Popular Airport | Jose Marti Intl. Airport |
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Popular Airlines | |
Approximate Flight Duration | 8 hour 40 min |
Approximate Travel Distance | 6975 Km |
Transportation to Airport from Banjul City Center
Banjul International Airport
If you want to travel to Banjul International Airport from the center of Banjul, the capital of Gambia, you can take advantage of the taxis that can be found in many parts of the city. Other alternatives to travel to and from the city other than a taxi include airport rental cars, services and luxury VIP vehicles.
Taxi
You can easily travel to Banjul International Airport with the yellow and green Banjul taxis that you can take from the city center. Taxis in the city usually do not have a taximeter however you ask the drivers how much it will cost to Banjul Airport before. Taking a taxi from central locations in Banjul, you can expect to be paying 200-300 Gambia Dalasi to the airport terminal. Do ot forget that if you make your payment in a foreign currency, taxis may be a bit more expensive. If you need to travel to Banjul International Airport from Koloi or from places such as Kotu and Bakau, you can expect to pay 400 or 500 Gambia Dalasi for a taxi.
Airport Shuttle
If you are staying in a hotel in Banjul or near by you can choose to travel to Banjul International Airport by hotel shuttle service departing from the center or by private airport services. Those who wish to take advantage of private airport services in Banjul you can book in advance via the internet. You can travel to Banjul airport at reasonable prices with service vehicles of both hotels and private companies.
Rent a car
The city has offices of international rental companies like Hertz. If you decide to rent a car through Hertz, you have the option to leave the car at the airport terminal when you arrive at Banjul International Airport. If you want to get information from the rental office at Banjul Airport, you can contact them by calling +220/9903919.
VIP Services
Those who wish to travel from Banjul city center to the citys international airport in a safe and fast way can book VIP service vehicles. The spacious minibuses which air conditioned and comfortable limousines are a great option for passengers traveling to the airport from the center. Minibuses also offer a lot of baggage room and space for more people than taxis and many other vehicles.
Private vehicle
In Banjul you can travel to the airport in a private vehicle if you have information about the directions especially to the airport. Another option would be if you have relatives living in Banjul is to ask them to take you to Banjul Airport. There is a car park with a capacity of 200 vehicles at the airport and you can park your car there if you wish.
Airport Information
The Banjul International Airport in Banjul which is the capital of Gambia, offers many services for passengers. In the terminal of the airport you can get information about the services, flights and many other things. At the airport you can withdraw Money from the ATMs in the countrys local currency the Gambia Dalasi and buy and sell foreign currency from the bank branchs in the airport. At Banjul International Airport there are areas such as the VIP Excel First Class Lounge thats provides passengers with a more comfortable waiting area. Passengers that are First Class and Business Passengers and have a Special Entry Card can use the VIP Passenger Lounge. If you want to shop at Banjul International Airport you will be able to find souvenirs, phones and other electronic devices, tobacco products and perfumes. At Banjul International Airport there are cafes and restaurants where you can taste delicious meals and drinks. If you miss your flight or if you want to buy a flight ticket at the last minute you can contact the ticket offices at the airport.
Transportation to Havana City Center from Airport
Jose Marti Intl. Airport
Transportation is provided by taxi, bus, and trains in Havana, which is Cuba's window to the word, the country which had long been a closed book. Unfortunately, those transportation vehicles cannot promise comfort because they fall behind modern technology. The trains that serve with 12 lines in the city center are the most basic means of transportation in Havana.
Once you arrive in the city, you can see that smoke of exhaust and cigarette and the noise are surprisingly much. Havana promises you a unique experience with its colorful buildings lined on its streets, street artists performing music and the world-renowned cigars. Jose Marti Airport, which serves international flights, is located in an area that can be considered as the center of Havana. It is possible to reach the city center by bus and train from the airport which is 14 kilometers away from the center.
Those who want a more comfortable and practical journey can take advantage of transfer vehicles, car rental or taxi options.
Taxi
You can prefer to go to the city center by taxi alone in Havana, as well as you can take a taxi together with some of other tourists to travel at more affordable prices. Taxis in Havana differ compared to the usual taxis in other countries.
You can feel yourself as if you are making a historic journey thanks to the old models from 70s and 80s. These taxis provide a very enjoyable journey, even if they are far from being comfortable. You can get to the city center from the airport in about 20 or 30 minutes by taking a taxi.
Bus
If you want to travel by bus to reach the city center, you should be ready for a tiresome journey. Although there is no bus stop at Terminal 3, which serves international flights, small buses that can be called minibuses serve for transportation purposes at Terminal 1. There are free transfer buses at the airport to travel between these two terminals.
Since the bus fare payments are made in Peso in Cuba, you are strongly advised to change sufficient amount of money into Peso before you leave the terminal building. It takes about one hour to reach the city center by taking the advantage of bus option.
Train
You can also prefer to get to the city center by the trains departing from Terminal 1 building of the airport. Considering that Terminal 3 serves only international passengers, it would be a good idea to take advantage of free transfer buses at the airport to reach Terminal 1.
Train line 2 runs between the city center and Bejuca. If you take this train at the airport, you need to pass 14 stations until you get to the city center. This journey takes about 40 minutes because the trains are slower than metro lines.
Transfer Vehicles
Before heading out to Havana, you can contact the hotel you are going to stay or one of the transfer companies in the city and you can take advantage of a comfortable transfer vehicle for your journey from the airport for a certain amount of fee. Although this way of transportation is more costly compared to taking a taxi, it promises you a more comfortable journey.
Rent a car
You can also get to the city center by car you can rent from the offices of the car rental companies in the parking areas outside the airport. Cubacar, Rex, Havanautos and Via Transgaviota are among the companies you can get this service. The offices of these companies are right outside Terminal 3 building, which serves international flights. Sometimes it may be difficult to find a rental car because of the high demand during dense seasons.
