Transportation from Dammam City Center to Dammam King Fahd International Airport
It is possible to reach Dammam King Fahd International Airport, located 20 kilometers northeast of the city center, in 35-40 minutes by bus, taxi, private transfer and car rental options.
You can reach Dammam King Fahd International Airport in an economical way with buses departing from the city center and the bus station located very close to the city center; but it is useful to mention that the buses are quite crowded.
Although it is expensive compared to transportation by bus, taxi, private transfer and car rental options can also be considered to go to Dammam King Fahd International Airport comfortably.
Transportation from Montevideo Airport to Montevideo City Center
Montevideo Carrasco International Airport is located in the Carrasco Neighborhood, 25 km east of the city centre. Although the airport is connected to the city center by a big four-lane road, it can take up to 1 hour to reach the center.
The most economical way to go from Montevideo Airport to the city center is by bus. You can find a 24-hour bus to the city center just outside the airport. Buses depart approximately every 15 minutes between 06.00 in the morning and 23.00 in the night, and take off every 30-40 minutes between 23.30 at night and 05.30 in the morning.
You can reach the city center by any bus labeled Montevideo from the bus stop located outside the arrivals terminal, and the fare is paid in cash upon boarding. It might be good to indicate to the driver that you will get off at Terminal Tres Cruces, Montevideo's central bus stop, because this is not the last stop of the bus. The last stop, Rio Branco Terminal, is also very close to the city center. It takes between 45 minutes and 1 hour to reach Montevideo city center from Carrasco Airport, depending on traffic.
Another popular means of reaching the city from Montevideo Airport is minibuses. If you are traveling alone, you can go to your hotel by minibus much more economically than a taxi. You just have to wait for the minibus to fill up for a bit. You can get information about these minibuses from the office on the arrivals floor or call (+598) 091 370 143.
Taxi is the most comfortable and fastest option to reach Montevideo city center after your flight. You can find a taxi from Montevideo Airport 24/7, but the price and travel time will vary depending on traffic. Also, some taxis may charge an extra fee for luggage. Since there is a safety screen between the front and the back seat of the taxis, there is a possibility that the area you will sit in is narrow.
By the way, taxi fare can also be paid in US dollars. Another mode of transportation similar to a taxi is Uber. Uber prices in Montevideo are close to normal taxi prices.
Although it is very expensive to buy a private airport transfer from your hotel, some companies offer special prices to tourists coming to the city. You can take a look at the offices at the airport for opportunities.