10 Most popular Low-Cost Airports: How Not to Go Broke on Transfers

In the selection, there are 10 airports where Wizz Air and Ryanair fly from Ukraine and Poland.

For each, you'll find out:

• the name and code. Using the latter, you'll already understand where you'll arrive during the ticket search process;
• the distance to the destination and how quickly you can get there;
• the cost of public transport and taxi.

Eindhoven (Amsterdam)

Airport Code: EIN.

Distance to Amsterdam: 120 kilometers.

A taxi to Amsterdam will cost you from €140, and the journey time is about 1.5 hours.

How to get there by public transport

Option 1

1. Step 1. Arrive at Eindhoven Railway Station by taxi (about €25) or bus No. 400 or 401 (one-way ticket costs €3.98, round-trip costs €7.96). This will take about 20 minutes.
2. Step 2. Take a train to Amsterdam Central Station. A one-way ticket costs €19.5 when purchased online or €20.5 at the counter (includes a single-use OV-chipkaart). You'll arrive in about 1 hour and 20 minutes.

Option 2

In Eindhoven, you can also take the Flixbus to Amsterdam. A one-way ticket costs €9-11, and the journey time is 1 hour and 40 minutes. From Amsterdam Sloterdijk station, where it arrives, you can reach the city center by tram, train, or metro.

Option 3

From Eindhoven Airport to Amsterdam Central, there are Air Express Bus services. The journey time is 1 hour and 45 minutes, a one-way ticket costs €25, and a round-trip ticket costs €40. Tickets can be booked on the website no later than 48 hours before the trip.

Memmingen (Munich)

Airport Code: FMM.

Distance to Munich: 110 kilometers.

A taxi to the center of Munich will cost you €200, and the journey time is about 1.5 hours.

How to get there by public transport

Option 1

5-10 times a day, according to the flight arrival schedule, buses depart from the airport called Allgäu Airport Express, which will take you to Munich Central Station in 1 hour and 20 minutes without stops. You can buy a one-way ticket online for €15, or it costs €20 if purchased from the driver.

Option 2

Step 1. Get to Memmingen Railway Station by bus No. 2 or 810/811. The fare is €3 (if you have a train ticket, it's free), and the journey takes 8 minutes.

Step 2. Take a direct train to Munich. You'll arrive at the Central Station in 1 hour and 25 minutes, and a one-way ticket costs €22. Alternatively, you can choose a more budget-friendly option - the Flixbus for €5-15.

Stockholm-Skavsta

Airport Code: NYO.

Distance to Stockholm: 100 kilometers.

A taxi to the center of Stockholm will cost you approximately €180, and the journey time is about 1.5 hours.

How to get there by public transport

Option 1

Take the Flygbussarna bus, which for €19.5 (199 SEK) and 1 hour 20 minutes will take you to Stockholm Central Station. A round-trip ticket costs €39 (398 SEK), with discounts available for groups of 10 or more people and passengers aged 8-17. It can be used within 3 months from the date of purchase. The bus schedule is coordinated with flight schedules, and the bus usually departs about half an hour after the plane lands.

Option 2

Step 1. Arrive in Nyköping by bus No. 515, which stops near the railway and bus station. The journey takes 10 minutes, and the ticket costs €5.8 (60 SEK), with a 20% discount when purchased online. Note that you cannot pay cash on the bus - only by card or buy a ticket at the Pressbyrån store at Skavsta Airport.

Step 2. Take the train to Stockholm. The journey takes just over an hour, and a one-way ticket costs from €27 (280 SEK). A more budget-friendly option is the Flixbus for €12-15.

Frankfurt-Hahn

Airport Code: HHN.

Distance to Frankfurt: 120 kilometers.

A taxi to the center of Frankfurt will cost you around €200, and the journey time is about 1.5 hours.

How to get there by public transport

Option 1

By bus from Luxembourg, which goes through the airport to Frankfurt (stops near Terminal 1). When purchased online, the ticket costs €5-16, and from the driver - €19, children under 4 travel for free. Travel time to Central Station: 1 hour 50 minutes - 2 hours 15 minutes.

Option 2

By Flixbus. You will arrive at the Central Station in 2 hours and 10 minutes, the ticket costs €13-15.

Sandefjord (Oslo)

Airport Code: TRF.

Distance to Oslo: 110 kilometers.

A taxi to the center of Oslo will cost you from €250, and the journey time is about 1.5 hours.

How to get there by public transport

Option 1

By the Torp-Ekspressen bus, the schedule of which is coordinated with the flight schedule. You will be at the bus station in Oslo in approximately 1 hour 35 minutes, the one-way ticket costs €27.5 (279 NOK).

Option 2

By taxi (about 5 minutes) to the Fokserød station, from there by the TIMEkspressen, Lavprisekspressen, or Sørlandsekspressen bus to Oslo. Travel time is 1 hour 40 minutes, the ticket costs from €10.5 (99 NOK).

Option 3

By train from Torp station, which can be reached from the airport by a free bus in 4 minutes. The ticket costs from €26 (249 NOK), during sales you can find cheaper options - from €10.5 (99 NOK). Travel time to Oslo Central Station is 1.5 hours.

Beauvais (Paris)

Airport code: BVA.

Distance to Paris: 70 kilometers.

Taxi to the center of Paris will cost from €170 during the day, from €200 at night. The journey will take 1-1.5 hours.

How to get there by public transport

Option 1

By shuttle from the airport. Its schedule is coordinated with the flight schedule, and you will reach Pershing car park in Paris in 1 hour 15 minutes without stops. To save money, tickets can be purchased online: in this case, a one-way ticket will cost you €15.9 for an adult, €9.9 for a child aged 4-11; for a round trip, it's €29 and €19.8 respectively. Tickets are valid for one year after purchase.

Option 2

By train from Beauvais station, which can be reached in 15-20 minutes by Corolis bus (€4) or by taxi (€13-16), to the Parisian Gare du Nord station. You will spend approximately 1 hour 20 minutes on the way, and a one-way ticket costs from €15.

Kastrup (Copenhagen)

Airport code: CPH.

Distance to Copenhagen: 8 kilometers.

Taxi to the center of Copenhagen will cost you from €25, and you will spend about half an hour on the way.

How to get there by public transport

Option 1

By metro. From the airport, you can reach Nørreport and other central stations (Christianshavn, Kongens Nytorv) in 15 minutes. Trains depart every 2-6 minutes during the day, and the interval increases to 15-20 minutes at night. You need a ticket for 3 zones for €5 (36 DKK), which can be purchased at the counter or a machine at the airport (machines only accept cards and coins).

Option 2

By train to the Central Station (København H). They depart every 10 minutes from Københavns Lufthavn station in Terminal 3, and the journey takes 20 minutes. A ticket for three zones costs €5 (36 DKK), and it can be purchased at the DSB railway operator's counter or a machine (cards and coins only).

Option 3

By bus. The most popular round-the-clock route is 5A, which includes the Central Station (30-35 minutes), City Hall Square, Nørreport station, and other locations in the center. Buses number 35 and 36 are also available. A ticket for 3 zones for 36 DKK is required for fare payment.

Orio al Serio (Milan)

Airport code: BGY.

Distance to Milan: 45 kilometers.

Taxi to the center of Milan will cost you around €90, and the journey takes 40-50 minutes.

How to get there by public transport

Option 1

By Terravision bus from the airport to Milano Centrale station. Departs from 4:00 to 23:30 every 20 minutes, journey time is 45 minutes. One-way ticket costs €5.

Option 2

By Orioshuttle bus from the airport to Milano Centrale station. Departs from 4:25 to 23:40 1-3 times per hour, journey time is 50 minutes. One-way ticket costs €4.

Option 3

By ATB bus from the airport to Bergamo Railway Station (departs every half hour from 5:17 to 00:30, takes 10 minutes, ticket costs €2.3), then by train to Milan (from €5.5, takes from 50 minutes to an hour). You can also take a taxi to Bergamo for €30.

Berlin-Schönefeld

Airport code: SXF.

Distance to Berlin: 22 kilometers.

Taxi to the center of Berlin will cost you from €65, and the journey takes about 40 minutes.

How to get there by public transport

Option 1

By S-Bahn train (lines S9 and S45) or regional trains (RE 7, RB 14, RB 22) from the station located 5 minutes walk from the terminal. The journey time to the center (Alexanderplatz, Hauptbahnhof) is about 30 minutes, departing every 10 minutes.

Option 2

By bus. The airport is connected to other areas of Berlin by express bus X7, routes 163, 164, and 171, as well as night buses N7 and N60. A single ticket for 3 zones (the airport is in zone C) costs €3.4, you can buy it at a machine or ticket office. For groups, a group ticket (up to 5 people) for €20.8 is advantageous, valid from the moment of validation until 3 am the next day, with unlimited trips.

Ciampino (Rome)

Airport code: CIA.

Distance to Rome: 15 kilometers.

Taxi to the center of Rome will cost you around €30-40, and the journey takes about 50 minutes.

How to get there by public transport

Option 1

By Terravision bus, which departs 12-15 times a day, to Termini station. One-way ticket costs €5, round-trip — €9. Travel time is 40-45 minutes.

Option 2

By RomeAirportBus (also arriving at Termini station), which operates from 4:00 to 23:45 with intervals from 20 minutes to one and a half hours. The one-way ticket costs €5.9, round-trip — €9.9.

Option 3

By bus to Anagnina station (line A) in 20 minutes for €1.2, and then by metro (€1.5, ticket valid for 100 minutes from validation).

4 tips for budget travelers

• If you're not inclined to pay for a taxi or transfer, check the bus/train schedules before buying a plane ticket. It may turn out, for example, that there are no transportation options available at night, and you'll have to book a hotel room near the airport (many terminals close until morning after midnight), which entails additional expenses.
• Read the descriptions of fares offered by your chosen carrier: discounts are often available when purchasing online, as well as when buying a round-trip ticket. Discounts may be available for children, students, seniors, and for those traveling in large groups (10 or more people).
• Tickets for early morning bus trips (e.g., at 5 a.m.) are sometimes 2-3 times cheaper than daytime fares.
• If you're traveling in a large group, find out the cost of renting a car or booking a private transfer. Often, this is cheaper than using public transportation.