Popular Airport | Corfu Intl. - Ioannis Kapodistrias Intl. - Capodistrias Intl. Airport |
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Approximate Flight Duration | 12 hour 50 min |
Approximate Travel Distance | 10346 Km |
From Bacolod city center you can take a bus to Bacolod - Silay International Airport. If you would like more comfort or faster transportation you can go by taxi or rent a car. Some hotels in the city also provide airport shuttle services for their customers. If you need to get to the airport from not to far from the city center, tricycles are a very economical public transportation option.
You can see many local car rental companies in the city center. You should get advice from your hotel for a reliable company. By car to reach Bacolod - Silay International Airport, you must leave the city center, proceed north and then follow the airport signs. In total the distance is 20 to 22 km.
You may not be able to see as many taxis in the city center, as tricycles are used more for short distances. But there are many taxi stops or your hotel can call a taxi for you. A taxi from the city center to Bacolod - Silay International Airport in normal traffic conditions could take 40 minutes.
It is possible to reach Bacolod - Silay International Airport by public buses departing not only from the city center but from many different points around the city. You should keep in mind that it takes about an hour to get to the airport by bus.
The tricycle consists of a motorcycle attached to the passenger compartment on the side of the vehicle. In Bacolod these transportation vehicles are widely used for close distances and provide transportation for very low fares. Because of the distance from the city center to the airport you may not be able to convince the tricycle driver, but if you are close to the airport the tricycle is the most economical means of transport. You should not forget that you cannot ride and negotiate if you have too many suitcases or your suitcase is too big.
Some accommodations in Bacolod have an airport shuttle service. Please note that you must make a reservation in order to benefit from this service and is an extra charge.
Bacolod - Silay International Airport is located about 15 km north of the city center. The airport consists of a total of three floors and on the ground floor you will find the pre departure area such as ticket counters and check-in desks. On the second floor you will find restaurants where you can eat, cafes where you can have a drink, and small stores where you can shop. There is also a CIP lounge and VIP lounge on the second floor.
Since Corfu International Airport is very close to the city center, it is possible to reach Corfu city center in a short time. The cost of this transportation doesn’t also increase much. You can get on a taxi or bus for travelling to the city center. You can also rent a car at the airport. Don’t hesitate to ask questions since the Greek people are very kind to tourists.
You can see the taxis waiting for their passengers at the exit of the airport terminal. You can reach the city center for a very affordable fare. You can also give some tip to the taxi driver. This amount can be 5-10% of the total fare.
If you are planning to travel around the island during your visit, you can rent a car at the airport. You can reach the city center in about 10 minutes by driving through the route 25. Don’t forget that the name of the city can be written as Kerkyra on the signs.
You can get to the city center by getting on the bus routes 5 or 6 from the bus stop located at the exit of the airport. Travelling to the city center by bus lasts about 10 minutes.