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 from Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport to Izmir City Center
It is very easy to reach the city center and the central areas of Izmir from Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport, located in the Gaziemir district of Izmir. The fastest transportation from Adnan Menderes Airport to the city center is provided by Izban trains. It is possible to reach the city center in 30 minutes from the Izban stop, which is right across the terminal, with the 10-minute trips. In order to use Izban, it is necessary to buy a card from the Kent Card sales points at the station.
To go from Adnan Menderes Airport to Izmir city center by bus, the municipal buses 200 (Mavişehir) 202 (Alsancak) 204 (Bornova) departing from the ESHOT stops at the terminal exit can be preferred. You need to get a Kent Card to go to the city center by city bus.
There are also Havaş shuttles from Adnan Menderes Airport to Alsancak and Karşıyaka, to touristic districts such as Çeşme and Kuşadası, and to nearby cities such as Aydın and Manisa. You can get information from Havaş's website for flight times and ticket prices.
It is also possible to reach the city center by taxi, private transfer and car rental options. Taxi stands and car rental stands are located at the terminal exit.