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Popular Airport

Ohio State University Airport

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Approximate Flight Duration

18 hour 10 min

Approximate Travel Distance

9042 Miles

Transportation to Airport from Male City Center

Velana Intl. Airport

There are different sea and air transportation options to go from Male city center and other Maldivian islands to Male Airport. You can choose speedboat and sea plane as a means of sea transportation, or you can choose regional airplane service as a means of airway transportation.

Speedboat

The speedboat called the Dhoni in Maldives is one of the vehicles that will provide you with quick access to Male Airport. You can reach Male Airport quickly thanks to the speedboats which are mostly used for shorter distances.

Sea plane

You can reach Male Airport while enjoying a bird's-eye view with the sea planes. If you want to enjoy the unique natural beauty of Maldives and to have a pleasant and comfortable journey, you can choose sea planes.

Regional Plane

You can choose to go to Male Airport with regional airplanes from other islands in Maldives. There are 6 regional airports to choose from in Maldives. These are Dharavandhoo Airport, Kadhdhoo Airport, Fuvahmulah Airport, Kooddoo Airport, Kaadedhdhoo Airport and Hanimaadhoo Airport.

Airport Information

Male Airport, which is the largest airport in the Maldive Islands, is also the Maldives' only international airport. Male Airport on Hulhule Island, which is only one kilometer from Maldives' capital, Male, brings tourists from all over the world to the Maldives every year. Male Airport has three different terminal buildings where international and regional flights and sea plane flights are held from.

The airport has a health center where you can find all the health services and a pharmacy where you can get your medicines. There is also a babysitting room at the airport, where children are also considered. There is a computer room with internet access for those who need it, shower rooms, a mosque for Muslims, a private room for smokers at the airport, where wheeled luggage carrying vehicles make it easier for passengers.

In addition to these, bank ATMs, where you can make your money transactions, are located at the terminal where the regional flight are held from. In the main terminal, there is a mail office where you can post your mail. Services at Male Airport also include shopping and eating and drinking places. These places include Liquor & Tobacco, Perfumes & Cosmetics, Souvenirs, Confectionery, Courtvision Spice Shop, The Coffee Club, Tahi Express, Dome Male International Airport and Burger King.

Transportation to Columbus City Center from Airport

John Glenn Columbus Intl. - Port Columbus Intl. Airport

From John Glenn Columbus International Airport, you can reach Columbus city center in approximately 10 minutes by taxi, charter service or rental car. There are also buses that run between the airport and the city center.

Taxi

You can find a taxi 24 hours a day at the airport. The taximeters start with 3 dollars and the fare increases 45 cents per mile. If you have to wait, you would have to pay extra 45 cents per minute. The taxi fare is calculated by adding a tax of 7.5% to total cost. The average cost of getting to the city center from the airport is 25 dollars.

Charter Service

There are 17 different charter bus companies at the airport and they can carry passengers on different routes at different times. If you prefer a more luxurious transport you can benefit from 15 different limousine / minivan charter services. You can find detailed information, also on fares, at the airport transfer center.

Car Rental

There are 8 different car rental companies operating at the airport. By booking in advance, you can complete your transactions and receive your vehicle without losing time at the check-in desk at the airport parking lot of the companies. It is possible to reach the city center within 10 minutes by following the I-670 W motorway with the car you rent.

Bus

It is possible to reach the city center by taking bus number 52 and 92 from the bus stops next to the taxis. Buses depart every 30 minutes and the ticket price is $ 2.75. You can get your ticket by credit card from the machines at the bus stops.

Weather in Columbus

DayMin - Max
WednesdayMin -8ºC - Max -4ºC
ThursdayMin -11ºC - Max -4ºC
FridayMin -12ºC - Max -4ºC
SaturdayMin -9ºC - Max -2ºC
SundayMin -11ºC - Max -1ºC

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