Popular Airport | Malmö Airport |
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Popular Airlines | |
Approximate Flight Duration | 8 hour 50 min |
Approximate Travel Distance | 7076 Km |
Reaching Mangalore International Airport offers a variety of transportation options, each balancing cost, convenience, and comfort, catering to different traveler needs and preferences.
The Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) operates city buses across Mangalore and its suburbs, presenting an affordable travel choice with fares usually under INR 50. Although popular among locals, including school children, these buses may become crowded during peak hours.
Auto-rickshaws serve as a flexible option for short distances and tight spaces, featuring metered fares with room for negotiation, especially after dark or over longer distances. While they're generally safe, solo female travelers are advised to exercise caution during late hours.
Taxis provide a more comfortable alternative, though less common, and app-based cab services like Ola and Uber have surged in popularity for offering safe, convenient, and economically priced journeys accessible at any hour, with fares dependent on the distance and duration of travel.
Mangalore's connectivity is further enhanced by its two major railway stations, Mangalore Central and Mangalore Junction, which link the city to various parts of India. Trains offer a secure and cost-effective choice for long-distance journeys, with stations well-equipped with passenger amenities.
For those prioritizing a direct route to and from the airport, airport transfer services are available, ranging from private vehicles and shuttle services to minibus carriers and coaches. This spectrum of services accommodates all from the budget-conscious and those preferring shared travel, to passengers desiring more private and luxurious transport options. These services can be booked in advance, providing a seamless travel experience to your final destination.
You can choose among airport shuttle, taxi or car rental options as well as shared vehicles and cars for your journey from Malmö Airport to the Malmö city center which is 28 kilometers away. Independent from the means of transportation you choose, you would reach the city center of Malmö in maximum 50 minutes.
With the airport buses called Flybussarna, you can reach Malmö city center directly from Malmö airport in 40-50 minutes. You can buy your ticket online, as well as from the ticket office in the terminal. It is possible to reach the main stops in Malmö and Lund with airport buses, operating between 04.50 and 20.00. As of 2016, single one-way ticket for Flybussarna buses costs 115 Swedish Krona if you buy it from the ticket office, while it costs 105 Krona if you buy online.
If you will take taxi to go to the city center from Malmö Airport, it is suggested for you to ask the driver in advance if she/he is applying a fixed price. You can also learn how much it costs to your destination after telling the driver where you are going. It is possible to go to Malmö city center with the airport taxis in a reliable and affordable way. The fixed price required for this journey is 395 Swedish Krona (41 Euro).
There are many car rental companies that you can opt for at the Malmö Airport which is 30 kilometers away from Malmö city center. Some of these companies are Avis, Budget, Europcar, Hertz, Mabi and Sixt. Using the E65 highway, it is possible to reach Malmö city center in 15-20 minutes.