Transportation from the City Center to the Van FeritMelen Airport
Van Ferit Melen Airport, that has international connections since the year 2009, is an airport located in easternmost point of Turkey. The nearest airport is the Hoy Airport located in Iran and the airport is the first among others in Turkey that satellite landing system had been established. Ferit Melen Airport that is among first airports in Turkey built with unmilitary status has direct flight connections that are operated regularly from/to Ankara and Istanbul and indirect connections with other cities through Turkish Airlines, Atlas Jet and Pegasus Airlines.
If you consider reaching to the airport with your personal car, it should be reminded that the airport has a parking area with a capacity for 140 vehicles. You might call a taxi from any station close to you or you might reach to airport by renting a car from car rental offices.
For the passengers of Turkish Airline and Anadolu Jet, there are shuttle services to the airport from Erciş, Şemdinli and Yüksekova.
Ferit Melen Airport Contact Information
Address: Eminpaşa, Havaalanı Yolu No: 31, 65040 Van Merkez/Van, Türkiye
Phone: +90 (432) 227 00 01
Fax Number: +90 (432) 227 00 05
Transportation from Vancouver International Airport to the City Center
There are many alternatives to reach the city center from Vancouver International Airport. In addition to public transportation vehicles, it is possible to benefit from the services offered by private enterprises.
Taxi
Taxis in front of domestic and international lines offer one of the fastest ways to get to the city center. It is possible to reach the city center in about 20 minutes during the hours when there is no traffic. Taxi fares, which cost an average of 35 dollars, vary according to the intensity of the traffic.
Rent a car
Renting a car is one of the practical ways to get to the city center from Vancouver International Airport. It is possible to reach the desired point easily by following the signs on the straight road from the airport to the city center. First, turn right onto SW Marine Drive over the Arthur Laigne Bridge, which connects with Grant McConachie Road. Then, enter 72nd Boulevard and exit to Granville Street, where the city center is located. Car rental companies apply different prices according to the rented vehicle.
Metro
The subway lines to downtown Vancouver and parts of Richmond are the most economical and fastest means of transportation. The line, known as Canada Line, goes directly to the city center. Yaletown – Roundhouse, Vancouver City Center and Waterfront stops are located in and near the center. The metro station at the airport is located right in the middle of the domestic and international lines, across the street. There is a metro every 7 minutes during working hours and every 15 minutes outside working hours. In order to be in the city center in about 20 minutes, it is necessary to pay a fee of 9 dollars. Metro tickets can also be used for bus transfers for 90 minutes.
Bike
It is possible to reach the city center from Sea Island by bicycle. Within Sea Island, there are bike paths and designated routes at the bridge crossings of the Frasher River and in the center.
Vancouver International Airport Contact Information
Address: 3211 Grant McConachie Way Link Building, L5, Richmond, BC, Canada V7B 0A4
Phone: 604-207-7077