Popular Airport | Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam Intl. Airport |
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Approximate Flight Duration | 2 hour 30 min |
Approximate Travel Distance | 2047 Km |
You can take a taxi to get to the Sialkot International Airport from Sialkot city center. If you have rented a car for your travel, you can deliver it at the airport. The airport also has shuttle services. You can reach a point very close to the airport by bus or train. But you must remember that you will need to take a taxi afterwards.
You can always find a taxi in the city center. Some people are also offer taxi service with their own vehicles. For a reliable taxi you can ask for help from your hotel. It is suggested that you ask about the taxi fare in advance and negotiate if necessary.
A large number of local car rental companies operate in the city. You can reach the Sialkot International Airport in half an hour by taking the Wazirabad Road and following the airport signs with your rental car.
Airport shuttle services are not only available from Sialkot city center, but also from Wazirabad, Daska and Gujranwala cities. You can contact the airport for shuttle schedule and routes, or request assistance from your hotel.
You have to get off at the Sambrial stop from the bus that you will take from the city center. This stop is the one closest to the airport, but due to the distance between the stop and the airport you will need a short taxi ride. You should not forget that buses in the city are very crowded, especially if you have a large number of suitcases with you, you should not opt for this alternative.
You can get off at Sambrial Station by taking a train from the main train station in the city center. This is the closest train station to the airport. However, you need to take a taxi to get to the airport. You should not forget that trains in the city are almost always very crowded.
Sialkot International Airport is not a very big airport. Although you will be able to find all basic units such as exchange office, ATM and pharmacy, there is not much to keep the passengers entertained in the waiting period. However, the CIP Lounge offers an environment where you can have a pleasant time. First Class or Business Class passengers can enjoy free CIP Lounge service. Economy class passengers can use this service for only $ 10.
You can reach the town centre from Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam Airport with the readily available taxis, buses, or rental car possibilities.
It’s possible to easily reach both Mahebourg and Port Luis from different available routes. The total distance from Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam Airport to Mahebourg is 6km, while the capital Port Louis is around 40km from the airport. The buses that take passengers to various central locations leave in certain intervals. If you are to the airport at a later time, it might be a better idea to take advantage of taxis or rental vehicles to reach Port Louis or other destinations.
It’s possible to reach many points in Mauritius directly if you have your own means of transportation. You can take the A10 once you’ve left the terminal to reach Mahebourg that is 6km away from Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam Airport, or you can reach the capital, Port Louis in around one hour by taking the M2. It’s around 40km away so getting here from the airport takes a little longer. There are alternatives offered to reach the city such as taxis, car rental and buses.
There’s a taxi information desk at the airport where you can inquire about getting to Port Louis or elsewhere. The taxi ride to Port Louis takes around 45 minutes and it’s a quick alternative when compared with buses. It’s strongly advised that you decide on the price of the journey before you get in the taxi and haggle a little if it’s necessary. If you do this then the comfortable and quick journey won’t impact on your budget as much.
There are buses from Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam Airport that go all the way to Port Louis city centre. This usually takes around 1 hour. The buses leave every 30-60 minutes. Taking the bus from the airport is inexpensive compared with taking a taxi, especially during the day. Another disadvantage, besides the longer time, is that you might have to wait for up to an hour for a bus, compared to the comfort of getting on a taxi as soon as you land and being on your way. You can buy a ticket from the bus driver with the local currency. If you only have dollars or euros then it’s also possible to use these currencies for the payment. It might be more difficult to transport your luggage with the bus but on the other hand it's a fifth of the cost of taking a taxi. So if you’re travelling by yourself, or on a budget, then this option is the clear winner.
There are many car rental agencies at the airport terminal such as ABC, Avis, ADA, Hertz, Sixt, Budget, Europcar and First. It’s practical to rent a car if you want to travel to more than one or two cities. Once you have your car you can quickly reach Mahebourg by taking the A10 or you can reach the Port Louis by following the M2. In order to pick up your car without any problems you should have internationally acceptable travel and driving license documents with you when you go to a car rental agency. The whole process might be easier if you make a reservation online or over the phone before you arrival.