Popular Airport | Borg El Arab Airport |
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Approximate Flight Duration | 9 hour |
Approximate Travel Distance | 7203 Km |
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Transportation to Airport from Xian City Center
Xian Xiguan Airport
Although the distance is long, you can easily get to Xi'an Xianyang International Airport from Xi'an city center. You can take the airport's private shuttle buses or public buses. Taxi is another alternative. If your budget is suitable, you can also benefit from your hotel's airport shuttle service.
Shuttle
Shuttle buses departing from eight different points take the passengers from central points such as train station, bus station and big hotels to get to the airport. You can learn departure points and times from your hotel, or contact the airport's Ground Transportation center.
Bus
Eleven different bus lines depart from both the city and the different regions of the city to the airport. Ticket prices, varying according to distance, range from 30 RMB to 128 RMB.
Taxi
It is easy to find a taxi in the city center. The opening fare in the taxi is 9 RMB during the day, and 10 RMB between 23:00 and 06:00. 2 RMB per kilometer is added to the starting fare. Make sure you have enough currency to pay the taxi as you will need to pay the fare in RMB.
Hotel Shuttle
More than a hundred hotels in Xi'an have airport shuttle service for their customers. Please note that this service is charged extra and must be booked in advance.
Airport Information
After it was decided that the city of Xi'an needed a large and modern airport, where international flights were also operated to and from, Xi'an Xiguan Airport, which had been serving the city for a long time with a considerable budget of about 8 billion yuan, was demolished and replaced by Xi'an Xianyang International Airport. Xi'an Xianyang International Airport, one of China's largest and busiest airports, is located about 30 kilometers from the city center.
At the airport there are all basic units such as health center, cash dispenser, and exchange office. If you have a connected flight or need some rest before your flight, you can use the airport hotel daily or hourly. If you have a lower budget, you can rent a suitable sleeping cabin. The airport has special areas for smokers. Free Wi-Fi network throughout the entire building is open for the use of passengers.
There are dozens of cafes, bars and restaurants throughout the airport, where you will find something to cater for your taste. If you want to evaluate your time by shopping, you can buy very different products from near the stores. Massage chairs and a spa are also available at the airport for passengers who want to indulge themselves. There are also seven lounges at the airport.
Transportation to Alexandria City Center from Airport
Borg El Arab Airport
It cannot be said that there are many alternatives to get to Alexandria city center from Borg El Arab International Airport. The means of transportation mostly preferred by passengers is taxi. You can also get to the city center easily with the car you can rent from one of the car rental companies located at the airport. In addition, some hotels offer private shuttle service for their guests.
Taxi
You can see many taxis waiting in front of Borg El Arab International Airport terminal building. Since the distance is not short, taxi is not an affordable means of transportation for this travel. However, it is possible to agree on a reasonable fare by bargaining. You should specify your destination and agree on the fare before your travel, and make sure to pay the fare after reaching your destination. Getting to the city center by taxi takes about 1 hour under normal traffic conditions.
Hotel Shuttle
Some hotels in Alexandria offer airport shuttle service for their guests. You should get in contact with your hotel in advance whether they provide this service or not. If they do, you should learn the amount you need to pay and make a reservation in advance. This service may be more expensive compared to taxi but it is much safer. Your vehicle will be waiting for you at the airport and you can comfortably get to the city center thanks to this service.
Car Rental
If you want to rent a car and have a comfortable travel, you can agree with one of the car rental companies found at the airport. You shouldn’t forget that you must have an international driver's license. If the car you rented has any damage, you must keep a written record during renting.
You should also be careful about the traffic density in Alexandria and the drivers who don’t pay much attention to the traffic rules. After leaving the airport, turn left to North Coast Road, connect to Mehwar Al-Ta’ameir that you will see on the right and drive straight until you reach the city center. This travel lasts about 50 minutes.
El Nouzha Airport
El Nouzha Airport is only seven kilometers away from Alexandria city center. It is thus very easy to reach the city center from the airport. You can also get information about transfer services by calling your hotel in advance. You can also get to Alexandria from El Nouzha Airport by taxi.
Taxi
You can use taxis to reach Alexandria city center, which is seven kilometers from El Nouzha Airport, which is closed since 2010, but still active, quickly and practically. The fare required for this taxi journey is approximately 26-32 Egyptian pounds.
