Popular Airport | Leipzig - Halle Airport |
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Approximate Flight Duration | 9 hour 50 min |
Approximate Travel Distance | 7854 Km |
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Transportation to Airport from Punta Cana City Center
Punta Cana Intl. Airport
In Punta Cana, which is one of the most important tourist attractions of the Dominican Republic, you can benefit from the taxis in order to travel to the airport from the city center. Car rental and hotel shuttle are among the transportation alternatives commonly preferred by the passengers who want to travel to the airport from the city center. There are many car rental companies in Punta Cana and you can continue your travel by renting a car within minutes. As an alternative to hotel shuttle, you can make a reservation in order to benefit from the private shuttle service and easily get to the airport from the city center in accompany with a private driver.
Car Rental
Renting a car for travelling to the airport is one of the most preferred options in Punta Cana. Since there are many worth seeing places around the city, renting a car is a very popular transportation alternative for the visitors. In the city, you can rent your car by visiting one of the car rental companies such as Alamo, Hertz, AVIS, Sixt and Payless. You can deliver the car to the office of the car rental company at the airport and continue your travel without having any trouble. Furthermore, renting a car is quite easy in the city. However, if you consider renting a car for your transportation to the airport, you should be sure that all documents required for renting a car are complete. In this way, you will not have any trouble while renting a car.
Taxi
The taxis in the city usually operate at fixed fares for certain routes. If you need to travel to the airport from the city center, getting on a taxi is usually a good alternative in terms of cost. However, you should keep in mind that if you travel to the airport from different cities and regions in the surrounding, taxi can be an alternative that can force your budget. The fares of the taxis are; 260 dollars for those coming from La Vega, 70 dollars from Higuey, 60 dollars from Otra Banda, 165 dollars from Juan Dolio, 240 dollars from Bonao, 175 dollars from Las Americas International Airport. In addition, you need to pay 210 dollars if you are coming from Hotel Four Points located near the airport, 20 dollars from Mari Punta Cana, 30 dollars from Hotel Dreams Palm Beach, 35 dollars from Manati Park and 50 dollars from Hard Rock Hotel.
Hotel Shuttle
You can directly travel to the airport by using the shuttles of Four Points by Sheraton Hotel and other hotels offering shuttle service to the airport. Some hotels offer this service for free and some hotels may demand small amount of money. These shuttles operate at certain hours of the day and carry passengers to the airport comfortably. These vehicles, which will carry you to the airport in a short time and will not cause any trouble economically, should be definitely preferred if the hotel offers this service for its guests. Otherwise, you may have to pay high amounts for taxi.
Private Shuttle
In addition to the abovementioned alternatives, you can travel to the airport by getting on one of the private shuttles. If you want to get to the airport by using a private shuttle, you can make a reservation for these shuttles which operate every hour of the day by choosing a suitable hour according to the take-off time of your plane. In Punta Cana, the amount you need to pay for a private shuttle is usually determined at a fixed rate based on the distance traveled and this amount can be slightly higher for some routes. You can contact the private shuttle companies in Punta Cana over the internet or by telephone in order to get detailed information about the routes and fees. By making a reservation in advance, you can easily and comfortably travel to Punta Cana International Airport by getting on a private shuttle anywhere in the city.
Airport Information
Punta Cana International Airport, which connects Punta Cana to many points of the world particularly London, Moscow, Düsseldorf and Zurich, offers many options for its guests in terms of eating, drinking and relaxing. Before or after your flight, you can spend pleasant time in restaurants and cafes such as Wendy's, Nathan's, Sbarro, Baskin Robbins, Cinnabon and Segafredo's, or enjoy delicious drinks and snacks at Skybar. There is a duty-free shop where you find many alcoholic or non-alcoholic drinks, chocolates, souvenirs and perfumes. You can also do shopping by visiting Victoria’s Secret. If you want to take a glance at handmade souvenirs belonging to Punta Cana and the Dominican Republic, you will come across many options at the airport. At the airport, you can buy many products for yourself and gifts for your loved ones. There is also a lost property office at the airport which also offers service for private aircrafts and jets. When you come to the Dominican Republic, you can visit the information desk at the airport for getting information about the taxes you need to pay and tourist cards that you need to purchase.
Transportation to Leipzig/Halle City Center from Airport
Leipzig - Halle Airport
Leipzig is the largest city in the German state of Saxony. It is also the most industrially advanced city in the region. Another city in the state of Saxony is Halle, which is much smaller compared to Leipzig. Both cities share a common airport. Those traveling to these cities fly into the Leipzig/Halle Airport.
Leipzig, like most German cities, is very convenient to explore by bike. Leipzig is surrounded by beautiful rivers and canals and there are designated bike paths in almost every part of the city. There are a variety of public transportation alternatives in the city. The tram provides access to almost every part of Leipzig. In addition, there are train and bus routes that provide transportation to almost every part of the city. The LVB (Leipzig Transport Company) runs the public transportation network in the city.
You can buy tickets for public transportation vehicles from the company’s private offices. With one ticket you can travel within the city, including zone 110, for one hour and transfer between vehicles as much as you want. You can also purchase tickets from ticket machines located in many stations, and coin-operated ticket machines located in the trams, news stands, convenience stores, or stationary stores. You can also purchase a Leipzig Card at an LVB office or the Tourist Information in Leipzig. If you plan to use public transportation frequently in the city then these cards will be more affordable. The Leipzig Card even offers special discounts on guided tours of the city and discounts on admission to museums and cultural events. There are a variety of card types you can purchase, ranging from 1-day tickets to 3-day tickets, and 3-day group tickets. If you don’t want to use public transportation in the city then you can take a taxi or rent a car to get around Leipzig. The most preferred public transportation system in Halle is the tram. The Halle (Saale) Hauptbahnhof is the main railway station located in the city center. This station operates both inter-city trains and regional trains.
You can purchase a ticket to use on the public transportation system in Halle from the red ticket machines located in most stations. There are different ticket types available; you can purchase a single-use ticket, a ticket that is valid for 4 1-hour trips, or a one-week unlimited use ticket.
Transportation to Leipzig from the airport
There are many ways to get to the Leipzig city center from the airport. The airport provides special shuttle services that you can take advantage of. Other transportation alternatives include public transportation, such as the train or bus, or taxis, and rental cars.
Shuttle
The airport shuttle services provided by Leipzig/Halle Airport are the most comfortable method of transportation to get to your destination in the city after you land. These shuttles have the capacity to accommodate a maximum of 8 people and provide door-to-door transportation. This service offers a stress-free way to get to the city, departing soon after you land. To book the airport shuttle service you need to make a reservation at least one week before your flight.
Train (S-Bahn)
Trains depart from the train station located right next to the airport and provide transportation to the central railway station, Leipzig Hauptbahnhof. There are two lines that run from the airport to the city. The Intercity (IC) line runs every 20-30 minutes. The inter-city train lines S5 and S5x run every 30 minutes and pass through the Leipzig Messe Train Station. The S5 or S5x trains are more affordable than the IC trains.
The S-Bahn train runs north to south in Leipzig, passing through the city center and stopping at the main train station, Bayerischer Train Station, and underground stations in Markt and Wilhelm-Leuschner Platz.
These trains also provide transportation to other parts of the city such as Connewitz, Stötteritz, Thekla and Miltitzer Allee.
Bus
Buses are another transportation alternative to get to the city center from the airport. Buses run every 30 minutes and take approximately 30 minutes to get to the city center. There over 30 bus lines that operate throughout the city. Keep in mind that bus fares are more expensive when compared to the train. Most buses operate from 5:30 am to midnight.
The night bus, Nachtbus, begins operating after midnight. There are 10 night buses that operate throughout the city; these buses are appropriately named, from N1 to N10. These buses provide transportation between the city center and remote areas of the city. The majority of these buses overlap with certain sections of the main tram network.
Tram
Unfortunately there is no direct access to the airport by tram. However, the tram is frequently used for urban transportation. The tram provides access to many central parts of the city. There are many trams that operate throughout the day, running every 30 minutes and even more frequently during peak hours. After midnight the tram runs every hour. The tram fare is cheaper when compared to trains.
After 8 pm passengers must enter the vehicle through the front door and show the driver their ticket. There are a total of 13 tram lines that operate throughout the city.
The tram network is shaped like a star with a circle in the middle. The tram network runs from the outskirts of the city into the city center.
Rental Car
There are various rental car companies located at the airport. You can rent a car once you land or book a vehicle in advance by making a reservation online. However, keep in mind that there is heavy traffic in the city and access to parts of the city by car is limited. Therefore we wouldn’t recommend renting a car because it isn’t the best way to get around in the city.
Taxi
Taxis are a convenient transportation alternative to get to the city center. Taxis are readily available in front of Terminal B. However taxi fares are quite expensive and a taxi to the city center takes about as long as the train does.
Transportation to Halle from the airport
One of the most practical transportation alternatives to get to Halle from the airport is by train. Another practical option is to utilize the shuttle services provided by the airport. You can also get to the city by taxi or rental car.
Shuttle
Just like in Leipzig, there are special shuttle services organized by the airport that provide door-to-door transportation. These vehicles have a maximum passenger capacity of 8 people. To use this service you need to make a reservation at least one week before your flight.
Train (S-Bahn)
After you land you can access the train by following the signs that read “Airport Central Train Station”. Trains run about every 30 minutes and get to the city center in approximately 11 minutes. You can purchase tickets for the train at the station.
The train is referred to as the S-Bahn. The S7 line provides transportation between the following stations: Halle-Nietleben, Halle-Neustadt, Halle Zscherbener Straße, Halle Südstadt, Halle-Silberhöhe, Halle Rosengarten, and Halle (Saale) Hauptbahnhof.
Bus
Buses also have an important role in urban transportation in the city. In fact there are inter-city buses you can take to travel to neighboring cities, especially from Halle to Leipzig. If you are planning on going to a city near Halle then consider taking the bus.
Rental Car
Renting a car is another transportation alternative to get to the city. There are various rental car companies located at the airport. You can also book your vehicle in advance by making a reservation online.
Taxi
Taxis are a comfortable transportation alternative to get to the city center from the airport. You can find taxis waiting outside of Terminal B.
