Transportation from Quito City Center to Quito Airport
Although Mariscal Sucre International Airport is approximately 40 km from the city of Quito, it is quite easy to reach by using various vehicles in the city.
One of the most convenient ways to reach the airport is to take the private buses that run between the city center and the airport. These buses depart from the old airport, which is currently used as a park, and arrive at the new airport after about an hour's journey.
Buses depart every half hour on weekdays and every hour on weekends. Free internet service is available on the buses. One suitcase and one hand luggage up to 23 kg are included in the ticket price. You have to pay an additional fee for extra baggage. Tickets are available online or at the bus ticket office.
City buses to the airport depart from the Rio Coca terminal just outside the city centre. Buses operating between 05.45 in the morning and 21.30 in the evening take you to the airport in approximately 1.5 hours depending on the traffic situation.
You will not have any trouble finding a taxi, especially in the touristic center of the city. You can either turn from the street or ask the receptionist of your hotel to call a taxi for you. Taxis apply pre-determined price tariffs from the city center to the airport, and when traveling towards the airport, you pay 3-4 dollars less than the arrival schedule.
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.