Popular Airport | Tabuk Regional - Prince Sultan Bin Abdulaziz Airport |
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Popular Airlines | |
Approximate Flight Duration | 1 hour 30 min |
Approximate Travel Distance | 1284 Km |
Kos is a crowded island especially in summer although it is small in terms of surface area. A 24-hour taxi service can be used to get to Ippokratis Airport which is the only airport in the island. In addition, private cars can be rented from car rental companies by those looking for alternative means of transportation.
Taxis, that operate continuously all day in order to ensure transportation is available in Kos’ endless energy, can take you to Ippsokratis Airport within 30 minutes from the city center.
In order to rent a car from Avis, Budget, Enterprise and Kos Car Hire companies which have a heavy demand especially in spring and summer, it is necessary to make reservation via internet or telephone in advance. You can take back the deposit by delivering the rental cars to the officials at the airport.
Ippokratis Airport, which serves Kos Island, has two passenger terminals. There is a police station in the airport in order to ensure safety at these terminals, and a first aid team to be able to intervene immediately in health problems. Passengers wishing to meet their eating and drinking needs can benefit from the restaurant or four different bars serving between April and October. KAE duty free store allows you to shop among items such as souvenirs, cosmetics and jewelry. In addition, passengers who use VIP lounge rooms can benefit from many VIP-specific services.
Prince Sultan Bin Abdulaziz - Tabuk Regional Airport
Tabuk Regional Airport or Prince Sultan bin Abdulaziz Airport (IATA: TUU) is located on King Abdulaziz Road, and formerly it was a military airport. This airport has one terminal which serves both domestic and international destinations. Although Tabuk Regional Airport is an international airport, it serves limited international destinations in general. Facilities like a mosque, coffee and gift shops, check-in and ticketing desks, and rental car counters are available inside and nearby Tabuk Regional Airport.
Taxi
Taxis are the most popular method of transportation in Tabuk as there are no public buses or airport shuttle services from Tabuk Regional Airport to Tabuk city center. Tabuk Regional Airport is around 10 minutes from the city center, which makes it easily accessible, easy to find taxis and relatively affordable prices. Although the prices may vary, they generally start from 15 USD but in some cases, additional fees can be applied for baggage. Different pricing policies are applied in Tabuk, such as higher rates at night or on Sundays. Also, you can use Uber as well.
Rental Car
Rental Cars are another comfortable option for transportation from Tabuk Regional Airport to the city center. There are several counters at the airport where you can rent a car, and almost all of them are open 24/7. The prices depend on the type of car, how many days you are planning to rent, etc. Generally, non-luxury cars’ daily rental prices start from SAR 170 which is roughly 45 USD.
Hotel Shuttles
In terms of transportation, especially when you are traveling in larger groups, hotel shuttles are the easiest way to commute in Tabuk city center. When booking hotels, you can search and/or ask for shuttles to pick you up from Tabuk Regional Airport. The prices may vary, some services being free of charge while some hotels apply fees for extra services.