Popular Airport | Ordu Giresun Airport |
|---|---|
Popular Airlines | |
Approximate Flight Duration | 5 hour 40 min |
Approximate Travel Distance | 4583 Km |
Transportation to Airport from Entebbe City Center
Entebbe Intl. Airport
The city center and Entebbe International Airport are very close to each other and you can easily get to the airport. Although there is no public transportation service to the airport, you can take a taxi at affordable prices for transportation to the airport.
If you prefer, you can also get to the airport very easily by renting a car in the city center. Transfer services provided by a private company is another alternative you can take. Although the airport is so close to the city center, you need to set off taking the potential heavy traffic in Entebbe into consideration and be careful about timing.
Taxi
You can easily get a taxi in Entebbe city center. If you don’t have a luggage or if you are traveling with a hand luggage, you can also prefer the motorbike taxis called Boda Boda. Since there is no taximeter available in the taxis, you should bargain with the driver about the taxi fare and you shouldn’t do the payment in advance. You are advised to get help from someone you know or your hotel to get a taxi because taxis in the city are not considered reliable in general.
Rent a car
You can contact one of the car rental companies in the city center to rent an affordable car. You can rent a car as well as a motorbike. If you prefer, it is also possible to rent a car with a driver. Your hotel can also help you with the car rental procedures and contact information of the car rental companies. If you are going to drive the car yourself, you should keep in mind that you must have an international driver’s license.
Uganda Airport Transfers
The private company named Uganda Airport Transfers provides transfer services between Entebbe city center, Kampala city center and Entebbe International Airport. The company picks up passengers at anywhere they want and take them to the airport. It is especially a good transportation alternative for crowded groups because the vehicles of the company vary from 3-person cars to 25-person buses. You can get the contact information and price list of Uganda Airport Transfers on its website. Your hotel can also help you with this.
Hotel Shuttle Services
Very few hotels in Entebbe provide their guests with airport shuttle services. If your hotel offers this service, you need to get information about its price and make a reservation in advance to take advantage of the shuttle option. Even if your hotel doesn’t have such a service, they will absolutely help you find a transportation alternative to get to the airport. Under any circumstances, you should keep in mind to bargain for the price in advance.
Airport Information
Entebbe International Airport is the most important and largest airport not only in Entebbe but also in Uganda. A large number of airline companies arrange flights to Entebbe International Airport on a daily basis. Many others also arrange flights to the airport every other day or weekly. Many cities in Uganda, especially Kampala which is the commercial center and capital of the country, use this airport air transportation.
Entebbe International Airport is located on the banks of Lake Victoria, in the immediate vicinity of Entebbe city center. The airport is 41 kilometers away from Kampala and regular minibus services are arranged between Kampala and the airport. The airport has a post office, safe deposit box, cash dispensers and banks.
Entebbe Airport also has cafés, restaurants, and duty-free shopping stores. There is also an internet cafe for those who don't want to stay away from internet access at the airport.
Karibuni Lounge serves at the departure terminal for passengers who want to get relaxed while waiting for their flights. The lounge starts to serve 2 and a half hours before the first flight of the day and it is open until the last flight time. At Karibuni Lounge, you can take advantage of the free internet service, watch TV, read the daily newspapers, take a shower, and relax in the cozy sitting areas. The entrance fee for the lounge is only 15 dollars and the time you can stay in the lounge is limited to a maximum of 3 hours.
Transportation to Ordu City Center from Airport
Ordu Giresun Airport
You can choose between taxi, Havaş, bus, car rental to get to the city center from Ordu-Giresun Airport which is between Gülyalı and Piraziz districts. You can also choose to go with your own car thanks to the airport parking area.
Taxi
The fastest option to get to the city center from Ordu-Giresun Airport is to take a taxi. It is possible to reach either Ordu or Giresun is 20 minutes by taxi from Ordu-Giresun Airport which is about 20 kilometers away from the city. Taxis are a bit more costly compared to other options, but they provide you a quicker access to the city center. You can find the taxis at the terminal building of Ordu-Giresun Airport as soon as your flight lands.
Havaş Shuttles
Havaş services are another meand you can use to reach the city center from Ordu-Giresun Airport. Havaş, which is more affordable than the taxi, offers shuttles for all flights to the airport. The shuttles depart 25 minutes after your landing. Havaş shuttles, that will take you to the city center in about half an hour, follow the route of Kumbaşı Metro Yazıhanesi, Fındık Diyarı, Belediye Durağı, Eski Üstgeçit, Fakülte Sapağı, Gülyalı to get to Ordu and follow the route of Liman Otoparkı, Şehiriçi Opet Karşısı Cep, Stadyum Üst Geçit Altı, Devlet Hastanesi Kavşağı and Sahil Yolu to get to Giresun.
Car Rental
It is also possible to rent a car from Ordu-Giresun Airport to get to the city center. With Fly Rent A Car's Honda, Hyundai, Ford, Renault, Fiat and Opel vehicles you can quickly get to the city center. After you arrive at the city center with the car you rented by showing your passport or driver's license from the airport, you can deliver your car to the Fly Rent A Car headquarters.
