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Popular Airport

Beaver Ruin Airport

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Approximate Flight Duration

1 hour 20 min

Approximate Travel Distance

417 Km

Transportation to Airport from Panama City City Center

Bay County Airport

Panama City, is one of the biggest and most touristic cities of Florida. The urban transportation network of the city is very developed. However, taxi, car rental, transfer, limousine and shuttle rather than the means of public transportation are more commonly used for travelling to the airport from the city center. By choosing one of these alternatives you can reach Northwest Florida Beaches Airport in about 45 minutes.

Taxi

Taxi is the first choice of both domestic and foreign tourists especially for short distances in Panama City. The most important reason is that taxi is a faster option compared to the means of public transportation. It is also very easy to find a taxi in the city. You can get on a taxi for travelling to Northwest Florida Beaches Airport from the city center within the shortest time. The amount you need to pay for this travel will vary according to your location and distance but it will probably cost 60-75 dollars. You can also benefit from Towncar and Uber taxi services which offer more budget-friendly travel or you can share your taxi with other passengers travelling to the airport. In addition, there are private shuttles and limousines providing transportation between Panama City and Northwest Florida Beaches Airport. The vehicles of some limousine and shuttle companies offer service as taxi. Wherever you are in Panama City, you can call a taxi from one of the following taxi companies; Red Cabs of Panama City (+185007332227), H2O Shuttle Taxi and Limo (+18507082870) and Emerald Taxi (+18507922546). You can reach Northwest Florida Beaches Airport in 40-45 minutes by calling a taxi from one of these companies.

Car Rental

There are more options in terms of car rental companies in Panama City compared to Northwest Florida Beaches Airport. However, if you want to choose a company which has an office both in Panama City and at Northwest Florida Beaches Airport, Alamo, Avis, Budget, Hertz, National, Enterprise and Thrifty are among the companies that you can choose. You can make a pre-reservation wherever you are in the world since most of these companies are international car rental companies. In this way, you can rent a car for a more affordable cost if you plan your travel in advance. You can reach Northwest Florida Beaches Airport in about 40-45 minutes through State Hwy 388 and FL-77 S or US-98 E with the car you will rent in Panama City.

Airport Information

Northwest Florida Beaches Airport, which is of vital importance thanks to being the first airport built after the September 11 attacks that took place in the United States of America, is located in the north of Panama City, which is one of the most crowded cities of Florida. Northwest Florida Beaches Airport, which is located 30 kilometers away from the city center of Panama City, is also close to West Bay. On May 22, 2010, Northwest Florida Beaches Airport (ECP) replaced Panama City-Bay County Airport (PFN) located 5 km northwest of Panama City. It began offering service on May 23, 2010. Airline companies that organize flights to Northwest Florida Beaches Airport are Delta Air Lines, Southwest Airlines and United Express. You can directly fly to Northwest Florida Beaches Airport from Atlanta, Baltimore, Dallas-Love, Houston-Hobby, Nashville, Austin, Chicago-Midway, St. Louis and Houston-Intercontinental airports of the USA. Since Northwest Florida Beaches is an international airport, it offers many services for its passengers: Free internet access, ATM and bank services, souvenir shops and duty-free shops, VIP and lounges, restaurants, cafes and bars, tourist information offices etc.

Transportation to Atlanta City Center from Airport

Beaver Ruin Airport

Atlanta is an important junction point of land, air, and rail transportation in the United States. It is also an important commercial and industrial city, where many international companies are headquartered in. Atlanta is also an important crossroads for international air travel. The Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, also known as Atlanta Airport, is the world’s busiest airport according to passenger traffic and it was ranked the world’s busiest airport according to the number of landings and takeoffs for several years. Located about 13 km from the city center, the airport is easily accessible by a variety of transportation alternatives.

Metro

The city has a very developed metro line that connects directly to the airport. The MARTA (Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority) metro station is located in the main terminal building. The red and gold lines run directly from the airport to the main stops in the city’s commercial center, such as Five Points, Civic Center, and Peachtree. The metro runs every 15 minutes and travels to the city center in about 15-17 minutes. From the Five Points station you can transfer to the green or blue line, which provide access to other important parts of the city.  

Airport Buses

There are shuttles and airport buses that provide transportation to the city center from the airport. There is a shuttle service that provides transportation between the airport and various hotels and another shuttle service that provides transportation between the airport and the city center and commercial center. Buses are located in between the south and north domestic terminals in the Green Zone. Buses to Five Points only take 15 minutes. These buses depart every 30 minutes and reservations are required.

Taxi

Another transportation alternative to get to the city center is by taxi, especially when you consider how short that distance is. Taxis run on a fixed rate to major areas in the city center. Taxis are located in the Yellow Bus aisle, just outside the baggage claim area. For a more luxurious ride to the city center there are over 300 companies that provide limousine transportation to the city center. You must make a reservation for this service beforehand.

Rental Car

As the world’s busiest airport, Atlanta Airport offers a rich variety of rental car companies to choose from. There are 13 rental car companies located at the airport, offering a fleet of hundreds of vehicles. To get to the city center from the airport by car connect to the I-85 N from the Terminal Parkway. This freeway will take you to the city center.

Airport Information

Handling over 95 million passengers annually, Atlanta Airport is not only one of the most important airports in the United States but also one of the most important international airports in the world. With over 58 thousand employees the airport is like a small city. The airport uses a color-coded system to help passengers find where they need to go.  

For buses to the city center follow the green signs, the gold and red metro lines go to the city center, and to get to nearby hotels follow the purple signs. The colored lanes on the floor will help guide you to your destination. The airport also contains dozens of restaurants and over 100 cafes offering delicious examples of international cuisine to cater to passengers’ pre-flight and post-flight needs.

Atlanta Airport also features exhibition spaces, galleries, and shopping areas. The airport is a pet friendly airport, featuring the Pet Assistance, which consists of pet areas, a veterinarian, and other amenities and services to satisfy the needs of your pet. 


Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta Intl. Airport

Atlanta is an important junction point of land, air, and rail transportation in the United States. It is also an important commercial and industrial city, where many international companies are headquartered in. Atlanta is also an important crossroads for international air travel. The Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, also known as Atlanta Airport, is the world’s busiest airport according to passenger traffic and it was ranked the world’s busiest airport according to the number of landings and takeoffs for several years. Located about 13 km from the city center, the airport is easily accessible by a variety of transportation alternatives.

Metro

The city has a very developed metro line that connects directly to the airport. The MARTA (Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority) metro station is located in the main terminal building. The red and gold lines run directly from the airport to the main stops in the city’s commercial center, such as Five Points, Civic Center, and Peachtree. The metro runs every 15 minutes and travels to the city center in about 15-17 minutes. From the Five Points station you can transfer to the green or blue line, which provide access to other important parts of the city.  

Airport Buses

There are shuttles and airport buses that provide transportation to the city center from the airport. There is a shuttle service that provides transportation between the airport and various hotels and another shuttle service that provides transportation between the airport and the city center and commercial center. Buses are located in between the south and north domestic terminals in the Green Zone. Buses to Five Points only take 15 minutes. These buses depart every 30 minutes and reservations are required.

Taxi

Another transportation alternative to get to the city center is by taxi, especially when you consider how short that distance is. Taxis run on a fixed rate to major areas in the city center. Taxis are located in the Yellow Bus aisle, just outside the baggage claim area. For a more luxurious ride to the city center there are over 300 companies that provide limousine transportation to the city center. You must make a reservation for this service beforehand.

Rental Car

As the world’s busiest airport, Atlanta Airport offers a rich variety of rental car companies to choose from. There are 13 rental car companies located at the airport, offering a fleet of hundreds of vehicles. To get to the city center from the airport by car connect to the I-85 N from the Terminal Parkway. This freeway will take you to the city center.

Weather in Atlanta

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ThursdayMin 5ºC - Max 13ºC
FridayMin 2ºC - Max 9ºC
SaturdayMin 0ºC - Max 10ºC
SundayMin 2ºC - Max 9ºC
MondayMin 1ºC - Max 10ºC

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