Popular Airport | Mohamed Boudiaf Intl. Airport |
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Popular Airlines | |
Approximate Flight Duration | 8 hour |
Approximate Travel Distance | 6421 Km |
Many transportation options are available, including:
Taxis are readily available and the fastest transportation option. It takes around 20 minutes to reach the city center, depending on traffic conditions. Ride-hailing services are also available and can be a better alternative since regular taxis may lack taximeters and you may need to negotiate fares beforehand.
There are multiple car rental companies in the city center, most of which are local providers. Driving in Ahmedabad can be challenging for visitors due to heavy traffic and inconsistent adherence to traffic rules. Therefore, renting a car with a driver is often recommended. It takes about 20 minutes under normal traffic conditions.
Bus routes to the airport are operated by both the municipality and private companies. You can take bus routes 105 and 101 from Lal Darwaja Bus Station or bus routes 16 and 06 from the main railway station. The journey takes approximately 20 minutes under normal traffic conditions. Due to potential overcrowding, this option is not recommended for passengers with heavy luggage.
Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport, built in 1937 and serving international flights since 1992, is located about 9 kilometers north of the city center. The airport serves both Ahmedabad and Gandhinagar regions.
The airport features various stores and duty-free shops, along with areas selling handmade local products. Several cafes and restaurants are available for passengers who wish to eat while waiting for their flight. Additionally, the airport has two separate lounges for a more comfortable waiting experience.
Bus is the only means of transportation that you can use to get to the city, which is 12 kilometers from the airport. You can also get to Constantine city center in about 15-20 minutes by choosing one of the taxi, transfer or car rental services from means of private transportation.
You can go to the bus stops outside the airport arrival terminal and get information from the ticket offices about which line to use depending on where you are going. Buses with Constantine center-ville signs are departing every 15 minutes and go directly to the city center. The fare you will pay to take this bus is 1 euro by 2017. The duration of the journey is 15 minutes.
If you arrive at the airport late at night, it is a good idea to use the 24/7 shuttle to reach Constantine city center quickly. You can see many taxis waiting for customers outside the terminal. All you need to do is check if there is a taximeter. Other than that, you can try to negotiate.
The most practical way of reaching from Constantine Mohamed Boudiaf Airport directly to the city center is undoubtedly car rental. You can choose from local and foreign car rental companies that have a branch at the airport terminal, but it is beneficial to make a pre-reservation before you arrive at the airport. You can also benefit from a variety of discounts on this. You will be picked up from the airport in minutes and you will be able to get to the city center in 22-32 minutes via N79 and in 30-35 minutes via A1 and N3.