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| Popular Airport | Seychelles Intl. Airport |
|---|---|
| Popular Airlines | |
| Approximate Flight Duration | 5 hour 50 min |
| Approximate Travel Distance | 4685 Km |
Transportation to Airport from Kolkata City Center
Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Intl. Airport
You can get on a train or bus for travelling to the airport from Kolkata city center. If you rent a car, you can travel to the airport more comfortably. Taxi is also much more comfortable compared to the means of public transportation. Whichever transportation option you choose, you should not forget that traffic throughout India can be very busy and you can lose a lot of time on the road.
In addition, since many local people know Netaji Subhas Chanda Bose International Airport as Dum Dum Airport, which is the first name of the airport, it may be a good idea to ask somebody the way or use this name if you need any help about the route.
Taxi
You can comfortably travel to the airport by getting on a taxi in the city center. You should agree with the driver about the fare in advance and bargain if possible. Your hotel can also find a reliable taxi for you.
Car Rental
You can rent a car in the city center. While making this decision, you should keep in mind that the traffic is always very heavy in India and many drivers don’t obey the traffic rules. You can rent a car with a driver.
You should follow the VIP road in order to get to the airport with the car you have rented. It takes about 45 minutes to reach the airport by car under normal traffic conditions.
Bus
There are a few different bus routes departing from the city center and carrying passengers to the airport. It takes 1 hour to get to the airport by bus.
Train
Since Kolkata Suburban Railway has a station at the airport, you can easily get to the airport from the city center by train. The travel lasts about 1 hour. However, you should remember that the trains can be very crowded.
Airport Information
The first name of the airport is Dum Dum Airport and it is still mentioned with this name by the local people. Netaji Subhas Chanda Bose International Airport, which is located 17 kilometers of the city center, is the 5th busiest airport of India. Although 90% of the flights are domestic flights, there are two separate lounges belonging to the Air India and Jet Airways companies at the airport where international flights are also organized. There is also a grocery store at the airport having a few eating and drinking areas.
Transportation to Mahe Island City Center from Airport
Seychelles Intl. Airport
The most preferred transportation option for travelling to the city center from Seychelles International Airport is taxi, but using the airport shuttle service offered by your hotel is also a comfortable and trouble-free option. In addition, you can rent a car at the airport and have a comfortable transportation vehicle during your visit. If you are one of those preferring the means of public transportation, you can get to the city center by getting on the buses departing from the airport. This is the most budget-friendly transportation alternative. If your travel will continue to another island, you can use the service offered with helicopters or fixed wing aircrafts.
Taxi
It is possible to reach the city center comfortably by using the taxis departing from the airport. The average cost of travelling to the city center from Seychelles International Airport by taxi is 75 SCR in day tariff and 100 SCR in night tariff.
Car Rental
At the airport, Avis, Hertz and Sixt companies and some local car rental companies offer service for passengers. With the car you rent, you can reach the city center by driving in the northwest direction along the coast through the Victoria – Providence Highway by following the signs.
Bus
You can reach the city center by using the buses departing from Seychelles International Airport every 20-25 minutes. Ticket price is only 3 SCR. This bus route operates from 5:30 am to 7:30 pm during the day. It lasts about 20 minutes to reach the city center from the airport.
Hotel Shuttle
Many hotels on the island offer airport shuttle service for their guests. While this service is sometimes offered as shared, private vehicle can also be allocated for passengers wanting a special service. You can get in contact with your hotel and learn whether they offer this service or not. You can make a reservation and get information about the pricing policy in advance. If you find this service suitable for you, you can get to your hotel comfortably.
Helicopter / Fixed Wing Aircraft
If you will travel to the other islands in the surrounding rather than the city center, you can benefit from the helicopter or fixed wing aircraft service offered by the Zil Air company. You can get detailed information by visiting zilair.com.
Weather in Mahe Island
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