Popular Airport | Ercan Intl. Airport |
---|---|
Popular Airlines | |
Approximate Flight Duration | 5 hour 20 min |
Approximate Travel Distance | 4320 Km |
Transportation to Airport from Malabo City Center
Malabo International Airport
In Malabo, which is the capital city and one of the largest cities of Equatorial Guinea, the airport is approximately 10 kilometers far from the city center. The travel from the city center to the Malabo International Airport takes about 15 minutes. In Malabo, there are official and unofficial taxis, rental cars and hotel shuttle services that provide service for passengers traveling to the airport. You will not pay high amount for taking a taxi in Malabo, and thanks to the short distance between the airport and the city center, which is approximately 10 kilometers, it is possible to travel by taxi in exchange for an affordable price. By using the hotel shuttle services, you can travel from Malabo's city center to the airport for free or for a low fee.
Taxi
It is pretty easy to find a taxi in Malabo city center and travel to the airport, which is located about 10 kilometers far from the city, by using a taxi. However, you should be sure that the taxi you take is an official taxi before getting into it. There are also many unofficial taxis within the city and it may not be a good idea and not be safe to arrive at the airport with these vehicles. The fares of the taxis can be counted as suitable for those passengers coming from Malabo city center. If you travel 30 minutes or more far from the center, taking a taxi may be a little bit higher than normal. It is a better and comfortable option to rent a car or use shuttle services for passengers traveling from places around the city.
Car Rental
It is a possible way of transportation to rent a car in Malabo, which is the capital city of the country, and travel directly to the airport with a rental car. If you only need to travel to the airport, it may be a more budget-friendly option to use taxis or private shuttle services instead of renting a car. Rental cars are considered to be both affordable and practical alternatives for those coming to Malabo from a region and want to visit different places around the city. To rent a car, you can make a reservation through the hotel where you will be staying in the city or by contacting the car rental companies directly. You can reach the airport terminal in approximately 15 minutes by following the direction signs that you will see at the Malabo International Airport.
Hotel Shuttle
The shuttle services provided by the hotels in Malabo are both a safe and budget-friendly transfer alternative for passengers who want to visit the Malabo International Airport. If you choose to take the hotel shuttle services, you can arrive at the Malabo International Airport in approximately 15 or 20 minutes. If the hotel you stay in the city does not provide a shuttle service, you can choose one of the special services that transport passengers from the airport to the city center.
Airport Information
At the Malabo International Airport, which is located approximately 10 kilometers far from the center of the capital city Malabo, there are regular flights to cities such as Paris, Madrid, Frankfurt, Addis Ababa and Casablanca. This airport can be considered quieter and less crowded when compared to other airports located in Africa. Malabo International Airport has a modern atmosphere, and it provides services for passengers thanks to shops, restaurants and cafes where you can buy souvenirs and other necessities. You can contact the consultancy desk at the Malabo International Airport regarding travel and other issues in Malabo, and benefit from the departments such as the lost property office and the exchange office, if you need.
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.