Airports closest to the city
It seems that more and more airports these days are claiming to be in cities that are really many miles away (take a look at our previous blog post for some of the worst offenders!) So we thought you might like to know which airports are at the other end of the scale, being the closest to the cities they are named after. Here are 5 of the best.
Gibraltar Airport
This airport serves the British Overseas Territory of Gibraltar and gets a gold star for being just 500 metres from the city. You can walk into the centre, or if you prefer, you can walk to the border with Spain and cross into another country on foot. There are also taxis and buses into Gibraltar for those with heavy luggage, but taxis are not allowed to cross the border into Spain.
San Diego Airport
San Diego’s airport is just 2 miles (3 km) from the city centre. There is a Metro Bus which will take you downtown in 10 minutes. However, we all know that in the USA, the car rules, so you might want to rent one. If so, there are courtesy telephones near the baggage claim in each terminal, and a shuttle bus will take you to the rental office of your choice.
Dubai International Airport
This luxurious airport is just 2.5 miles (4 km) from Dubai city centre. There are local buses to the city, or you can take a special air-conditioned airport bus, which provides transportation to over 80 hotels.
Taipei Songshan Airport
You will find the airport serving Taipei, in Taiwan, about 3 miles (5km) from the city centre. Taxis are readily available outside the airport and will take 5-15 minutes to get into the city. Taipei has a metro system called the MRT, but this does not at present run to the airport. The nearest station is a 5 or 10 minute walk away.
Lisbon Airport
Last on our list is Lisbon Airport, which is a very reasonable 4 miles (7km) from the city centre. The best way to get there is by taxi, which takes about 15 minutes, or bus, which takes about 20. The nearest Metro station is 15 minutes away from the airport by bus.
We’d like to hear from you!
Which airports do you find most convenient for their city? What are your tips for the best way to get into the city centre?