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Ostend Bruges Intl. Airport

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Approximate Flight Duration

8 hour 40 min

Approximate Travel Distance

6983 Km

Transportation to Airport from Bridgetown City Center

Grantley Adams Intl. Airport

Grantley Adams International Airport is the only international airport of Barbados which is an island country. Passengers, who want to travel from the capital Bridgetown to the airport, can use the taxis which offer service for 24 hours. Taxis are also among the fastest and comfortable transportation vehicles that you can choose on this route, but if you prefer a more affordable means of transportation, you can get on one of the buses that carry passengers between the city center and airport. The limousines, rental vehicles and tour operator buses are among the other options that passengers can use for travelling to the airport from both Bridgetown city center and other regions of Barbados.

Taxi

You can travel to Bridgetown International Airport by finding a taxi in Bridgetown and in other parts of the island without difficulty. Travelling to the airport by taxi is not the most budget-friendly option but it is absolutely one of the fastest and most comfortable alternatives. You should prefer a licensed taxi in order not to confront any problem before, during or after your travel. You can distinguish the licensed taxis from the others by looking at the stickers on their windows. Before getting on the taxi, you can learn the average amount you need to pay for travelling to the airport. You can travel to the airport from Bathsheba for 73 dollars, from Bridgetown Port for 46 dollars, from Coverley for 13 dollars, from East Point for 40 dollars, from Harrison’s Cave for 53 dollars and from Speightstown for 73 dollars. The fares can change in certain periods. For this reason, you should talk to the driver before getting on the taxi and learn how much you will approximately pay when you reach the airport.

Car Rental

You can travel to the airport by renting a car from one of the local car rental companies and have a comfortable and easy transportation from the city center to the airport. By choosing a company which has also an office at the airport, you can deliver the car at the airport at the end of your travel. Stoute’s Car Rental, Drive-a-matic and Courtesy Rent-A-Car are among the companies which have offices at the airport. Renting a car is ideal for those who want to visit the different parts of the island in Barbados and then travel to the airport. However, you should keep in mind that there is too much demand during busy seasons. Therefore, you should make a reservation before your travel in order not to have any trouble in finding a car suitable for you.

Bus

Buses that carry passengers to the airport from the city center and nearby places are among the most budget-friendly transportation alternatives. You can use these buses by paying only 2 Barbados Dollars. Ticket prices can vary but they are among the most affordable alternatives compared to taxis and other means of transportation. You can get information about the departure points of the buses from your hotel or guide. Airport buses in Barbados are very affordable and fast but you have to come to the stops in order to get on the buses and this can be difficult if you are not very close to the stop and if you have heavy luggage. Another option is to come to the bus stop by taxi and after reaching the stop you can get on a bus going to the airport. In this way, you can travel to the airport by paying less.

Limousine

Limousines are undoubtedly among the most comfortable vehicles that you can use for travelling to the airport from Bridgetown city center and other points of Barbados. If you want to travel to the airport by limousine, you should definitely make a reservation in advance by specifying your travel date and other necessary information. If you want to use a limousine for your travel, you can get in contact with one of the tour operators and ask them to send you a suitable vehicle. The amount you need pay for benefiting from this service may vary depending on the distance traveled from the city center to the airport. You may have to pay more in certain periods. You can use share a limousine with a few passengers and you can travel to the airport in a comfortable way by paying less.

Tour Bus

The buses provided by tour companies are among the budget-friendly transportation options just like the airport buses. Traveling by these buses is usually preferred by crowded groups. You can easily travel to the airport from many parts of the island by using these buses which are considered to be much more budget-friendly compared to taxis, limousines and rental cars. Tour buses usually pick you up wherever you want in the city center and carry you to the airport in a comfortable and fast way.

Airport Information

Grantley Adams International Airport, which is located near Bridgetown, the capital of Barbados, welcomes a great number of visitors each year. At the arrival and departure terminals of the airport, you can find recreational areas, souvenir shops where you do some shopping for yourself or loved ones, and restaurants where you can try the tastes specific to the island. If you want to do shopping at Grantley Adams International Airport, you can opt for stores such as Bijoux Terner, Runway Fashion, Caribbean Kidz, Del Sol, Runway Beauty and Earth Mother Botanicals. If you want to buy books, magazines or similar products, you can visit Biway Books and Music located at the airport terminal. At the airport, you can also find stores such as Colombian Emeralds and Diamonds International where you can buy jewelry. There are also car rental companies at the airport. In addition to all these opportunities, Grantley Adams International Airport offers many alternatives in terms of eating and drinking. At the airport, Chefette Restaurants, Banks Bar, Island Grill, Grab 'N' Go, Good Eats, Gate Zero Bar, Cream and Christophe's Café Barbados are among the alternatives you can visit and try delicious tastes from the world cuisines.

If you want to buy alcoholic drinks at the airport, you can visit Barbados Agricultural Development & Marketing Corporation (BADMC), Cave Shepherd, Runway Duty Free or The Refinery Limited.

If you want to buy souvenirs for yourself or loved ones at Grantley Adams International Airport, there are many stores you can prefer such as Best of Barbados, Cricket Legends of Barbados, Ganzee and Mudiwas Creations. In these stores, you can find many alternatives including handmade products.

If you want to enjoy free of charge services such as newspapers, wireless internet and drinks while waiting for your flight on comfortable seats, Airline Executive Lounge located in the terminal will be the right place you will prefer. In the private passenger lounge, you can easily find many services you may need such as charging units.

At the airport terminal, there is a post office that can be used by the passengers who want to send mail, ambulances available in case of emergency, ATMs for performing banking transactions such as withdrawing and sending money, and foreign exchange offices for changing currency.

Transportation to Ostend City Center from Airport

Ostend Bruges Intl. Airport

Transportation to Ostend from 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.

Bus

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.

Tram

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

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.

Car Rental

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.

Transportation to Bruges from the airport

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.

Train

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.

Bus

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.

Taxi

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).

Car Rental

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.

Weather in Ostend

DayMin - Max
SundayMin 0ºC - Max 11ºC
MondayMin 4ºC - Max 10ºC
TuesdayMin 2ºC - Max 4ºC
WednesdayMin 0ºC - Max 4ºC
ThursdayMin 0ºC - Max 5ºC

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