Popular Airport | Toulouse Blagnac Airport |
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Approximate Flight Duration | 2 hour 20 min |
Approximate Travel Distance | 1885 Km |
Transportation to Airport from Bergen City Center
Bergen Flesland - Flesland Airport
It is incredibly easy to get to Bergen Airport from any point in Bergen, especially from the center of the city, which has a wide public transportation network. Among the means of transportation you can go to the airport directly without needing to transfer are suburban trains, trams, buses and taxis.
Train
The main train and bus stations in Bergen, which are located at walking distance from the city center of Bergen, are very close. From the train station in central Bergen you can take suburban trains that go directly to Bergen Airport. These trains also provide connection to Arna, Voss, Myrdal Flam.
There is only one suburban train line serving in Bergen city. Bergen Airport is among the stops on this line. Going to the airport in 15-20 minutes with the suburban train from the train station in the city will save you time.
Bus
Bergen city buses are managed by Skyss company and there is a common ticketing system operated by this company. This ticket system covers all public transportation in Bergen. If you reserve your seat from the website of Tide Buss (www.tide.no), the local city buses, you can travel at much more reasonable prices. The express buses of Tide Buss provide a very fast access between the terminals.
Single use Skyss bus tickets cost 67 Norwegian krone for adults. A daily ticket costs 95 krone, 7-day ticket cost 335 krone, while tickets that can be used ten times cost 555 krone. It is very simple to get Skyss bus tickets from ticket sales points in the city center, from ticket vending machines or from internet. You can also get your ticket via your smart phone if you download the “Skyss Billett” application.
Buses going to the airport, named as Airport Bus, depart from the Radisson Blu Hotel, fish market and Radisson Blu Royal Hotel in the city center and go directly to Bergen Airport. The first ride of the buses departing every 10 minutes on weekdays is at 06:50 in the morning. After midnight, you are likely to reach the airport quickly thanks to the airport bus that departs at 01:00, 02:00 and 03:00.
These buses depart on frequent intervals on Saturdays and Sundays also. The buses depart from the Radisson Blu Royal Hotel and Bryggen (the first stop in the city center). If you want to go to Bergen airport with the airport bus you need to pay 100 Norwegian krone as the most current fare. The round-trip ticket costs 170 krone. Departure points of another airport bus service (www.fjordnorway.com) are Lagunen shopping center, Bergen bus station (N platform) and Bergen train station.
You can go directly to the airport taking the Stromgaten bus number 8, which is departing 5 times in an hour from the city center. The buses depending on a special transport system called Light Rail also go to the airport departing from train station and the bus station every day from 06:00 to 01:00 every 10 minutes. You have to purchase your tickets from the station or ticket vending machines.
Taxi
Bergen taxis, unlike usual, are ultra-luxury as the vehicles are from famous brands like Audi, Mercedes, Volvo, BMW, Volkswagen. You can pay by credit card in almost all taxis. Bergen taxis are both reliable and fast, although expensive, and they all serve with taximeters. It is possible that you will encounter a lot of taxis outside the city bus and train stations, especially in the Bryggen area.
Car Rental
If you are planning to stay longer than a few days in Bergen then the best and most profitable option for you is to rent a car. It is very convenient to rent a car because the city roads are well maintained and the traffic is not heavy. Europcar, Hertz, Sixt, Thriftiy, as well as domestic brands serve you in the city. All you have to do is make a pre-booking before you come to Bergen. It will take 25-30 minutes to get to the airport from Bergen with the car you rent.
Airport Information
Bergen Airport, also known as Flesland, is 19 kilometers south of Bergen city center. Like other international airports, Bergen Airport offers many possibilities to its passengers. These include free internet access, cafés, restaurants and bars, shopping malls, duty free shops, grocery stores, souvenir shops, resting and smoking areas, tourist information offices and information desks about public transportation.
Transportation to Toulouse City Center from Airport
Toulouse Blagnac Airport
Located on the south-west of France, Toulouse is also known as the 'pink city'. The biggest reason for this is the effect of the romantic atmosphere provided by the reflections of sunlight on the tile color dominating the city's architecture. Toulouse, one of the largest cities in France, is famous for its temperate climate, foie gras and wines.
It is a sacred city for Christians due to the Pilgrimage Route of Saint Jaques. A large number of students from abroad are also coming to the city influenced by the French education. The city is also referred to as the aviation industry, due to the presence of facilities such as the plant of Airbus.
Most of the European countries are calm on Sundays. France is one of the countries where you can experience this calmness most and Toulouse is no different as a typical French city. When planning your sightseeing in the city center, you should remember that many cafes, restaurants and shops are closed on Sunday.
There is a shuttle service in Toulouse that allows you to visit the historical sites of the city center. It is a free service offered by the municipality which serves 6 days a week except Sunday. Tisseo is the company that regulates the city's public transport system. The metro, bus and tram serve as means of public transport in the city center. You can get your ticket for each one by cash or credit card on the machines in the station. You can buy a ticket for a single, two or ten use, also for one, two or three days. Prices range from 1.60 euros to 13.40 euros. With these tickets you can use all means of public transport.
The metro operates from 05:15 to 03:00 between Fridays and Saturdays, and from 05:15 to 00:00 on other days. There are two separate lines, Line A and Line B, and you can easily learn from which stations the lines pass through the stations located at the stations.
Trams serve with two different lines, T1 and T2, like the metro, and you can easily learn the stops of these lines at the stations. You can use the tram between 04:50 and 00:30. You can explore the whole city in a much more pleasant way by renting bicycles. Bicycle rental stations are available at different points in the city center.
You can rent a bicycle with your credit card by registering at a kiosk for 1.20 euros. You can end the rental period by re-locking the bike to any bike station. The amount will be taken from your credit card. The penalty for not delivering the bike is 150 euros. There are special bicycle lanes and roads in the city. You can get a map showing these routes from the tourist information centers free of charge. You can also ask for a route that will provide you with the best way to explore the city by bike.
The use of taxis in the city center is prevalent during night hours when public transport is not available. Trains are generally used for intercity transportation and are quite comfortable. Airline transport is provided by Toulouse-Balgnac International Airport.
The airport is only 10 kilometers from the city center. The transportation between the two points is very convenient because of the short distance. You can reach the city center in 20 minutes using taxi or airport shuttle services. Bus and tram alternatives are available for those who prefer public transport. Although it is very common in the city center, it is not possible to reach the city center by renting bicycles because there is no parking space at the airport.
Bus
There are two separate public transport buses that you can use to get to the city center from the airport. You can reach the city center by bus number 66. The bus stops are in front of the B3 door. The journey takes about 50 minutes. If you are planning to use public transport as a means of transportation during your stay in the city, you can get your 10-use or 3-day ticket at the airport yet you can get to all public transports with the same ticket.
Tram
From the airport you can reach the city center via the T2 tram line. You can get your ticket from the machines on the station. If you plan to use public transport for the duration of your stay in the city, you can get 10-use or 2-3 day tickets at the airport. The T2 tram line runs every 15 minutes and reaches the city center in about half an hour.
Hotel Shuttle
You can contact your hotel in advance and find out if there are shuttle services to the airport. If your hotel has a shuttle service, you must book in advance and share some information such as how many people you will be travelling with or the number of your luggage. If there is no heavy traffic, you can reach your hotel in about 20 minutes.
Airport Shuttle
The shuttle services at the airport take the passengers to the city center in about 20 minutes. Ticket prices are 8 euros for one way. If you are going to use the airport shuttle service in your return as well, you can get two tickets for 15 Euros. If time is important to you, it is useful to know the departure time of the shuttles in advance. The shuttles generally depart every 20 minutes. You can take them from the arriving gates and the B3 gate. A shuttle service is available between 05:30 and 00:15 every day except May Day.
Taxi
Taxis are not widely used in the city center, but due to its proximity, it is a preferred vehicle for transportation from the airport to the city center. In the arrival area you will find a taxi stop between the B3 and C1 gates and you can reach the city center in about 20 minutes by taxi. You can also book a taxi from the airport's customer service line. Taxi from the airport to the city center costs about 30 euros and there is a small extra fee for baggage.
Car Rental
There are different car rental companies' offices in the airport. When you arrive at the airport, you can go to one these companies’ offices and rent a car at the size and price that suits you. If you do not want to deal with it at the airport, you can book in advance.
Many hotels in the city center have free parking, so if you are considering renting a car it might be useful for you to talk about this with your hotel in advance. Continue on the A621 road and then on the Avenue d'Elche road and you can reach the city center in 20 minutes if there is no heavy traffic.
