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Approximate Flight Duration | 7 hour |
Approximate Travel Distance | 5667 Km |
Transportation to Airport from Granada City Center
Federico Garcia Lorca Airport
You can use city buses as well as airport buses in order to reach Granada Airport, 15 kilometers from Granada city center. In addition, taxi and car rental companies serving to you 24/7, especially at main stations in the city and the center, might be a different option for your transportation needs.
Bus
Most of the airport buses going directly to Granada Airport from the city are departing from the Paseo del Violon (Junto Callejon del Angel) area. The company, named Alsa Bus, offers direct transportation from the city to the airport, even though it is not affiliated officially with the airport.
You can reach all information about the stops and schedules of the Alsa buses at www.alsa.es. If you want to use the Alsa buses you will have to pay 2.70 euros for one-way journey. If you can obtain your ticket from the machines, you can also get it from the driver.
The buses to the airport are not numbered; instead you should look for a sign saying “Granada – Airport”. These buses depart from the most central districts of the city and goes directly to Granada Airport in 45-50 minutes.
The stops of the buses serving in affiliation with this airport are as follows: Plaza de la Congresos, Acera del Darro (next to Hotel Carmen), Gran Via de Colón, building Santa Lucia, Gran Via de Colon (Americano building), Constitucion Avenue (Triunfo square), Andalucia Avenue (San Izidro Square), Granada Bus Station (Juan Pablo Avenue II, 33), Europa Square, Andalucia, (corner of Periodista Eugenio Selles Street), Santa Fe (Palos de la Frontera), and Granada Airport.
The closest bus stops to Granada city center are Cathedral and Plaza Nueva. The bus fare is 3 euros as of 2016. You are expected to pay this fare directly to the driver once you get on the bus. If you take one of the SN1 or SN2 buses from Granada city to the Granada bus station, it will be even easier to find the buses to the airport. Considering the traffic conditions, the bus from Granada bus station would take you to the airport in about 35 minutes.
Taxi
If you have a late flight, or you are in a hurry, Granada taxis are undoubtedly the fastest means of transportation you can use. If the hotel you are staying in is close to the city center, you may have to pay a fare of 17-30 Euros to go to the airport by taxi. Please make sure that the driver of the taxi which would take you to the airport from Granada city center in 35-40 minutes turns on the taximeter device.
Car Rental
It is very likely that you will come across a car rental company in every corner of Granada. Among these local and foreign car rental companies that are especially located in Granada bus and train stations and the central points of the city are Economy Car Hire, Sixt, Avis, Budget, Europcar, Dollar, Alamo, EasyCar, Thrifty, National Car Rental, Holiday Autos, Auriga Crown, Record Granada Airport Car, Auto Europa Granada Car, Marbesol, Niza, and Goldcar. After picking up your pre-booked rental car from city center, all you need to do is to reach Granada Airport. You can reach Granada Airport in just half an hour which is located in the direction of Seville on A-92 highway.
Airport Information
Also known as Federico García Lorca, Granada Airport is located in Granada, Spain. The airport, located 15 kilometers west of the city center, serves about one million passengers a year. Granada Airport has all the facilities that you can ask from an international airport.
The best way to have spent pleasant time at the airport is to visit the duty free and other shops where you can find countless products such as beverages, cosmetics, souvenirs, perfumes at reasonable prices. If you prefer snack alternatives, you can visit Cafeteria and Fresh, Self Service Bar.
You can also make benefit of other services at the terminal building including ATMs, change offices, bank, VIP lounges, free internet access, health center, information desks, travel agencies and car rental companies.
Transportation to Sharjah City Center from Airport
Sharjah Intl. Airport
Sharjah International Airport, connecting Dubai with other centers in the world, is about 15 kilometers away from the city center. While there are means of public transports that you can benefit in this route, these vehicles do not operate frequently. If you want to go to Sharjah or Dubai from the airport, the best option would be to take a taxi. You can find a taxi 24 hours a day at the airport. If you are planning to spend a few days or more in the city, you can also opt for renting a car as an alternative to the taxis. Almost all of the major international car rental companies serve passengers at the airport. Getting to the center of Dubai from Sharjah International Airport takes an average of 20-30 minutes. If you will get on the road in the city at a time when traffic is heavy, you should not forget it will take you a bit longer than this.
Car Rental
You can rent a car 24 hours a day, seven days a week from companies such as Hertz, Budget, Maximum, Sixt, Europcar, Dollar and AVIS which serve at Sharjah International Airport. If you would like to rent a car from Hertz, you can contact the company at 06-552-8290 and get information. If you prefer to rent your car from Budget, you can call the rental office at 06-558-0366 for more detailed information and reserve your car. If you wish your car to be ready at the airport close to the city center of Dubai when you land, you can also call companies like Sixt at 06-558-0310, Europcar at 06-558-1322 and Dollar Rent A Car at 06-336-5065.
Bus
You can also take the bus from the airport to the get to the city center of Sharjah or Dubai. But you have to keep in mid that it is not possible to take a bust to go to Dubai from the airport late at night. If you need to get to Sharjah and your flight is not too late, you can take advantage of buses departing every 15 minutes. Although they are not practical and fast, buses stand out with their advantages in terms of price. As a more economical and alternative method, you can also take the bus to the city center and continue by taxi to the hotel or to other places you want to reach in the city.
Taxi
Passengers landing to Dubai's Sharjah International Airport mostly prefer taxis to get to the center of Dubai or Sharjah . At the airport there is a 24-hour taxi service every day of the week. You can continue your trip to the city center by taking one of these taxis as soon as you exit the terminal, without having to search for any different vehicles. All the taxis in Dubai have taximeters. Thanks to these devices, you can travel without worrying about the amount you will pay. The opening fare of the taxis at the airport is usually more than the ones in the center. On the other hand, the average fare for the journey from the airport to the city center would cost around 30-40 USD.
Private Airport Shuttle
If you need to travel from the airport to the center of the city with a few people or more crowded groups, one of the best vehicles you can choose without a doubt is the private airport shuttles. Many companies in the city offer this service. The fares of these shuttles vary according to the distance traveled and the number of passengers. You can reach your hotel or other important points in the center of Dubai with these private shuttles. If you reserve one of these vehicles and pay in advance of your arrival, you can benefit from these at more reasonable prices and you can find your shuttle ready at the terminal at the time of your arrival.
Luxury Transfer Vehicles
If you want to travel from Sharjah International Airport to the city center with a much more luxurious and comfortable vehicle, you can choose limousines that are preferred mostly by those visiting the city for business purposes. The limousines that pick up their passengers from the departure gates of Sharjah Airport take them to the center very quickly compared to other vehicles. This is also why limousines offer a great advantage for passengers who want to save time.
