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Cote d’Azur Airport is accessible from Nice city center using a variety of transportation alternatives. You can get to the airport by means of transportation via both the highway and railway. In addition, the large parking lot at the airport provides convenient parking options for those who prefer to drive.

Taxi

One of the most convenient transportation alternatives to get to Cote d’Azur Airport from Nice city center is by taxi. Although taking a taxi is a more expensive option, the distance between the city center and the airport is relatively short so it is a preferred method of transportation. Taxis stand out for being a comfortable and quick transportation alternative.

Train

Trains are one of the most economical options you can use to get to the airport from the city center. The train to the airport is accessible from many parts of the city. The train provides transportation to a stop that is 10 minutes walking distance from Terminal 1 at Cote d’Azur Airport.

Bus

The airport is also accessible by bus. Airport Express buses provide transportation to Cote d’Azur Airport from the city center. These buses provide affordable and convenient transportation to the airport.

Rental Car

Renting a car is another transportation alternative to get to the airport. Renting a car is the preferred method of transportation for those who want a comfortable and independent journey. There are various rental car companies located in the city center. The drive to Cote d’Azur airport is easy and enjoyable. Rental car companies that you can choose from include Avis, Europcar, Budget, Enterprise, Firefly, and Interrent.

Airport Information

Cote d’Azur airport, located about 7 km southwest of Nice, is the third busiest airport in the country. The airport operates both domestic and international flights and offers passengers a variety of services including passenger lounges, conference halls, VIP services, internet access, rental car offices, a pharmacy, and more.

The airport contains a selection of stores where you can go shopping before or after your flight, including Pinko, Michael Kors, Furla, Zadig & Voltaire, Beauty Bubble, Aelia, Hediard, New Relay, Your Fashion Store, Hermes, Multi Brands Fashion, Emporio Armani, Pepe Jeans, Diesel, Glup’s, Hour Passion, Popup Store, La Tarte Tropezienne, and Fragonard.

Passengers can get a bite to eat or something to drink at venues like La Niçarda, Le Badiane, Badiane & La Niçarda Recipes, Express Menu, Bar La Niçarda, Joe & The Juice, Cafe Color, Bar Le Badiane, Comptoir Quotidien, Bar Du Monde, Costa Coffee, Le 4 Coins, Bar Paul, TRIB’s, Cafe Color, Bread & Co, Monop’daily, Quick, Paul, Cours Massena and Laduree.

Located along the river Bâc, Chisinau is the capital and most developed and populated city of Moldova. Chisinau International Airport opens its doors to passengers who want to visit Chisinau, Moldova's main industrial city. Chisinau is divided into two main regions, the old part of the city and the new part of the city, which is considered the city center. Stefan cel Mare Street is considered the city center, which also includes Stefan cel Mare Park.

The only train station in the city is the Chisinau railway station, which is located in the city center. Although the city is surrounded by railway networks, transportation by train is only offered to the surrounding areas, outside of the city. There is also no metro network that provides transportation in the city. Buses, just like trains, are also not a method of urban transportation. Trolleybuses and minibuses, known as “rutiera” make up the main network of urban transportation in Chisinau.

There are ticket collectors present on public transportation vehicles. There are single-use tickets available for purchase however if you are staying longer in the city we would recommend buying a monthly ticket. Other, perhaps more convenient, transportation alternatives within the city include traveling by taxi or rental car.

There are a variety of transportation alternatives available to get to the city center from the airport including minibuses or private airport shuttle services. These options might include a transfer so if you want a direct alternative that provides door-to-door transportation you could take a taxi or rent a car.

Shuttle

Chisinau International Airport's own private shuttle provides transportation to the city center from the airport. The shuttle provides transportation to the following stops, Dacia Street, Decebal Street, Yuri Gagarin Street, C. Negruzzi Street, Ştefan cel Mare şi Sfînt Street, and Dimitrie Cantemir Square. These shuttles are very reasonably priced and run every 40 minutes.

Minibus (Rutieră)

Minibuses are the most convenient option to get to the city center from the airport. Minibuses cost the same as the airport shuttle services do, however they run more frequently than the shuttle does. Minibuses run every 10 minutes. Minibus line 165 stops at Dacia Ave, Trandafirilor, Decebal Street, Yuri Gagarin Ave., Dimitrie Cantemir Street, and Ismail Street.

Ticket prices are quite affordable but if you have a large suitcase you might have to pay an extra fee. Once you exit the arrivals area make a right towards the parking area at the end of the building. The white minibuses are located there.

If you come across a vehicle in motion you can raise your hand to hail it. Usually there is an assistant sitting next to the driver. If there is an assistant in the vehicle, and the vehicle does not have an automatic door system, the minibus doors are opened by that assistant.

There aren’t that many designated minibus stops but drivers will usually stop wherever you want to get off. Nevertheless, new regulations may restrict this possibility.

Some minibus lines in the city serve more than one route and some routes run parallel to each other. There is a route display screen next to the minibus line number to help indicate which way the minibus is traveling. By tracking this display you can easily find out which direction the minibus will travel in.

Trolleybus

Unfortunately there isn’t a trolleybus line that provides direct transportation from the airport to the city center. However, once you arrive in the city center via shuttle or minibus you can transfer to a trolleybus to get to your final destination in the city. The trolleybus system is one of the most important public transportation networks in Chisinau.

There are twenty-two trolleybus lines that operate in the city. These lines include, line 1 the str. Bariera Sculeni – str. Sarmizegetusa route, line 4 the Gradina Botanica – str. Zelinski route, line 5 the parcul "La izvor" route, line 17 the Schinossa 1 route, line 20 the str. Dokuceaev route, and line 28 the or. Durlești – bd. Gagarin route, all of which connect with the Chisinau railway station or to other areas of the city where you can easily transfer vehicles.

Bus

Traveling bus isn’t a source of urban transportation in Chisinau. However, buses are a popular alternative for transportation between cities and to other countries. So if you want to travel to nearby areas from Chisinau, then traveling by bus is a convenient option. There are 3 bus terminals in Chisinau, the Central Station, Gara de Nord and Gara de Sud.

Train

Just as with buses, trains provide transit services between cities or between countries. Located in the city center, the Chisinau Central Railway Station provides public transportation services to Romania, Russia, Ukraine and other CIS countries.

Taxi

There are three taxi companies that operate at the airport. Pricing is quite expensive compared to public transportation alternatives. However, unlike other cabs, you can talk to the driver in advance and try to negotiate the fare. Although the taxi system is much better than it was before, there are still some problems. For example, taxi drivers can come up with a variety of excuses to charge extra fees. If you are going to get in a cab at the airport, instead of getting in a cab from the stop, trying getting in a cab that is dropping off a passenger. They might be more reasonable when it comes to the fare. We would recommend negotiating or agreeing on the fare with the taxi driver beforehand.

Rental Car

Another way to get to the city center from the airport is by rental car. There are various rental car offices located at the airport. You can also reserve a vehicle in advance by making a reservation online.