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It is possible for you to travel to the airport at more affordable prices by contacting the companies that provide private transfer service from Aktau city center to Aktau International Airport in advance and by making a reservation. It is possible to reach Aktau Airport in 25-30 minutes by private transfer service at a charge of 15-20 Euros.
You can reach the airport at a much more affordable price by booking online at Booking.suntransfers.com or by calling +44 (0) 2035885280. Apart from that, buses and matryoshka, the main means of public transportation in Aktau, also have direct services to the airport.
Taxi and car rental services are also available for those who prefer not to use public transport.
There are buses that provide direct transportation services from the airport to the city center. There are also bus services from Aktau city center and many other regions to Aktau Airport. All you need to do is get a map of the city bus routes from the nearest travel information office.
As there are many routes of minibus-like matryoshka vehicles, it is very easy to get to any point of the city in a very short time with these. As minibuses are not affiliated to a particular company, the routes, working hours and fares of each minibus are different. It is therefore not possible to come across any map showing the routes of matryoshka in any part of the city. Most of these vehicles are working till late hours in the evening, and usually the ticket costs around 35 Tenges. As you can get a very convenient way of travelling around the city with these vehicles, there also matryoshka vehicles that provide transportation service to Aktau Airport. These vehicles usually depart from the city center.
The taxi fares in Aktau starts from an average of 200 Tenges. But if you are a foreigner, you will be probably asked for a higher price: 300 Tenges. Officially affiliated taxi drivers are usually from the Caucasus. Local taxi drivers often speak English.
There are much more car rental opportunities available in the city center than Aktau Airport. If you choose a domestic car rental company, make sure that there is another branch of the company in Aktau Airport. This would be a great convenience for you; you can deliver your vehicle at the airport on your return trip. Many of the foreigners who come to Aktau as tourists or for longer stays prefer car rental options, as the city does not offer many options in terms of public transport unfortunately.
Aktau Airport is located 23 kilometers north-west of the city center. Some of the facilities within the Aktau International Airport terminal building, which has been active since 1983, are 258 car capacity parking area for private vehicles, information desks, souvenir shops, markets, cafés, restaurants and bars, travel agencies and tour operators, VIP, CIP and conference rooms, health services, duty free shops, taxi services, car rental companies, exchange office, bank and ATM equipment, ticket sales points, free internet access, smoking and recreation areas.
It’s incredibly easy to get to Timişoara city center from Traian Vuia Airport because there are so many different transportation options to cover the 12km of distance between them. The public transport system is quite advance in terms of buses and there are also many options for those wanting private transport options. If you prefer not to take taxi, use transfer services, or rent a car, then the express buses are a great way to get from the airport to the city center.
Taking one of the express buses is no doubt the easiest way of getting to the city center from the airport. There are many different bus services available in the city, but only the express buses that are with the R.A.T.T. bus company travel directly between the city and the airport. To get directly to the center of Timişoara take the E4. If you want to go to the central train station (Gare De Nord) in Timişoara then take the E4B. You can get a ticket from the airport, or from the ticket vending machines next to the bus stops. As of 2016, a single ticket for the express buses costs 2.50 Romanian Lei.
If you arrived at Traian Vuia Airport at a time where there is no public transportation, taking a taxi may be the best way of reaching the city center. The taxi should take you to Timişoara in 10-15 minutes for a reasonable price. All you need to do is get in one of the taxis waiting outside the terminal and ask them to take you to the center of Timişoara. The price for the fare should be a maximum of 30 lei, if they ask more than that, or they are not using a taximeter, then request that they give a you a price similar to that. The YATTAXI taxis are particularly reliable and affordable so you should jump in one of these if you see any. Abonament Taxi and Acces Taxi are also recommended.
There are many car rental agencies in Traian Vuia Airport. If you make a reservation beforehand, after having done your research of course, you can get your car and be heading to Timişoara in no time. Some of the car rental agencies that have branches in Traian Vuia Airport include: Avis, Bavaria, Budget, Hertz, Europcar, Sixt, Thrifty, City Car, Api Rent, Autonom, Enterprise and Easy Terra Car Rental. Once you have your car, all you need to do is follow the E70 motorway and you’ll be in Timişoara in 10-12 minutes.
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