Search Flights from Alexandroupolis to Erfurt

Popular Airport

Erfurt - Weimar Airport

Popular Airlines

Approximate Flight Duration

2 hour

Approximate Travel Distance

1603 Km

Transportation to Airport from Alexandroupolis City Center

Alexandroupoli - Dimokritos - Democritus Airport

For passengers who want to take a taxi to the city center of Alexandroupoli, taxi services are available in front of the airport and they provide services for 24 hours. Taking a taxi is one of the fastest and the most comfortable ways among transportation options. As an alternative to taxi, you can either choose the more affordable bus option or rent a car.

For crowded groups; shuttle and V.I.P. services are comfortable options that you can book without difficulty while your group transfers from the airport to the city center. Although it is not preferred by many, renting a limousine is another option.

Taxi

Taxi is one of the best transformation options from airport to the Alexandroupoli city center. The airport is seven kilometers away from the city center which makes the transportation via taxi both affordable and comfortable. If you want to travel from the airport to somewhere else besides the city center, you can contact one of the taxi companies to learn the total price of the ride and choose your vehicle.

Bus

If you are looking for a more affordable transportation method from airport to city center, you can check the bus options that depart in front of the terminal at the airport. Although the bus is cheaper than taxis and rental cars, you should keep in mind that the transportation time is more likely to be longer. Approximate ETA from airport to city center is 30 minutes with bus. When you reach the city center, you can either continue with bus or get a cab as well.

V.I.P. Cars

For your trips from the Alexandroupoli Airport to the city center, which is rather a short distance, you can benefit from the V.I.P. car rental companies. This service is preferred by the passengers who come to the city for business trips, and the pricing changes according to the passenger capacity and other qualifications.

Rental Limousine

Rental Limousine services are not highly preferred option for transportation between the airport and the city center. However, for those whose priority is comfort, there are V.I.P. rental car services with a chauffeur as well. Compared to taxis, shuttles, and regualar car rental,  the costs of these services are generally higher. If you prefer limousine services for transportation from your accommodation to the airport, you can get more information by contacting rental limousine companies in Alexandroupoli and surrounding areas.

Airport Information

Alexandroupoli Democritus Airport, which is named after the famous philosopher Democritus, is located seven kilometers from the city and it is among the smallest airports in Greece and Europe. The airport has direct and connected flights to Athens and to the east of Crete, Sitia. The airport provides services such as a duty-free shop, cafeteria, post office, and a rental car office. 

Passengers and those who arrive at the airport by car can use the airport’s parking lot for free for up to 20 minutes. After that, the appropriate fee is determined depending on the time you use the parking lot. The airport is busier during the summer months so if you are traveling during summertime, you should be prepared for possible delays. 

Transportation to Erfurt City Center from Airport

Erfurt - Weimar Airport

The airport in Erfurt, Germany is located only 5 km from the city center. The airport primarily operates seasonal flights, especially during the summer, to leisure destinations around Europe like Antalya, Mallorca, Corfu, Tenerife and Rhodes. There are also flights to Dresden, Varna, and Split. The easiest way to get to the city center from the airport is by tram. The tram departs from in front of the terminal every 10 minutes. Since the airport is located in such closed proximity to the city center you can easily get to Erfurt by car or taxi.

Tram

The tram departs from in front of the terminal building and is one of the most convenient transportation alternatives to get to the city center. The tram provides quick and easy transportation to the central station. From here you can easily transfer to a train to explore different cities nearby.

Taxi

Taking a taxi from the airport to Erfurt city center is another convenient alternative. Since the airport is located in such close proximity to the city center, the total fare is affordable. Airport taxis can charge a slightly higher fare at nights or on the weekends, but the total fare is still reasonable.

Rental Car

There are international rental car companies, such as Sixt, Hertz, and Avis, located at Erfurt Airport. These companies are located within the terminal. You can easily rent a car once you land and enjoy an easy drive to the city center. You can get more information about renting a car over the phone. To contact AVIS call +49 (361) 656 24 25, to contact Hertz call +49 (361) 656 24 69.

Train

The airport isn’t directly served by train. However, the tram provides direct transportation from the airport to the central railway station in Erfurt. You can easily explore different cities surrounding Erfurt by train. Trains are an extremely comfortable and fast means of transportation and they have an important role in the city’s transportation network, although they aren’t directly accessible from the airport.

Bus

Another transportation alternative to get to the city center from the airport is by bus. Buses 891, 894, and 895 depart from in front of the terminal and provide convenient transportation to the city center. Buses are among the most affordable transportation alternatives to get to the city center from the airport. You can buy bus tickets at the airport. You can get more information about bus routes and stops at the information counters at the airport.

Car

Traveling from the airport to the city center by car is as easy as taking the tram or other public transportation alternatives. The drive to the city is very easy via the A71 motorway; just follow the signposts to Erfurt city center. It takes about 15-20 minutes to get to the city center from the airport by car. The airport features special waiting and parking areas where you can park your car.

Shuttle Services

Shuttle services are another convenient transportation alternative to get to the city center from the airport. Make sure to make a reservation a few days in advance if you want to use a shuttle service to the city. There are different types of vehicles with varying passenger capacities depending on the number of people you are traveling with.

Weather in Erfurt

DayMin - Max
MondayMin 0ºC - Max 4ºC
TuesdayMin 1ºC - Max 5ºC
WednesdayMin 3ºC - Max 6ºC
ThursdayMin 6ºC - Max 8ºC
FridayMin 6ºC - Max 9ºC

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