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| Popular Airport | Shiraz Intl. Airport |
|---|---|
| Popular Airlines | |
| Approximate Flight Duration | 2 hour 40 min |
| Approximate Travel Distance | 2172 Km |
Transportation to Airport from Alexandria City Center
Borg El Arab Airport
The easiest ways to get to Borg El Arab International Airport from Alexandria city center are to take a taxi, use hotel shuttle service or rent a car. Since the traffic in Alexandria can be very heavy, you have to be careful and take the road a bit earlier in order not to miss your flight.
Taxi
You can easily get to Borg El Arab International Airport in about 1 hour by getting on a taxi in the city center. It is suggested that you get on a familiar taxi or ask your hotel to call a reliable taxi for you. You should definitely agree on the fare before getting on a taxi. You can bargain.
Hotel Shuttle
Some hotels in Alexandria offer airport shuttle service for their guests. You can benefit from this service, which is safer than taxis, by making a reservation in advance.
Car Rental
If you have rented a car for your travel, you can arrive at Borg El Arab International Airport in maximum 1 hour under normal traffic conditions by following a straight route through Mehwar Al-Ta’ameir and turning left from the airport turnaround.
Airport Information
Alexandria International Airport is located 7 km southeast of Alexandria city center. Alexandria International Airport has been closed because of major renovations since 2013 and all traffic has been transferred to Borg El Arab International Airport which is located 40 km southeast of the city. Borg El Arab International Airport, which previously offered service for domestic flights and cargo aircrafts, has been undertaking airline traffic of Alexandria and Nile Delta since 2013.
In addition to the airplanes flying from Turkey, Central Asia and North Africa, cargo aircrafts also land at Borg El Arab Airport. The airport, which is located 40 km of Alexandria city center, has all fundamental facilities despite of not being a large airport. At the airport, there are many facilities such as a lounge, duty-free shop, various stores selling souvenirs and clothes and a few cafes.
Transportation to Shiraz City Center from Airport
Shiraz Intl. Airport
Taxi is the most preferred means of transportation to get to the center of Shiraz from Shahid Dastghaib International Airport. However, if you need a comfortable means of transportation during your travel, you can rent a car at the airport. Bus and metro alternatives are available for passengers who want to keep their transportation costs at the lowest level. However, the stops of both bus and metro are at the airport exit and are not recommended for travellers with large or heavy luggage.
Car Rental
Europcar company is offering car rental service at the airport. You can reach the city center in 15 minutes with the car you rent driving northwest on Modarres Boulevard.
Taxi
You can always find a taxi at the airport. Since the oil prices are low in Iran, taxis are among the most preferred means of transportation. However, be careful about the fares and ask the driver to turn on the taximeter. If necessary, you can bargain with the driver. Under normal traffic conditions, it is possible to reach the city center in 15 minutes by taxi.
Bus
If you want to keep your transportation costs low and your luggage is not heavy, you can reach Shiraz city center in half an hour by getting on a bus from the stop one kilometer away from the airport.
Metro
Metro stop is located at a short walking distance at the airport exit. You can get to the city center in just 15 minutes.
Weather in Shiraz
Min 5ºC - Max 21ºC
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