Transportation from the City Center to Sofia Airport
Known as one of the most impressive countries of the Balkans, Bulgaria's most developed region in terms of culture and trade, the capital Sofia, is one of the most frequently used flight routes by travel enthusiasts. There are flights to Sofia Airport, the largest international airport in Bulgaria, from many parts of the world. The fact that the airport is approximately 10 kilometers from the city center minimizes the transportation stress experienced after the journey.
There are many alternatives to reach Sofia Airport, which is 10 km from the city center. It is possible to reach the airport by using bus, metro, taxi and car rental options.
Metro services in the city, which start at 5.30 in the morning, continue until midnight. It takes about 18 minutes to reach the airport from the city center by metro. 84 Sofia Airport-Gen. Gurko Street and 384 Sofia Airport-Druzhba 2 bus lines are among the alternatives that can be used to reach the airport from the city center.
Another public transportation method that provides transportation from the city center to the airport is the metro. You can reach the airport terminal by metro, which is an economical and fast method.
You can reach the airport quickly and comfortably by using the taxis available all over the city.
In Sofia, which is a bicycle-friendly city, you can reach the airport from the city center by using bicycles as well as transportation vehicles such as taxis and buses. There are also parking spots in the area where cars and bicycles can be parked. If you do not have your own private vehicle and will use a taxi, be sure to negotiate the price with the driver. In addition, many hotels provide free shuttle services to their customers who will go to and from the airport.
Sofia Airport Contact Information
Address: 1 Christopher Columbus Avenue 1540 Sofia, Bulgaria
Phone: +359 2 937 2211
Transportation from Van Ferit Melen Airport to City Center
Van Ferit Melen Airport, that has international connections since the year 2009, is an airport located in easternmost point of Turkey. The nearest airport is the Hoy Airport located in Iran and the airport is the first among others in Turkey that satellite landing system had been established. Ferit Melen Airport that is among first airports in Turkey built with unmilitary status has direct flight connections that are operated regularly from/to Ankara and Istanbul and indirect connections with other cities through Turkish Airlines, Atlas Jet and Pegasus Airlines.
Transportation from Ferit Melen Airport to the city center of Van which is 8 km away is provided through services of taxis, busses, mini buses, shuttle buses of Turkish Airlines and Anadolu Jet.
For passengers who consider reaching to Van from the airport through taxi, might have 10 or 15 minutes long journey with a taxi that might be taken in front of domestic and international terminals of the airport.
For the passengers who would like to go to the city center through public bus services, might again use bus services once in every 20-30 minutes in front of the security gate of the airport, 300 meters away from the terminal building of the airport. Additionally, there are mini busses going to city center that are going through the airport intersection, 900 meters away from the terminal building. As another option, through mini busses services operating regularly on hourly basis, the city center, bus station, marina, train station or other destinations can be reached directly or indirectly.
For the passengers of Turkish Airline and Anadolu Jet, there are shuttle services between the airport and Erciş, Şemdinli and Yüksekova.
Ferit Melen Airport Contact Information
Address: Eminpaşa, Havaalanı Yolu No: 31, 65040 Van Merkez/Van, Türkiye
Phone: +90 (432) 227 00 01
Fax Number: +90 (432) 227 00 05