Airports in Europe

Frankfurt Airport (FRA):www.frankfurt-airport.com is located eight miles south west of the center of Frankfurt.

To / from the airport: Buses leave regularly for Frankfurt and other destinations from outside Terminals 1 and 2, tickets can be bought from the bus driver. Many hotels provide a free shuttle service to and from the airport. Rail connections are excellent; the airport has a station beneath Terminal 1, from which trains depart regularly to central Frankfurt, 24 hours a day. There is also a long-distance train station open between 5am and midnight, accessible from Terminal 1, from which Intercity and Eurocity trains depart. Taxis are available outside both terminals, the journey to central Frankfurt takes 20-30 minutes.

Facilities: Frankfurt Airport is one of the best-equipped airports in the world; it even offers a casino. There are numerous restaurants, shops, bars and cafes in both terminals, and banks, bureau de change and ATMs are in both Arrivals and Departures. A business center offers Internet, fax and secretarial facilities. Other facilities include a hairdresser, chapel and children's play areas. Disabled facilities are good; travelers with special needs should ideally contact their airline in advance.

Geneva (GVA):www.gva.ch is located 3 miles north of the city.

To / from the airport: Taxis to the city are available. There is a regular train service to Geneva Cornavin Station. Bus 10 runs from the airport to the city center.

Facilities:Duty-free shops, car rental, bank, bureau de change, lost luggage and restaurant/bar.

Glasgow Airport (GLA):www.glasgowairport.com is located 8 miles west of Glasgow.

To / from the airport: Bus service and train service operates between the airport to downtown Glasgow. Taxis are available outside the airport Arrival terminal.

Facilities: Duty-free shops, WiFi access, restaurants/bars, banks, bureau de change, children's play area and nursery.

Gothenburg-Landvetter Airport (GOT):http://www.lfv.se is located 15.5 miles east of Gothenburg.

To / from the airport:Taxis are regularly available from the airport and airport buses serve Gothenburg and Borås.

Facilities: Duty-free shops, car rental, bank, bureau de change, lost luggage and restaurant/bar.

Hamburg Airport (HAM):www.ham.airport.de is located five miles from Hamburg.

To / from the airport: The Airport Express runs frequent buses to the Central Station (Hauptbahnhof). The TRAVELPorter Airport transfer service provides a door-to-door service within the local area. Hamburg Bus Lines service the city center and other suburban areas. Taxis are readily available outside all terminals, they take around 30 minutes to the city center.

Facilities: There are several restaurants, shops, bars and cafes throughout the airport, as well as banks, currency exchange and ATMs in Terminals 1 and 2. There is wireless Internet access in all terminals. Disabled facilities are good; passengers with special needs should contact their airline in advance.

Hannover Airport (HAJ):www.hannover-airport.de is located 9 miles north of Hannover.

To / from the airport: Trains go from the airport to the central railway station and taxi stands are located at the entrance of the Arrivals terminal. A door-to-door shuttle service is offered by Flughafen Transfer Hannover and buses are available to take travelers from the airport to the city center.

Facilities: Duty-free shops, WiFi access, restaurants/bars, bureau de change, travel agencies and a nursery and children's area.

Helsinki Vantaa International Airport (HEL):www.helsinki-vantaa.fi is located about 12 miles from Helsinki city center..

To / from the airport: Numerous buses run to and from the Helsinki city center with regular departures. Bus travel takes about half an hour. Taxis are available at ranks outside the Arrivals hall of both domestic and international terminals.

Facilities: The airport has several banks with exchange facilities, and there are ATMs throughout the airport. Numerous restaurants and cafes are available in the terminals, as well as duty-free shops and three shopping areas with a variety of retail outlets. Travel agencies, pharmacy and luggage storage are also available. There are several Internet kiosks and wireless Internet access is possible throughout the terminals.

Ibiza Airport (IBZ):www.aena.es is located about five miles south of Ibiza Town.

To / from the airport: A bus runs every half an hour from the airport to Ibiza Town (and return). It is more convenient to take taxis, which are available for transport to Ibiza and other towns on the island. There are ferry crossings from nearby Puerto Formentera to the island of Formentara throughout the day, taking about 45 minutes.

Facilities: Facilities at Ibiza Airport include duty-free shops, restaurants, bars, fast food outlets, a bank, post office, bureau de change and ATMs. Disabled facilities are good; those with special needs should contact their airline in advance.

Inverness Airport (INV):www.hial.co.uk/inverness is located 9 miles east of Inverness.

To / from the airport: There is a bus stop is located directly outside the terminal building. Taxis are available at the airport.

Facilities: Duty-free shops, WiFi access, restaurants/bars, bureau de change, and a photo booth.