Popular Airport | Alexandroupoli - Dimokritos - Democritus Airport |
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Popular Airlines | |
Approximate Flight Duration | 8 hour 10 min |
Approximate Travel Distance | 6520 Km |
It is only possible to reach the airport from Colombo city center by bus and taxi. Alternatively, you can also travel with private cars that can be rented from car rental companies located in the city center.
Taxi drivers in Colombo, which is moving towards to becoming a global world city, also keep up with this development. Almost all of the taxi drivers are clean-wear, polite and speak English, which increases the quality of service. Despite being expensive compared to other alternatives, it is preferred because of its ease of reaching anytime.
The bus number 187-E3, which is used to get to the airport, collects passengers at different bus stops all day except night time. It serves as an economic and fast transportation option.
As in all major cities, it is also possible to find quality and reputable car rental companies in Colombo. You can request the model and brand you want from the companies you can reach easily via Internet and telephone.
Bandaranayike Airport, which links Colombo to the world and hosts many passengers every year, consists of a medium sized single terminal building. There are many services ranging from pharmacies and health centers to foreign exchange bureaus and bank ATMs at the airport. There is a beauty and spa center in the terminal which also has an animal care room for pets of passengers.
Baristar Coffee Lanka, Burger King, Deli Food & Spicy, HVA Foods, Nestle Lanka PLC, Palm Strip Restaurant and Relax Inn Food are the places where passengers can meet their eating and drinking needs during waiting periods.
For shopping there are Abans Pvt, AMF Duty Free, Asian Electricals, Aventure Holdings, Chamber of Gifts, Classic Electronics, Crown Electronics, Citizen, Gomez's and Odel stores. The airport also meets the accommodation needs of its passengers with the Serediva Transit Hotel in it.
Alexandroupoli - Dimokritos – Democritus
In Alexandroupoli, the airport is located approximately 6,5 kilometers outside of the city. The transportation from the airport to the city center takes around 10 minutes in every transportation method. Democritus (Dimokritos) Airport is a small airport that serves Eastern Macedonia and the Western Thrace region and provides direct or connecting flights for Athens and different destinations in Europe. You can easily reach the city center from the airport as taxis are available 24/7 at the airport. For passengers who seek alternative transportation methods for a comfortable trip to the city center, rental car and shuttle services are available as well.
Taxi
You can take taxis to easily transfer to the city center, which is approximately 7 kilometers from the airport. You can take taxis in front of the terminals and you can go to the city center or centers in the periphery of Alexandroupoli in approximately 10 minutes. You can pay the fares in the country’s currency, Euro, but there is a chance of drivers accepting other currencies such as US Dollars if you inform them before your drive.
Bus
If you are looking for a more affordable transportation method from the airport to the city center, you can check the bus options that the departures are in front of the airport. Although the bus is cheaper than taxis and rental cars, you should keep in mind that the transportation time is more likely to be longer, as with busses from the airport to the city center is approximately 30 minutes. When you reach the city center, you can continue with busses or you can get a cab as well.
Shuttle
You can also take shuttles from the airport to the city center. The shuttles operate by the pre-reservation system and the pricing changes according to the qualifications of the selected vehicle but generally cost slightly higher than taxis.
V.I.P. Cars
For your trips from the Alexandroupoli Airport to the city center, which is rather a short distance, you can benefit from the V.I.P. car rental companies. This service is preferred by the passengers who come to the city for business trips and the pricing changes according to the qualifications of vehicles.
Rental Cars
For the transportation from the airport to the city center or centers in the periphery of Alexandroupoli you can rent a car from Hellas Car with your preferred qualifications. You can call +30 2310 603600 for booking, and choose your preferred car from the automatic, manual, and luxury vehicle options that the company provides.
Rental Limousine
Rental Limousine services are not a highly preferred option for transportation between the airport and the city center. However, for those who prioritize comfort, there are rental limousine services with a chauffeur.