Popular Airport | Kardjali Airport |
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Popular Airlines | |
Approximate Flight Duration | 4 hour 30 min |
Approximate Travel Distance | 3614 Km |
You can arrive at Shymkent Airport from the city center by taxi, bus or train. Because the distance is about 11 km, these public transportation vehicles are very economical. Furthermore, you can also go to the airport in 10 minutes with the car you will rent from a car rental company found in the city.
You can get in contact with the Shymkent railway station located on the southern end of Kabanbay Batyr Street in the city center by visiting its website or calling 8 (725) 295 2120 and book your ticket in advance. It is possible to get to this train station, which is very close to the city center, on foot or by bus. You can also directly go to Shymkent Airport from the bus stops and taxi stands near the station.
Avtovokzal Ayna, 3 km northeast of the city center, is the largest and busiest bus station after Samal and is located at the intersection of Aymautov and Zhibek Zholy, the most important region of the city.
Marshrutkas which you will come across very frequently in the city are the commonly used public transportation vehicles after buses. There are also Marshrutkas arriving Taraz in 3 hours. These vehicles move from Samal at certain intervals between 7 am and 7 pm. There are also Marshrutka services to Zhabagyly Village. This takes 2 hours. They move from Ayna bus station around 12 in the morning and 2 in the afternoon.
You can use taxis in order to go to the Shymkent Airport from any part of the city. The airport is 10 km away from the city. Gypsy taxis which we can come across frequently in the city are cheaper when compared to others.
If you want to go to the airport with the car you have rented from one of the car rental companies in the city, you should drive on Temirlan road. Then continue to the city exit and turn left after driving 9 km; you will see the airport. You will not be exposed to a heavy traffic in the city.
Shymkent International Airport is 10 km away from the city center. There are direct flights to Shymkent Airport from many cities in Turkey. The airport, located on 12,6 km northwest of Shymkent railway station, has been offering service with its domestic and international flights since 1923. The first part of the new terminal will be ready by 2020 and the second part will be completed by 2030. Railway, bus and taxi stands will spread to a wider area. The current capacity of 200,000 passengers will reach much higher numbers at the end of the project.
Some of the main airlines of Shymkent Airport; Air Astana, Aeroflot, Bek Air, Qazaq Air. In Shymkent Airport terminal building, there are smoking areas, souvenir shops and markets, restaurants and information desks where you can get information about public transportation, city road map etc.
You can reach Kardjali by bus from the airport. If you want, you can also choose from car rental and taxi options.
You can travel to the Rhodopi Bus Terminal located in the south of the city by taking the buses at the airport exit. At the terminal, you can find buses to Kardjali. These buses usually depart hourly from 8 am to 8 pm.
Getting to Kardjali from the airport by taxi is not an affordable option. However, you can take the advantage of the taxi option if you want to reach the Rhodopi Bus Terminal faster. Taxi fares are fairly affordable for urban tariffs.
If you rent a car, your journey will take about one and a half hours. You can rent your car by contacting the car rental offices at the airport.
If you want to go to Kardjali from the airport by public transportation, it is a good idea to first travel to Sofia city center. Once you reach the city center, you can easily reach Kardjali by taking the advantage of intercity public transportation options.
Sofia Airport has two terminals located at a long distance from each other. You can travel between the terminals with the help of free shuttle services during daytime hours.
You can reach the central railway station by taking the advantage of the M2 underground line, which is within walking distance from Terminal 2.
You can get on the trains traveling to Kardjali from the railway station right outside the metro station. Your journey by train will take about six hours.
As an alternative, you can also get on the buses to Kardjali that depart hourly from the bus terminal, which is within walking distance from the city center.
Renting a car is the most practical and comfortable way of transportation to Kardjali. You can rent a car by making an online reservation or from the car rental offices at Sofia Airport.
Taxi is not an affordable option for direct transportation to Kardjali from the airport. However, you can take the advantage of the taxi option to reach Sofia city center. Taxi fares are quite affordable in Sofia, yet some companies charge a relatively high fare. So, you are advised to talk to and bargain with the driver before you take a taxi.