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Approximate Flight Duration

15 hour 20 min

Approximate Travel Distance

7687 Miles

Transportation to Airport from Dubai City Center

Al Maktoum Intl. Airport

Al Maktoum International Airport is located 40 km from the city center, in Jebel Ali. The majority of the airport is still under construction however it is currently operating passenger services out of one terminal.

Bus

To get to Al Maktoum Airport from the city center, for flights departing no later than midnight, you can take the red line of the Dubai Metro all the way to the Ibn Battuta Metro Station. From there you can take bus F55 to the airport. The F55 buses depart every hour, on the hour and the total trip to the airport takes about 40 minutes. If you’re flight is after midnight, the F55A buses depart from the Satwa Bus Station from 12:30 am – 6 am and go directly to Al Maktoum Airport. This bus line runs along the coast, passing by many hotels and beaches. You can get on this bus from stops in front of Hilton Beach Club, Jumeirah Beach Park, Royal Mirage Hotel, Oasis Beach Hotel, and Hilton Jumeirah Hotel.

The bus ride from the Satwa Bus Station to the airport takes about 1.5 hours. At the moment parking at the airport is free! If you’re going to drive your personal car you don’t have to worry about parking fees. You can also access the airport by taxi or rental car.

Airport Information

The construction of Al Maktoum International Airport is still ongoing, however it has been serving passengers out of one terminal for the past couple of years. There are a number of international flights to Dubai that land at Al Maktoum International Airport. However when compared to Dubai International Airport it hosts fewer flights. This number is expected to increase exponentially in the future.

Located 40 km from the city, Al Maktoum International Airport is situated in the middle of the dessert. Right now there aren’t many transportation alternatives to get to and from the city center. Moreover, there isn’t much located around the airport. However, in the future the area surrounding Al Maktoum International Airport will be completely different, with hotels, golf courses, and various facilities nearby. Since it is relatively new, Al Maktoum International Airport doesn’t have a rich variety of eating and drinking or shopping venues in the airport. If you want to grab a quick bite to eat there are chain cafes and restaurants located in the departing passenger terminal, including Hot & Roll, Papa Johns Pizza, Tandori, Thai Express, Starbucks and Vanellis Italian Foods. For shopping the only venue available is “Bin Sina Pharmacy”. The airport is currently providing passenger services out of one terminal. The “Marhaba Lounge” is located on the first floor of this terminal. This lounge is open 24 hours a day to all passengers for a certain fee, regardless of ticket class. In addition to an open buffet and refreshments there is free internet and laptop services. There are cabins where you can take a shower located between gates 1 and 6.


Dubai Intl. Airport

Dubai International Airport is located 4.6 km from the city center. It is the city’s main airport and the busiest airport in the world according to international passenger traffic. Dubai International Airport handled 78 million passengers in 2015. The airport is accessible by taxi, hotel shuttle service, bus, and metro.

Metro

The airport is accessible by two lines on the Dubai Metro System. The Red Line provides transportation from the city center, and major locations in the city, directly to the airport. The line runs through the airport, with stops in Terminal 1 and Terminal 3. The second line is the Green Line, which runs to a stop that is in close proximity to the airport. The Green Line provides transportation to the Dubai Airport Free Zone. Passengers can connect to Terminal 2 from this station.

Hotel Shuttle Service

There are many hotels in Dubai that offer shuttle services to and from the airport. However these services are usually for a cost. We recommend inquiring about these services when making your hotel reservation. Some hotels that are located in close proximity to the airport might offer this shuttle service for free.

Airport Information

Dubai International Airport is the busiest airport in the Middle East and the 3rd busiest airport in the world, according to international passenger traffic. This modern airport has a structure that resembles a shopping center, featuring 3 terminal buildings, a parking lot, an area used for rental cars, and even a hotel. Terminal 1 acts as the main terminal and is used by many airlines, so a significant number of international passengers pass through Terminal 1. Terminal 2 is more for domestic flights. Terminal 3 is dedicated to Emirates and is the most luxurious of the three terminals. Terminal 1 and Terminal 3 are connected. These two terminals feature an elaborate design and offer many services such as lounges, restaurants, cafes, bars, stores, and children’s play areas. Terminal 2 offers less in terms of services and amenities and therefore is an area that most tourists never visit. Especially because you have to use the airport shuttle bus to get to Terminal 2 from Terminal 1 and Terminal 3. The terminal halls feature over 80 restaurants, fast food chains, and cafes offering delicious examples of international cuisine.

Cafe Nero, Starbucks, Costa Coffee, KFC, Mc Donalds, Burger King, Paul, and Papa Johns are a few of chain venues you can find at the airport. There are Dubai Duty Free shops located at most gates in Terminal 1 and Terminal 3. You can find many products at the duty free shops, from electronics to clothing, cosmetics, medicine, gifts, watches, and jewelry. In general the prices are kind of high but you can benefit from duty-free privileges.

Wi-fi service at the airport is free for the first 30 minutes and can be used almost anywhere in the airport. There are more than 10 lounges in Terminal 1 and Terminal 3. If you’re not a first class or business class passenger you can use these lounges for a certain fee. The Dubai International Hotel is located within the airport and for a certain fee passengers can use the hotel’s facilities such as the pool, Jacuzzi, sauna, or showers. Passengers can also take advantage of the shower stalls and rest areas located in various parts of the airport.

There are also zen gardens that nature lovers can visit. The airport features other services and amenities as well, including ATMs, children’s play areas, currency exchange offices, a gym, health centers, pharmacy, and prayer rooms.


Sharjah Intl. Airport

Sharjah International Airport, located close to the popular points in the United Arab Emirates such as Sharjah and Dubai, is located almost equidistant from both centers. To get to the airport, which is about 15 kilometers outside of Dubai, you can choose from a number of comfortable vehicles, especially taxi and rental cars in Dubai and Sharjah. Passengers traveling from the city center to the airport usually prefer the easily accessible taxis. If you rented a car when you came to the city, you can also use your rental car to get to the airport. If you choose this method, you can easily deliver your rental car at the offices that serve the passengers at the airport. There are also buses from Sharjah and Dubai as a more affordable alternative to airport transfers. If you prefer a much more comfortable and quick journey except these means, you can take advantage of private shuttles or luxury limousines.

Car Rental

In the city center you can rent out your car without hassle by finding offices of rental companies like Hertz, AVIS or Budget and Dollar. Thanks to the wide and regular roads of Dubai, driving in the city is extremely comfortable. If it is not a busy hour, it usually takes no more than 20 minutes to get to the airport with the car you rent. When the traffic is heavy, this can take up to 30-40 minutes. Make sure that you have your documents, such as the internationally valid driver's license, which you may need to rent a car with you. If you are traveling to the city for the first time, be sure to have a navigation device on hand to find your way more easily and minimize the risk of getting lost.

Bus

You can also travel to Sharjah International Airport from Dubai or Sharjah by bus. Travelling to Sharjah Airport by bus can take a bit longer compared to taxi. For this reason, if you are not comfortable with time, you should use taxis instead of the buses to save time. There are more bus services for the passengers coming to the airport from Sharjah direction. If you are not traveling late at night and you are not in a hurry to catch your plane, you can consider the bus option.

Taxi

The passengers travelling to Sharjah International Airport from both Dubai and Sharjah usually prefer taxis. The close proximity of the airport to both centers allows the taxi fare to be kept low and makes it an economical option. If you arrive at the airport from the city center by taxi, you will have to pay the fare, an average of 30-40 US Dollars, in local currency at the end of your journey. This fare may change depending on the status of the traffic and the point you are traveling to. You can get information about the average taxi fare from your hotel or taxi drivers before the trip.

Private Airport Shuttle

Many private airport shuttle service providers are located near Dubai and Sharjah. With these services, which have different passenger capacities, you can reach the airport without any difficulty with your crowded group. Fares for private airport shuttles may vary depending on distance, number of passengers or time of day travelling. For this reason, if you want to get information about the fares of the services, you can contact the companies directly by doing a short research on the internet. If your hotel has a shuttle service to the airport, it is also possible to use the airport shuttle service by getting information from the hotel staff a few days or hours before your travel.

Luxury Transfer Vehicles

Dubai and its environs have been recognized in recent years as one of the world's most important business, trade and finance centers. With this effect, the interest and demand for luxurious vehicles for airport transfer in the city is increasing day by day. The luxury limousine service is one of the services offered to customers by many hotels in the city. With these vehicles, you can complete your journey in a much more privileged and enjoyable way compared to buses and taxis. Booking your luxury car a few hours before your flight will usually suffice.

Airport Information

at Sharjah International Airport, which connects the world with the fast-developing centers Dubai and Sharjah, you can find everything you might need from small shops you can shop, restaurants serving both Arabic and European and international cuisine, and car rental office. Located at the airport, the VIP passenger lounge offers a privileged setting where you can read daily newspapers while you wait for your plane, or enjoy fresh juices and sandwiches. ATMs and bank branches where you can easily transfer money and make many other banking transactions are some of the services offered to the passengers at the airport. During your stay at Sharjah International Airport, which is known as one of the family friendly airports, you can benefit from services such as children's play areas or a babysitting room.

For dining at the airport, also known for its extensive shopping and dining areas, you can choose from different venues such as McDonald's, Costa Coffee, London Dairy Cafe, Dunkin Donuts, Grab and Go, Subway, CHOCOLIX, Mumbai Spices, Krispy Kreme and World News Cafe. You can also visit duty-free shops in Dubai Sharjah International Airport, where you can find a wide range of perfumes, chocolates and gift items. In addition to all these services, a room specially designed for those who wish to pray in a quiet environment at the airport and services such as a lost-goods bureau are also offered to passengers traveling here.

Transportation to Memphis City Center from Airport

Memphis Intl. Airport

Memphis International Airport provides transportation alternatives in line with the different expectations and needs of its passengers. The car rental offices offering service at the airport are among the most preferred options by the passengers travelling to the city center and other destinations. It is not difficult to find a taxi at the airport even if your flight is at a late hour. If you prefer a travel with a limousine which is a quite common and highly enjoyable transportation option throughout the United States, you can rent a limousine before leaving the airport and travel to the city center with your private driver in a comfortable and fast way.

If you are looking for a transportation alternative that will not cost overrun while travelling to the city center, you have the opportunity to travel to the city center by using the buses that depart from the stops located near the terminal. You can also get on a shuttle from Memphis International Airport for travelling to the city center. These shuttles are generally preferred by the visitors travelling as crowded groups rather than one person. In addition to all these transportation alternatives, there are also applications like Uber and Lyft that you can download on your mobile phone and call a vehicle for you. You can select one of these alternatives and take the road to the city center in a comfortable and fast way.

Car Rental

Car rental is among the most preferred transportation alternatives for travelling to the city center or nearby towns from Memphis International Airport. It is possible to reach your destination in a short time by renting a car. Since the gasoline prices are generally low in the country and travelling by using the means of public transportation can be a little challenging later in the day, car rental comes to the forefront as one of the most ideal options. Alamo, which is among the companies where you can rent a car before leaving the airport, offers service for Memphis passengers. You can get in contact with this company by calling 888-826-6893. You can call 901-396-3736 for Enterprise, 901-346-6129 for AVIS and 901-332-2222 for Budget. You can also make a reservation by calling 877-222-9058 for National Car Rental, 901-345-5680 for Hertz, 866-434-2226 for Dollar, 901-346-4781 for Payless and 877-283-0898 for Thrifty.

Taxi

You can travel to the city center by finding a taxi at any hour of the day at the exit doors of Memphis International Airport terminals. There is a taximeter in Memphis taxis and the fare is determined according to this. However, if you will travel to a farther destination in the city, you can reduce your transportation cost by talking to the driver in advance. You may need to pay the fare in cash. For this reason, you can withdraw money before leaving the airport if you don’t have the local currency with you. There are ATMs at the airport that you can use for your banking transactions. You need to give tip to the driver. You can add 10-15% of the fare as tip.

Limousine Rental

In the Unites States, limousines are among the most commonly used vehicles by the local and foreign visitors. You can travel to the city center from the airport by using a limousine. First Class Limos, Premier Transportation, Tennessee Limousine Service and T-Star Limos offer limousine rental services for the passengers of the airport. If you make a reservation in advance by contacting one of these companies, you can receive your vehicle in a short time and take the road to the city center in a comfortable way. You can make a reservation by calling 901-577-7700 for Premier Transportation. If you want to make a reservation from Tennessee Limousine Service, you can call 901-452-6207. You can also call 901-853-5466 for T-Star Limos. After selecting one of these companies, you can take the road to the city center in a fast and comfortable way.

Uber and Lyft

You can complete your travel between the airport and city center by using the Uber and Lyft systems, which are commonly used in many countries particularly the United States of America. The amount you need to pay for these systems is higher compared to taxi, shuttle and bus. However, since these vehicles offer a faster, more comfortable and more privileged travel to the passengers, they are frequently preferred by the passengers travelling between these two locations. If you are planning to travel to the city by using one of these vehicles, you need to download these applications on your mobile phone. In this way, you call a vehicle when you land at the airport without losing time.

Hotel Shuttle

Some hotels in the city offer shuttle service for their guests in order to provide them with comfortable and easy transportation. Comfort Suites, Airport Inn, Fairfield Inn, Double Tree, Hampton Inn & Suites, Hilton Garden Inn, Holiday Inn & Suites, Holiday Inn Express, Marriott East and Hotel Memphis are among the hotels that you reach by getting on an airport shuttle from the airport. If you will stay at one of these hotels in the city, don’t forget to get information about these shuttles before your travel. When you make a reservation for a hotel shuttle, you can find your vehicle at the exits of the airport terminals after landing at the airport. You can also stand ready for the shuttles departing at certain intervals.

Private Shuttle

Private shuttles are among the fast, reliable and enjoyable transportation alternatives for passengers. You can travel to Memphis city center by selecting a private shuttle company offering airport shuttle service in the city. You can call 901-345-4700 for Signature Flight Support. You can also call 901-345-2992 for Wilson Air Center which is among the other alternatives. After contacting one of these companies, you can travel to the city center from the airport in a fast and comfortable way.

Bus

You can have a fast and budget-friendly travel to the city center by getting on a bus from the bus stops located near the exit doors of Memphis Airport. The bus route 2 departing every 25 minutes carries passengers to the regions like Midtown, Medical District and Downtown. The bus route which starts operating at early hours of the morning carries passengers until evening hours. You can also get to the city center from the airport by using these buses on Saturdays but they operate at less frequent intervals. On Sundays, you don’t have a chance to travel to the city center by using the bus route 2. If you will land at the airport on Sunday, you can evaluate other alternatives like taxi, car rental or shuttle. The bus route, which is the second bus alternative departing from the airport, carries passengers on the routes LeMoyne, Owen College and Downtown. This bus route departs a little later in the morning but offers service until the late hours.

Weather in Memphis

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SundayMin 11ºC - Max 16ºC
MondayMin 9ºC - Max 13ºC
TuesdayMin 6ºC - Max 12ºC
WednesdayMin 4ºC - Max 8ºC
ThursdayMin 4ºC - Max 9ºC

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