Groningen Eelde Airport
Location: The airport is situated nine miles (15km) from
Groningen.
Time: GMT +1 (GMT +2 from the last Sunday in March to
the last Sunday in October).
Getting to the city:
Shuttle bus service 100 operates between the airport and
Groningen, and connects with flights arriving from, and departing
to London and Copenhagen. Travellers can also take bus 9
(Groningen-Eelde). Passengers from Assen can use bus 50
(Assen-Groningen), changing onto bus 9 at De Punt.
Car Rental:
Avis, Hertz and Europcar are car rental companies represented at
the airport.
Facilities:
Groningen's airport is small and has no currency exchange
facilities, but there is one ATM available in the terminal
building. There is a shop offering duty-free items for those
travelling outside the EU, and staples like magazines, newspapers
and sweets. The airport restaurant (part of the airport hotel) has
an outdoor terrace where patrons have a view of the runway. There
is also a children's play area and a travel agency.
Parking
Long and short-term machine-ticketed parking is available within
walking distance of the terminal.