Getting From The Arrival Terminal To Your Room Safely

Key takeaways

The main decisions in this guide

Use these points to get the shape of the decision before reading the full sections below.

Point 1

Download offline maps of your destination city, check the airport express train options and know exactly what to do if your flight is delayed.

Point 2

Have your housing contract, university welcome letter, phone battery pack and a small amount of local currency ready before you land.

Point 3

Many student blocks close reception at night. If your flight lands late ensure you have the out of hours emergency contact number.

Section 1

Download offline maps of your destination city, check the airport express train options and know exactly what to do if your flight is delayed.

Section 2

Have your housing contract, university welcome letter, phone battery pack and a small amount of local currency ready before you land.

Section 3

Many student blocks close reception at night. If your flight lands late ensure you have the out of hours emergency contact number.

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Next step

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