Popular Airport | Machu Picchu Airport |
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Approximate Flight Duration | 14 hour 10 min |
Approximate Travel Distance | 11400 Km |
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Transportation to Airport from Warsaw City Center
Warsaw Chopin Airport
Warsaw, one of the most beautiful cities in Europe's in terms of historical buildings, is the capital and largest city with its population of 40 million. Warsaw, located in the very center of the commercial, artistic and educational life in Poland, is also home to the most important airport of the country.
Especially the people from Poland, who live mainly in Western Europe and Scandinavian countries, and other tourists who come to the country for tourism, trade and education use Chopin Airport in the south of the city. The airport offers has many possibilities to reach the city center.
Rail System
Warsaw's rail system, which saw the greatest damage in the Second World War and whose 80 percent is rebuilt, is called the "Rapid City Train". It is possible to take the airport train, which sometimes goes underground, from Warszawa Centralna station in the center or from Warsaw National Stadium station on the other side of the Wisla River dividing the city into two. The journey from these two points to the airport takes an average of 40 minutes.
Bus
Warszawa Centralna is also an important bus station. The airport is reached in half an hour by buses 175 and 188, which depart from the station and pick passengers up from the city's most important street Aleje Jarozolimskie.
Bus number 175 also picks passengers up from the historic city of Stare Miasto. These buses are replaced with N32 line night bus at night.
Taxi
There is a road that can take an average of 15 minutes’ walk between the city center and the old city. From these two points, it is possible to find taxis to the airport.
Private Car
Warsaw is one of the capitals in Europe where riding is very easy thanks to its wide roads and population of one million. It is one of the cities where traffic rules are most respected.
It is necessary to travel south from Aleje Jerozolimskie to reach the airport from the city center, paying attention to the traffic rules. This road connects you to the Zwirki i Wiguri road, which is 7.5 kilometers long and connects directly to the airport. There are three different car parks with a total of 2600 slots at the airport.
Airport Information
The most important airport in the country includes the most important airport stores and traditional product shops of the country. There is also an advanced duty free service at the airport where gift shops, restaurants, travel agencies, handicraft shops and many other shopping opportunities are available.
The airport also features a store where you can find special items like inflatable pillow, outdoor products, a bag that offers charging with solar energy, and light clothing for your trips.
Transportation to Machu Picchu City Center from Airport
Machu Picchu Airport
Since Machu Picchu Airport is close to flights, you need to land at Alejandro Velasco Astete Airport which is one of the closest airports to the city. This airport is located in the city of Cusco. You can benefit from taxi, car rental or transfer services as well as bus and train for travelling to Machu Picchu from the airport.
Train and Bus
It is possible to reach Machu Picchu from Alejandro Velasco Astete Airport by using Peru Rail trains. Firstly, you need to reach the railway station in Cusco where the trains in three different sizes and price tariffs provide this transportation. After arriving at the station, you get on the Machu Picchu train. Since it is not possible to reach Machu Picchu city center by train directly, you can reach Machu Picchu city center by having a short bus travel after getting off the train at the last station. You can reach the city center in about 20 minutes by bus after getting off Aguas Calientes. After arriving at Aguas Calientes, you can reach the city center in about 20 minutes by bus. Travelling to Machu Picchu from Cusco by Peru Rail train lasts about 4 hours and 15 minutes.
Another option is to reach Ollantaytambo from Alejandro Velasco Astete Airport by bus or taxi and then get on the trains directly going to Machu Picchu from Ollantaytambo. Reaching Ollantaytambo from the airport lasts about one and half an hour and it costs 40 dollars. You can get to Machu Picchu by getting on your train with Inca Rail. The cost of this train travel is approximately 60 dollars for economy class by 2016. The trains of both train companies depart from Ollantaytambo station in the Sacred Valley or Poroy station that is 20 kilometers away from Cusco.
Taxi
There are many taxis waiting outside the terminal building of Alejandro Velasco Astete Airport. Since the distance between Machu Picchu and the airport is not short, we advise you to share your taxi with other passengers. Travelling to Machu Picchu from the airport by taxi lasts about 1,5-2 hours.
Car Rental
If you don’t want to lose time with the means of public transportation, another transportation option is to rent a car. You can rent a car from Hertz car rental company located at Alejandro Velasco Astete Airport terminal. Travelling to Machu Picchu from the airport by renting a car lasts about 1,5-2 hours.
