| Popular Airport | Canberra Airport |
|---|---|
| Popular Airlines | |
| Approximate Flight Duration | 32 hour 50 min |
| Approximate Travel Distance | 15155 Km |
There are several alternatives that provide transportation between the Abuja city center and the airport. You can reach Abuja Airport from the city center by choosing one of the transportation options such as taxi, taxi motorcycle, bus and rental car.
Many hotels offer shuttle service during the airport transfer phase. To make use of this possibility, you must contact the hotel authorities in advance and make a reservation. There are many hotels in Abuja city center that provide transfers between the hotel and the airport.
Taxi motorcycles, with a capacity of three people, provide access to the airport from the city center. The fare of these vehicles, frequently preferred by passengers who do not have excess luggage, is quite reasonable.
Buses from the city center reaching the airport in 35 - 40 minutes are frequently used by passengers visiting the city of Abuja. One of the reasons for this is that the bus ticket prices are reasonable and they depart every 20 minutes. You can use these transportation means with daily or monthly tickets. You should be sure that you have taken the bus going in the direction of your destination. Time schedules of buses are shown at the signs at the bus stops.
There are well-known companies in the city center from where you can rent a car. You can rent a car at more reasonable prices in Abuja city center compared to other cities. You can book from a car company or ask for help from your hotel before your travel. Those who do not want to lose time with other means of transportation can easily access the airport from the city center by renting a car.
Located 20 kilometers west of Abuja city center, the airport is welcoming many local and foreign visitors. Abuja Airport is accessible from the city center by taxi, bus, rental car or taxi motorcycle. There is a small car park, the offices of car rental companies, a café serving local flavors, a rest room and boutique shops at the airport. The airport serves to meet the safety, comfort and similar needs of the passengers in the best possible conditions.
Canberra city center is very close to the airport and can be reached in about 10 minutes by taxi, rental car or luxury transfer. Shuttle buses offer more economical transportation but they serve only during the day. The closest bus stop is 2.3 kilometers from the airport.
At the airport there are seven different car rental companies, serving at the arrival terminal, luggage delivery area. To go to the city center, turn right at the airport exit, and whichever direction you choose at the crossroads, you can easily reach the center in about 10 minutes by following the signs to the city center.
The taxi stands are at a short walk distance from the luggage delivery area. The taxis are picking up their passengers a covered place to protect them from hot and cold weather and rains. The cost of transport to the city center by taxi is 48 Dollars on weekdays between 06:00 and 21:00, weekends, and 54 Dollars on holidays and during the night.
From the airport you can take the shuttle bus, The Airport Express, to Canberra city center, Russle, National Convention Center, London Circuit and YHA areas. The buses are waiting at the exit of the arrival terminal.
The one way ticket is 12 Dollars but if you want to use The Airport Express buses on your return journey you can get a round trip ticket by paying 20 Dollars. You can get your ticket from the bus driver or from the 'Customer Service' office directly opposite the bus stop. Please note that The Airport Express buses do not serve on public holidays.
For the passengers who are looking for comfort, there are 20 different companies in the airport providing transfer services with luxury cars, minivans and limousines. If you want to go to the city center with such a vehicle, you should definitely book in advance. Your driver will meet you at the terminal. The contact information of the companies is easily accessible on the internet.
If you go to IKEA with a taxi from the airport, you can reach the center in 15 minutes by taking bus number 910 from the stop here.
