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Transportation to Airport from Damascus City Center
Damascus Intl. Airport
Taxis are the most preferred transportation vehicles to get to the Damascus International Airport. There are always delays in the public transportation services provided by the municipalities in the city, where political and military conflicts frequently occur. Shuttle services belonging to a private company are closing this gap in the transportation to the airport by public transport from the city center. Another option is renting a car, which is favored by many tourists due to affordable prices.
Bus
You can easily arrive at the airport with the airport shuttle bus operated by a private company. You can get on this bus in the city center. The fare is also affordable. Your hotel can give you support about where this bus will depart or its departure hours.
Taxi
You can easily find a taxi in the city center of Damascus. Taxis do not have a taximeter and a standard tariff is not valid. For this reason, you must agree with the driver beforehand about the amount you will pay. You can bargain over the offered amount. For those who are strangers in the city, it is suggested to get on the taxis recommended by the hotel or an acquaintance.
Car Rental
You can come across the offices of the car rental companies in Damascus city center. Despite the heavy traffic of the city and careless drivers, many tourists prefer renting a car. Cheap gasoline prices are also effective in this decision. Your hotel can also help you by providing you with the contact details of car rental companies in the city. You can rent your car with a driver since the prices are affordable.
Airport Information
Damascus International Airport has been offering service for passengers since 1970s and is the busiest airport in Syria. The busiest air traffic in the country is observed at this airport. At the airport, there are 2 duty free shops, 3 restaurants, 1 CIP lounge and 1 home-made coffee shop. You can also benefit from many services such as checkroom, pharmacy, exchange bureau, bank, post office and ATMs.
Transportation to Bogota City Center from Airport
El Dorado Intl. Airport
Bogota Airport in Colombia's capital city Bogota is also known as El Dorado International Airport. Bogota Airport, one of South America's largest airports, is located about 15 kilometers west of the city and welcomes its passengers with both domestic and international flights.
Buses and taxis are the most frequently used transportation alternatives from El Dorado International Airport to Bogota city center. Cars that you can rent from car rental offices at the airport and private shuttles can be listed as easy and generally economical option for travelling from the airport.
Taxi
Taxis are the fastest and most reliable means to travel from Bogota Airport to the center of Bogota city. At the same time, the fares for taxis considered as an economic vehicle to get to the center are determined before leaving the airport. When you get to the taxi-calling center at the airport terminal, you will receive a document showing how much you will need to pay for the trip, and you will not have to pay more than this amount at the end of the journey. Taxis from El Dorado Airport to Bogota city center cost $15 on average.
Bus
If you want to take public transport to get to the center of Bogota city from Bogota Airport, you can take the buses from the front of the terminal directly to the city center. Bus tickets are around 6-7 dollars for each passenger when traveling on this route in Bogota.
If this will be your first visit to the city, it is recommended that you take a taxi instead of a bus because of the possibility of getting off at a wrong stop and for security reasons. Especially if your plane landed late at night, taxis become a much more preferred means for travelers in this sense.
While buses are convenient and economical means of public transportation for those who have visited the city many times before, it may be a far more accurate choice to take a taxi for those coming to Bogota for the first or second time. The journey to the center of Bogota by bus can take 30-40 minutes.
Shuttles
Shuttles are usually used for transportation between terminals at Bogota Airport. While both domestic and international flights are organized from the main terminal building of the airport, flights of Avianca Airlines, Colombia's national airline company, take place from the Puente Aerea terminal. The average duration of the journey between the terminals is 15 minutes with shuttles. If you are in a hurry to catch your plane, you can also choose to take a taxi for transport between two terminals.
Car Rental
One of the most popular transportation alternatives for local and foreign tourists travelling in Colombia's capital city, Bogota, and its surroundings is car rental. Renting a car at the airport is very easy thanks to offices of numerous companies such as Bogota Rent A Car, AVIS, V & V, Dollar, Hertz and Budget. You can make reservations before your flight by contacting one of these companies, and you can find your car in front of the terminal when you are in the city.
You can call +57 321 4277730 to rent a car from Budget, +57 1 7495432 if you prefer Bogota Rent A Car. You can contact AVIS at the airport's rental office at +57 1 7456613. If you have booked your car in advance online or by telephone, you will not face any possible surprises and get on your way in a very short time after picking up your car at the airport.
Transfer Vehicles
One of the most recommended options for foreign visitors, especially on the journey between Bogota and the city center, is the transfer vehicles, for security reasons. You can take advantage of these vehicles that will transport your passengers from airport to your hotel or home safely in 20 to 30 minutes by arranging one when you arrive at the airport or book online before your flight.
If you want to use the transfer vehicles to come to the airport, you can also evaluate advantageous round trip opportunities. You need to pay an average of 20-40 dollars to get to the city center from Bogota Airport by these vehicles of transfer. This amount can vary according to the number of passengers and the distance of the destination.
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