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Getting to the City Center from Noumerat Moufdi Zakaria Airport

Noumerat Airport which is located near the city of Ghardia, there are usually flights to various destinations within the country. Passengers arriving at the airport and travelling to the city center, there are alternative transportation such as taxis, private airport shuttles and rental cars waiting for you. You should be careful when traveling by taxi in the city and in general in Algeria. The reason for this is that taxi drivers do not use taximeters in the country and especially from foreign tourists they want higher prices. The city center is not too far from Noumerat Airport and it is helpful before you choose your transportation to find out the average fares of vehicle alternatives in the area so that way you wont be paying too much.

Taxi

The distance between Noumererat Airport in Algeria and the center of Ghardia is about 15 kilometers. When you land at the airport, you can speak to the Algerian taxi drivers directly to travel to the center and you can take one of these vehicles which are waiting for passengers in front of the terminal. In Ghardia and in other parts of Algeria, you should be careful when using taxis. Taxi drivers in the country may not open their taximeters and at the end of the journey, they can ask for more than normal prices, especially from foreign passengers. In order to avoid this situation, you can negotiate an average fee before you get into the taxi or before you start your journey make sure the taxi driver has switched on the taximeter.

Private Service

In the country taxi fares vary according to drivers so this directs foreign visitors to use private services. Generally services provided by private companies are considered safer and more economical than taxis in Algeria. One of the advantages of private services compared to a taxi is that service charges are determined at the time of booking. The duration of your journey to the center from Noumerat Airport in a private service vehicle is approximately 20-25 minutes. At the meeting area outside the airport terminal you can meet with your private service and you can enjoy an easy journey to any place in the city center.

Rent a Car

If you are staying in the city for more than a few days you can travel to the center by renting a car from Noumerat Airport. This method of transportation is ideal for visitors who plan to stay longer in Ghardia. If you are only staying for a one or two days you can take a taxi so you do not have to waste time doing the renting process and you can be in the center of Ghardia in about 20 minutes. Car rental fees are not too high in and around Ghardia. With your rental car you can easily complete your journey between the airport and the city and back again. If you need to travel long distances with your vehicle, make sure you do some research in advance and if needed continue with a local guide to navigate more easily.

Getting to Noumerat Moufdi Zakaria Airport from the City Center

It is very easy to reach Noumerat Airport from the center of Ghardaia, one of the cities of Algeria but you need to make your vehicle choice carefully. The distance between Ghardaia city center and Noumerat Airport is only 15 kilometers. There are buses departing at certain hours of the day and carry passengers to the airport from the center. However, you can get on a taxi or a private shuttle for a safer and more comfortable travel. Another alternative that you can prefer for travelling to Noumerat Airport is to make a reservation in order to rent a car. Renting a car is a safe and budget-friendly transportation alternative for passengers who want to reach the airport which is about 20 minutes away from the center.

The potential disadvantage of renting a car is that the signs giving direction to the passengers can be complicated. You can make a little search in advance about the roads on your route in order not to get lost.

Taxi

By getting on a taxi in the city center, you can take the road to Noumerat Airport which is about 15 kilometers away. Taxi is a very ideal option for travelling to the airport in a short time. All you need to be careful while using a taxi in the city and other places of the country is the taximeter.

If the driver doesn’t open the taximeter while travelling to the airport, you may have to pay a higher fare than the normal fare. Especially foreign tourists may face this problem. You can make sure that the taximeter is open when you get on the taxi. You can ask the driver to open it in order not to pay too much money for this travel.

You can also bargain on the fare before getting on any taxi and have a more budget-friendly travel to your destination. If the driver doesn’t accept this offer or doesn’t open the taximeter, you can prefer another vehicle.

Private Shuttle

Passengers, who want to travel to Noumerat Airport from the center of Ghardaia, generally prefer using a taxi. However, private shuttles are also among the options which offer a safe and affordable transportation to the airport.

You can get in contact with the hotels in Ghardaia and get support from them in order to make a reservation and obtain information about the private shuttle options. If your priority is safety, you can prefer using a private shuttle for your transportation to the airport from the city center even though the cost of this service is higher than the other options.

Travelling to the terminal of Noumerat Airport from the city center by using a private shuttle takes about 20 minutes. You can determine your departure time according to this duration. You can reserve a shuttle only for yourself but you should keep in mind that this is much more expensive than using a shared shuttle.

Airport Information

The airport, which is located approximately 20 kilometers away from the center of Ghardaia, Algeria, is generally used for short-distance regional flights. You can fly to Noumerat Airport from the capital of Algeria and other big cities of the country.

International flights generally land at the capital and it is necessary to transfer from here to reach Ghardaia. The airport has a lounge where you can comfortably wait for your flight. There are also various stores for those who want to do some shopping. The airport isn’t very rich in terms of eating and drinking areas. You can find coffee, tea and snacks at the airport.

Weather in Ghardaia

DayMin - Max
SaturdayMin 6ºC - Max 16ºC
SundayMin 4ºC - Max 15ºC
MondayMin 6ºC - Max 18ºC
TuesdayMin 5ºC - Max 15ºC
WednesdayMin 7ºC - Max 14ºC

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