Popular Airport | Entebbe Intl. Airport |
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Popular Airlines | |
Approximate Flight Duration | 7 hour 40 min |
Approximate Travel Distance | 6174 Km |
For travelling to Khrabrovo Airport from Kaliningrad city center, you can use city or shuttle buses. In addition, you can get on a taxi or rent a car from one of the car rental companies for a more comfortable travel. It is possible to reach Khrabrovo Airport from the city center in about 40 minutes by choosing one of these transportation alternatives according to your budget and needs.
One of the city buses, which are commonly used in urban transportation, provides transportation only between the city center and Khrabrovo Airport. By using the bus route 144 departing from the city center, you can directly reach Khrabrovo Airport in about 25-30 minutes. If you want to use this bus route, you can buy your ticket from the bus driver or ticket offices located in the city center. Kaliningrad buses are among the alternatives that provide budget-friendly transportation on this route.
Taxis, which you will frequently come across in Kaliningrad city center, are commonly preferred for travelling to the airport. If your flight is at a late hour, you do not need to worry because you can comfortably and quickly travel to Khrabrovo Airport by paying 500 Russian Ruble. If you bargain, you can reduce the amount you need to pay.
You can rent a car daily or hourly in order to travel to Khrabrovo Airport from the city center. It is worth noting that you need to make a pre-reservation by contacting one of the car rental companies. In this way, you can rent your car within a few minutes thanks to your pre-reservation and international driver’s license. Travelling to Khrabrovo Airport from the city center last about 15-20 minutes if you choose renting a car.
Khrabrovo Airport, which is the 18th biggest airport in Russia, is located in the city of Kaliningrad. Khrabrovo Airport, which is located in the north of the city, is 24 kilometers away from the city center. According to the statistics of 2007, the airport offered service for over 1 million passengers. You can do shopping by visiting the souvenir shops at the airport. It is also possible to spend a pleasant time in one of the cafes or restaurants. You can accommodate at a hotel, which is close to the airport, or you can wait for your flight at the lounges at the airport. There are also certain services like free internet access at Khrabrovo Airport which has one terminal.
In Entebbe, there is a heavy traffic in general. Although traffic flow is comfortable late at night and early in the morning, traffic during the day is rather heavy. Besides, the drivers in the city don't follow traffic rules. For this reason, renting a car may sometimes be troublesome for those who are not so familiar with Entebbe traffic. However, it is possible to find the offices of many car rental companies in the city center. Considering the heavy traffic, you can prefer motorbike to the car if you are experienced at riding a motorbike. However, you should bear in mind that the most injury cases in Uganda are caused by motorbike accidents. If you are going to ride a motorcycle, at least you should wear your helmet. If possible, it would be a good idea to wear special protective clothing (such as jackets, knee pads).
Public transportation in Entebbe may sometimes be very challenging. Especially the careless and dangerous driving of the drivers as well as the old and neglected cars may be frightening for tourists. Means of public transport in the city are the minibuses, which are especially preferred at short distances, and the buses. These vehicles, which are extremely low in price, cover even the shortest distances at a longer time than they should due to the extremely crowded and heavy traffic. Motorcycle taxis called Boda Boda are the most preferred means of transportation in Entebbe.
The fact that motorbikes are smaller and have more agility compared to cars come with great advantages in heavy and complicated traffic. However, you should always remember to take the necessary precautions for your safety. Besides Boda Boda, the motorcycle taxis, you can also find normal taxis easily in the city center.
Taxis in Entebbe generally don't have fixed stands and a legal status. So anyone may serve his/her car as a taxi if you ask, or they may sometimes offer to pick you up. Taxi service in the city is not very reliable because there are not any regulations for taxis here. None of the taxis has a taximeter; even when they have, the taximeters are mostly broken. For this reason, it is absolutely necessary to negotiate and agree with the driver in advance about the destination and taxi fare. Generally speaking, you shouldn't hesitate to bargain because the taxi fares are very high, especially if you are a tourist.
If you want to take a taxi, always try to prefer a taxi that your hotel or, if possible, someone you know recommends you take. Entebbe International Airport serves not only Entebbe city but also many other surrounding cities. Transportation from these cities to Entebbe International Airport is mostly provided through Kampala. It is very easy to reach Entebbe International Airport from Kampala by small minibuses. These minibuses depart every 30 minutes or hourly depending on the density. Ticket only costs 3000 UGX, it means 1 dollar. However, the tourists may sometimes be charged twice a ticket price. The journey takes about one hour. If the traffic is not heavy, the journey time is much shorter.
You can also get to the city center from Entebbe International Airport in a very short time. Taxi is the most preferred transportation option from the airport to Entebbe city center, which is very close to the airport. You can also reach the city center by renting a car at the airport. Another alternative is the shuttle-like transfer vehicles run by Uganda Airport Transfers Company.
You can easily find a taxi in front of the airport exit. If possible, try to take a taxi you are recommended or ask your hotel to arrange a taxi for you. As there is no taximeter in the taxis in Entebbe, remember to bargain with the driver about the taxi fare in advance. Don't pay the taxi fare in advance.
You can find the car rental offices of Hertz and Europcar at the airport. You also save time by renting your car online in advance. Please remember that you must have an international driver's license to rent a car. If you want to take advantage of this option, you should bear in mind that Entebbe traffic is generally quite dense and complicated. In addition renting a car, you can also rent a motorbike, which is a very common option in Entebbe.
If you want, you can also rent a car with a driver as well. Unlike the standard airport shuttle services, Uganda Airport Transfers, which is a private company, provides transfer services with various vehicles. Transfer vehicles vary from standard 3-person cars to 25-person buses. Each vehicle takes a luggage per seat. Another different service provided by this company is that it offers "door-to-door" service rather than traveling on a specific route. In addition, you can also benefit from the taxi services provided by this company.
A limited number of hotels offer airport shuttle services since Entebbe International Airport and the city center are very close to each other. However, even if your hotel doesn't provide shuttle service, they can arrange an option to pick you up at the airport upon your request.