Popular Airport | Quanzhou Jinjiang Intl. Airport |
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Popular Airlines | |
Approximate Flight Duration | 10 hour 50 min |
Approximate Travel Distance | 5429 Miles |
Zurich has a very well developed public transportation system within the city. This system also serves the airport, which is located 13 km from downtown Zurich. Using the tram or bus lines from anywhere in the city you can get to the main railway station, Zurich Hauptbahnhof. From this station you can easily take a train or tram to the airport. Zurich Airport is accessible by train, bus, tram, and taxi.
Train
Taking the train to the airport from the city center is very practical. Trains depart from the main railway station and get to the airport in about 12 minutes. Trains also run every 12 minutes.
Trains depart on time and are very reliable, unless there is a special circumstance that is causing a delay. The train provides transportation directly to the Airport Station, which is located on Level -2, next to the airport shopping center. Zurich’s main station experiences a lot of passenger traffic because trains operate not only within the city but to neighboring cities and countries like France and Germany as well.
Other areas that regional trains travel to include the Glattbrugg Railway Station, Regensdorf Railway Station, Schlieren Railway Station, Waldburg, Wollishofen and Uetliberg. If you have time before your flight we recommend visiting the ShopVille mall, which is located beneath the main railway station.
Bus
The city is famous for its public transportation network and the bus network throughout the city is especially advanced and comprehensive. Taking a bus to the airport is another convenient transportation alternative. You can take a bus from the main railway station, which is easily accessible from every part of the city. Buses provide direct transportation to the Airport Centre. Buses are on time and reliable under normal circumstances; in case of snow there can be delays.
Tram
The city’s tram network is also very advanced. The tram network extends to most parts of the city but the lines surround the city center. If there is a part of the city that is not accessible by tram you can transfer to a bus or train to get to your destination. Tram Line 10 provides transportation to the Airport Centre from the main railway station.
The following tram lines operate throughout Zurich: Line 2, which operates between Farbhof and Tiefenbrunnen Railway Station, 3, which operates between Albisrieden and Kluspla, Line 4, which operates between Werdhölzli and Tiefenbrunnen Railway Station, Line 5, which operates between Enge Railway Station and the zoo, Line 7, which operates between Wollishofen and Stettbach Railway Station, Line 9, which operates between Triemli and Hirzenbach, Line 10 which operates between Seebach and the Main Railway Station, Line 11, which operates between Oerlikon Railway Station and Rehalp, Line 13, which operates between Albisgütli and Frankental, and Line 14, which operates between Tremli and Seebach.
Taxi
Taxis are another convenient transportation alternative to get to the airport from the city center. However, taxis are more expensive when compared to public transportation options. Public transportation in Zurich is very comfortable and reliable, so you can enjoy the same comfort-level using public transportation for a fraction of the price.
Rental Car
If you don’t want to take public transportation consider renting a car, which can be more affordable than taking a taxi. You can rent a car from various rental car companies located throughout the city or book a vehicle in advance online. Renting a car to get to the airport is both fast and convenient.
Airport Information
Zurich Airport is located 13 km from the city center and is the primary international airport serving the city. It is also the largest airport in the entire country. In addition to offering convenient transportation alternatives to and from the airport, Zurich Airport also features services to meet passengers’ pre-flight and post-flight needs. Zurich Airport contains many shops, located both before security and after. The general area before security check features stores such as Migros, Herren Globus, and Inter Discount and places you can get a bite to eat or something to drink like Starbucks and McDonald’s.
Once passengers go through security they have access to a variety of services and venues. Passengers can go shopping for quality products at stores like Schweizer Heimatwerk, Porsche Design, Gucci, Hugo Boss, Greider, Omega, Swatch, Swarovski, Tommy Hilfiger, and Victorinox. The Duty Free shops offer passengers luxury products at reasonable prices. The airport also contains bookstores and gift shops where passengers can buy small items and knickknacks.
There are a variety of restaurants located in the passenger zone, including Burger King, Center Bar, Chalet Suisse, Montreux Jazz Café, and Walter. Zurich Airport also offers passengers various services such as free internet for 2 hours, lounges, currency exchange services, emergency services, transit hotels and dayrooms, and even showers.
Quanzhou Airport is located about 8 kilometers from the center of Jinjiang in China. There are transfer alternatives such as taxi, airport shuttle and bus for passengers arriving at Quanzhou Airport which connects the region with many cities like Singapore, Hong Kong, Shanghai, Beijing and Guangzhou. By travelling to the city center from the airport where there are reciprocal flights to Chengdu, Nanjing, Taipei, Busan, Hangzhou and Manila, you can also use private shuttles. Buses are very affordable in Jinjiang but sometimes can be very crowded and tiring compared to taxis. Renting a car is ideal for those who want to travel to other places in the region without being dependent on the departure times of the buses.
You can travel to many parts of the city center by getting on one of the bus routes K603, K604 and K901 departing from the airport.
The bus route K603 provides direct transportation to points such as Huazhou Market, Quanzhou and East Street.
The bus route K604 carries passengers to Yunfu City bus stop, South Citong Road, Century Avenue and South Heping Road.
The bus route K901 can be used to reach points such as East Beiqing Road, Shiquan Road, Heping Road, Fuzhuangcheng and Shishi Clothing City.
The bus routes offering transportation service between the airport and Jinjiang city center are in the service of the passengers from 06:10 am to 09:00 pm. The bus routes operate every 8-10 minutes. In general, the bus routes carry passengers to train stations and bus stops until 07:00 pm.
It is possible to benefit from the buses in Jinjiang by paying only a few Chinese Yuan. In this respect, buses can be a much more economical option than taxi, car rental and other alternative transportation options.
You can also travel to different cities by coming to the bus stops in the city center and intercity bus terminal by bus.
If you get on the free shuttles departing from the terminal of Quanzhou Airport, you can travel in the direction of Shishi. The destination of the shuttles is Shishi Aile Crown Holiday Hotel. Free shuttles start operating at 06:10 am and carry passengers to the city center from the airport. They offer service until 09:00 pm. Those who want to come to Quanzhou Airport from the center by airport shuttle can benefit from this service from 05:30 am.
Putian shuttles, which offer service for an average of 35 Chinese Yuan, are in the service of passengers from 07:30 am. Travelling with these shuttles which operate until 06:15 pm is a bit expensive than buses. However, it can be said that these shuttles are much more affordable than taxis in terms of transportation from Quanzhou Airport.
There are taxis waiting in front of the domestic terminal just outside of Quanzhou Airport. You can get on a taxi at any hour of the day and travel to the center in a comfortable and quick way. The taxis offering service at the airport carry passengers from Quanzhou Airport to the train station for about 40-50 Yuan.
You can get to the Kaiyuan Temple for 30-35 Yuan, to Qingjing Mosque for 30 Yuan and Luoyang Bridge for 50-60 Yuan if you prefer a taxi for your transportation.