| Popular Airport | Baghdad Intl. Airport |
|---|---|
| Popular Airlines | |
| Approximate Flight Duration | 2 hour 50 min |
| Approximate Travel Distance | 2256 Km |
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There are different transportation alternatives to go to the airport from Samara. Buses, minibuses and taxis are at the top of these preferences. Those who want to use a private car can benefit from the ease of renting a car.
Because the airport is located far away from the city center and other transportation means is troublesome, taxis stand out in the cold Samara. If there is no extraordinary weather condition, a maximum one hour journey is enough to reach the airport with taxis you will get from the city center.
You can be at the airport between one and one a half hours by taking minibus number 392 from the minibus stops in the city center. However, it is necessary to keep in mind that that the minibuses do not work after 21:00 in the evening.
If you use the bus number 78 that departs from Samara hourly, you have to get off about 200 meters from the terminal building. If you use private buses, you can travel to the terminal building. In addition, private buses are both more comfortable and faster.
For those who want to taste the convenience of using a private car in Samara, it is possible to contact car rental companies that serve in the city center. Considering Samara's air and traffic, it is used less often than other options because of the risk of traveling on the roads.
Kurumoch Airport, which connects the Samara city to the world on the international scene, stands out with its services and wide area settlement. Free internet is available at the airport, which has three multi-story terminal buildings, including waiting rooms and exit halls. The airport has nursing staff and pharmacy in the health center for emergencies, as well as banks and ATMs for travelers who want to exchange currency and make money transactions. In addition to these, at Kurumoch Airport, passengers also have the opportunity to shop at the souvenir shop or the Duty Free store, which is located in international departures area.
Baghdad does not have a developed public transportation network and vehicles, so transportation from one point to another is usually provided by taxi or private vehicles. There are also armored passenger buses that provide transportation services in the city, where taxis and private vehicles are recommended, especially for safety reasons.
It is more convenient and safer to use a taxi or car rental services instead of using buses and similar public transportation vehicles while traveling to the city from Baghdad Airport, which is 16 kilometers away from the Baghdad city centre.
The safest and the most comfortable way for transportation in Baghdad is to use taxis. In the city, where shared taxis are also quite common, traveling to city centre from the airport by taxi is the most economical option. As the prices are usually determined by mileage, it is a good idea to bargain with the taxi driver.
Baghdad Airport is 16 kilometers away from the city centre, and a journey by taxi takes about 20-25 minutes. It is also possible to use the private taxis, which can be found at the exit of the terminal building, or the taxis operated by the airport. If you want to reach the city centre by taxi from Baghdad Airport, you need to pay around 37.000 Iraqi Dinars. You can make a pre-reservation before coming to the Baghdad Airport by calling the company PNK Taxi (+964-750-633-7700).
Buses are also a popular public transportation vehicle like taxis, and they provide transportation service to many locations in Baghdad. There are airport transfer coaches that go directly to the city centre from Baghdad Airport. Compared to taxis, using these buses are much more affordable. It is quite easy to get bus tickets from the airport terminal building. There are also express buses which has regular runs between the airport and Baghdad city centre.
You can choose one of the world’s leading rent a car companies such as Hertz, Europcar or Avis at the airport terminal and by making a pre-reservation, you can rent a car at more affordable prices.
As the roads in Baghdad are quite well-maintained and convenient, tourists usually turn to rent a car companies. After carrying out the procedures at the Baghdad Airport terminal, you can drive to the city centre in 20-25 minutes in your rented car.
