipped with the latest technology and offer comfortable and fast door-to-door service. You can visit the airport’s website for more detailed information on specific taxi fares from the airport to your destination in the city.

Train

Trains are another transportation alternative to get to the city center. Taking a train to the city center from the airport is an affordable option, however the airport is not directly served by train. The nearest train station is the Nice Saint-Augustin station, which is 10 minutes walking distance from the Terminal 1 building.

Bus

Another affordable transportation alternative to get to the city center from the airport is by bus. Airport Express buses provide easy transportation to different parts of the city, including the train station. Buses are easily accessible at the terminal exit once you land.

Rental Car

Another way to get to the city from the airport is by rental car. There are many rental car companies that have offices at Cote d’Azur Airport. The drive to the city is relatively short and quite enjoyable. Rental car companies at the airport provide service until 10 pm. You can arrange a rental vehicle from the rental car stand in the arrivals hall. Rental car companies that you can choose from include Avis, Europcar, Budget, Enterprise, Firefly and Interrent.

Motorbike Rentals

Another, perhaps more exciting transportation alternative to get to the city center from the airport is by motorbike. Cote d’Azur Airport features 3 motorbike rental companies that those who want to travel by scooter can choose from: Easy-Moov, Happy Traffic and JP Taxi Moto.

Helicopter

Those who want a unique method of transportation can book a helicopter transfer service from Cote d’Azur Airport. Helicopter transfer services provide transportation to Ground Handling, Aeroport Cannes Mandelieu, Saint Tropez and Monaco.

Last Updated: 20 Mar 2017

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Which airports can I use for Manchester-Nice flights?

For Manchester-Nice flights, you can use Manchester Airport, Manchester Piccadilly station Railway Station as departure airport, and Nice Cote d'Azur Airport for arrival.

How many kilometers is the flight distance from Manchester-Nice and how long does the flight take?

The flight distance between Manchester-Nice is 1290 kilometers in total. The flight between the two cities takes 1 hour 30 minutes.

Which day is the most convenient for Manchester-Nice flights?

When the average prices are examined, the most suitable day for Manchester-Nice flights is Wednesday.

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