Popular Airport | Alexandroupoli - Dimokritos - Democritus Airport |
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Approximate Flight Duration | 9 hour 50 min |
Approximate Travel Distance | 7879 Km |
Taking a taxi in the morning or evening outside of rush hours is probably the most reliable method of transport to the airport in densely populated Durban. It’s also possible to reach the airport with rented cars or shuttle company buses.
You can reach the airport by taxi from the city centre in around 30 to 50 minutes depending on traffic conditions. It might be a good idea to speak with the taxi driver beforehand and let them know your time of departure to not have any bad surprises for your journey.
The shuttle buses that leave for the airport depart from Durban Station in the city centre, depart once every day at 8:00, 11:00, and 16:00 and reach the airport in around half an hour.
The traffic flows on the left side in Durban, so if you come from a country where you drive on the right it might be a better idea to hire a car with a driver rather than getting behind the steering wheel yourself. If you come from country where cars drive on the left side, you might be more at home with this option.
There is only one terminal in King Shaka Airport where there is an ABSA bank, which opens half an hour before the first flight and closes half an hour after the last flight. In addition, you can find financial services from the ATMs of First National Bank, Nedbank, and Standard Bank. There is a prayer room for Muslims, and a post office that offers services depending on the first and last flights of the day. There are baby and childcare rooms that mothers can use.
In addition to these services, the airport has many lounges. The most exclusive ones are the South African Airways Business Class Lounge, found near the entrance of the terminal, and BIDVest Premier Lounge. In these lounges you can order some food and rest on comfortable seating areas to read books or newspapers.
Airport restaurants include; Cape Town Fish Market, Cosmic Candy, Big Five Duty Free, Fego Coffee Shop, Kauai, KFC, Milky Lane, Mugg&Bean, Panarottis, Rhapsody’s, Spur, Steers, Sweet Treat, The Airport Cellar, and Wimpy. There is also a Yemaya Nail Express, Woolworts, Vodashop, Tie Stop, The Urban Retreat, The Scoin Shop, NWJ Fine Jewellery, Sneakers, Sunglass Hunt, Nike, MTN, Moda Luggage&Leather, Khasav, Jeep, EM Native, and Electro Electronics for your shopping needs.
Alexandroupoli - Dimokritos – Democritus
In Alexandroupoli, the airport is located approximately 6,5 kilometers outside of the city. The transportation from the airport to the city center takes around 10 minutes in every transportation method. Democritus (Dimokritos) Airport is a small airport that serves Eastern Macedonia and the Western Thrace region and provides direct or connecting flights for Athens and different destinations in Europe. You can easily reach the city center from the airport as taxis are available 24/7 at the airport. For passengers who seek alternative transportation methods for a comfortable trip to the city center, rental car and shuttle services are available as well.
Taxi
You can take taxis to easily transfer to the city center, which is approximately 7 kilometers from the airport. You can take taxis in front of the terminals and you can go to the city center or centers in the periphery of Alexandroupoli in approximately 10 minutes. You can pay the fares in the country’s currency, Euro, but there is a chance of drivers accepting other currencies such as US Dollars if you inform them before your drive.
Bus
If you are looking for a more affordable transportation method from the airport to the city center, you can check the bus options that the departures are in front of the airport. Although the bus is cheaper than taxis and rental cars, you should keep in mind that the transportation time is more likely to be longer, as with busses from the airport to the city center is approximately 30 minutes. When you reach the city center, you can continue with busses or you can get a cab as well.
Shuttle
You can also take shuttles from the airport to the city center. The shuttles operate by the pre-reservation system and the pricing changes according to the qualifications of the selected vehicle but generally cost slightly higher than taxis.
V.I.P. Cars
For your trips from the Alexandroupoli Airport to the city center, which is rather a short distance, you can benefit from the V.I.P. car rental companies. This service is preferred by the passengers who come to the city for business trips and the pricing changes according to the qualifications of vehicles.
Rental Cars
For the transportation from the airport to the city center or centers in the periphery of Alexandroupoli you can rent a car from Hellas Car with your preferred qualifications. You can call +30 2310 603600 for booking, and choose your preferred car from the automatic, manual, and luxury vehicle options that the company provides.
Rental Limousine
Rental Limousine services are not a highly preferred option for transportation between the airport and the city center. However, for those who prioritize comfort, there are rental limousine services with a chauffeur.