Airport Spotter Editorial

Changi Airport to the City: MRT, Bus or Taxi Compared

Every way to get from Singapore Changi (SIN) into the city centre compared — the MRT, public bus and taxi — with journey times, fares, frequency and a clear verdict.

Heathrow to Central London: Train, Tube, Coach or Taxi Compared

Every way to get from London Heathrow (LHR) into central London compared — Heathrow Express, Elizabeth line, Piccadilly line, National Express coach and taxi, with times, prices and a verdict.

LAX to Downtown Los Angeles: Metro, FlyAway, Taxi or Rideshare Compared

Every way to get from Los Angeles International (LAX) into the city compared — the new LAX/Metro Transit Center and Metro C/K lines, the FlyAway bus, taxi and rideshare — with times, fares and a clear verdict.

JFK to Manhattan: AirTrain, Subway, LIRR or Taxi Compared

Every way to get from New York JFK into Manhattan compared — AirTrain plus subway, AirTrain plus LIRR, and the flat-rate yellow cab — with times, prices, frequency and a clear verdict.

Istanbul Airport to the City: M11 Metro, Havaist Bus or Taxi Compared

Every way to get from Istanbul Airport (IST) into the city compared — the M11 metro, Havaist coaches and taxis — with times, fares, frequency and a clear verdict. Covers IST, the main new airport, not Sabiha Gokcen (SAW).

Hong Kong Airport to the City: Airport Express, Bus or Taxi Compared

Every way to get from Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) into the city compared — the Airport Express (MTR), Cityflyer bus and taxi, with times, fares, frequency and a clear verdict.

Frankfurt Airport to the City: S-Bahn, Train or Taxi Compared

Every way to get from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) into the city and Hauptbahnhof compared — the S8/S9 S-Bahn, regional and long-distance trains and taxi, with times, fares, frequency and a clear verdict.

Dubai Airport to the City: Metro, Bus or Taxi Compared (DXB)

Every way to get from Dubai International Airport (DXB) into the city compared — Dubai Metro Red Line, public bus and taxi — with times, fares, frequency and a clear Metro-vs-taxi verdict.

Paris CDG to Central Paris: RER B, Bus or Taxi Compared

Every way to get from Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) into central Paris compared — RER B train, taxi at the fixed flat fare, and the bus situation in 2026 — with times, prices and a clear verdict.

Schiphol to Amsterdam: Train, Bus or Taxi Compared

Every way to get from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) into the city compared — NS train to Amsterdam Centraal, Airport Express bus 397 and taxi — with times, prices, frequency and a clear verdict.