Transportation from City Center to Banjul Airport
Banjul, the capital and second largest city of Gambia, is an island city in West Africa. The nature and colonial structures of the city, which attracts tourists from all over the world due to its warm and sunny climate and magnificent beaches at all times of the year, make the city center worth visiting.
In the city, which welcomes travelers who want to have a different travel experience with private indoor tours throughout the year, it is an exciting experience to climb the 35-meter-high Arch 22 gate and see the swamps that separate Banjul from the mainland and the crocodiles wandering among them.
Yundum International Airport, also known as Banjul Airport, is 26 km from the city center and was originally built during World War II. One of the interesting facts about Banjul Airport is that it was an emergency landing point for NASA's space rockets until 2001.
Taxis are the most common way to get to Banjul Airport from the city center.
Generally, every hotel has green and yellow striped taxis and they go to and from the airport both within the city and from the city. Taxi fares from certain points in Banjul to the airport are fixed, but be sure to confirm this price before boarding. You can call a taxi to your hotel or you can take a taxi from the taxi stands in Banjul city center. Taxis usually run 24/7.
It takes 35 minutes to get to the airport from Banjul city center and it is a good option to arrange a private transfer for this trip, because there is no public transportation to the airport, although there is public transportation in the city center.
You can book a private transfer to Banjul Airport from reliable tour companies or from your hotel. When requesting this service, which is usually included in tour packages, you must specify your flight number and time.
If you have previously rented a car to travel in Gambia, you can choose to have this car delivered at the airport and go to Banjul Airport yourself. But keep in mind that the roads are often sand or mud and the traffic rules don't really work.
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.