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| Popular Airport | Harbour Airport |
|---|---|
| Popular Airlines | |
| Approximate Flight Duration | 10 hour 10 min |
| Approximate Travel Distance | 8204 Km |
Transportation to Airport from Johannesburg City Center
Grand Central Airport
Johannesburg which is accepted as one of the most important trade, sports and culture centers of not only South Africa but also the Africa continent and the region is also referred to as the busiest airport of the country. The distance from the airport to the city center is approximately 23 kilometers in the city where a great number of airline companies perform flights every day.
There are many transportation options in this city for visitors. You can benefit from many options such as taxi, bus, minibus taxi, train, car rental, hotel services or limousine to get to the airport from the city center in about 30-45 minutes. Although buses and minibus taxis are the most economical option to get to the airport from the city center, they are not usually recommended for tourists.
Although the taxi is a more expensive alternative, it stands out as the most comfortable and recommended vehicle. It is possible to get to the airport by renting a car or by getting on the trains from the central parts of the city.
Bus
For the transportation from Johannesburg's city center to the airport buses are the most economical alternatives. However, it is generally not recommended if you are visiting the city for the first time because the stops are not very close to the hotels and there is a risk of missing your plane with a possible delay. However, if you want to use the buses to get to the airport, you can get information about this issue from your hotel.
Minibus Taxi
In Johannesburg, minibus taxi is another alternative you can use to get to the airport from the city center. Minibus taxis operate similarly with the buses in the city, but they are usually not licensed. For this reason, if you are considering using a minibus taxi, definitely get information about the routes and fares in advance. In this way, you do not spend too much time on the road and pay too much.
Train
You can also go to the Johannesburg Airport by using the trains departing from the city center. Although train is an extremely convenient and comfortable alternative for those living in the city, it can be a little challenging for those visiting the city for the first time. However, you can consider it as an option to reach the airport from the city center. After arriving at the airport, you can easily catch your plane by using the domestic or international terminals.
Hotel Services
Hotel service may be the most comfortable alternative that you can use to get to the airport from the city center. You can get support from your hotel for the transportation to the airport. However, keep in mind that the cost of these services, which usually operate at certain hours, may be higher than the other alternatives.
If you still want to use the hotel services, you can make a reservation by getting in contact with your hotel the day before your flight and you will be able to reach the airport easily with the vehicle you will take in front of your hotel.
Taxi
You can also travel to the airport by taxi that you can easily find in the city center. For the transportation to Johannesburg Airport, the amount you need to pay is a bit higher compared to taxi. Because the distance between the airport and the city center is not very short, and this is the main reason for the increase in fares. Nevertheless, if you have too much baggage to carry, you should consider taking a taxi and have a comfortable travel. In this way, you can get to the airport easily and catch your flight on time. It is possible to distinguish the taxis in the city thanks to their yellow lights. If you have trouble in finding a taxi, you can also ask for help from your hotel.
Car Rental
You can rent a car in the city to comfortably explore the historical and natural beauties around Johannesburg, and you can also rent a car for going to the airport. Renting a car for travelling to the airport from the city center is an extremely comfortable option for covering the distance of about 23 kilometers. You can rent a car having the features you want from the offices of companies such as AVIS, Europcar and Hertz, and you can deliver your car to their offices located at the airport before boarding your plane. However, if you intend to leave the car in a different place instead of the office you have rented the vehicle from, it is a good idea to specify this when renting the vehicle.
Limousine
In the city, which is one of the most important commercial centers of Africa and the world, renting a limousine is also a popular alternative. There are many different limousine rental services in the city.
You can rent a limousine with the features you want and comfortable travel around the city with your own driver.
You can also prefer limousines for travelling to the airport and you can reach the airport in a much more comfortable and quick way before your flight.
Airport Information
The airport, which connects Johannesburg, considered one of the most important centers of Africa, to the different destinations of the continent and the world, has busy flight traffic in the region. The airport has wireless internet which you can connect to from both domestic and international terminals.
There are restaurants and cafes where you can eat or drink something before or after your flight, stores and a duty-free shop where you can do some shopping. ATMs are also available next to the stores in the international terminal and the domestic terminal.
At the airport, there are also bank offices for performing money transactions, a chapel and prayer room for worshipers, and a conference room for those travelling for business purpose. There is also a post office in the international terminal of the airport.
There is also a store that sells phones and accessories at the airport. The airport also has currency exchange offices and car rental offices where you can rent cars. You can check your flight information from the boards and kiosks located at different points of the airport and you can handle your online check-in process.
O.R. Tambo Intl. Airport
As the distance between Johannesburg city centre and O.R. Tambo International Airport is not much, you can travel to the airport from the city centre in a short time and at reasonable prices. Locals mostly prefer public transportation such as bus or train in the city, but it is recommended to the new travelers in the city to prefer taxi for transportation instead of these vehicles. You can easily find a taxi at any time of the day in the city centre. Also remember that there are many rent a car offices in the city centre if you consider renting a car. Passengers who give priority to comfort and convenience while traveling to the airport from the city centre may consider renting a limousine as well. Limousines transport passengers to the airport from the city centre in about 30 minutes. Train is also another option for traveling to the airport from the city centre but like bus, it is not recommended to the new travelers for safety reasons.
Bus
Bus, one of the most preferred vehicles by the locals to travel to the airport from Johannesburg city centre, is not recommended to the foreign visitors for safety reasons. It takes about 35 – 40 minutes to get to the airport by buses departing from the city centre. If you want to travel by bus you can go to the one of the bus stops in the city centre. If you are staying in a hotel in the city, you can get information about buses and bus stops from your hotel. Remember, however, that you should look at other options if your priority is safety rather than a low cost travel.
Taxi
In Johannesburg, taxis are the most preferred means of transportation especially by foreign travelers. You can be at the airport terminal in a short time by taking these safe and fast vehicles. Taxi fares are not too high for the tourists in the city. However, if you are traveling from somewhere far from the airport, you can get information about the taxi fee in advance. Taxis can take you from your hotel or from anywhere in the city centre and bring you to the airport terminal. They stand out as a much more preferable option when compared to the public transportation such as buses and trains.
Train
Trains are also a convenient and fast option to travel to O.R. Tambo International Airport from the city centre. However, like buses, they are not recommended to the foreign visitors for security reasons. You can take a taxi or rent a car or a limousine as an alternative for a safer and more comfortable journey.
Limousine
Business travelers in Johannesburg often prefer limousines for transportation. These luxurious and comfortable vehicles, driven by chaffeurs, take you from the city centre and bring you to the airport entrance in about 30 minutes. Although renting a limousine is comfortable and pleasant, it will cost more than the other options. You can use these vehicles at a cheaper price with seasonal discounts or group reservations.
Rent a Car
Renting a car is one of the most preferred means of transportation in Johannesburg and vicinity. You can find some rent a car companies such as AVIS, Budget, National and Hertz in the city and within minutes, you can rent a car and begin driving to the airport. If you are not familiar with the city’s roads, remember to get a navigation device or a map beforehand. You just need to inform the rental company in advance if you want to drop off the car at the airport. You must have your internationally valid travel documents with you to rent a car.
Airport Information
Domestic and international terminals at Johannesburg O.R. Tambo International Airport offer an extremely pleasant and comfortable environment with lounges, cafes, restaurants and shops to the passengers. Thanks to the wireless internet connection at the airport, you can go online and make your transactions in many areas of the terminal. There are also ATMs and bank offices at the airport for those who want to send or withdraw money or make other banking transactions without leaving the terminal. You can change money at the exchange offices or banks at the airport. There are places of worship in the O.R. Tambo International Airport for Muslim and Christian visitors who wish to pray. You can use the conference room at the domestic terminal if you need to hold a meeting at the airport. You can send mails to different regions both home and abroad from the post office located at the international terminal of the airport. You will find many options such as telephone and accessories, electronic devices, clothes, books, newspapers and magazines if you want to shop at the airport. You have the opportunity to taste delicious meals and drinks from many parts of the world, such as South Africa, Asia and Europe at the airport. You can spend time at the passenger lounges which have comfortable seats. If you have to stay in a place close to the airport, you can make a reservation for one of the hotels around the terminals.
Transportation to Capri City Center from Airport
Harbour Airport
You need to use the ferries departing from Sorrento or Naples in order to reach Capri, which is one of the most important tourist destinations of Italy. Travelling to Capri through Naples is a faster and more practical option. If you want to reach Capri from Rome, the capital of the country, you can easily travel to the Capri Island by using different alternatives like private shuttles or car rental.
You can benefit from the ferries departing from Salerno, Positano, Amalfi or Ischia in order to reach Capri attracting a great number of tourists from Italy and different regions of the world especially during the summer months. Almost throughout the year, the roads of the island are generally close to transportation by motor vehicles coming outside the island. For this reason, renting a car for traveling to Capri is not a commonly preferred method. However, if you need to travel to Naples or Sorrento from a different city, you can benefit from the rental cars while coming to these cities.
Transportation to Capri from Naples Capodichino International Airport
You can reach Naples Capodichino International Airport, which is one of the closest airports to Capri Island, from many cities of Europe particularly Torino, Palermo, Verona, Paris and London with direct or connecting flights. For travelling to Capri from the airport, you need to come to the ferry port by using a bus or taxi and continue your travel to the island by transferring to Capri ferries from here. If you want to travel to Capri directly, you can rent a helicopter or use a speedboat to reach the island. However, these alternatives are more expensive than other options such as transferring with bus or taxi.
Bus
After landing at Naples Capodichino Airport, you can reach the port, where the Capri ferries depart, by getting on one of the buses waiting for their passengers outside the arriving passenger terminal at almost every hour of the day. Travelling to the port by bus lasts about 25 minutes and the ticket price is 4 Euro per passenger. When you come to Molo Beverello Port by bus, you can transfer to high speed ferries and reach Capri after a ferry travel lasting about 50 minutes.
Ferry
Travelling with a ferry departing from the port that you can easily reach by bus or taxi from Naples Airport lasts about 50 minutes. Ferries are among the fast and economic options that can be evaluated for travelling to Capri. Passengers looking for an affordable transportation option can use these vehicles. As an alternative to Molo Beverello, you can prefer the ferries departing from Calata di Massa which is another port located in Naples. Ferries departing from here are more economic but slower. Travelling to the island lasts longer if you choose these ferries. Ticket price of the ferries departing from Molo Beverello is 19 Euro. Ticket price of the slower ferries that you can use for travelling to Capri from Calata di Massa is only 12 Euro per passenger. In addition, you should keep in mind that if you choose Calata di Massa, your travel will last about 80 minutes. After getting off the ferry in Capri, you can use a bus or taxi for travelling to your destination. Travelling to the center from Capri Port lasts about 15 minutes by taxi. This duration is almost the same if you prefer getting on a bus. Ticket price of the buses departing from Capri Port is 1.80 Euro. If you get on a taxi, you need to pay approximately 20 Euro to reach your destination.
Taxi
You can easily find a taxi for 24 hours of the day in front of Naples Capodichino International Airport. Taxi is a very comfortable and budget-friendly transportation alternative especially for small groups with a few passengers or families with children. Travelling to the ferry port by taxi lasts about 20 minutes. The amount you need to pay for this travel is approximately 20 Euro. After getting off the taxi, you need to buy your ferry ticket and continue your travel by ferry. If you come to the city at a late hour, you can stay at a hotel in Naples and travel to Capri in the next day.
Private Shuttle
If you want to have a more comfortable transportation vehicle for travelling to Capri from Naples Airport, you can benefit from the private shuttles that you can use to reach the ferry port from the airport directly. The most important advantage of these shuttles compared to buses is that they offer you a comfortable travel if you have heavy luggage. Private shuttles pick up passengers in front of Naples Airport and carry them to the ferry port in a comfortable and fast way. The cost of private shuttles are 100 Euro per passenger and this amount covers the transfer to the port from the airport, ferry ticket and transfer to your hotel from Capri Port.
Speedboat
If you want to have a faster and more privileged transportation vehicle for travelling to Capri from the airport located in Naples, you can evaluate the speedboats among the options. The ticket prices vary between 600-800 Euro. This amount covers the transfer to the port by private shuttle that you will get on from the airport, transportation to Capri by speedboat from here and transfer to your hotel from Capri Port. You can benefit from speedboat transfer for up to 4 passengers. This can be a fast and partially economic alternative for groups consisting of at least 3 people. You can have an enjoyable travel without having to drive thanks to the transfer vehicles offering service with their private drivers.
Helicopter
There is also the helicopter transfer option providing a much faster and comfortable transportation to Capri from Naples, the Italian city famous for its delicious pizzas. As you can directly reach the island from the airport by helicopter without the need for any transfer, you can also benefit from the transfer service to your hotel by taxi after getting off the helicopter in Capri. Although helicopter is the most comfortable transportation vehicle that you can use for travelling to Capri from Naples, it can be economically challenging because of its high cost. Travelling to the island by helicopter lasts 20 minutes and costs about 1500-1800 Euro. This cost is for 4 passengers. If you will travel with less or more passengers, you can get information about the costs and make a reservation in advance if you choose this option for your transportation.
Transportation to Capri from Rome Fiumicino Airport
If you want to travel to Capri from Fiumicino Airport located in Rome, the capital of Italy, you should keep in mind that this will be a longer journey compared to Naples. However, it is not difficult to travel from Rome to Capri. You can more economically travel to Capri by transferring with a train or taxi from the airport, or you can choose to travel with faster but more expensive alternatives such as private shuttle, helicopter and speedboat. Travelling from Rome to Capri usually takes about 4 hours by public transportation vehicles. If you prefer travelling to the island by helicopter directly, this duration can decrease to 1.5 hours.
Train
For travelling to Capri from Fiumicino Airport by train, you need to come to Termini Station by getting on a train departing from the airport and then transfer to Naples trains from here. Travelling from the airport to the station where you will get on the Naples train lasts more than 30 minutes. Train ticket price is 14 Euro. If you wish, you can travel to the railway station from the airport by bus or taxi. Bus is a more budget-friendly option despite of being slower but taxi is a very costly alternative for this distance. You need pay about 50 Euro for taxi travel lasting approximately 45 minutes. However, if you are travelling with 3-4 people, taxi can be a comfortable and economic option. Travelling to Naples by train that you will get on from the Termini Station lasts about 1 hour and 10 minutes. Ticket price of this train travel is 30 Euro. After getting off the train, you should transfer to metro or taxi and come to Molo Beverello which is the departing point of high speed ferries in Naples. Travelling to the port from Naples Railway Station by these two vehicles lasts about 10 minutes. Taxi fare is 10 Euro on average and you need to pay 1.20 Euro for metro.
Ferry
After reaching Naples by using a train, you can travel to the port by using a taxi or metro. You can travel to the island in about 50-80 minutes by getting on one of the Capri ferries from the port. Total travel time by ferry vary depending on the speed of the ferry. High speed ferries depart from Molo Beverello. Ticket price of these ferries is 19 Euro. Slow speed ferries depart from Calata Porta di Massa and you need to pay 12-18 Euro for these ferries. The factor determining the cost of the ferries is their speeds. If you prefer using a high-speed ferry, you can reach the island in 60 minutes but if you don’t have enough budget, you can use a slow speed ferry and reach the island in about 80 minutes.
Transfer Vehicle
You can travel to Capri from Rome Fiumicino Airport in a more comfortable way by benefitting from private transfer vehicles for your transportation. The fares of these private transfer vehicles are higher than other alternatives. Transfer vehicles carry passengers from the airport to the ferry port connecting Naples to Capri and after the ferry travel they carry passengers to their destinations from the port. You can benefit from this service by paying 300 Euro for every passenger. Travelling with these vehicles lasts about 4 hours.
Speedboat
You can come to Naples by using a vehicle with a private driver welcoming you at the airport in Rome and travel to Capri by using a speedboat from here. Speedboat option is more practical and faster compared to train or transfer vehicle but it is costlier. The cost of speedboat transfer covering all transfer vehicles to many parts of Capri from Rome vary between 1100 – 1500 dollars. You need to get detailed information and make a reservation in advance before deciding to use these vehicles.
Helicopter
You can directly travel from Rome Fiumicino Airport to Capri by helicopter without using any means of public transportation or train. This transportation option is much faster and more comfortable. Travelling to Capri by helicopter lasts about one and half hour. The cost of helicopter transfer to Capri from Rome, the capital of the country, vary between 3500 – 4000 Euro. Helicopter is not the best option for those looking for an economic option but it is the ideal option for passengers who want a fast travel without losing time.
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