Transportation from City Center to Lyon Saint-Exupery Airport
There are transportation options such as Lyon express tram, train, shuttle buses, taxi and car rental to get to Lyon Saint-Exupery Airport, which is approximately 5 km from Lyon city center.
It is possible to reach the airport in 30 minutes by using the Express tram line from the city center. It is also possible to buy tram tickets online, apart from the box office.
Those who come to the airport by train from the city center should not forget that the train station is within 5 minutes' walking distance from the airport. If you have a lot of luggage and you cannot walk, taxis can be a life saver at this point. If you want to take a taxi not only between the station and the airport but also all the way, you have to pay 50-55 euros during the day and 65-70 euros at night.
In the city where the night tariff is applied, you can reduce the price a little more by bargaining with the taxi driver.
In addition, shuttle buses serving between 06.00-23.00 are a frequently used option for transportation to the airport.
Transportation from Porto Airport to the City Center
Porto is located in the south of Portugal, on the banks of the Duoro River. Porto, the capital of the province of the same name, is the most important industrial point of the country. The city center, located north of the Duora River, is on the UNESCO World Heritage List. Porto's world-famous product, Port wine, is made with grapes from the vineyards lined along the Duoro River. The recipe for this grape variety and wine is protected by law. The only airport serving the city is called Francisco Sá Carneiro Airport or Porto Airport. This international airport is located 11 km northwest of Porto city centre.
There are bus, metro, taxi and car rental options to reach the city center from Porto Airport, which is 11 km away.
The most convenient way to reach the city center from Porto Airport is to use buses. You can reach the city center from the airport by buses numbered 601, 602, 604 and 3M, which depart every half hour.
Another option for those who prefer public transportation is the metro line. The purple Line E lines serve at intervals of 20-30 minutes between 06:00 in the morning and 01:00 at night. You can get to the city center and Estádio do Dragão stop in about half an hour by metro from the airport. You can buy your tickets for the metro from automatic machines.
You can use the 24-hour taxis to reach the city center from Porto Airport easily. Note that night and weekend rates are different for taxis.
Another way to reach Porto city center is to rent a car. The companies you can find offices at the airport are Goldcar, Avis / Budget, Europcar, Guerin, Enterprise, Hertz and Sixt.
Porto Airport Contact Information
Address: 4470-558 Maia, Portugal
Tel: + 351 229 432 400
Fax: +351 229 432 554