Popular Airport | Bitburg Airport |
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Approximate Flight Duration | 5 hour 30 min |
Approximate Travel Distance | 4480 Km |
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Transportation to Airport from Dakar City Center
Leopold Sedar Senghor Intl. Airport
In the city where the rail transport system is not available, the only public transport alternative is the bus to get to the airport from the city center. You can reach the airport by bus only during the day as it does not serve at night.
You can rent a car from the city center, use hotel shuttle or take a taxi to get to the airport in about half an hour in normal traffic conditions. Private shuttle services are another convenient alternative.
Airport Shuttle Service
These private shuttle services, which operate with car rental logic, take you from your address and leave you at the airport gate. In order to benefit from this service, it is absolutely necessary to make a reservation in advance. You can ask your hotel to help you with the reservation. This service costs a little bit more than normal taxi.
Bus
You can reach the airport by bus number 8, which can be accessed from the city center. This bus line operates between 06:00 and 21:00. Since bus is the only public transport you can use to get to the airport, it is not possible to get to the airport by public transport from the city center if your flight is at night.
Hotel Shuttle
You should learn in advance whether your hotel offers this service and make a reservation. With the hotel shuttle you will be picked up right in front of your hotel at the most convenient time and you will have a very comfortable means of transportation to reach the airport.
Taxi
Cars that work as a taxi in Dakar are quite old, but they are often preferred for fast and cheap transportation. You should definitely negotiate a good deal about the fare beforehand with your driver. You can get information about an average rate from your hotel and ask there for a taxi call. So you do not have to worry about the amount you will pay. You can reach the airport from the city center in a half hour by taxi.
Car Rental
You can rent a car suitable for your budget by contacting the car rental offices located in the city center. You can find both extremely cheap as well as luxury car options. If you are renting the car only for the last day to get to the airport, it is a convenience to ask for a car with a driver. The hotel you are staying at can also help you about car rental.
Airport Information
The airport in Dakar's northern district is named after Léopold Sédar Senghor, Senegal's first president. The public also refer to the airport as Dakar Yoff Airport, with the airport’s former name. International flights as well as charter flights and cargo flights are organized from the airport. Dakar Léopold Sédar Senghor International Airport offers only basic services.
A new airport is being built as an alternative to the airport, which cannot satisfy its guests both in terms of capacity and facilities. There is no clear information on when the airport, whose construction started in 2007, will be opened.
Transportation to Bitburg City Center from Airport
Bitburg Airport
The airport located 3 km from the city of Bitburg does not operate scheduled flight services. Visitors traveling to Bitburg usually fly into Frankfurt Airport, which is located close to 3 hours away from the city. There are a variety of transportation alternatives to get to Bitburg from Frankfurt Airport including train, airport shuttle services, taxi, or rental car.
Train
One of the most convenient and affordable transportation alternatives to get to Bitburg from Frankfurt Airport is by train. Taking the train to Bitburg city center from Frankfurt Airport takes about 3 hours. The train from the airport to the city is very convenient but it can be troublesome if you have excess or heavy luggage. If you have excess or heavy luggage you can take a taxi, airport shuttle service, or rent a car. However, these alternatives are more expensive.
Taxi
Taxis are readily available at the terminal exit of Frankfurt Airport, which is one of the largest airports in the world. Taxis are generally reasonably priced and economical to get to Frankfurt city center. However taking a taxi to Bitburg can be quite costly due to the distance between the cities. A taxi from Frankfurt Airport to Bitburg city center takes about 2.5 hours.
However, if you are traveling in a group you can make taking a taxi a more economical option by splitting the fare. You can also try negotiating with the taxi driver to agree on a fixed fee to the city.
Rental Car
Renting a car is another method of transportation you can use to get to Bitburg. There are various rental car companies that have offices at Frankfurt Airport. Rental car companies that you can choose from include Hertz, AVIS, Alamo, and Europcar. Once you land you can rent your vehicle from one of these offices in minutes and be on your way to Bitburg. To guarantee vehicle availability we recommend booking your rental car in advance by making a reservation online.
Don’t forget to have your driver’s license with you. If you’re a first time visitor to the city we recommend having a GPS device with you to help navigate your way.
Airport Shuttle Services
Shuttle services are among the top transportation alternatives for those traveling in large groups from Frankfurt Airport to Bitburg city center. Shuttle services depart from in front of the terminal and provide transportation to Bitburg city center. These services operate at certain times of the day. The fee for airport shuttle services usually costs a little more than train.
Business travellers in and around Bitburg also tend to prefer traveling by shuttle service. You can get more information about shuttle services and make a reservation by going online. These services offer different vehicle options with the total passenger capacity varying from 1 passenger to 19 passengers. The total fee for these services varies depending on the total number of passengers traveling. Before considering this transportation alternative first determine the number of passengers you are traveling with to get a quote.
Limousine Rental
Another transportation alternative to get to Bitburg from Frankfurt Airport is by renting a limousine. This option provides passengers with an elite experience. Limousines come with a private chauffeur and are among the most expensive transportation alternatives. If you are willing to pay more to enjoy this privileged service then you can contact one of the limousine rental services that are available at the airport or make a reservation in advance online.
Shared Ride
If you are looking for a more economical yet comfortable transportation alternative to get to Bitburg city center then consider shared ride services. Sharing a ride with other passengers allows you to split the fare, so you can enjoy the comfort of door-to-door transportation at a fraction of the price. But to do so you must first find other passengers who are traveling to Bitburg and who are willing to share a ride
