Transportation from Sochi City Center to Sochi Airport
The best option to reach the airport from Sochi city center is the train. In addition to the express train called Swallow, you can also take the passenger trains passing through the airport. The journey takes 45 minutes. You can use the official website of Russian Railways (RZD) to check the timetable and buy tickets.
Although the buses numbered 105 or 105s that you will take from Sochi city center follow different routes, they ultimately bring you right into Sochi International Airport. The journey takes up to 60 minutes under normal traffic conditions.
The distance between Sochi city center and the airport is approximately 30 km. You can use taxis to reach the airport by the fastest method without using public transportation options. Be clear about the distance and fare before you get in the taxi. Although taxi drivers in Sochi generally speak English, you can also communicate using translation applications from your phone at the most difficult moment.
There may be difficulties in paying with credit and debit cards of global brands in Russia. It's good to be prepared.
Transportation from Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport to City Center
Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport, located 7 kilometers south of the center of Manila, is also quite crowded and complex, just like the city center. For this reason, there may be some difficulties in finding buses, especially during busy periods. You have several different bus alternatives on your journey to the city centre. The reason for this is the facilities and ticket prices provided by the buses to their passengers. In Manila, it is possible to reach the city center by paying a higher price for the ticket and using high-tech vehicles such as air conditioning and television. Normally, it takes 30 minutes between the city center and the airport, but when the traffic is crowded, this time can even go up to 2 hours.
In the Philippines, minibuses made from old American buses are called 'jeepneys' and these vehicles are widely used in urban transportation. Jeepneys also provide transportation between the airport and Baclatran.
Another means of transportation you can use in Manila is taxis. When you take a taxi from the airport, don't forget to negotiate the price with the driver if you don't want to pay too much in the traffic that has become a lock due to Jeepneys.