| Popular Airport | Ostend Bruges Intl. Airport |
|---|---|
| Popular Airlines | |
| Approximate Flight Duration | 10 hour 50 min |
| Approximate Travel Distance | 8685 Km |
Monterrey Airport, also known as General Mariano Escobedo Airport, is located approximately 25 kilometers far from the city center. Passengers who would like to come to the airport from the center can take the buses which start working early in the morning and continue working until midnight. For those who will go to the airport from Monterrey and its surrounding region, taxis, rental cars and hotel shuttles are among the other alternatives which are preferred a lot.
By taking a bus from the city center, you can easily come to General Mariano Escobedo Airport from several corners. Buses are also among the most practical and economical alternatives for transportation to the airport, which lies approximately 25 kilometers far from the city center. Leaving the center, buses take passengers to the airport from early hours in the morning until midnight. For the bus, you can buy your ticket from automatic machines and ticket sale offices in the center. If you need to come to Monterrey Airport from the city center very early in the morning or late at night, you can wait for the departure times of the buses or take a taxi. Taxis are among the best vehicle options especially for passengers who have too many heavy suitcases.
During your journey to the airport, if you have one, you can drive your private car and arrive at General Mariano Escobedo Airport within about 30 minutes. You can easily reach Monterrey Airport from the city center of Monterrey when you follow the airport signs by heading on Federal Highway 40.
If your hotel in the city center of Monterrey provides airport shuttles, you can directly go to Monterrey Airport by using these shuttles. Hotel customers can take the shuttles for reasonable prices or for free. Thus, when specifically compared to taxis and rental cars, you can go to the airport from the center more advantageously by taking the shuttles. Do not forget that hotel shuttles generally render services to the passengers only through reservations, and you may need to get a reservation made in order go to the airport by the shuttle.
Many car rental companies such as Sixt, AVIS, Alamo, Payless, Greenmotion, Hertz and Thrify have offices in the city. By renting a car from the company you prefer, you can come to General Mariano Escobedo Airport within approximately 30-35 minutes. Car rental is highly suitable for those who plan to stay in Monterrey and around it for a longer time. On the other hand, the presence of the offices of car rental companies at the airport provide those who rent a car from the city center and come to the airport with it with convenience.
When you need to travel between the terminals of General Mariano Escobedo Airport, you can take the airport shuttles. With the shuttles working between the terminals A and C, it is extremely easy to go to the other terminal at the airport. You can come out of the terminal and wait at the departure point of the shuttles in order to take a shuttle.
The airport terminal is quite small, and there are areas such as duty-free shop and restaurant for passengers. You can connect to the Internet for free in the VIP lounge inside the airport. There is a small market in Monterrey Airport. If you would like to, you can do shopping here while waiting in the airport. At the airport terminal, you can see souvenir shops for buying interesting souvenirs, and cafes and bars where you can drink while taking a rest. You can buy clothes from the shop, and easily carry out transactions such as withdrawing and transferring money by using ATMs at Monterrey Airport. There is a parking lot in each terminal of the airport for passengers who come here with their cars. You can leave your car in the parking lots at Monterrey Airport for a few hours or the whole day. You can pay with a credit card or in cash in the airport parking lots. If you need to stay somewhere near Monterrey Airport, you can prefer one of the hotels around the airport.
Ostend is a Flanders settlement in Belgium. It comprises the boroughs of Zandvoorde, Vuurtörenwijk, Stene and Mariakerke. A seaside city with a port on the banks of the English Channel, Ostend is Belgium’s closest point to England. There is a fast and direct ferry service between England and Ostend. Transportation is quite easy in Ostend, which usually opens its doors to tourists in summer.
Trams, buses and taxis are the main elements of urban transportation in Ostend. The proximity of the airport and railway station to the city center of Ostend makes it very easy to access the city from other Belgian cities and from major European countries such as England. Trains are the easiest means of transportation from other countries and cities to Ostend Airport and Ostend city center. Because it is both cheap and fast, it is possible to reach many points of Ostend area by using trains.
The train station is just 5 minute walking distance from Ostend Airport. The central point of Ostend is considered to be the major railway station that opened in 1910-1913. There is a tram line, taxi stands and bus stops nearby train station, which is also very close to Ostend Bruges Airport.
The catamaran terminal is located near the station and it is easy to get to the Dover canal from here. There are lockers in many places in the city where you can lock your baggage or your belongings by using coins. This helps you to visit many places of the city without having to carry your belongings.
There are bus services between Ostend Airport and Raversijde that last 18 minutes. These buses, number 6, are located at the exit of the airport terminal. Single ticket costs 3 euros currently. Bus ride between Ostend Airport and Ostend city center lasts 10 minutes.
Ostend tram, which is also known as Kusttram (coastal tram), takes its name from its route, passing through the coastal strip. Trams are the easiest means of public transportation in Ostend which is known as a port city. Kusttram is exactly for you if you want to take a nice tour of the city and also want to get anywhere you want cheaply. Single ticket costs 2 euros whereas 10 tickets pass costs 9 euros as of 2015.
There are also daily tickets for trams. If you are planning to stay longer than one day in Ostend, 10 tickets pass would be the best option for you. To reach the city center by tram from the airport, you only need to walk to the railway station, which is 5 minutes away from the airport. You will see the stop of the trams going to the city very close to the train station. Normally trams depart every 20 minutes, but the frequency increases during summer, when tourists are busy. If you use the tram line passing through the train station, you can reach the Flemish coast in a very short time.
Taxi prices in Ostend are a bit expensive, so using public transport in the city is more economical. From Oostende Airport you can go to the city center for about 10-15 euros by taxi. To take advantage of taxi services, you can visit www.mijintaxi.be or www.taxi-oostende.be. If a taxi driver at the airport asks more than 15-20 euros to take you to the city center, you should definitely go in the direction of the train station and check with the taxi drivers who are very close to the station.
It is possible to find car rental companies in Ostend Bruges Airport terminal and get information. If the offices of these companies at the airport are closed, you can also rent your car from any company in the city. Ostend has a developed urban transportation, as well as modern motorways and highways. Because the traffic in the city is not very intense and it is close to big European cities, most of the tourists prefer the option of car rental.
Bruges, which is very close to Brussels and located 33 kilometers east of Ostend Bruges Airport, is a small but charming and romantic city, which is famous for its houses, channels, phaetons, and a thousand varieties of Belgian chocolates. As a medieval city, Bruges was chosen as the European Capital of Culture in 2002 and has been able to carry its dazzling architecture to daylight.
There are trains from Brussels to Bruges that depart every 20 minutes and last about 1 hour. This creates an opportunity for tourists visiting Brussels Airport to visit the city of Bruges. Just like in Ostend, Bruges’ central point is the train station. There are trains to this station from neighboring countries or from other cities in Belgium.
The easiest way to get to the city of Bruges from Ostend Airport is taking a train. You can also take advantage of bus number 6, taxi and car rental services to get there as soon as possible.
Taking a train is the easiest way to get to Bruges from Ostend Bruges Airport without a doubt. The train station, which is the most important point in Bruges, is a 5-minute walk from the city center. There are direct trains from Ostend train station, which is very short distance from the airport, to Bruges train station. Trains depart every one and half hours and last 15 minutes.
The ticket for the bus from the airport to Bruges city center can also be used for travelling within Bruges. You can buy these tickets as single-use (1.30 euros), daily, weekly or 10-use (9 euros). The most important clue is that one ticket can be used by more than one person.
It takes 23 minutes to go to the city center of Bruges from Ostend Bruges Airport by taxi. You would pay an average of 70-85 euros for this journey. If you bargain with the drivers, you can reduce this price.
Taxi stands are located 5 minutes away from the airport terminal exit. Or after landing, you can get detailed information by calling, Rony's Taxis bvba (+32 50 34 43 44), Taxi Georges (+32 475 57 60 15) or Taxi Abby Albert (+32 50 36 36 45).
There are two car rental companies at the Ostend Bruges Airport terminal: Avis and Easy Terra Car Rental. You can choose one of these two companies, rent your car and arrive in Bruges city center in 20-30 minutes.
