Airports across two countries
Jul 21, 2016, 8:18 am
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Airports across two countries
Discussion in another thread about pre-clearance sparked off this question in my mind. How many airports serve two (or more) countries?
I have only been to Basel and I was aware Geneva was similar. Basel is located just inside France but has a 'customs road' linking with Switzerland. And a Swiss bus that takes you to Basel centre directly from the airport. It is actually very close to the German border as well but the airport does not offer a German immigration facility.
I did a bit of research and became aware of four more. Any others?
http://www.garfors.com/2013/08/truly...traddling.html
I have only been to Basel and I was aware Geneva was similar. Basel is located just inside France but has a 'customs road' linking with Switzerland. And a Swiss bus that takes you to Basel centre directly from the airport. It is actually very close to the German border as well but the airport does not offer a German immigration facility.
I did a bit of research and became aware of four more. Any others?
http://www.garfors.com/2013/08/truly...traddling.html
Jul 21, 2016, 9:33 am
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The CBX bridge allows Americans to park in Chula Vista California and walk into the Tijuana airport.
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In any case, the Cincinnati airport, CVG, is across the river in Kentucky.
Jul 21, 2016, 10:27 am
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In a similar fashion, althought Copenhagen airport is wholly within Denmark, the Swedish city of Malmö is actually closer to CPH than to its own airport MMX, with easy train and road connections.
Jul 21, 2016, 10:49 am
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Not the same as an airport straddling two countries, though.
Jul 21, 2016, 11:06 am
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DCA is in Virginia. Some people in Chicagoland (IL) prefer MKE (WI)
Sioux Falls SD is close to several other states, including MN and IA. Fargo and Grand Forks (both ND) are close to MN. Duluth (MN) airport also serves Superior (WI). STL also serves East St Louis, across the river and over the state line. PHL is used by residents of NJ and Delaware. I'm sure there are many more such examples in the USA.
Some people drive across the border between SEA/YVR and BUF/Toronto for lower fares.
Sioux Falls SD is close to several other states, including MN and IA. Fargo and Grand Forks (both ND) are close to MN. Duluth (MN) airport also serves Superior (WI). STL also serves East St Louis, across the river and over the state line. PHL is used by residents of NJ and Delaware. I'm sure there are many more such examples in the USA.
Some people drive across the border between SEA/YVR and BUF/Toronto for lower fares.
Jul 21, 2016, 11:08 am
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However, note that for immigration/customs/visa and other entry requirements, Hong Kong is treated as if it's a separate country and not part of mainland China.
Jul 21, 2016, 11:17 am
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I assume you mean from HKG. You can also go to China (Shenzhen, and maybe Guangzhou) without immigrating to Hong Kong, using a ferry that departs straight from the airport.
Jul 21, 2016, 11:20 am
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Jul 22, 2016, 12:48 am
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GIB is right on the border - it's pretty common to see people walking up to La Linea for onward travel. I understand there are plans for an exit directly into Spain, but don't know how far these have got.
Jul 22, 2016, 12:53 am
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To an extent, HKG. I know it's all one country, but with different immigration requirements whether headed to Hong Kong or the mainland. There is a Skype transit exit to Pearl River ferries direct to the mainland.