Popular Airport | Andes Airport |
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Popular Airlines | |
Approximate Flight Duration | 21 hour 30 min |
Approximate Travel Distance | 17249 Km |
From Bacolod city center you can take a bus to Bacolod - Silay International Airport. If you would like more comfort or faster transportation you can go by taxi or rent a car. Some hotels in the city also provide airport shuttle services for their customers. If you need to get to the airport from not to far from the city center, tricycles are a very economical public transportation option.
You can see many local car rental companies in the city center. You should get advice from your hotel for a reliable company. By car to reach Bacolod - Silay International Airport, you must leave the city center, proceed north and then follow the airport signs. In total the distance is 20 to 22 km.
You may not be able to see as many taxis in the city center, as tricycles are used more for short distances. But there are many taxi stops or your hotel can call a taxi for you. A taxi from the city center to Bacolod - Silay International Airport in normal traffic conditions could take 40 minutes.
It is possible to reach Bacolod - Silay International Airport by public buses departing not only from the city center but from many different points around the city. You should keep in mind that it takes about an hour to get to the airport by bus.
The tricycle consists of a motorcycle attached to the passenger compartment on the side of the vehicle. In Bacolod these transportation vehicles are widely used for close distances and provide transportation for very low fares. Because of the distance from the city center to the airport you may not be able to convince the tricycle driver, but if you are close to the airport the tricycle is the most economical means of transport. You should not forget that you cannot ride and negotiate if you have too many suitcases or your suitcase is too big.
Some accommodations in Bacolod have an airport shuttle service. Please note that you must make a reservation in order to benefit from this service and is an extra charge.
Bacolod - Silay International Airport is located about 15 km north of the city center. The airport consists of a total of three floors and on the ground floor you will find the pre departure area such as ticket counters and check-in desks. On the second floor you will find restaurants where you can eat, cafes where you can have a drink, and small stores where you can shop. There is also a CIP lounge and VIP lounge on the second floor.
Andes Airport is located in the northwest of Colombia. It is very easy to travel to the city center from the airport which has gained a significant number of passengers in the recent years.
With this system commonly used by the visitors, you can get on another person’s car for a certain fee while travelling from the airport to the city center. This type of transportation which can be used by the visitors travelling on the same route reduces the travel cost per person.
At Andes Airport, there are many companies that you can rent a car in order to the city center. You can make a reservation before your travel by contacting one of the companies or your hotel can also help you to find a reliable company.
You can quickly reach your destination thanks to the taxis that you can get on from the bus stand located outside the Andes Airport. Taxi fares vary between 25-40 dollars.
You can reach the city center in about 25 minutes by getting on a blue-line bus from the terminal located at the airport. You can comfortably reach the city center from the airport thanks to the reservation that you will make online or ticket that you will buy from one of the bus companies.
You can get detailed information about hotel shuttles by calling your hotel before your travel or by listing the accommodation centers offering shuttle service while making a reservation. Generally, hotels provide transportation to the airport optionally.