Popular Airport | Ercan Intl. Airport |
|---|---|
Popular Airlines | |
Approximate Flight Duration | 2 hour |
Approximate Travel Distance | 1594 Km |
Transportation to Airport from Bari City Center
Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport
Bari, which is located in the southeast of Italy, is also accepted as the second largest city of the region after Napoli. In the city, which also has one of the largest and busiest ports of the county, both maritime and aerial transportation are considerably developed. Transportation between the airport and the city center is also easy and comfortable. In order to get to the city center from the airport which is also called as Karol Wojtyla or Palese Airport with the name of the region it is located in, you can use many alternatives such as taxi, bus or train. If you want a more comfortable option you can rent a limousine or get on a taxi.
Bus is a very convenient alternative for those who want to evaluate economical options for travelling in the city. But taxis can be a lot more useful if you have heavy baggage. Those who want to move freely in the city and visit nearby places can get to the airport by renting a car from many different car rental offices located in the city.
After arriving at the center of the city by train, it is possible to reach the airport by transferring to the bus or taxi. In addition, those coming from other cities like Dubrovnik or Kotor can fly to many parts of both Italy and Europe from Bari Airport.
If you are hungry or want to drink something while waiting for your flight, you can go one of the restaurants and cafes at the airport. In addition, you can do some shopping at the stores where you can find many products. There is also a private passenger lounge where you can have a rest or work. The airport also has bank branches and ATMs for money transfers and other banking transactions.
Taxi
The first option to be used for the transportation from Bari city center to the airport is taxi. You can reach the airport after a travel of about 25 minutes thanks to vehicles owned by Radio Taxi or EuroTaxi companies offering service in the city. Taxis are one of the most comfortable and quick options for going to the airport, but they are more expensive compared to buses.
If you have too much baggage or you don’t have much time and the departure time of your plane is closing, you can save time by using the taxi option and reach the airport in a short time. Make sure before getting on a taxi that it is licensed. Unlicensed taxis are also available in Bari, but if you use an unlicensed taxi, you may need to pay more for the same distance. The most guaranteed alternative is the licensed taxis for a travel without any problem.
Bus
In Bari, you can also add buses to the options for getting to the airport from the city center. Bus stands out as the most economical transportation alternative. Bus route 16 carries passengers from the central parts of Bari, including Aldo Moro Square, to the airport. Buses, also known as AMTB in the city, arrive at the airport at the end of a travel of about 40 minutes from the center.
The bus takes passengers to the airport from the city center in about 40 minutes. You can get to Bari Airport from the city center by using these buses which operate from 05:00 pm to 09:30 pm.
Tempesta which is one of the bus companies offering service in the city is a much faster option. But the amount you need to pay is higher. It is possible to reach the airport in about 25-30 minutes by the buses which more frequently operate during summer months.
Train
Unlike most European cities, there is not a train station at Bari Airport. For this reason, it is not possible to reach the airport directly from the city center by trains. However, you can arrive at the city from other cities or smaller settlements by train and after getting off the train you can get on one of the buses that passing by the station or use a taxi. The airport, which is only 8 km of the city center, can be reached in about 30 minutes by taxi or bus after getting of the train.
Car Rental
Renting a car is also a very popular option in Bari which hosts many beauties worth to be seen. Thanks to the vehicles you can rent from the different companies such as AVIS, Sixt, Alamo and Europcar in the city center, you can discover the historical and natural beauties of Bari and its surrounding during your travel, and at the end of your visit you can reach the airport with the car you have rented.
You can be at the airport in a short time after taking the road from the city center and following the airport signs. It is possible to find your way much easier with a map or navigation device.
Hotel Shuttle
If you will be staying at a hotel during your visit, you can also get support from your hotel about getting to the airport from Bari city center by using shuttle service. The airport is only 8 kilometers of the city center and you can reach the airport in about 25 minutes by using the hotel shuttle service. Airport shuttle is also a much more comfortable alternative for families with heavy baggage or children. However, the cost of these services may be much higher than you would expect. It would be useful to get information about the fares in advance. In this way, if the cost exceeds your budget, you can direct to different alternatives such as bus, taxi or car rental.
Limousine
Limousines are waiting for their passengers in the city for those who want to make their travel memorable with a much more luxurious and comfortable vehicle. For detailed information about the luxury vehicles that you can rent in the city, you can make a quick search on the internet or get support from your hotel.
The limousines, which can take you to the airport in about 20-25 minutes from Bari city center, offer service with private drivers. Limousine is a comfortable and enjoyable alternative especially for crowded families with children.
Airport Information
The distance between the city center and airport is about 8 kilometers. Karol Wojtyla Airport or Palese Airport, with its more commonly known name, connects Bari, which is considered to be one of the most important centers of Southern Italy after Napoli, to the world. From the airport, there are flights to many destinations in Italy such as Rome, Milan, Venice, Bergamo and Pisa. In addition, it is possible to fly to many cities in Europe such as Berlin, Amsterdam, Frankfurt and Munich.
Although the airport is not very large, it offers many alternatives for passengers like shopping, eating, relaxing or resting. It is known that the construction of Bari Airport, a medium-sized airport, started in the 1930s and was used for military purposes in the early periods. With the development of tourism in recent years, the number of flights from the airport, which has become one of the most important transportation centers of the region, increases day by day.
At the bank branch found at the airport, you can perform many banking transactions including money transfers and foreign exchange transactions or you can use ATMs in the terminal.
SEAP Lounge, which offers service for passengers who want to wait for their flight in a more comfortable environment, is open from 05:00 am to 09:00 pm.
At Bari Airport, there are also stores where you can buy phones, accessories, jewelry, cosmetic products, magazines, books and newspapers. There is also a parking area at the airport for those arriving by car.
Transportation to Nicosia City Center from Airport
Ercan Intl. Airport
Ercan Airport is 23 kilometers from the capital Lefkoşa (Nicosia), 44 km from Girne, 50 km from Magosa and 62 km from Güzelyurt. You can benefit from KIBHAS airport shuttle service, which has been serving for 6 years, to reach the city center from the airport because there is not a developed transportation system in the island. You can also choose from taxi, airport transfer companies and car rental option.
If you have booked your accommodation in advance, it would be useful to ask if your hotel can arrange airport transfer or not. There are some hotels that provide free airport transfer according to the number of passengers.
KIBHAS Airport Shuttle Services
These shuttle buses, which have been serving since February 2009, take the airport passengers to the bus stations in Nicosia, Girne, Magosa, Güzelyurt and Lefke from morning till midnight. Once you arrive at the bus station, you can go wherever you will be staying by taxi or minibus departing from there. This shuttle service is the cheapest way to get to the city center or wherever you want from the airport.
KIBHAS shuttle services officially serve only between the airport and bus terminals, but they can also drop you off at a point on the route on your request. Before getting on the shuttle, you can ask the shuttle driver about this detail or you can find out about it during your reservation. You can book by phone before you arrive at the airport.
KIBHAS suttles departing from Ercan Airport to Girne and Nicosia run for 12 times from 08.10 till 00.30. The number of the shuttles to other destinations is less frequent. KIPHAS shuttles to Güzelyurt and Lefke serve 7 times a day between 09.30 and 00.30 and the shuttles to Magosa serve 9 times a day from 08:10 to 00:30. Departure times may vary and the waiting times between the shuttle services are different for each service. You can easily see the KIPHAS building when you go out the incoming passenger terminal.
Taxi
Taxi fares at Ercan Airport might be a bit more expensive compared to the fares in Turkey. However, if you want to take a taxi, do not forget to bargain with the driver and make a comparison. With KIBHAS shuttles coming into service, demand for taxi has decreased and so, taxi drivers may reduce taxi fares considerably. You can be prepared by online searching for the offers of the companies for taxi fares to reach your destination. Also, if you are traveling with a few people and when you compare the per passenger shuttle charges, taking a taxi may be a more practical and convenient option, though the same advantage does not apply to taxi fare. Please note that the TRNC taxis can take up to 3 passengers as required by law.
Airport Transfer Companies
You can also benefit from the vehicles of the companies that provide airport transfer service to reach the city center or the hotels from the airport by making a reservation in advance. Especially if you are traveling in groups, the transportation service provided by these may also be more suitable for you in terms of price. These vehicles meet you at the airport upon your arrival and ensure you to reach your destination without waiting. Before boarding the plane, you can make a quick online search and make a reservation in advance or you can ask your hotel to arrange such a service.
Rent a car
Car rental prices in Cyprus are particularly convenient if you are going to rent a car for 3 or more days compared to Turkey. So are the fuel prices! Moreover, you can find many parking places which you don’t have to pay for. For this reason, renting a car is one of the preferred options for sightseeing in Cyprus. By renting a car, you can be more flexible during your trip and you can travel all over the island, which is not already very big. However, the traffic flows in the reverse direction (left) compared to Turkey and there are the right hand drive cars. For some people, this requires an adaptation process, especially at first. It would be useful to rent a car keeping this in mind. It is also important to remember that the automatic cars make it easier to get used to this adaptation process.
If you plan to travel from the airport by renting a car, we advise you to book in advance. As it is a common and preferred method in the island, you may have difficulty in finding a convenient car at the airport. To rent a car, you must be over 25 years old and have a Turkish Republic driving license. Ercan Airport has a car park reserved for rental cars. Many car rental companies use this car park. You can pick up and deliver your car at the same parking area. The car rental companies in Cyprus are usually local enterprises.
