Popular Airport | Borg El Arab Airport |
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Approximate Flight Duration | 3 hour |
Approximate Travel Distance | 2477 Km |
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Transportation to Airport from Ghardaia City Center
Noumerat Moufdi Zakaria Airport
It is very easy to reach Noumerat Airport from the center of Ghardaia, one of the cities of Algeria but you need to make your vehicle choice carefully. The distance between Ghardaia city center and Noumerat Airport is only 15 kilometers. There are buses departing at certain hours of the day and carry passengers to the airport from the center. However, you can get on a taxi or a private shuttle for a safer and more comfortable travel. Another alternative that you can prefer for travelling to Noumerat Airport is to make a reservation in order to rent a car. Renting a car is a safe and budget-friendly transportation alternative for passengers who want to reach the airport which is about 20 minutes away from the center.
The potential disadvantage of renting a car is that the signs giving direction to the passengers can be complicated. You can make a little search in advance about the roads on your route in order not to get lost.
Taxi
By getting on a taxi in the city center, you can take the road to Noumerat Airport which is about 15 kilometers away. Taxi is a very ideal option for travelling to the airport in a short time. All you need to be careful while using a taxi in the city and other places of the country is the taximeter.
If the driver doesn’t open the taximeter while travelling to the airport, you may have to pay a higher fare than the normal fare. Especially foreign tourists may face this problem. You can make sure that the taximeter is open when you get on the taxi. You can ask the driver to open it in order not to pay too much money for this travel.
You can also bargain on the fare before getting on any taxi and have a more budget-friendly travel to your destination. If the driver doesn’t accept this offer or doesn’t open the taximeter, you can prefer another vehicle.
Private Shuttle
Passengers, who want to travel to Noumerat Airport from the center of Ghardaia, generally prefer using a taxi. However, private shuttles are also among the options which offer a safe and affordable transportation to the airport.
You can get in contact with the hotels in Ghardaia and get support from them in order to make a reservation and obtain information about the private shuttle options. If your priority is safety, you can prefer using a private shuttle for your transportation to the airport from the city center even though the cost of this service is higher than the other options.
Travelling to the terminal of Noumerat Airport from the city center by using a private shuttle takes about 20 minutes. You can determine your departure time according to this duration. You can reserve a shuttle only for yourself but you should keep in mind that this is much more expensive than using a shared shuttle.
Airport Information
The airport, which is located approximately 20 kilometers away from the center of Ghardaia, Algeria, is generally used for short-distance regional flights. You can fly to Noumerat Airport from the capital of Algeria and other big cities of the country.
International flights generally land at the capital and it is necessary to transfer from here to reach Ghardaia. The airport has a lounge where you can comfortably wait for your flight. There are also various stores for those who want to do some shopping. The airport isn’t very rich in terms of eating and drinking areas. You can find coffee, tea and snacks 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.
