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| Popular Airport | Ko Samui Airport |
|---|---|
| Popular Airlines | |
| Approximate Flight Duration | 19 hour 40 min |
| Approximate Travel Distance | 15781 Km |
Transportation to Airport from Orlando City Center
Orlando Intl. Airport
Located in very close proximity to the city center, only 9 km away, Orlando International Airport is easily accessible by a variety of different transportation alternatives. Most hotels in the city offer hotel shuttle services to the airport. We recommend finding out if the hotel you are staying at offers this service, as it is the most convenient transportation alternative. The airport is also accessible by taxis, buses, or rental cars.
Bus
Buses are a viable way to get to the airport depending on your location in the city. Lynx buses operate routes between various parts of the city and Orlando International Airport. Lynx bus 11 and Lynx bus 51 operate from Downtown Orlando, Lynx bus 42 operates from International Drive, and Lynx bus 111 operates from Florida Mall/SeaWorld, providing transportation to the airport. Depending on your location in the city the bus route takes between 40-60 minutes. If you don’t have excess luggage and if you’re not in a hurry then buses are a viable transportation alternative to get to the airport. For more information on bus routes to the airport please visit Orlando International Airport’s website.
Train
The SunRail commuter train, which began in 2014, is used for transportation throughout the Greater Orlando area. The SunRail regularly operates on weekdays. To get to Orlando International Airport from the city center passengers can take the SunRail to the Sand Lake Road SunRail Station. From there passengers can connect to the airport using the bus link.
Shuttle Services
There are many companies in Orlando that offer shuttle or private car services to the airport including Town Car, Orlando Airport Van, Mears Transportation, and SuperShuttle. These shuttle services are a comfortable transportation alternative to get to Orlando International Airport. Vehicles that are run by these companies operate 24 hours a day. Most of these companies provide door to door services while some of them depart from specific locations in the city. Rates can vary depending on the company you choose, the vehicle you request, and your location in the city.
Rental Car
Renting a car in the city is a very convenient transportation alternative to get to the airport. There are many rental car offices located throughout the city. You can also book your rental car beforehand by making a reservation online. Renting a car in Orlando is very common. There are many well known rental car companies with offices in the city center. Renting a car is also a useful alternative to get around in the city during your trip. You can also return your vehicle at the airport. Rental car companies that you can choose from include Ace, Best Rate, Carl’s Rent a Van, Economy, Fox, Nu, Magna Auto Rentals, Priceless, Sixt, and Value.
Taxi
Another convenient transportation alternative to get to the airport from the city center is by taxi. There are various taxi companies located throughout the city. Since Orlando is such a popular tourist destination, taxis are a very popular method of transportation. We recommend getting in a cab from a taxi stop or calling a cab to your location. Taxis from a secure taxi stop are more reliable. You can also have your hotel arrange a taxi service for you. Taxi fares are calculated based on the kilometers traveled.
Airport Information
Orlando International Airport is the city’s primary international airport and is located in close proximity to downtown Orlando, only 9 km from the city center. The airport operates international and domestic air travel and handled over 40 million passengers in 2016. The airport contains a variety of services and amenities for passengers to enjoy before or after their flight. Services geared toward ensuring passengers’ needs are met include lounges, ATMs, a lost and found, rental car agencies, postal services, pet relief areas, currency exchange services, restaurants, bars, cafes, shops, and more.
Passengers can enjoy something to eat at luxurious restaurants, fast food chains, or cafes including Auntie Anne’s, Bananas, Brioche Doree, Burger King, Camden Food Co., Carvel, Chipotle, Cinnabon, Green Leaf’s, Johnny Rivers, Le Grand Comptoir, Lobby Bar, Macaroni Grill, Starbucks, Villa Italian Kitchen, and Wendy’s. Orlando International Airport also contains a variety of stores where you can buy last minute souvenirs, Disney toys, books, clothing, and more. Shops you can find at the terminal include Bayside Brush, Beadfactory, Blue Sky Essentials, Brookstone, Cariloha, Desigual, Disney’s Earport, Gem Collection, Harley Davidson, Kennedy Space Center, Mango, Sunglass hut, Swarovski, and Swatch.
Orlando Sanford Intl. Airport
Orlando Sanford International Airport is the second international airport to serve the city of Orlando. The airport is located in Sanford, 32 km from downtown Orlando. Due to its distance from the Orlando city center, Orlando Sanford International Airport isn’t a popular airport among international travelers.
Orlando Sanford International Airport is not accessible by public transportation. The airport is accessible by taxi, rental car, or private shuttles. Taxis are easily accessible from the city center. There are various rental car companies located throughout the city. Companies that provide taxi and shuttle services to Orlando Sanford International Airport include Yellow Cab, American Coach Shuttle, and Orlando Carriers.
Airport Information
Orlando Sanford International Airport offers passengers a variety of services to meet their pre-flight and post-flight needs. The airport contains dining venues, stores where passengers can go shopping including duty free shops, an observation deck, arcade, currency exchange services, passenger lounges, ATMs, and free Wi-Fi throughout the terminal. Stores where passengers can go shopping include Indulgences, Discover Orlando Sanford, KidsWorks, Hudson News, and Gallerie. Orlando Sanford International Airport features a food court offering various flavors as well as the Budweiser Tap Room, Euro Café, American Grill, Café Ritazza, Cheeseburger Cheeseburger Express, and Cinnabon.
Transportation to Ko Samui City Center from Airport
Ko Samui Airport
Samui International Airport is about 20 kilometers from the city center. As you can easily get to Koh Samui city center by taxi, you can also take the minibuses called "songthaew". If you prefer a more luxurious means of transport, you can use the private vehicles with driver, which is a kind of shuttle service.
Taxi
You can easily find a taxi at the airport at any time. However, even if the taxis have a taximeter, they are not used mostly. For this reason, you should deal about your destination and its cost with the driver before you take a taxi. Generally speaking, tourists can be asked for higher prices. It takes about 40 minutes by taxi from the airport to the city center.
Motorcycle Taxi
If you do not want to lose time in traffic, or if you prefer an unusual means of transportation, you can also opt for motorcycle taxis. Fares are not much different than minibus fares, but you should not forget to bargain.
Minibus
You can reach the city center or the beach you want with semi-open pickup style minibuses called songthaew, which are peculiar to Thailand. You can rent these tools, which are quite affordable, for yourself or your group. To avoid misunderstandings, you should first talk about the fare and inform the driver whether you have rented it privately or not.
Private Shuttle with Driver
The size of these vehicles varies according to the number of passengers and they provide a convenient transportation service. Unlike the taxi, they have certain routes but flexibility is provided. The cost of reaching from the airport to the city center with private shared minivans varies between 130 and 200 baht.
If you do not want to travel with people who you do not know during your journey, you can hire a private vehicle for a fee of 500 and 800 baht.
If you are traveling in a crowded group and the car will not be enough for you, the transportation cost of private minivans from the airport to the city center is between 800 and 1200 baht.
Hotel Shuttle
Koh Samui, a tourism paradise, has numerous hotels and almost all of them offer airport shuttle service to their guests. If you do not want to deal with the traffic and lose time at the airport, you can benefit from this service of your hotel. When you exit the airport arrival terminal you can see that many hotel services and limousines are waiting for guests. If you want a private vehicle, you must remember to book in advance.
Car Rental
During your stay in the island, you can rent a car to have a comfortable transportation and to facilitate both your airport transportation and your trip to the beaches. Prices vary according to the type and size of the vehicle. Motorcycle is the most preferred means of transportation in Koh Samui. Whatever type of vehicle you rent, you should remember that the Koh Samui traffic is intense and drivers are not following the rules frequently.
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