| Popular Airport | Borg El Arab Airport |
|---|---|
| Popular Airlines | |
| Approximate Flight Duration | 1 hour 50 min |
| Approximate Travel Distance | 968 Km |
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There are alternatives such as taxi and bus for passengers travelling to Kalamata Airport from the city center and nearby places. The buses carrying passengers to the airport don’t operate at regular intervals and there are bus services at certain hours.
For this reason, if you don’t want to lose time and wait for long minutes, you can get on a taxi for travelling to Kalamata Airport with a faster transportation vehicle. If you choose getting on a taxi for your transportation to Kalamata Airport from the center, you can save time and have a much more comfortable travel. However, you should know that the cost of travelling by taxi is higher compared to bus.
Taxi is one of the most comfortable transportation alternatives that you can use for travelling to the airport from Kalamata city center. In addition, travelling to Kalamata Airport by taxi doesn’t last too long. You can comfortably travel to Kalamata Airport from the city center by paying approximately 20-25 Euro for one way. Another advantage of getting on a taxi is that you can easily carry your luggage and reach the airport without losing time.
Passengers, who don’t want to use a taxi and prefer using a means of public transportation, can benefit from the buses departing from the city center and carrying passengers to Kalamata Airport. Travelling to Kalamata Airport by bus costs about 2-3 Euro. The disadvantage of the buses travelling to the airport from the city center is that they don’t operate regularly. If you don’t have much luggage and the departure times of the buses are suitable for you, using a bus can be a good alternative for the travel to Kalamata Airport. If you are visiting the city for the first time, you can get information about the bus stops and departure hours from your hotel.
The terminal of Kalamata Airport is not very big. Lounge, buffet and lost property office are among the services offered to the passengers of the airport. Passengers coming to the airport with their cars can use the parking lot of Kalamata Airport. From the airport, there are regular flights to Athens, the capital of Greece. You can also fly to cities like London, Prague, Munich, Stockholm and Paris in certain seasons.
It cannot be said that there are many alternatives to get to Alexandria city center from Borg El Arab International Airport. The means of transportation mostly preferred by passengers is taxi. You can also get to the city center easily with the car you can rent from one of the car rental companies located at the airport. In addition, some hotels offer private shuttle service for their guests.
You can see many taxis waiting in front of Borg El Arab International Airport terminal building. Since the distance is not short, taxi is not an affordable means of transportation for this travel. However, it is possible to agree on a reasonable fare by bargaining. You should specify your destination and agree on the fare before your travel, and make sure to pay the fare after reaching your destination. Getting to the city center by taxi takes about 1 hour under normal traffic conditions.
Some hotels in Alexandria offer airport shuttle service for their guests. You should get in contact with your hotel in advance whether they provide this service or not. If they do, you should learn the amount you need to pay and make a reservation in advance. This service may be more expensive compared to taxi but it is much safer. Your vehicle will be waiting for you at the airport and you can comfortably get to the city center thanks to this service.
If you want to rent a car and have a comfortable travel, you can agree with one of the car rental companies found at the airport. You shouldn’t forget that you must have an international driver's license. If the car you rented has any damage, you must keep a written record during renting.
You should also be careful about the traffic density in Alexandria and the drivers who don’t pay much attention to the traffic rules. After leaving the airport, turn left to North Coast Road, connect to Mehwar Al-Ta’ameir that you will see on the right and drive straight until you reach the city center. This travel lasts about 50 minutes.
