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Hannover Airport is the primary international airport serving Hannover, which is the capital of Lower Saxony. The airport is located in Langenhagen, 11 km from the city center. Hannover Airport is accessible by a variety of transportation alternatives, the most preferred being by train. The airport is also accessible by bus, taxi, and car.

Train

Getting to the airport from the city center by train is extremely convenient and easy. The S5 S-Bahn Hannover Airport line operates every day from 3:35 am to 1:05 am. The train runs every 30 minutes, providing comfortable transportation straight to the airport. The airport station is located in Terminal C and the total trip from the city center to the airport takes about 20 minutes.

Bus

There is a bus line that provides transportation from the Langenhagen Zentrum station to the airport. There are several buses that run within the hour. Bus line 407 provides direct transportation to the airport bus stop, which is located in close proximity to Terminal C.

Car

Hannover Airport is easily accessible by road. The A7 Hamburg-Kassel and A2 Berlin-Dortmund motorways provide transportation to the airport, via the A352 airport link or Langenhagen (A2) exit. The road to the airport features many signs that help guide you in the correct direction. The airport also features parking spaces with different price points and the capacity to accommodate over 14,000 vehicles.

Airport Information

Hannover Airport is Germany’s 9^th largest airport, located 11 km from downtown Hannover. The airport was designed in 1952, architecturally inspired by the Sheremetyevo International Airport in Moscow. Hannover Airport operates international and domestic flights, running passenger services out of 3 terminal concourses. The airport offers passengers a variety of services to meet their pre-flight and post-flight needs.

Hannover Airport is equipped with basic services such as baby changing rooms, ATMs, children’s play areas, a hairdresser, lost and found, lounges, massage chairs, prayer rooms, a pharmacy, photo booth, postal services, viewing terrace, and free Wi-Fi for 60 minutes. There are also two airport hotels offering comfortable and convenient accommodation options; the Leonardo Hotel Hannover Airport and the Maritim Airport Hotel.

Hannover Airport also contains stores where passengers can go shopping, including Duty Free shops that feature a range of products, Hannover Airport Erlebnis-Shop, Hub Convenience, Provence Liebhaber Airport Shop, and Virgin Media Store. Venues where passengers can get a bite to eat or enjoy something to drink include Gate 66 Bistro and Event Area, Café Sichtbar, Marche Bistro, Marche Natural Bakery, Mc Donald’s, Movenpick Café, Sportsbar, and Zigolini. 

Xingtai Dalian Airport, which is the closest airport to the Xingtai city in China's Hebei province, is 15 kilometers away from the city center and it is close to domestic and international flights as of 2016; thus you should choose another airport. If you land at Handan Airport, which is the nearest airport to Xingtai city center, you can use public transportation including trains and buses to reach Xingtai city. If you want a more comfortable transport, you can also consider taxi or car rental alternatives. It takes a maximum of 1.5 hours to reach Xingtai city center from Handan Airport.

Train

Although it is not the fastest way to reach Xingtai city center from Handan Airport, the most effortless and practical way is undoubtedly to use intercity trains. You can arrive at Xingtai city center within an hour from the railway station by getting the K2286 intercity train from the terminal at the exit of the airport. Ticket prices vary from 40 to 80 Chinese Yuan as of 2016, depending on your seat choise and where you buy the ticket. If there is a maintenance work at the railway station during your visit, you will first have to go to Handan city center and then take the Xingtai city train from the train station there.

Bus

When you get out of Handan Airport terminal, you will find bus stops. From these stops, direct buses depart to Xingtai city center. You can buy your tickets from the pay-desks as well as from ticket vending machines or drivers. You are likely to reach the Xingtai city center by bus in an hour and fifteen minutes.

Taxi

Taxis are not very preferred, because of the distance between the city center and the airport, but if you land late at night, it will be beneficial to use a taxi. There are taxi stands at the airport exit and you can reach Xingtai city center in 50-55 minutes by paying around 210-260 Chinese Yuan if you take a taxi which charges a negotiated price.

Car Rental

Because it is an international airport, Global car rental companies have offices at Handan Airport. If you choose a local company, you can rent your car at a much more affordable price. You can pick up your car with your international driver's license and pre-reservation within minutes. Once you get your car, you can reach Xingtai city center in 50 minutes.