Popular Airport | Ben Gurion Airport |
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Popular Airlines | |
Approximate Flight Duration | 3 hour 10 min |
Approximate Travel Distance | 2649 Km |
There are different transportation alternatives to go to the airport from Samara. Buses, minibuses and taxis are at the top of these preferences. Those who want to use a private car can benefit from the ease of renting a car.
Because the airport is located far away from the city center and other transportation means is troublesome, taxis stand out in the cold Samara. If there is no extraordinary weather condition, a maximum one hour journey is enough to reach the airport with taxis you will get from the city center.
You can be at the airport between one and one a half hours by taking minibus number 392 from the minibus stops in the city center. However, it is necessary to keep in mind that that the minibuses do not work after 21:00 in the evening.
If you use the bus number 78 that departs from Samara hourly, you have to get off about 200 meters from the terminal building. If you use private buses, you can travel to the terminal building. In addition, private buses are both more comfortable and faster.
For those who want to taste the convenience of using a private car in Samara, it is possible to contact car rental companies that serve in the city center. Considering Samara's air and traffic, it is used less often than other options because of the risk of traveling on the roads.
Kurumoch Airport, which connects the Samara city to the world on the international scene, stands out with its services and wide area settlement. Free internet is available at the airport, which has three multi-story terminal buildings, including waiting rooms and exit halls. The airport has nursing staff and pharmacy in the health center for emergencies, as well as banks and ATMs for travelers who want to exchange currency and make money transactions. In addition to these, at Kurumoch Airport, passengers also have the opportunity to shop at the souvenir shop or the Duty Free store, which is located in international departures area.
Tel Aviv, one of the major cities in Israel and located on the country’s Mediterranean coastline, is the center of culture, art, education and trade. Tel Aviv, considered to be an important place for all religions with its history dating back to 2000 BC, is also a tourism center with its nightlife and unique beaches. The White City, in UNESCO’s World Heritage List, and the museums spread over all parts of the city make Tel Aviv more attractive.
Tel Aviv is also known as 'the city that never sleeps' where the life is active for 24 hours. Since the country is a trade center and has a crowded population, traffic congestion is the biggest problem in the city. Those governing the city are trying to make transportation easier every day with the bicycle trails they are expanding.
Trains and buses offering service to approximately one million passengers monthly are the main transportation options of the city. In the city, two airports as international and regional offer service for passengers.
At International Ben Gurion Airport, many transportation vehicles offer service for passengers. Thanks to the trains you can go not only to the city center but also to many cities of the country. Buses and taxis are trying to make transportation easier for passengers because the traffic is heavy in the city. Moreover, there is an opportunity to rent a car for those who want a more comfortable travel.
Taxis that you can find at the Level G (ground floor) of the Terminal 3 demand higher fares at night. Since taximeters are obligatory in taxis according to the laws, you cannot bargain for the fare. Furthermore, taxi service is provided with yellow and white colored vehicles called Sherut which have the capacity of 12 passengers. In this taxi service, you cannot specify the route, you can only get off wherever you want.
You can go to the city center from the airport by taking the bus route 5 belonging to the bus company Egged. Buses operate between 05:00 am and 10:00 pm. To get on the buses, you need to buy your tickets in advance. These buses will take you to the airport in about 4 minutes which can vary according to the traffic density.
Trains, one of the commonly preferred options in the transportation to the city center, are new and very comfortable. Trains operate from 05:35 am to 10:35 pm. There is a train every 30 minutes. You can buy your train tickets online or from the ticket vending machine found in the terminal building. The train station is located on the first floor (Level G) of the airport.
At the airport, there are many car rental companies offering comprehensive services for those wanting to feel themselves special. There are a great variety of vehicles from limousines to more affordable cars that passengers can rent. In order to rent a car you can get in contact with Tal Limousine, Tour Bus, Sashir and Super B car rental companies.