There’s nothing quite as frustrating as landing at your eagerly awaited holiday destination only to realise that the airport is miles away from the city centre. Many travellers have experienced the surprise of a long, costly transfer, and sometimes the distance between the airport and the city is downright shocking. Take Paris-Vatry, for example – it’s located a full 160km from the City of Lights.
The same goes for Munich West, which sits 120km away from the Bavarian capital, or Frankfurt Hahn, 125km from Frankfurt and actually much closer to Luxembourg! If you’ve ever found yourself stuck on a two-hour bus ride, you’ll know just how important it is to choose a city with an airport that’s right on your doorstep. Luckily, Europe is home to some cities where the airport is so close to the city centre, you’ll barely have time to catch your breath before you’re sipping your first drink in town. Gibraltar Airport takes the crown as the closest airport to a city centre, sitting just 1.
4km away from the iconic Moorish Castle and Market Place. The transfer time? A mere five minutes on a bus for under €2, or you can stretch your legs with a 15-minute walk – which even involves crossing the runway. A walk on the tarmac, anyone? In Pisa, you’ll be able to reach the historic centre in no time, with the airport sitting just 1.
5km from the central railway station. If you’re planning to visit the famous Leaning Tower, it’s just a short 3km from the airport, making .
