Transportation from Medan City Center to Kualanamu International Airport
There are many different vehicles available to reach Kualanamu International Airport. The most convenient of these is to take the airport train, which departs from the most central part of Medan. Trains departing from Medan Airport Train Station, which is true to its name, take you to Kualanamu International Airport after 30 minutes.
You can buy the necessary ticket for the trip online from the company's website, or you can buy it in cash or by credit card from the ticket office at the station. You can check the current timetable on the official website of the railway company.
The most economical way to reach the airport is to take the DAMRI minibuses. Shuttles departing from Plaza Medan Fair (Carrefour) in the center of Medan take you to the airport in 60 to 90 minutes. You should plan accordingly, as it can take even longer during heavy traffic.
There is no heavy taxi traffic outside the airport, especially due to Grab and then the effect of the pandemic. Especially if you want to take a taxi, you can get help from the receptionist or you can use the taxi's own applications.
There is no Uber in Medan, but Gojek and Grab apps are widely used. Although journeys made with both applications are a more economical option than a taxi, it is possible to pay a high price if traffic jams. But if you're traveling as a large group, Gojek or Grab can be an economical solution, even off the train. Average travel time for both taxi and Grab is between 60 and 90 minutes.
Transportation to the City Center from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
One of the busiest airports in the world in terms of passenger traffic, Schiphol Airport is located in Amsterdam, the capital of the Netherlands. Connecting the city with the rest of the world, the airport is located 17.5 km. further from Amsterdam city center. In 1949, it was decided that Schiphol was to become the primary airport of the Netherlands. Since 2003, the airport is operated with the additional sixth runway. For the transportation to the airport, there are several alternatives.
There are various alternatives for the transportation between the airport and the city center including trains, public busses, taxis and rental cars.
By taking a train inside the airport, you might reach to Amsterdam Centraal, Amsterdam RAI (Exhibition and Convention Centre) and Amsterdam Zuid stations. There are ticket automats inside the airport and at the entrance of the train station. At busy hours, the trains are operating in every 20 minutes. Additionally, there are train trips at night, operated between 01:00 am and 05:00 am.
The public bus No. 197 is operating between Leidsplein Square and the airport in every 15 to 30 minutes. The trip approximately lasts 30 minutes. The busses that are operated by GVB Bus Company are taking off at the exit of the arrival terminal.
The taxi station outside of the arrival terminal is providing services for passengers who would like to travel to Amsterdam city center, as well as, other cities in the country. The initial price for taking a taxi is 3€, while, 2€ is charged per kilometer. It is recommended to negotiate about prices prior to taking a taxi.
There are several international airline companies, operating inside the airport. You might also rent a car through online services.
Contact Information for Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
The Address: Luchthaven Schiphol Evert v/d Beekstraat 202 1118 CP Schiphol, the Netherlands
The Phone Number: +31-207940800