Popular Airport | Manchester Airport |
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Approximate Flight Duration | 8 hour 30 min |
Approximate Travel Distance | 6823 Km |
If you wish, you can easily travel to the airport by taking a taxi or renting a car from Nassau city center.
Across the city, taxis are waiting for passengers 24 hours a day and you can reach Nassau Airport in around 15 minutes by taxi. If you are travelling late at night, you may need to make a reservation by contacting the taxi companies during the day.
Although car rental it is not recommended for day trips, car rental options maybe more economical for those who plan to stay in the city for a longer time. Since there is no public transport from the city to the airport and taxis are expensive, using a rental car to the airport can save you time and money.
In order to improve the service quality and to enable passengers to perform their needs faster, Nassau Airport operates within its three terminal buildings. In the spacious Lignum lounge at the airport, passengers can benefit from extra comfortable services for a fee. In addition to taking advantage of the food and drinks offered here, passengers can also hold meetings at the business center and spend time in the prayer room.
In the airport there is a RBC bank branch for those who want to make money transactions, aswell as ATM machines for cash transactions. Also there is a post office where you can make all kinds of photocopying and computer work, a health center where you can go in case of a health emergency and a play area for your children to spend time.
Spread over the three terminal buildings, it is possible to shop from many stores. Among the places are; Adorn, Bahama Pearl, Caribbean Lighthouse, Cays News, My Ocean, Uniquely Bahamian, Sun Time, Ole Nassau Duty Free, John Bull, Frangipani and Del Sol.
In different parts of the terminal buildings you can also find food and beverage venues to meet your needs from; Bahama Bliss Cafe, Bootleggers Bar, Coral Royale Bar, Dunkin Donuts, Giotto, Island Grubb, Parma Pizzeria, Quiznos, Rhum Runners, Rythm Cafe, Starbucks, Sushi Rokkan and Wendy’s.
Manchester Airport was ranked the 3rd busiest airport in the UK, in terms of passenger traffic, in 2015. It is a major international airport operating both domestic and international flights out of 3 passenger terminals. The airport offers a range of services aimed at meeting passengers’ pre-flight and post-flight needs.
There are a variety of transportation alternatives to get to the city center from Manchester Airport, including taxi, bus, train, tram, bicycle, and rental car. The airport is located 15 km from the city center, so any method you choose will be a convenient and quick option.
Taxi
Taking a taxi from the airport to the city center is quite convenient and fast. Taxis are readily available outside of the terminal exits once you land. A taxi to the city center from the airport should take less than 30 minutes, under normal traffic conditions, and cost around 20-30 pounds. The airport also features private hire taxis through the company Arrow Cars. This service can accommodate up to 8 passengers and provides comfortable and reliable transportation to the city.
Bus
Another transportation alternative to get to the city center from Manchester Airport is by bus. Buses depart from The Station, Manchester Airport’s ground transport interchange. Buses are an affordable and convenient way to get to the city. There are 9 different bus routes that operate between the airport and the city. The bus you need to take will depend on your destination in the city.
Train
Trains are another affordable and convenient method of transportation to get to the city from the airport. Trains depart from the Manchester Airport railway station, which is located at The Station. Trains operate every day of the week and run every 10 minutes. A train from the airport to the city center takes about 20 minutes.
Tram
There is a Metrolink station at the airport for those who want to take the tram to the city center. The tram is accessible from The Station and provides convenient transportation to the city. Trams operates every day of the week and run every 12-15 minutes and provide comfortable transportation to many parts of the city.
Bicycle
Manchester Airport places great emphasis on the use of bicycles as an environmentally friendly transportation alternative. There are designated bike paths between the airport and the city center and special parking areas for bicycles at the airport. Thanks to these paths and cycle bays passengers can ride their bikes to and from the airport.
Rental Car
Another transportation alternative to get to the city is by rental car. Renting a car is also a great way to get around in the city and explore the surrounding areas during your trip. There are various rental car offices located at the airport. Since the airport is located 15 km away, you can enjoy a comfortable drive to the city center. Rental car companies that you can choose from include Avis, Europcar, Enterprise, Hertz and Sixt.