Airports in Europe

Bologna G Marconi Airport (BLQ):www.bologna-airport.it is 3.5 miles northeast of Bologna.

To / from the airport: The Bologna central railway station has connections to all major destinations across Italy and Europe. Access to the railway station is by the Aerobus bus service, which departs from the airport every 15 minutes. Taxi services are available outside Arrivals at both terminals. The Aerobus departs every 15 minutes daily from outside Arrivals (Terminals A and B) and runs to Bologna central railway station and the city center (journey time: 20 minutes).

Facilities:Bank/bureau de change, rental car, shops VIP lounges, a children's play area and a travel agency.

Brussels International Airport (BRU):www.brusselsairport.be is located eight miles northeast of the city center.

To / from the airport: The train station is located on the lower level (1st Floor). There is a train shuttle service from the airport to the North, South and Central stations of Brussels. The shuttle runs every 15-20 minutes and the journey takes approximately 20 minutes. It operates between 5.30am and 12.20am from the airport. There are also buses that serve Brussels, Antwerp and Eindhoven; the bus station is below the Arrivals hall. An airport bus link also operates between the Brussels-Luxembourg railway station and the airport. There are metered taxis available outside the Arrivals hall; the 30-minute journey to Brussels costs around €30.

Facilities: Airport facilities include ATMs and bureau de change, a post office, duty-free shops, cafes/restaurants, a beauty shop, a Communications Center with Internet access, religious services, train information and reservation, travel agency, and luggage lockers. There is also a mobile phone rental office and Wireless LAN hotspot service.

Budapest Ferihegy (BUD):www.bud-airport.hu is located 15 miles southeast of Budapest..

To / from the airport: Trains run regularly between the airport and Budapest's western railway station. The journey takes 30 minutes. Taxis are available from the airport at the taxi stand.

Facilities: Banking facilities, ATMs and a bureau de change are all available. There are various restaurants and snack bars throughout the airport.

Cologne-Bonn Airport (CGN):www.koeln-bonn-airport.de is located eight miles southeast of Cologne and 10 miles north of Bonn.

To / from the airport: There are several transport options available, including taxis (which cost around €30 to Cologne and around €40 to Bonn), the local bus service, and the S-bahn.

Facilities: Facilities at the airport include ATMs, left luggage, a dry cleaning service, shops and restaurants.

Copenhagen International Airport (CPH):www.cph.dk/cph/uk is located five miles southeast of Copenhagen city center.

To / from the airport: Buses, trains and taxis provide transport to Copenhagen city center. There are several local bus routes servicing the airport from the city center. Train tickets are available from the ticket office above the railway station in Terminal 3. Taxis can be hired from outside all arrival areas; fares include VAT and tips, and can normally be paid for by credit card.

Facilities:All terminals have banks, bars, restaurants, meeting rooms and Internet access. Wireless Internet access is available in Terminal 2 and 3. There are a wide variety of shops in the Copenhagen Airport Shopping Center, including 48 'specialty' shops and 16 duty-free shops. There is a VAT refund desk for non-EU residents who are travelling to a non-EU destination. Disabled facilities are good, and children and those with special needs can make use of the Passenger Escort Service.

Dublin Airport (DUB):www.dublin-airport.com is located 6 miles north of the city.

To / from the airport: Taxis are available into the city center. An aircoach service runs to and from the airport, 24 hours per day. Citylink runs a service from Galway to Dublin Airport (journey time - 3 hours). Dublin Bus offers many routes throughout Dublin to the airport, including an AirLink Express bus from Heuston and Connolly railway stations.

Facilities: Duty-free shop, car hire, bank, bureau de change, bars, restaurants, tourist information center and chemist.

Dusseldorf International Airport (DUS):www.duesseldorf-international.de is located six miles north of Dusseldorf.

To / from the airport: There are plenty of transport options available at the airport, including taxis (which will cost around €20 to the city center), limousines, local buses, a Skytrain Shuttle Bus, and the fast and efficient S-Bahn.

Facilities: Facilities at the airport include ATMs, banks, a laundry, dental practice, restaurants, cafés, snack-bars, Wireless Internet access and baby-changing facilities.