- Those hoping to enjoy the sights of Frankfurt and sample the famous flat “apfelwein” cider will be sorely disappointed if they fly to Frankfurt Hahn airport. While flights here are often cheaper, the airport is located a staggering 123km from the city centre, with the town of Wiesbaden between them. Although you can reach Frankfurt by train, the journey takes a minimum of 2 hours, costing an extra €30 each way. A cheaper option is to hop on a coach.
- It’s a well-known fact to most Brits that London Southend Airport, located 65km from London, is as close to the city as Reading. If you’re hoping for a speedy return home from your holidays, avoid cheap flights to Southend. The fastest train takes an hour into central London and will set you back £15.50 each way. If you’re looking to save money, why not take a coach directly back to London instead?
If you’re looking for a good night out in one of Belfast’s many pubs and clubs, you’re going to have a longer journey than expected from Belfast International Airport before you can begin the fun. The airport is 18 miles outside Belfast’s city centre, which doesn’t sound a lot, but there is no rail station connecting it to the city. For those caught unawares, this means you have a 35 minute bus journey to contend with.
- Be prepared that Dusseldorf Weeze Airport is located 80km from the city centre. If you want to take the train into the centre of Dusseldorf, you will need to travel by taxi to reach the station in the nearby town of Weeze, so it’s far easier to take a coach directly from the station. This takes around 80 minutes and costs €15 each way.
If you’re keen to visit the world-renowned restaurants in Milan and sample some of the best Italian cuisine, it’s worth avoiding a flight to Milan Bergamo Airport, located 54km from the city of Milan. To reach Milan from the airport by public transport, it’s necessary to take a bus into the nearby city of Bergamo and then from there you can catch an hour’s train to Milan.