Popular Airport | Bordeaux Saint Jean Railway Station |
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Approximate Flight Duration | 1 hour 10 min |
Approximate Travel Distance | 643 Km |
Estimated Prices for Palma De Mallorca to Bordeaux Flights
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Transportation to Airport from Palma De Mallorca City Center
Palma De Mallorca Airport
Palma de Mallorca, which is located on Mallorca, the island famous for its wonderful climate and spectacular beaches of Spain, is also one of the island's most interesting places. Palma de Mallorca Airport welcomes the visitors in this holiday paradise that hosts many tourists from different parts of Europe and the world throughout the year.
The airport is only 8 kilometers of the city center. Buses and taxis are the means of transportation that you can use to reach the airport from the center.
You can also find out whether your hotel provides airport shuttle service by contacting them in advance, and if they provide, you can evaluate this alternative. However, in general, buses operate at frequent intervals and they have many routes. Furthermore, taxis are among the options as a much faster and more comfortable alternative to others.
If you have rented a car, you can reach the airport in a short time. You can also deliver your car to the office of the car rental company at the airport.
Bus
The first alternative to be used for travelling to the airport from the center of Palma de Mallorca is bus and this is also the most economical option. You can buy your one-way ticket by paying 3 euros and get to the airport from the city center in a short time. The only disadvantage of the bus compared to other alternatives such as taxi and shuttle is that you cannot get on a bus directly in front of your hotel.
For travelling to the airport from the city center by bus, you should first get to the center of Palma de Mallorca or Palma Beach. Operating hours of the buses carrying passengers from Palma de Mallorca to the airport vary during in different periods of the year.
It is possible to reach the airport from the city center from 05:30 to 01:00 am during winter and from 05:30 and to 02:10 am during summer.
You can also take a bus to the airport from Palma Beach, which is famous for its luxury hotels. From here, there are also bus services to the airport between 07:00 am and 09:30 pm in winter season and 07:00 am and 01:00 am in summer season.
The winter season includes the period from November 1 to April 30 and the summer season includes the period from May 1 to October 31.
Taxi
You can easily get to airport from both the center of Palma de Mallorca and Palma Beach, which is famous for its magnificent beaches and hotels. Taxis offer service every hour of the day and this is an extremely comfortable transportation alternative. However, it is also useful to say that it is a more expensive option compared to bus.
Taximeters start charging from 2-3 euros and you have to pay 50-60 cents per kilometer. You should keep in mind that that you will be charged higher amounts during holidays or late hours of the night.
Car Rental
One of the commonly preferred transportation alternatives on the island is renting a car. You can easily and comfortably get to the airport without any time restriction by renting a car which is also one of the transportation options commonly preferred by tourists who also want to visit nearby places and magnificent beaches which are not close to the center. Palma de Mallorca has the offices of many car rental companies like Avis, Hertz, Sixt and Europcar.
You can rent a car from one of these companies and get to the airport from the city center in about 10 minutes. You can also deliver your car to the offices of the companies located at the airport. There are also parking areas where you can park your car for your short-term travels.
Hotel Shuttle
Getting to the airport by using hotel shuttle service is a very comfortable alternative. Before planning to use this service particularly preferred by those who don’t want to rent a car, you should get in contact with your hotel and learn whether they provide this service or not. Some hotels offer this service for free. However, some hotels may demand certain amounts. Before your travel, you can get detailed information about the amount you need to pay in order to benefit from this service.
Airport Information
The airport, which is located 8 kilometers of Palma de Mallorca city center, promises an enjoyable and comfortable flight experience with its private passenger lounges where passengers can spend pleasant time while waiting for their flights. There are many stores, cafes and restaurants waiting for their guests.
At the airport, there are companies where you can rent a car after your plane has landed or a parking area where you can leave your car.
Everybody can benefit from the private passenger lounges at Palma de Mallorca Airport which hosts over 20 million passengers each year. You can also benefit from this service by paying 30 euros for yourself and 15 euros for children. Here, you can read newspapers and magazines, try tasty treats, have a rest or use the internet.
In addition to these, television, computer, playground and meeting room are among the services offered in private passenger lounges. There are also many alternatives for those who want to do some shopping or eat something at the airport.
In addition to restaurants such as Espression Lavazza, Deli&Cia and Burger King, Costa Coffee, Ready to Eat, San Miguel, Carling and Starbucks also offer service at the airport.
For those who want to do shopping, there is a duty-free shop, Mango where clothes for both men and women are sold and GourMed selling typical Mediterranean products such as olive oil in special packages.
Furthermore, Sunglass Hut where you can buy sunglasses for your holiday and El Corte Ingles where you can find personal care products also offer service at the airport. The stores where you can find souvenirs; Hashtag, Superskunk, El Corte Ingles and Superskung Fashion.
Transportation to Bordeaux City Center from Airport
Bordeaux Saint Jean Airport
Bordeaux is a port city famous for its world famous wines obtained from countless vineyards scattered around the small city center and from the fine grapes of these vineyards. The region of the city, located in the south-west of France, is the busiest area for ship trade.
Bordeaux University, which has a very large campus and more than 70 thousand students, is not only one of the biggest universities in France but also the whole of Europe. With its wines, port, educational life and the historic city center, Bordeaux is an interesting place. The most beautiful and practical way of exploring the city center of this beautiful port city is to walk. You can walk around Bordeaux, which is quite small and flat geographically.
Although the city center is small, those who want to see the vineyards surrounding the city, to become guests and to taste the delicious wines, are generally looking to rent a car. However, there are many tour companies that you can see in the city center or your hotel can recommend you, which organize tours to the vineyards. Cycling trips are another enjoyable way of exploring this city. The city has a highly developed bicycle rental system and special bicycle routes.
You can rent your bicycle from 50 different points in the city thanks to self-service bicycle stations established by a private company. There is a kiosk machine on the stations and payments are made by credit card. Moreover, you can rent your bicycle for a few days as well as for a few hours at a very reasonable price. You can then end the rental period by delivering the bicycle to any of these 50 stations.
This transportation method is very popular and convenient thanks to the roads reserved for bicycles in the city which is a fairly flat land. You can also visit Bordeaux with skateboards easily thanks to the flat roads. A lot of people from the local community, both young and old, are using skateboards in their daily lives. You can take your skateboard with you, or take a skateboard from Bordeaux as a souvenir and explore the city in a fun way.
Bordeaux public transport is operated by a company called BTC. Tram and bus lines are public transport networks that you can use within the city.
You can buy your ticket by cash or credit card at the bus and tram stops, as well as from the driver when you arrive at the bus stop. You must validate your ticket on the machines in the buses and trams. Trams are available between 05:00 and 00:30 and there are 3 lines in total. Bordeaux generally has a highly developed transportation system. There are also numerous and very convenient transportation alternatives for transport from the airport to the city center.
The airport, 12 kilometers from the city center, is accessible in 30 to 50 minutes.
Bus
At the airport you can get your ticket with cash or credit card at the ticket office located in the hall B. You can easily get to the city center in about 50 minutes by taking the number 1 bus line departing from just in front of the airport departure. This bus also stops at the train station in the city center.
Jet’Bus
You can save up to 20 minutes with Jet'Bus, which offers express shuttle service, by paying a little more compared to the bus ticket.
The journey with Jet'Bus takes 30 minutes and leaves its passengers at the train station in the city center. For adults the price of the ticket is 7.20 euro, while the discount ticket is 6.20 euro. If you are going to use this transportation tool, you can buy a return ticket. In this case you need to pay 12.30 euro for adults and 10.30 euro for discounted tickets. Jet'Bus departs from airport, in front of exit 11, and serves between 08:00 and 23:00.
Private Transfer Shuttle
With the city center transfer shuttle offered by 14 different private companies located at the airport, you can experience a very comfortable transportation with vehicles of different sizes.
Taxi
There are 9 different taxi companies at the airport. Transportation to the city center costs 16 euro on average. There might be an extra charge per a piece of baggage.
Car Rental
By agreeing with one of the many car rental companies located at the airport, you can reach the city center comfortably. Bordeaux city center is small and suitable for walking or biking, but for those who want to visit vineyards and wine houses scattered around the vast area, car rental is a very popular alternative.
Hotel Shuttle
If you want to be picked up in front of the baggage claim area and arrive at your hotel door smoothly, you can ask for a shuttle service from your hotel. For this convenient transportation option, you should inform your hotel in advance, negotiate the price and make a reservation.
Hello Shuttle
If you want to experience the ease and convenience of the airport service provided by hotels, but your hotel does not provide this service, you can benefit from the Hello Shuttle which provides a door-to-door service. These shuttle services are organized upon your needs and you only get the service when you want to take advantage of it.
Motorcycle Taxi
This transportation service, which is not yet spread throughout the world, is a privilege of Bordeaux Airport. You will be impressed by this service whether you are a motorcycle enthusiast or you just who wants to experience this without a big baggage, which would start at € 29.
You can easily and quickly reach the city center with touring style motorcycles, which have a very impressive look and are extremely comfortable. Equipment is provided by motorcycle taxi firm.
Merignac Airport
There are a great variety of transportation alternatives for passengers travelling to the city center from the Merignac Airport. Taxis and shuttle buses are preferred by many passengers while buses are used by passengers who want to go the city center by public transportation vehicles. Passengers can hire private vehicles for the handicapped as well as normal automobiles from any car rental company. Motorcycles, which have a special place in Bordeaux city culture, are also among the transportation alternatives to the city center.
Taxi
At Merignac Airport, taxis belonging to Aero, Alliance, Allo Bordeaux, Aquitaine, Girondins and Tele companies are waiting for passengers 24/7. In Bordeaux, taxi passengers are requested to pay for the bridge or highway fees. You may also have to pay more in the morning and evening hours because the taximeters apply extra charges when waiting during lights and traffic jams.
Bus
Buses offering service on Line 1, which you can access from the bus stops located in front of the terminal building, carry passengers to the city center from 04:55 am to 01:25 am. You should follow the Palais de Justice stop to get off at the city center with the buses you can get on by buying ticket from ticket-windows and automats in the terminal. The buses, which offer service every half an hour in the morning and evening hours, have services every 15 minutes during the rest of the time. In addition, passengers getting off at the last stop, Victoire, can go to different parts of the city by train.
Shuttle Bus
The shuttle buses, which offer a faster transportation than the municipality buses, also departs from the terminal building. The travel to the train station in the city center with the buses belonging to Navette Shuttle does not exceed half an hour. The shuttle buses, which offer service during the entire week, depart every day from 08:45 am to 20:40 pm every half an hour. Shuttle buses, which have fewer services on weekends, start offering service at 08:45 am on Saturdays and 09:45 am on Sundays. Shuttle buses don’t run after 18:55 pm on weekends. You have to make payment in cash if you want to use these buses.
Motorcycle
Passengers who don’t have large baggage and don’t want to get lost in the crowded Bordeaux traffic can opt for chauffeur driven motorcycles as an alternative means of transportation. Passenger can get in contact with Tramoto, Trans'moto Cub and Moto Transport Arcachon throught the internet or by calling 24 hours in advance and rent a motorcycle with a licensed driver. In this way, they can get to all parts of the city in a very short time. You can get on the motorcycles rented from the motorcycle park located just on the right of the taxi stops.
Private Service
The vehicles that are specially designed for the handicapped having limited transportation alternatives are very convenient for them to reach the city center from the airport. Ages D'or, Alipes, Mobibus, Munier, Transadapt, Transmobils and Chti rental companies are accepting reservations online or by phone. The handicapped can rent a private car from these companies and go to the city center in a short time.
Car Rental
Avis, Budget, Enterprise, Europcar, Firefly, Goldcar, Interrent, Sixt and Hertz offering service for 24 hours in the offices located downstairs of the terminal building welcome passengers who want to rent a car for a comfortable transportation to the city center.
