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| Popular Airport | Bole Intl. Airport |
|---|---|
| Popular Airlines | |
| Approximate Flight Duration | 13 hour 40 min |
| Approximate Travel Distance | 10927 Km |
Transportation to Airport from Alice Springs City Center
Alice Springs Airport
The distance between Alice Springs Airport, which is one of the popular airports of the region, and Alice Springs city center is approximately 15 kilometers. One of the most effective factors in vehicle preferences of the passengers travelling to the airport from Alice Springs city center is the cost of the offered transportation alternatives.
Passengers who prefer a fast and comfortable transportation vehicle generally get on a taxi for travelling to the airport from the city center. However, those looking for a more budget-friendly transportation option can use shuttles which can be more appropriate for their expectations and needs.
In addition, you can also travel to Alice Springs Airport in about 20-25 minutes by renting a car in the city center. There are global car rental companies offering service in the city. You can choose one of these companies and comfortably travel to the airport.
Taxi
Alice Springs city center is not very big. For this reason, it is possible to travel to Alice Springs Airport by similar amounts from many points of the city. Travelling to Alice Springs Airport by taxi lasts approximately 20-25 minutes. Travelling to Alice Springs Airport from the city center by taxi costs approximately 33-35 dollars. The total fare that you need to pay for taxi may vary according to certain factors such as the hour and day of your travel to the airport from the city center. Alice Springs taxis can demand higher fares after midnight or during holidays.
The opening fares of taxis are approximately 4 dollars in the city. The fare is approximately 2 dollars per kilometer in the daytime. The opening fares are over 5 dollars between 06:00 pm and morning hours and taximeters add 2,5 dollars per kilometers during these hours. You need to pay approximately 1 dollars to the taxi for any waiting time. You can call 08 8952 1877 in order to get in contact with Alice Springs Taxis offering service in the region. In addition, you can also contact Territory Taxis by calling 08 8953 3322. This is another taxi company offering service in the city. You can choose one of these companies for travelling to the airport.
Airport Shuttle
Passengers who want to have a more budget-friendly transportation vehicle for travelling to Alice Springs Airport from the city center can benefit from airport shuttles that are also commonly preferred by those living in Alice Springs. One-way ticket price of the shuttles can be a little high. For this reason, you can reduce your travel costs if you buy a round-trip ticket.
One-way ticket price of the shuttles carrying passengers to the airport from the city center is 16,50 dollars per person. The cost of round-trip ticket is 30 dollars per person.
One-way ticket price is 33 dollars for two passengers. The cost of round-trip ticket is 60 dollars for two passengers. There are also one-way and round-trip alternatives for three or four passengers.
Students and passengers over a certain age can benefit from the airport shuttles by paying a more budget-friendly amount. All they need to do is to show their identity cards. Passengers travelling with their families and passengers with children can also be charged reduced prices. Shuttles are among the ideal alternatives for travelling to Alice Springs Airport from the city center since they are affordable. However, you shouldn’t forget that going to the departure point in the city center can be a little challenging if you have heavy luggage. In this case, taxi will be a better transportation option. You can call 1800 722 111 if you are in Australia or +61 8 8952 2111 if you call from another country in order to get detailed information about the shuttles used for travelling to Alice Springs Airport.
Car Rental
If you want to rent a car for your transportation to Alice Springs Airport, you can get in contact with one of the car rental companies in the city center and get detailed information about the procedure. Renting a car for travelling to the airport terminal from the city center is among the most comfortable alternatives. If you receive your car with a full fuel tank, you should be careful about delivering the car in the same way. You can also call 13 27 27 in order to reach the office of Budget offering service in the region. If you prefer AVIS, you can call 13 63 63 and get detailed information about car rental procedure and make a reservation in advance. If you want to rent a car from Hertz, you can call 13 30 39 and choose a car according to your budget and needs. You can also call 1300 36 72 27 for Thrifty which offers comfortable vehicle options.
Airport Information
Alice Springs Airport, which is among the busiest airports of the region, offers many services for its guests. At the airport, you can wait for your flight in the comfortable lounges welcoming passengers with a warm atmosphere and comfortable environment or spend time by buying some products specific to the region.
You can eat delicious foods or sip a cold drink in Café Terra Rosa located in the airport terminal. If you want to have a coffee break before the take-off time of your plane, you can again visit Café Terra Rosa.
Australian Way is among the ideal stores located at Alice Springs Airport which offers many gift alternatives for passengers. By visiting this store, you can buy various products specific to the country.
If you arrive at the airport early and have time, you can evaluate this time by reading something. News Travels is a great place offering lots of magazines and books for adults and kids. If you want to buy snacks or water, you can again visit this place.
Alice Springs Airport has ATMs for passengers who want to withdraw money before or after their flights. In addition, ATMs accept many cards. The airport terminal also offers different services for passengers such as free internet access, telephone, areas where you can drink water, and lost property office.
Transportation to Addis Ababa City Center from Airport
Bole Intl. Airport
Addis Ababa, which is connected to Kenya, Somalia and Sudan by highways, connected to Djibouti, one of the important trade centers of Africa, by railways and has an international airport, is both a transfer point and an important trade center for the country. In the country where animal husbandry and agriculture are widespread and light industry is developed, the most important product of the city is coffee. The city is also an important education center thanks to the universities and colleges it hosts.
In the city, there are many coffee shops where you can drink and buy coffee. In Addis Ababa, urban transportation is provided with buses, minibuses and taxis. Public transportation isn’t very developed. Ticket prices of these means are affordable. However, bus routes don’t operate at regular intervals and there may sometimes be delays.
Blue - white colored minibuses that you can use as an alternative to buses are faster than buses and carry passengers with more affordable fares. The fare is about 1.5 Birr, which is less than 50 cents, depending on your destination. Minibuses that start operating at early hours in the morning generally offer service until 09:00 pm. You can also get on a taxi for your transportation in the city. It is not always easy to find a taxi here. You can find a taxi more easily in central parts of the city and in front of big hotels.
The vehicles used as taxi are generally old model automobiles. Despite of this, it can be said that taxis are the most comfortable means of transportation in Addis Ababa. However, before getting on a taxi you should agree on the fare and definitely bargain with the driver. If you are thinking of renting a car and having a comfortable means of transportation during your visit, you should be careful about the traffic. You should remember that there are no traffic lights on many roads and roundabouts and this situation negatively affects traffic flow. In addition, you can have trouble in buying gas. There can be long queues at gasoline stations. On the other hand, there is no problem about parking in the city and average parking fee is 0.50 Birr. Although there is a railway system in the city, trains are not a part of urban transportation.
Bole International Airport is located 6 km south of the city center on Bole Road. To get to the city center from the airport you can use minibuses as the means of public transportation or you can also choose to take a taxi. Renting a car is another alternative for your travel to the city center although it is generally not recommended due to traffic problems. If you are going to stay at a hotel, airport shuttle services offered by some hotel are one of the most comfortable and reliable transportation options.
Minibus
If you are thinking of getting to the city center by using a means of public transportation, you can get on the minibuses departing from Bole Dild minibus stops located in front of the overpass found right across the terminal exit. Minibuses offer service from 06:00 am to 08:00 pm.
The fares are cheaper than taxis and vary according to your destination. The fares are 5 Birr on average. You should remember that tourists may be charged higher amounts. You can learn the amount you need to pay by talking to other passengers before getting on any minibus. You need to pay an additional amount for your baggage.
Hotel Shuttle
In addition to small hotels, accommodation centers of certain chain hotels like Radisson, Hilton and Sheraton are also located in the city center. Some hotels offer airport shuttle service. If you don’t prefer public transportation and don’t want to bargain with taxi drivers about the fare, you can take advantage of the airport shuttle service which will pick you up in front of the baggage claim area and leave you just in front of your hotel. To benefit from this service, you should contact your hotel in advance and agree on the price, make a reservation and give the necessary information such as the number of passengers and baggage.
Taxi
There are two types of taxis that you can get on to reach the city center from the airport. At airport taxi stand, Mercedes taxis of the National Tour Operator (NTO) operate under a company and offer service with more comfortable vehicles. With their predetermined tariffs, they create a more reliable image in terms of the fares and offer private services. You can ask your hotel to call a NTO taxi for you or get in contact with the taxi desk located in the arriving passenger terminal. Tariffs are offered according to your destination. There is no taximeter in these taxis, so it is advised to agree on the fare before getting on. These taxis are approximately 10 times more expensive than blue-white taxis. You can also reach the city center in a short time with a blue-white taxi which you can get on at the exit of the airport. The average fare is between 80 and 100 Birr.
These taxis are managed by individuals. These taxis, which are larger than a standard automobile, operate just like a small bus. They have a standard route, pick up passengers from certain points and drop them off at certain points. There is no taximeter in blue-white taxis and the fares of the stops are predetermined. In addition, you shouldn’t forget that you may need to bargain on the fare.
Car Rental
You can rent a car from one of the car rental companies located at the airport. Since some roads have no name, there isn’t sufficient number of traffic signs throughout the city and there is no traffic light on many roundabouts, traffic flow isn’t in order. In order to reach the city center with the car you have rented, you should drive northwestward after leaving the airport. The road is about 6 kilometers.
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