| Popular Airport | Marsa Alam International Airport |
|---|---|
| Popular Airlines | |
| Approximate Flight Duration | 2 hour 50 min |
| Approximate Travel Distance | 2337 Km |
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Brindisi is a city in the southern Italian province of Puglia. Brindisi Salento Airport is located around 5km from the city center. It’s even possible to make the journey on foot if you don’t have heavy luggage with you. Alternatively you can take the bus, take a taxi, or rent a car.
Buses that go to the airport pass through many parts of the city. You can catch the bus from the city center or from the Via Colombo stop next to the central train station if you are travelling by train. You should keep in mind that the bus stops at many stops along the way so the journey will take around half an hour.
These buses depart every fifteen minutes or half an hour and are in service until 23:00. There are also buses to Brindisi-Salento Airport from the popular touristic destination of Lecce, and from neighboring airports such as Foggia and Bari.
You can take a taxi from one of the stops in the city and you reach the airport in a practical and comfortable way. However, it’s recommended to check the identification number on the side of the taxi if you are taking one from the side of the road. You may come across a lower quality of service or be demanded to pay a higher cost among the taxis that pick up passengers from the side of the road. Don’t forget to make sure that the taximeter starts running as your start your journey. Extra charges may apply for luggage in some instances.
You can also travel to the airport by renting your car from one of the Rent a Car offices in the city center. You can also make a reservation for your car online if you prefer.
Brindisi – Salento is a rather small airport that has only one terminal. There’s a special location in the building where you can find Wi-Fi services. There’s also an ATM, special services for disabled passengers, cafes, bars, restaurants and shops to ensure you have a pleasant time.
From Marsa Alam Airport to the city center and resort towns nearby, people generally prefer private shuttle services for their transportation. It is more difficult to find other alternatives at the airport such as taxis and car rental services, compared to the shuttles. Apart from private shuttle companies, for a comfortable and cheaper option, you can contact your hotel and get information on whether they provide shuttles from the airport to the hotel. The cost of transformation from Marsa Alam Airport is generally not very pricey.
Those who want to reduce their transportation expenses can use said shuttles or share taxi fares with others. Before your flight, you can choose a vehicle and pre-book online and when you land at Marsa Alam Airport you can directly transfer to the city center.
You can also contact your hotel to get more information and make a reservation vehicle of your choice through your hotel beforehand, so you can directly go from the airport to the region with its magnificent beaches.
Taxi
At Marsa Alam Airport there is no designated permanent cab stand, but you can always make a reservation in advance for taxis which cost approximately 40 US Dollars for a ride. All of the locals do not know English so before your ride you can ask for an English-speaking driver or you can take a map and mark the place you want to go beforehand and show it to the taxi driver.
Shuttle
At Marsa Alam Airport one of the most preferred transportation methods are private shuttles. You can call in advance and make a reservation from the private shuttle companies and the pricing varies depending on the number of passengers and baggage. The average price range of shuttle services from Marsa Alam Airport is generally 45-60 US Dollars but you may have the chance of cheaper transportation by pre-booking or negotiating with the shuttle company personnel. Larger shuttles with the capacity of up to 15 passengers cost on average 90-100 US Dollars. If you need transportation from Marsa Alam Airport to the Luxor Airport, the shuttles cost approximately 120 US Dollars.
Hotel Shuttles
If your hotel provides shuttle services from Marsa Alam Airport to the city center, it would be more affordable or free of charge compared to taxis and other transportation options. If your hotel does not provide such services, you can contact the related personnel in your hotel and get information for other transfer alternatives.
