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| Popular Airport | Turku Airport |
|---|---|
| Popular Airlines | |
| Approximate Flight Duration | 9 hour 30 min |
| Approximate Travel Distance | 7611 Km |
Transportation to Airport from Colombo City Center
Bandaranaike Intl. Airport
It is only possible to reach the airport from Colombo city center by bus and taxi. Alternatively, you can also travel with private cars that can be rented from car rental companies located in the city center.
Taxi
Taxi drivers in Colombo, which is moving towards to becoming a global world city, also keep up with this development. Almost all of the taxi drivers are clean-wear, polite and speak English, which increases the quality of service. Despite being expensive compared to other alternatives, it is preferred because of its ease of reaching anytime.
Bus
The bus number 187-E3, which is used to get to the airport, collects passengers at different bus stops all day except night time. It serves as an economic and fast transportation option.
Car Rental
As in all major cities, it is also possible to find quality and reputable car rental companies in Colombo. You can request the model and brand you want from the companies you can reach easily via Internet and telephone.
Airport Information
Bandaranayike Airport, which links Colombo to the world and hosts many passengers every year, consists of a medium sized single terminal building. There are many services ranging from pharmacies and health centers to foreign exchange bureaus and bank ATMs at the airport. There is a beauty and spa center in the terminal which also has an animal care room for pets of passengers.
Baristar Coffee Lanka, Burger King, Deli Food & Spicy, HVA Foods, Nestle Lanka PLC, Palm Strip Restaurant and Relax Inn Food are the places where passengers can meet their eating and drinking needs during waiting periods.
For shopping there are Abans Pvt, AMF Duty Free, Asian Electricals, Aventure Holdings, Chamber of Gifts, Classic Electronics, Crown Electronics, Citizen, Gomez's and Odel stores. The airport also meets the accommodation needs of its passengers with the Serediva Transit Hotel in it.
Transportation to Turku City Center from Airport
Turku Airport
Turku, which is a city in Finland, is a dynamic city whose population is mostly composed of the students coming here for receiving education. When you land at Turku Airport, you can also feel this energy. The distance between Turku Airport and city center is 9 kilometers. It is possible to cover this distance by renting a car or getting on a bus which is the most budget-friendly option. You can also get on a taxi for a comfortable and fast travel.
Bus
When you reach the arriving passenger lounge after landing at Turku Airport, you will see a big screen showing the departure hours of the buses. The bus route 1 carries passengers to the city center and it operates every 15 minutes on weekdays and every 30 minutes on Sundays and national holidays. This bus route reaches the Market Square Kauppatori in the city center in about 20 minutes. The last stop of the bus is Turku Port which is 30 minutes away. The departure hours of the buses, which are organized by Föli (regional public transportation network), do not ever depart from the rule. Even if you run to catch the bus, you need to know that the driver does not open the doors if all doors are closed. For this reason, you should be at the stop a few minutes before the departure time of the bus.
You can buy your ticket from the driver. If you use the bus in the daytime, the ticket price is 3 Euro. This amount increases to 4 Euro if you get on the bus at night. The validity time of the ticket is two hours and you can use it again if you transfer in the city.
Taxi
Travelling to the city center from Turku Airport by taxi costs about 25 Euro. You can use your credit card to make the payment. You can make a reservation for a taxi in advance to pick you up from the airport. In this way, you can take the road to your destination without waiting much. You can also call a taxi by using the free taxi hailing system in the entrance of the terminal. You can also get on a taxi from one of the taxi stands like Turun Taxi, City Taxi and Kyyti.
Car Rental
Another transportation alternative that you can use for travelling to the city center from Turku Airport, which is 9 kilometers away, is renting a car. There is an area in the arriving passenger section where international companies like Avis Europcar, Hertz, Budget and Sixt as well as local companies offer car rental services. You can rent a car according to your needs in a short time but if you make a reservation before your travel, you can save time and money.
Airport Shuttle
If you are coming to the city as a group, you can choose a shuttle offering service with its driver. You can have a more budget-friendly travel to your destination if you make a reservation for a shuttle in advance. You can get detailed information about this alternative from the area where car rental companies offer service.
Hotel Shuttle
While making a hotel reservation, you can learn whether your hotel offers transportation service from the airport. Some hotels offer this service for free while others may demand a certain amount from their guests.
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