Popular Airport | Penang Intl. Airport |
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Approximate Flight Duration | 10 hour 30 min |
Approximate Travel Distance | 8415 Km |
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Transportation to Airport from Minsk City Center
Minsk National Airport
The city offers different entertainment and travel opportunities and has various transportation alternatives. There are many different alternatives that connect the city center with the international airport. You can comfortably reach the airport by choosing from the transportation options such as taxi, tramway, trolleybus and metro. With the subway lines opened many years ago, it is very easy to go from one place to another in the city. Minsk 2 Airport, which is located 40 kilometers away from the city, has an important place thanks to its location.
Taxi
The easiest way to reach the airport from the city center is to take a taxi. You can get the taxis that are black or white anywhere in the city. You can hail a taxi on any street or you can ask the hotel staff to arrange a taxi for you. The taxi service, which has an important place in the urban transportation, costs 1000 rubles per kilometer. Considering the transportation between the airport and the city center, the taxi fare costs about 80.000 rubles. In dollars, it costs about 30-50$. Before getting on the taxi, it will be for your benefit to bargain with the taxi driver.
Hotel Shuttle Services
Many hotels offer shuttle service for transportation to the airport. You should contact the hotel staff in advance and make a reservation in order to take the advantage of this option. These transportation options, which are more affordable when preferred with crowded groups, are ideal for people with excess baggage. The shuttles take you from the hotel to the airport or they take you from the airport to the hotel.
Trolleybus
Trolleybuses which have been used for many years serve in more than 60 ways. These transportation means, which are almost the symbol of the city, run on energy. They are as important as the subway and other transportation means; however, the trolleybus service may slow down during the power failures. Just like other transportation options, trolleybus is a good option to reach the airport from the city center.
Tramway
The tramways, which are a less preferred option compared to other transportation means, run on energy just like the trolleybuses. They may cause traffic congestion during power failures. There are more than 7 lines and more than 140 tramways. You can easily reach the airport by tramway that costs 1700 rubles for one-way ride.
Bus
Buses are among the most preferred means of transportation today. More than 1700 buses in the city serve people every day. You can easily benefit from this transportation option with daily or monthly tickets. You should carefully check the bus routes and make sure that you have taken the right bus that will take you to your destination. Time intervals of the buses are available on the boards at the bus stops.
Rent a car
There are many companies in the city center where you can rent a car. You can make a reservation by contacting a car rental company before your flight or you can ask your hotel to help you in this regard. Those who don't want to lose time with other transportation options can easily reach the airport by renting a car.
Airport Information
Minsk 2 International Airport, one of the most important airports in Belarus, has been serving since 1982. The airport, which has busy passenger traffic, is often preferred by passengers thanks to its location. Thanks to its large runway, it allows for any kind of aircraft to land for 24 hours. Having a complete infrastructure for international flights, the airport provides all the necessary requirements for passengers. The airport has insurance companies, baggage handling group, a lounge for Business Class passenger services, telephone and fax communication systems, a lounge for VIP passengers, a restaurant, various cafes and stores, a hairdresser, car rental offices and a large car park. The airport is located on the Moscow highway, 40 kilometers away from the city.
Transportation to Penang City Center from Airport
Penang Intl. Airport
Once you arrive at Penang International Airport, you can reach the city center, which is 16 kilometers away, by buses providing transportation service at reasonable prices as well as you can take advantage of the taxi or car rental options. If you want to take a taxi to reach the city center, make sure that the taximeter is turned on, or you should negotiate with the driver on taxi fare before moving on. Otherwise, taxi drivers may claim higher fares than usual.
The buses that may also offer free wireless internet connection is much more affordable than taxis. If you wish, you can continue your journey with alternative transfer options after arriving at George Town or other areas by bus.
Apart from taxi and bus, you can also take advantage of car rental option as another alternative for transportation from Penang Airport. You can choose from many international car rental companies and pick up your car at the airport. Then you can go on your journey from Penang Airport to the city center following the "city center" signs on the road. Alternatively, you can also rent a motorbike. Please keep in mind that you can leave the motorbike you have rented in the city center without having to return to the airport.
Bus
The bus ride is one of the best and economical alternatives to get to the city center from Penang International Airport. It is possible to reach many places such as Victoria Street in George Town by buses departing every 30 minutes. Buses 401, 401E and 401A heading to Komtar and Jetty also depart from the airport every 30 minutes. If you get on bus 401, you can also reach the bus terminal where you can take a bus to many places in Penang. Bus fare for a single passenger is usually around 3 Malaysian Ringgit. Bus fares are generally standard and do not change depending on vehicles. The bus services at Penang Airport start early in the morning and run until 10 pm. Those who would like to get to the city center from Penang Airport after that time should afford to take a taxi and to pay higher fees. You can get the Rapid Penang Tourist Passport, the weekly bus ticket you can use during the week, by paying 20 Malaysian Ringgit.
Taxi
You need to be especially careful when taking a taxi at Penang International Airport. Some taxi drivers may fool foreign tourists and demand higher fares than usual. You can prefer the airport licensed taxis or offer a pre-determined fare to avoid such a risk. The taxi ride from Penang Airport to the city center approximately costs 40 Malaysian Ringgit. If you are asked for an amount higher than this, you can bargain with the driver for a decent fare or take another taxi.
Motorbike
Renting a motorbike at the airport is also among the affordable transportation alternatives frequently preferred in the area. Motorbike rental fee is around 25 Malaysian Ringgit for 24 hours. You may also be asked to leave a 200-Ringgit deposit when renting a motorbike. Please keep in mind that you can deliver the motorbike you have rented at the airport later at the rental offices located on Penang Road or Chulia Street in the city center.
Ferry
It is possible to travel around Penang Island and between the places like Weld Quay and Butterworth by ferry after arriving at the city center from the airport. With its train station and bus terminal, Butterworth is also an important transfer point for those who want to travel to nearby cities. The ferry fare is around 1.20 Malaysian Ringgit. This is usually the fixed price and it doesn't change depending on the hours and days.
Rent a car
You can rent a car from the most preferred international car rental companies such as Europcar, AVIS, Alamo, Easycar, Dollar, Budget, and Thrifty at Penang International Airport. If you want to rent a car from AVIS, you can book your car on the internet in advance or call +60 04 643 9633 to make a reservation. You can contact Europcar at +60 13 399 8818 for 24-hour assistance and also book your car in advance. Car rental option also offers a great opportunity for visitors who would like to see the natural and historical beauties of Penang. Once you pick up your car at Penang International Airport, you can deliver the car at one of the rental offices in the city, or leave it at the offices in the airport terminal building if you return to the airport. The offices of AVIS and other car rental companies at Penang International Airport usually provide service between 8 am and 9 pm.
