Popular Airport | Borg El Arab Airport |
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Popular Airlines | |
Approximate Flight Duration | 4 hour 40 min |
Approximate Travel Distance | 3840 Km |
Transportation to Airport from Ouagadougou City Center
Ouagadougou Airport
If you consider the most practical method for going to Ouagadougou Airport, which is 1.5 kilometers far from the city center, you can use the taxis. You can go to the taxi stations at the most central corners of the city and learn the prices or you can call a taxi to wherever you are. Another option is to rent a car. Transportation from the city center of Ouagadougou to the airport takes maximum 5 minutes.
Taxi
Frequently preferred by the domestic and foreign tourist for transportation inside the city, taxis are quite economical for transportation to the airport as well. It is possible to reach Ouagadougou Airport by a taxi from the city center by paying approximately 500 West African CFA Francs. If you come across the private taxis, most of them may demand 1000 Francs; therefore, do not forget to bargain. You can reach the airport within 3-5 minutes.
Car Rental
Even though alternatives are limited at Ouagadougou Airport, it is possible for you to encounter more local and global car rental companies in the city center. Renting a car may not be beneficial, because the city center is at a distance of only 3 minutes from Ouagadougou Airport by driving. If you are planning to stay in the city for a long time, we recommend you to make use of car rental services. You can reach Ouagadougou Airport in 3-4 minutes with the vehicle you are going to rent from the city center.
Airport Information
Constructed in 1960s, Ouagadougou Airport is located in the capital city of Burkina Faso, Ouagadougou. Ouagadougou Airport, which lie approximately 1.5 kilometers southeastern of the city center, covers an area of 426 hectares in total. ASKY Airlines, Air France, Royal Air Maroc, Tunisair, Ethiopian Airlines, Brussels Airlines, Air Burkina and Air Algérie are some of the other airline companies that execute direct flights to Ouagadougou Airport, where there are also direct flights of the Turkish Airlines from Conakry, Freetown-Lungi and İstanbul Atatürk Airport.
Transportation to Alexandria City Center from Airport
Borg El Arab Airport
It cannot be said that there are many alternatives to get to Alexandria city center from Borg El Arab International Airport. The means of transportation mostly preferred by passengers is taxi. You can also get to the city center easily with the car you can rent from one of the car rental companies located at the airport. In addition, some hotels offer private shuttle service for their guests.
Taxi
You can see many taxis waiting in front of Borg El Arab International Airport terminal building. Since the distance is not short, taxi is not an affordable means of transportation for this travel. However, it is possible to agree on a reasonable fare by bargaining. You should specify your destination and agree on the fare before your travel, and make sure to pay the fare after reaching your destination. Getting to the city center by taxi takes about 1 hour under normal traffic conditions.
Hotel Shuttle
Some hotels in Alexandria offer airport shuttle service for their guests. You should get in contact with your hotel in advance whether they provide this service or not. If they do, you should learn the amount you need to pay and make a reservation in advance. This service may be more expensive compared to taxi but it is much safer. Your vehicle will be waiting for you at the airport and you can comfortably get to the city center thanks to this service.
Car Rental
If you want to rent a car and have a comfortable travel, you can agree with one of the car rental companies found at the airport. You shouldn’t forget that you must have an international driver's license. If the car you rented has any damage, you must keep a written record during renting.
You should also be careful about the traffic density in Alexandria and the drivers who don’t pay much attention to the traffic rules. After leaving the airport, turn left to North Coast Road, connect to Mehwar Al-Ta’ameir that you will see on the right and drive straight until you reach the city center. This travel lasts about 50 minutes.
El Nouzha Airport
El Nouzha Airport is only seven kilometers away from Alexandria city center. It is thus very easy to reach the city center from the airport. You can also get information about transfer services by calling your hotel in advance. You can also get to Alexandria from El Nouzha Airport by taxi.
Taxi
You can use taxis to reach Alexandria city center, which is seven kilometers from El Nouzha Airport, which is closed since 2010, but still active, quickly and practically. The fare required for this taxi journey is approximately 26-32 Egyptian pounds.
