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Stavanger Airport

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Approximate Flight Duration

1 hour 30 min

Approximate Travel Distance

783 Km

Transportation to Airport from Manchester City Center

Manchester Airport

Manchester Airport is located about 15 km from the city center and is accessible by a variety of transportation alternatives. You can to Manchester Airport by taxi, bus, train, tram, bicycle, and rental car. The airport also contains parking areas that offer long-term and short-term parking options, so driving your own car is another option.

Taxi

Taxis are a fast and comfortable transportation alternative to get to the airport. You can find a taxi in every part of the city or have the hotel you are staying at help arrange one for you. Since the airport is located in relatively close proximity to the city center the total fare will cost between 20 and 30 pounds. A taxi to the airport from central Manchester should take less than 30 minutes under normal traffic conditions.  

Bus

Another transportation alternative to get to the airport is by bus. Buses are accessible from every part of the city and provide quick and affordable transportation to the airport. There are a total of 9 buses that offer service to the airport from various parts of the city. Taking the bus is a cheaper option when compared to taxis. Buses run to The Station, the airport’s ground transport interchange.

Train

Taking the train is another method of transportation to consider. The train is accessible from every part of the city and provides transportation to Manchester Airport railway station, which is located in The Station that is connected to the terminals via a Skylink. There are also regional trains that operate to the airport, making the airport accessible from different parts of the country as well. Trains are an affordable and quick transportation alternative.  

Tram

Manchester Airport is also accessible by tram. You can get on the tram from the city center or other areas and enjoy a comfortable ride to the airport. The Metrolink station is located in The Station. Trams are an affordable transportation alternative to get to the airport although they are a bit slower compared to other options.

Bicycle

Manchester Airport features special parking areas for bicycles for those passengers who want to access the airport by bike. The airport places great emphasis on the use of bicycles as an environmentally friendly transportation alternative. Passengers can ride their bikes to the airport and securely park them at one of the various cycle bays.  

Rental Car

One of the most convenient ways to get to Manchester Airport is by rental car. There are various rental car companies located throughout the city. You can rent a car in the city and enjoy a comfortable drive to the airport. Driving from the city center to the airport should take less than 30 minutes under normal traffic conditions.

Airport Information

Manchester Airport is located in Ringway, Manchester, about 15 kilometers from the city center. The airport operates both domestic and international flights and was ranked the 3rd busiest airport in the UK in 2015. Every year the airport handles millions of travelers.

The airport contains 3 passenger terminals that offer various services including a baby care room, health center, lost and found, ATMs, currency exchange services, free Wi-Fi for 1 hour, lounges, meeting rooms, restaurants, cafes, bars, and a variety of stores.

Stores where passengers can go shopping include Accessorize, Attitude, Biza, Bobbi Brown, Boots, Boux Avenue, Clarins, Claire’s, Cloud, Dixons, Dune, Fat Face, Jo Malone, Next, JD, Rolling Luggage, Swatch, Temptation, The Body Shop, Timberland, BB, Spar, WHSmith, Victoria’s Secret, William Henry’s, Zoodle and Lacoste.

Restaurants, cafes, or bars where passengers can get a bite to eat or something to drink include Bar MCR, Burger King, Caffe Nero, Cafe Balzar, Caffe Ritazza, Costa, Delice de France, Frankie&Benny’s, Giraffe, Greggs, Joes Kitchen&Coffee House, Micasa, The Observatory Bar, The Pasty Shop, Pork Pickle, Soho Coffeeco, Spar, Spinning Jenny, Starbucks, Grain Loft, Spud Factory, Lion Antelope, Upper Crust and Take Off.

Transportation to Stavanger City Center from Airport

Stavanger Airport

Transportation between Sola Airport and Stavanger city center is generally provided by budget-friendly buses. As an alternative to the buses offering service between the airport and the city center, there are options such as taxi and car rental, but if you do not plan to travel to outside the center, buses can be preferred. You can also take advantage of luxury transfer vehicles and limousines for a pleasant and comfortable transportation from Sola Airport to the center.

Bus

You can travel from Sola Airport to Stavanger city center by using the Flybussen buses. For the passengers landing at Sola Airport, buses are both comfortable and affordable. The distance between Sola Airport and the city center is approximately 14 kilometers, and it is possible to reach Stavanger city center in about 20 minutes. The one-way price for the buses departing from Sola Airport is around 110 Krona. When you buy your ticket as round trip, you only need to pay 160 Krona. Moreover, discounts are applied for children and elderly passengers.

Taxi

As an alternative to the Flybussen buses, you can also travel to the center by using a taxi. When making your selection, remember that taxis are much more expensive options than buses, and you will have to pay an average of 450 Krona at the end of your transportation. Taxis offer service in front of the airport terminal throughout the day just like buses. If you have difficulty in finding a vehicle, you can get information about the hours of the taxis and buses by visiting the information desk at Sola Airport. You can book your taxi in advance by using online booking platforms such as TaxiTender.

Car Rental

You can travel to Sola Airport by renting a car from one of the car rental companies such as Avis, Europcar, Sixt, Hertz, Budget and Enterprise. Do not forget to compare the prices of the car rental companies before renting a car.

Private Shuttle

If you prefer private shuttles for traveling from the airport to Stavanger city center, you can reach the city center in about 20-25 minutes by taking advantage of these vehicles. During holidays such as Christmas and Easter, this period may be a little longer. Private shuttles usually accept a single suitcase, but if you have more suitcases, you can contact shuttle drivers in advance. You can come to Stavanger city center by choosing one of the wider shuttles that can carry groups of several people or one of the smaller vehicles with a capacity of only 3 people.

Limousine

After landing at Sola Airport, you can rent a limousine to come to the center with a much more special and unforgettable travel. With limousines, you can be in the center in a short time. This is among the comfortable transportation options.

Weather in Stavanger

DayMin - Max
SundayMin 0ºC - Max 3ºC
MondayMin 1ºC - Max 3ºC
TuesdayMin 0ºC - Max 3ºC
WednesdayMin -5ºC - Max 1ºC
ThursdayMin -9ºC - Max -3ºC

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