Airports in Europe

Rotterdam Airport (RTM)www.rotterdam-airport.nl is located 12 miles south of The Hague.

To/from the airport: The RET airport shuttle bus runs to Rotterdam Central Station (15 minutes) from where you can take the train (around 25 minutes), bus or tram (50 minutes) to The Hague.

Facilities: Upscale self-service restaurant, an attractive grand café/restaurant, a currency exchange bureau, a duty-free shop, a couple of other shops, good conference and business facilities, executive lounge and international car rental operators.

Czech Republic - Prague Ruzyne International Airport (PRG):www.prg.aero is located 10 miles north west of Prague.

To / from the airport: Cedaz minibus shuttles leave regularly for the city center; they can drop passengers off at hotels throughout the city. The Airport Express provides the quickest transport to train stations. Public buses have regular services to all areas of Prague, however they are only advised for those who know the city well. Taxis are also available from outside Arrivals.

Facilities: There are a number of shops, bars, cafeterias and restaurants in the main terminal. Bureau de change, ATMs and a bank are also available; the Travelex in the transit section is open 24 hours. Mobile phones can be rented from the Arrivals hall of Terminal North 1. Conference and meeting rooms can also be hired, and wireless Internet access is available in both terminals. Disabled facilities include wheelchairs and a transit car; passengers with special needs should contact their airline in advance.

Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS):www.schiphol.nl is located 9 miles southwest of Amsterdam.

To / from the airport: There is a railway station in the terminal’s central hall; direct trains run to Amsterdam Central Station. Public buses run regularly to Amsterdam and other cities. Bus Many hotels offer a free airport shuttle service to guests. Taxi: Schiphol Travel Taxis are available from outside Schiphol Plaza (journey time into Amsterdam - 15 minutes). Taxis can be booked in advance on the airport's web site.

Facilities: banks, ATMs, bureau de change, a post office, conference and business services, wireless Internet, children's play areas, duty-free shops, a medical center and pharmacy.

Berlin-Schönefeld(SXF)www.berlin-airport.de is located in the southeast of the city.

To/from the airport: The easiest way for visitors to get into the city is with the AirportExpressSchönefeld train, which runs daily every 30 minutes. The station is also served by S-Bahn trains 9 and 45, as well as some mainline and local rail services. Bus 171 connects the airport with the U7 U-Bahn line at Rudow. Taxis are available 24 hours a day and cost approximately €27-30 (journey time – 30 minutes).

Facilities: The airport has a restaurant, bars, florist, bank/bureau de change, ATMs, newsagents, duty-free shop and first-aid facilities. Services available 24 hours a day include left-luggage, snack bar, and hotel reservations. There are hotels located near the airport and car rental is available.

Vienna International Airport (VIE):www.viennaairport.com is located 11 miles southeast of Vienna.

To / from the airport: Local trains and buses leave regularly for Vienna. There is also a City Airport Train, which provides a fast and direct service to the centrally located City Air Terminal that is connected to the underground, bus and tram networks. Taxis are also available.

Facilities: There are more than 70 shops, including duty-free, as well as various restaurants and bars in both terminals. Bureau de change and banks are available. Other facilities include airline lounges, luggage storage, business center, Internet cafes and wireless Internet access, and a medical center.

Shannon Airport (SNN):www.shannonairport.com is located 15 miles north of Limerick City.

To / from the airport: Bus services are available to and from both Limerick and Clare. A daily express coach travels between Limerick and Shannon, plus to Ennis bus station. Citylink operates a service from Galway to Shannon Airport (journey time - 1 hour 15 minutes). Taxi services are available, 24 hours, to Limerick City.

Facilities: Outgoing duty-free shop, bank, bureau de change, bar, restaurant and tourist information center.

Southampton International Airport (SOU): www.southamptonairport.com is located 4 miles northeast of Southampton.

To/from the airport: The airport is located at the junction of the M3 and the M27 motorways, less than a mile from Junction 5 of the M27. The M3 is 1 mile away from the airport, providing fast routes to Basingstoke and London, and via the A33/A34 to Oxford and the Midlands. The airport is 20 miles from Portsmouth and 9 miles from Winchester.

Facilities: The airport has ATMs, a currency exchange office and several cafes, restaurants and bars.

Stansted (STN):www.stanstedairport.com is 30 miles northeast of central London.

To/from the airport: The Stansted Express runs from London Liverpool Street (journey time – 45 minutes). Local buses run to surrounding towns. Taxis are available (journey time - 1 hour 30 minutes to central London).

Facilities: There are restaurants, shops and bars in the terminal. Other facilities include ATMs, a bureau de change, business lounge and Internet cafe.

Stuttgart Airport (STR):www.stuttgart-airport.com is located 8 miles south of Stuttgart.

To / from the airport: The airport is connected to central Stuttgart by commuter trains. There are several direct bus links to destinations in and around Stuttgart, departing from outside Terminal 1 Arrivals level. There is a 24-hour taxi service to Stuttgart.

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