Popular Airport | Samana El Catey Intl. Airport |
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Approximate Flight Duration | 3 hour 50 min |
Approximate Travel Distance | 3075 Km |
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Transportation to Airport from Quebec City Center
Quebec City Jean Lesage Intl. Airport
To travel from Quebec city to Quebec City Jean Lesage Airport there are plenty alternative ways to choose from. The cheapest way to travel from Quebec city center to the airport is by the city buses which take 45 minutes. In addition to this, you can take a taxi from in the city or you can rent a car to travel to Quebec City Jean Lesage Airport and will take around 10-15 minutes.
Bus
In Quebec city, bus transportation is a very common way to travel and domestic and foreign tourists also prefer city bus transportation. From the most central points of the city, the different buses that go direct to Quebec City Jean Lesage Airport are routes 78, 803, 280, 93 and 801. Bus number 78 is just like an airport bus and provides transportation between the city center and the airport at very reasonable prices. You can purchase your one way bus ticket from ticket counters or vending machines at the bus stops and in 2016, the price was at an average of 3.50 dollars. Full day tickets cost 8.25 dollars. Also, buses 803 and 280, which run every hour, pass through different points of the city and travel direct to Quebec City Jean Lesage Airport. Finally, you can travel to the airport by bus number 801 and then transfer onto bus number 93, but this bus transportation route takes longer than the others (1 hour). By travelling on the direct buses the travelling time can be shortened to 30-35 minutes.
Taxi
Taxis are not used often in the city of Quebec because public transportation is both comfortable and cheaper. Taxis are expensive and would not be a good idea to choose a taxi, unless there is urgency in transportation to the airport from Quebec city. Providing transportation between Quebec and Quebec City Jean Lesage Airport at the most affordable price, you can call the Taxi Coop Quebec company (+14185255191) to your location in the city. Taxis are available 24/7 and they are a great way to travel outside of the public transportation working hours. The fee you will be charged after the 15 minute taxi journey, can vary between 30-40 dollars.
Rent A Car
If you are staying more than 3-4 days in Quebec city and you do not want to follow the hours of public transportation, you should consider car rental as it is more profitable than taxis. Just like in Quebec City Jean Lesage Airport, you can come across many branches of car rental companies in Quebec city. After making a decision and pre-booking at one of these companies, it is possible to rent your car within minutes with your international status license. It will take approximately 15 minutes to travel to Quebec City Jean Lesage Airport by your rented car from Quebec city center.
Airport Information
Quebec City Jean Lesage Airport is located 11 kilometers southwest of Quebec city center and is the busiest airport in the city of Quebec. In 2015, Quebec City Jean Lesage Airport provided transportation services to over 1.5 million passengers and was opened in 1939. There are cafes and restaurants, duty free shops and shops in the airport, where you can have a nice time while waiting for your flight. Other facilities to meet your needs at Quebec City Jean Lesage Airport include free internet access, tourist information and information desks, exchange offices, bank and ATM machines, VIP and lounges, smoking areas, travel agencies and offices of car rental companies.
Transportation to Samana City Center from Airport
Samana El Catey Intl. Airport
You can take a taxi, the most practical method, take the bus, rent a car, ot a transfer service to get from Samana El Catey Airport to Samana city centre. You can reach Las Galeras in 1 hour, Samana city centre in 40 minutes, Las Terranas in 30 minutes, and Sanchez in 10.
Bus
Even though there aren’t direct buses to Samana city centre to Samana El Catey Airport, the buses leaving to Sanchez, which is 8km away, might save you some time. You can first go to Sanchez from Samana El Catey Airport in 10 minutes if you take a taxi, and then take the bus to Samana, which should take you 1 or 1.5 hours. These buses operate under Caribe Tours and the price for the ticket as of 2017 is 1-3 dollars. These buses leave from Sanchez every hour and it’s possible to make a reservation by calling (809) 221 44 22.
Taxi
If your arrival time is in the late hours or if you prefer the quickest and least hassle free method then you can take one of the taxis that are available 24/7 outside Samana El Catey Airport. If your hotel is at Sanchez then you can reach it in 10-12 minutes. The cost for this should vary between 30-40 dollars. To reach Samana city centre with a taxi on the other hand takes around 100 dollars. It might be a good idea to share the taxi with some other passengers to split the fare.
Car Rental
There are many local and international car rental agencies in Samana El Catey Airport and so you will have some good alternatives regarding price so you can pick the agency that is the most suitable for your budget. If you make a reservation before your arrival then you can get even better deals. To reach Samana city centre from Samana El Catey Airport by car we recommend taking the Turistico del Atlantico/133 road from Aeropuerto El Catey.