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Taxi, bus, metro and car rental are among the alternatives that you can prefer to get to Francisco Sa Carneiro Airport from Porto city center. In addition, those who want to travel by car can easily reach the airport thanks to the parking spaces at the airport.

Taxi

You can easily get to the airport by the taxis run by many taxi companies in the city. You will have no difficulty in communication thanks to the taxi drivers who know English and the taxis will take you to the airport in about half an hour. You should make your plan considering that the tariff increases at night hours and on weekends.

Bus

City buses are another option you can prefer to get to the airport. Just as you can travel between the city center and the airport by three different lines that are 601, 602 and 3M, there are also other bus lines that allow you to reach the airport from different parts of the city. You can take the buses, which generally depart at 30-minute intervals, from any parts of the city.

Metro

You can reach the airport both economically and quickly by taking the advantage of the metro which you can get from the metro station in the city center or all the metro stations. You can get on the purple metro line at 05:58 at the earliest and at 00:36 at the latest. You can arrive at the airport after a 30-minute journey from the city center.

Rent a car

You can also reach the airport by enjoying the drive thanks to the rental car that you can rent from the car rental companies in the city center. However, if you don't know the routes, car rental may not be a suitable option for you. Goldcar, Avis, Budget, Europcar, Guerin, Enterprise, Hertz and Sixt are among the car rental companies you can choose from.

Airport Information

Francisco Sa Carneiro Airport has a single terminal building for domestic and international flights. The airport offers various basic services such as ATMs, communication, internet access, meeting rooms, waiting rooms and information desk as well as a hotel for accommodation services, restaurants and shopping stores.

Park Airport Hotel, which is located within just 3-minute walking distance from the airport, is only 2 minutes away from the metro station by walking and provides the passengers with accommodation services.

The passengers can meet their eating and drinking needs at restaurants, cafes and bars at the airport where different tastes and local delicacies from the world cuisine are served. Belight, Burger King, Caffriccio, Costa Coffee, Delta Cafe, Douro, Wine Bar, La Pausa Restaurant, Medas Beer, Ola, Quiosque Dos Sabores and Super Bock Lounge are among these places.

In addition, there are various stores where jewelry, ornamental and clothing products are sold at the airport. Ale-Hop, Cores Doces, Divers, Football Gate, Geox, L’occitane, Mr. Blue, Pandora, Parfois, Relay, Springfield, Story Store, Sunglass Hut and Swarovski are just some of these stores.

Marrakech, which is one of the most developed and crowded cities of Morocco, has the characteristic of being the country's first capital before Rabat. The city takes attention with its historical structure and cultural richness. The city, which also has the most advanced trade networks of Africa and the country, is one of the most attractive tourist destinations of the country.

Marrakech is a city settled on the lower slopes of the Atlas Mountains. The city is located almost in the middle of the country. The city is composed of two regions, Medina (old city) and Ville Nouvella (new city), both of which are easily reached by certain means of transportation. In Marrakech, the vehicles offering service in urban transportation are operating very punctually. The fact that the highways are modern and ordered has also a big influence on this.

Means of urban transportation are also extremely comfortable and affordable in terms of the ticket prices. In Marrakech, buses, taxis and shared cars offer service in urban transportation. The fact that the city is not large in terms of the surface area also offers the opportunity to use vehicles such as motorcycles and bicycles. Using train is a common option throughout the country, but the trains under the management of ONFC company do not provide urban transportation services. While the train provides an intercity transportation service, the train route also passing through Marrakech carries passengers to Casablanca, Tangier, Rabat and Fez.

The bus is the most convenient means of public transportation in urban transportation. All buses offering service in the city belong to ALSAR company. The buses are very well maintained and modern. You can take advantage of the buses with your ticket that you will buy by paying 4 dirhams. It is possible to get your ticket in the bus.

You can also evaluate the taxi option if you don’t want to use the buses. These taxis, called petit taxis, do not have the authority to get out of the city. So, if you want to get out of the city during your visit, you might get a negative response. If you will travel in the city by taxi, you should pay minimum 10 - 15 dirhams. You can try to bargain with the taxi drivers in order not to pay more.

Minibus taxis are more profitable than petit taxis. Ticket prices for minibus taxis that follow a certain route vary between 2 and 4 dirhams. It is possible to reach the two regions of the city by using these minibus taxis. Menara Airport is the only and official airport in Marrakech. There are not many options for the transportation to the city center from the airport which is located in the west of the city center. Passengers landing at the airport prefer taxis and buses to reach the city center.

Car rental is another option that can be used to reach the city center. Marrakech Railway Station is 2 km of the airport. but passengers do not have a chance to reach the city center by train because they only provide intercity transportation. About 10 km. It is possible to reach the city center from Menara Airport, which is 10 km of the city center, in about 30 - 40 minutes.

Bus

If you are not in a hurry and have enough time to get to the city center from the airport, bus is the most convenient option. The Spanish bus company ALSA, which offers service in the city, also provides service for carrying passengers to the city center. Bus route 19 is the only bus you can use to get to the city center. It is also very easy to reach this bus. You can see the bus stop just outside of the airport. Bus route 19 offers easy and comfortable transportation service to Marrakech's regions called the new city and the old city.

Tickets prices for the buses departing every 30 minutes in front of the airport are 30 dirhams for single use. If you will buy a round-trip ticket, the amount you need to pay is 50 dirhams. Bus route 19 offers service 7 days a week and it operates from 06:15 am to 09:30 pm. If you will choose getting on a bus to reach the city center, you have to be at the airport between these hours. Another advantage of the buses offering easy transportation thanks to the bus stops in the central districts of the city is that they are cheaper than the taxis.

Taxi

Another option you can evaluate for travelling to the city center from Marrakech Airport is the taxi. The taxis are waiting for their passengers just outside of the airport. Those who don’t want to use the bus option can have a comfortable and quick travel by taxi. When we consider that there are not many options to get to the city center, taxi is a very good alternative for those who have limited time. However, don’t forget that the amount you will pay will be higher compared to bus. Taxi drivers generally start bargaining from 20 dollars. Therefore, you should be good at bargaining about the fare. The taxis accept maximum 4 passengers. If you find three passengers going to the city center, you will reduce your transportation cost.

Car Rental

You can also rent a car in order to reach the city center in a comfortable way. From various companies, you can receive this service. If you get in contact with one of the car rental companies before your arrival, you can receive your car without waiting and take the road to the city center easily.