Popular Airport | Kastamonu Airport |
|---|---|
Popular Airlines | |
Approximate Flight Duration | 1 hour 30 min |
Approximate Travel Distance | 802 Miles |
Transportation to Airport from Baghdad City Center
Baghdad Intl. Airport
Traveling to Baghdad Airport from the city centre by Baghdad city buses, taxi or rental cars is quite easy. You can make a both safe and affordable journey by means of transportation such as private or shared taxis, armored or normal coaches or rental car, all of which can easily be found in the city.
Bus
Baghdad buses, which are called Rhino Runners, provide transportation to several locations in the city and to Baghdad Airport from the city centre. Due to some security problems going on in Baghdad and Iraq, these buses are armored. Locals and the tourists visiting the city usually prefer taxis and their own private vehicles for transportation.
Taxi
If you don’t have an internationally valid driver licence, taxi is the safest means of transportation in Baghdad, where public transportation is under-developed. Contrary to popular belief, traveling by the yellow and white taxis, which can be found anywhere in the city, is budget friendly.
Nearly none of the taxis in Baghdad have taximeter, so tell your destination to the taxi driver and try bargaining before getting on the car. You can easily travel to Baghdad airport by taxi from any location in the city, and this journey takes about 30 – 35 minutes. Also, you can travel at a cheaper price by choosing shared taxis.
Rent a Car
Renting a car is one of the most convenient and affordable ways to travel in Baghdad, where urban roads are quite developed. You can find rent a car companies in many locations in the city. You will get a fairer price by booking a car in advance, but local rent a car companies in Baghdad also offer reasonably priced options. By following the road signs, you can drive to Baghdad Airport in about 20 – 25 minutes in your rental car. There is not much urban traffic in Baghdad and as the public transportation in the city is under-developed, traveling by your own car is a much more convenient option.
Airport Information
There are three passenger terminals in Baghdad International Airport, Iraq’s largest airport. There are many services, including ATMs, banks, exchange offices, duty free shop, 7/24 in service tourist information office, eatery area, smoking and resting lounges, souvenir shops and markets, provided in Baghdad Airport, like in every international airport.
Transportation to Kastamonu City Center from Airport
Kastamonu Airport
Kastamonu Airport is located 13 km from the city center. The airport only operates domestic flights. Kastamonu Airport offers passengers a variety of transportation alternatives to travel between the airport and the city center.
You can get to the city center from Kastamonu Airport by buses, shuttle services, taxis, and rental cars. Each transportation alternative is very convenient and readily available once you land. The city is located about 20 minutes away.
Taxi
Taxis are the fastest transportation alternative to get to the city center from Kastamonu Airport. Taxis provide convenient and quick transportation to the city. Keep in mind that it could take a bit longer depending on the traffic conditions. Taxis are readily available at the airport exit and they provide door-to-door service 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Bus
You can get to the city center from Kastamonu Airport by bus. Buses provide comfortable transportation to the city. It takes about 20 minutes to get to the city from the airport by bus. Buses are a more affordable alternative compared to taxis. Buses are readily available at the airport exit and they run frequently.
Shuttle Services
Another convenient way to get to the city from the airport is by shuttle services. Turkish Airlines and Pegasus provide passenger shuttle services that make getting to and from the airport even easier. Turkish Airlines has two shuttle services that operate every day in the morning. Pegasus has a shuttle service that provides transportation to and from the airport on Thursdays and on the weekends; this shuttle service operates at varying times of the day. For more detailed information on routes and schedules please visit Kastamonu Airport’s website.
Rental Car
Renting a car is a great transportation alternative to get to the city center and explore the city and its surroundings during your trip. There are rental car offices located at the terminal. You can easily drive to the city center from the airport. Avis is among the rental car companies located at the airport.
