Popular Airport | Graz Airport |
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Approximate Flight Duration | 10 hour 10 min |
Approximate Travel Distance | 8135 Km |
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Transportation to Airport from Qingdao City Center
Qingdao Jiaodong Intl. Airport
The distance between the city center and Qingdao Airport is approximately 31kilometers. Airport shuttles, which operate at regular intervals from various points of the city, taxis, rental cars and metro line are among the transportation alternatives that you can use.
Shuttle Bus
The most commonly preferred transportation alternative for travelling to the airport from Qingdao city center is shuttle bus. These buses, which are both budget-friendly and comfortable, offer service every day. They provide service with 3 city routes and 2 tourism bus routes.
Route 1: The last stop of the bus route 701, which operates between Huiquan Hotel – Airport, is the north bus station in Qingdao Airport. You can use this route from 05:45 am to 04:45 pm. The buses, which depart every half an hour, reach the airport in about 1 hour.
Route 2: The bus route 702 operates between 05:30 am – 08:30 pm from Qingdao Railway Station, 05:40 am – 08:40 from GreenTree Inn and 06:00 am – 09:00 pm from Sifang Hotel. Travelling to the airport by these buses departing every 40-60 minutes takes about 80 minutes.
Route 3: The departure point of the route 703 in the city center is the Century Mandarin Hotel. The buses start operating at 06:00 am and continue offering service until 05:45 pm. The travel lasts about 1 hour and ends in the north station of the airport.
The ticket price of the bus routes 701, 702 and 703 is 20 CNY and you can buy your ticket from the ticket offices at the bus stops.
Tourism Bus Route 1: The first departure point of this bus route, which is called as Huangdao bus route, is the Qingdao Blue Horizon Hotel. The buses start operating at 05:30 am and continue offering service until 07:30 pm. They depart every hour and the ticket price is 40 CNY.
Tourism Bus Route 2: This route is called as Jiaonan bus route and you can get on the bus from the bus stops located on Shanghai Road. This bus route offers service at 05:30 am, 07:30 am, 01:30 pm and 03:30 pm. The ticket price of this route is 60 CNY.
Despite of being the most budget-friendly transfer alternatives, airport shuttles can be very crowded and stop frequently to pick up passengers. In addition, if you have much luggage, you may have trouble by choosing this option.
Taxi
It is not difficult to find a taxi in the city center for travelling to Qingdao Airport in the fastest way. You can easily find a taxi on the streets of the city or demand a taxi by calling one of the taxi stands in advance. The fares can vary depending on the distance travelled. The average cost of travelling to the airport by taxi is 85-130 CNY. For example, if you get on a taxi between 05:00 am and 10:00 pm, the taximeter starts from 7 CNY and adds 1.2 CNY per kilometer from the first 3 kilometers to 6 kilometers and 1.8 CNY for further distances. The night tariff is valid from 10:00 pm to 05:00 am. During these hours, the taximeter starts from 7 CNY and adds 1.6 CNY for 3-6 kilometers and 2.2 CNY for further distances. Travelling to the airport from the city takes about 45-60 minutes. If you are in a hurry, you can ask the driver to use the shorter way which is the highway 308 instead of the highway Qing-Yu which they usually use.
Metro
You can also reach the airport by using the metro station offering service to Qingdao Airport. You can take the Qingdao Railway Station line 7 and get off the train when you come to the airport line 2.
Car Rental
If you want to rent a car for your transportation between the city center and airport, you can visit one of the international car rental companies in the city or evaluate other companies recommended by your hotel. However, if you book in advance, you can reduce your transportation cost. You can also compare a few companies and choose the most suitable one for you. Avis, Europcar, Ez, Firefly and Dollar are among the international companies that you can visit. There are also local car rental companies offering service in the city. You can easily find your way with the help of navigation and direction signs.
Hotel Transfer
While making your hotel reservation, you can ask whether they offer transfer service for their guests. In some hotels, this service is included in the price in terms of the customer satisfaction. If they offer this service, you can easily travel to your destination.
Airport Information
Qingdao Airport is the main airport offering service to Qingdao in the Shandong Province of China. The airport is located 31 kilometers away from the city center. The airport is also known as Qingdao Liuting Airport. The airport, which is the main point of China Eastern Airlines and Shandong Airlines, is situated in Chengyang District.
The airport, whose construction dates back to 1958s, welcomes over 5.2 million passengers every year with its constantly developing modern face. The airport is still one of the most important air transit centers of China with its expanded terminals and added facilities between 2004-2006. From Qingdao Airport, 84 domestic flights with 2 regional airlines and 49 international flights with 12 international airlines are performed.
The airport interconnects the south and north of the country. Some of the airlines at the airport are Nippon Airlines, China Airlines, Dragonair, Hainan Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Lufthansa, Air Busan, Asiana Airlines, Jeju Airlines, Korean Air, Lucky Air and Xiamen Airlines.
Transportation to Graz City Center from Airport
Graz Airport
Graz, the European Capital of Culture in 2003, is the capital of the Austrian province of Steiermark. Due to its proximity to many major cities, Graz is considered a transfer point. The student population is also very high due to the fact that there are many universities in the city which has the only jazz school of Europe. Cultural events are organized in the city, which embraces every branch of art.
You can see the traces of history untouched everywhere in the city, which has managed to enter UNESCO's list of world heritages. The city center is extremely convenient for walking and has safe pedestrian paths. Trams and buses are being used as a means of public transport in Graz. As you can get single tickets, if you use the public transport several times during the day, you can also choose the day tickets that will be more suitable. The single ticket is 2.20 Euros and the daily ticket is 4.70 Euros. There are weekly and monthly ticket alternatives for those who are planning to stay longer in the city.
You can easily get your ticket from the machines at the tram stops. You should remember that you have to validate your ticket via the machines that are in the vehicle and that it is forbidden to talk on the tram with your mobile phone. One of the most enjoyable ways to explore the city center of Graz is to ride a bike. You can easily rent bicycles in the city center and travel around the city which has a bicycle path of 106 kilometers. You can travel safely thanks to these long bicycle paths. The bike route along the Mur River is the most popular one with its beautiful view.
It is very easy to get from Graz to the surrounding cities and countries, as it is also easy to reach Graz with air and railways, as well as with buses or cars. You can easily reach Slovenia and Maribor via the A9 road. The city is very close to Hungary. You can make a comfortable journey to discover nearby countries, especially by taking the train journey and buying your ticket on the internet in advance. You can reach Vienna in an average of 2.5 hours by buses paying 22 Euros and by trains paying 38 Euros. Graz International Airport is located 10 kilometers from the city center of.
If you prefer public transportation, you can go to the city center by bus and train. If you want more comfortable and private transportation, you can use airport shuttle services or you can also choose to take a taxi. Car rental is an important alternative, especially if you want to add different cities to your trip.
Bus
You can easily reach the city center with the municipal buses, which can be found at the bus stops next to the exit gate of the arrival terminal. One way ticket price is 2.20 Euros.
Train
Flughafen Graz-Feldkirchen train station is located about 10 minutes' walk away from the exit of the arrival terminal. Traveling to the city center takes only 12 minutes.
Hotel Shuttle
For passengers who do not want to use public transport or who do not want to describe the hotel to the taxi driver, airport shuttles provided by many hotels stand out as the most practical and convenient means of transportation. Especially if you are traveling in groups, you will be able to benefit from this service by booking in advance with your hotel, as you will receive a suitable fare.
Taxi
You can reach the city center from the airport by taxi for an average of 20 Euros. Taxi stops are located just in front of the terminal exit door. There are official sealed taximeters on each taxi and you are charged according to the time spent in the traffic and distance.
Car Rental
The airport hosts the offices of five different car rental companies. If you are planning to travel to different cities and countries throughout your trip, car rental is a very comfortable choice. In order to rent a car, you must have an international driver's license. The city center is very convenient for walking and it has a very developed and comfortable public transport system, thus renting a car is not suggested for those who are going to stay only in Graz.
Airport Shuttle
The airport has shuttle services operated by two different private companies that work 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. You can reach the city center by bus, taxi or limousine according to your preference and budget by using airport shuttle services. You must book in advance to take advantage of this service. Hotels are helping their guests with booking procedures. The cost is 38 Euros, on average, per person for one way.
