Transportation from the City Center to Port Bouet Airport
Port Bouet Airport, whose official name is Félix-Houphouët-Boigny International Airport, is an international airport located in Abidjan, Republic of Ivory Coast, an African country. Located 16 km southeast of Abidjan city centre, the facility is used for civil and military purposes and has a passenger capacity of up to 2 million. Many international airline companies, including Turkish Airlines, operate at the airport, and flights are organized to destinations such as Paris, Lisbon, Brussels and Lagos. Check-in desks at Port Bouet Airport, named after Félix Houphouët-Boigny, the first president of Ivory Coast, are located at the main entrance of the terminal building. There is a baggage delivery belt at the exit of the arriving passenger terminal. You have to pay an hourly fee while taking advantage of the 24-hour car park services. The 24-hour rate is set at 5000 FCFA; 150 FCFA is added every hour when this period is exceeded. Vehicles used for transportation from the city center to Port Bouet Airport:
Bus
Those who want to use the bus to get to Port Bouet Airport from the city center can use the number 6 bus from the train station in Plateau. The journey can take an average of 1 and a half hours and a one-way ticket is set at 200 FCFA.
Airport Shuttles
There is no shuttle service to the airport, but some hotels can provide private shuttle services to their customers. If you are staying in the city center, you can contact your hotel and get information about these services.
Taxi
It is possible to find a taxi at almost every point in the city center. The taxi ride takes an average of 40 minutes from Abidjan city center and charges a minimum of 5000 FCFA.
Port Bouet Airport Contact Information:
Address: 07 BP 30 Abidjan 07, Côte d'Ivoire
Phone number: +225 21 75 79 00
Transportation from Al Maktoum Airport to the City Center
Al Maktoum Airport, which was opened to air traffic in Dubai in 2010, is an airport that is heavily used for neighboring countries and domestic flights.
Located 40 km from Dubai city centre, Al Maktoum International Airport has a terminal built to reduce the flight density in Dubai. Bus, car rental and taxi options can be used at the airport, where public transportation is limited.
It is possible to request car rental or transfer service from the rent a car offices located in the airport terminal. At the airport, which has 2 different types of vehicles, with and without a driver, vehicle fees vary according to the brand and model.
The easiest and fastest way to go to the city center is by taxi, available at the terminal arrivals exit gate. Taxi fares are low due to cheap oil prices. However, the airport city center route exceeds 40 km. Depending on the traffic and the destination, it is useful to talk about the taxi fare from the beginning.
The buses, which have flights at the airport during working hours and in connection with the planes, provide public transportation service. Dubai city center can be reached by taking the bus from the bus stop at the terminal exit.
Transportation from Dubai International Airport to City Center
Dubai International Airport is 4 km from Dubai city centre. There are bus, metro, taxi and car rental options to reach the city center from the airport.
Buses departing from Terminal 1 of Dubai International Airport operate on the city center route. The buses running on the 401 and 402 lines reach the city center in 25-45 minutes depending on the traffic density and the destination. Bus lines reaching other parts of the city go to areas outside the center. Municipal buses operate between 06.00 in the morning and 00.00 at night. For buses going to the capital Abu Dhabi, it is necessary to reach the terminal in the city center of Dubai.
The most practical way to reach the city center from Dubai Airport is to use the metro. The metro, which has a service between 05.50 in the morning and midnight, operates on Friday afternoons. For the metro, you need to go to terminals 1 and 3 of the airport.
Taxi fares are also very affordable, as oil prices are cheap in Dubai. Due to the short distance between the city center and the airport, a quick journey can be made by taxi. Taxi is a good option except during busy hours.
You can also provide transportation by using your own vehicle by getting car rental service from the rent a car offices in the airport terminal. In addition, some hotels have shuttle services. If you have a hotel reservation in advance, inquire whether there is a shuttle.