Popular Airport | Adnan Menderes Airport |
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Popular Airlines | |
Approximate Flight Duration | 11 hour |
Approximate Travel Distance | 5486 Miles |
Transportation to Airport from Bridgetown City Center
Grantley Adams Intl. Airport
Grantley Adams International Airport is the only international airport of Barbados which is an island country. Passengers, who want to travel from the capital Bridgetown to the airport, can use the taxis which offer service for 24 hours. Taxis are also among the fastest and comfortable transportation vehicles that you can choose on this route, but if you prefer a more affordable means of transportation, you can get on one of the buses that carry passengers between the city center and airport. The limousines, rental vehicles and tour operator buses are among the other options that passengers can use for travelling to the airport from both Bridgetown city center and other regions of Barbados.
Taxi
You can travel to Bridgetown International Airport by finding a taxi in Bridgetown and in other parts of the island without difficulty. Travelling to the airport by taxi is not the most budget-friendly option but it is absolutely one of the fastest and most comfortable alternatives. You should prefer a licensed taxi in order not to confront any problem before, during or after your travel. You can distinguish the licensed taxis from the others by looking at the stickers on their windows. Before getting on the taxi, you can learn the average amount you need to pay for travelling to the airport. You can travel to the airport from Bathsheba for 73 dollars, from Bridgetown Port for 46 dollars, from Coverley for 13 dollars, from East Point for 40 dollars, from Harrison’s Cave for 53 dollars and from Speightstown for 73 dollars. The fares can change in certain periods. For this reason, you should talk to the driver before getting on the taxi and learn how much you will approximately pay when you reach the airport.
Car Rental
You can travel to the airport by renting a car from one of the local car rental companies and have a comfortable and easy transportation from the city center to the airport. By choosing a company which has also an office at the airport, you can deliver the car at the airport at the end of your travel. Stoute’s Car Rental, Drive-a-matic and Courtesy Rent-A-Car are among the companies which have offices at the airport. Renting a car is ideal for those who want to visit the different parts of the island in Barbados and then travel to the airport. However, you should keep in mind that there is too much demand during busy seasons. Therefore, you should make a reservation before your travel in order not to have any trouble in finding a car suitable for you.
Bus
Buses that carry passengers to the airport from the city center and nearby places are among the most budget-friendly transportation alternatives. You can use these buses by paying only 2 Barbados Dollars. Ticket prices can vary but they are among the most affordable alternatives compared to taxis and other means of transportation. You can get information about the departure points of the buses from your hotel or guide. Airport buses in Barbados are very affordable and fast but you have to come to the stops in order to get on the buses and this can be difficult if you are not very close to the stop and if you have heavy luggage. Another option is to come to the bus stop by taxi and after reaching the stop you can get on a bus going to the airport. In this way, you can travel to the airport by paying less.
Limousine
Limousines are undoubtedly among the most comfortable vehicles that you can use for travelling to the airport from Bridgetown city center and other points of Barbados. If you want to travel to the airport by limousine, you should definitely make a reservation in advance by specifying your travel date and other necessary information. If you want to use a limousine for your travel, you can get in contact with one of the tour operators and ask them to send you a suitable vehicle. The amount you need pay for benefiting from this service may vary depending on the distance traveled from the city center to the airport. You may have to pay more in certain periods. You can use share a limousine with a few passengers and you can travel to the airport in a comfortable way by paying less.
Tour Bus
The buses provided by tour companies are among the budget-friendly transportation options just like the airport buses. Traveling by these buses is usually preferred by crowded groups. You can easily travel to the airport from many parts of the island by using these buses which are considered to be much more budget-friendly compared to taxis, limousines and rental cars. Tour buses usually pick you up wherever you want in the city center and carry you to the airport in a comfortable and fast way.
Airport Information
Grantley Adams International Airport, which is located near Bridgetown, the capital of Barbados, welcomes a great number of visitors each year. At the arrival and departure terminals of the airport, you can find recreational areas, souvenir shops where you do some shopping for yourself or loved ones, and restaurants where you can try the tastes specific to the island. If you want to do shopping at Grantley Adams International Airport, you can opt for stores such as Bijoux Terner, Runway Fashion, Caribbean Kidz, Del Sol, Runway Beauty and Earth Mother Botanicals. If you want to buy books, magazines or similar products, you can visit Biway Books and Music located at the airport terminal. At the airport, you can also find stores such as Colombian Emeralds and Diamonds International where you can buy jewelry. There are also car rental companies at the airport. In addition to all these opportunities, Grantley Adams International Airport offers many alternatives in terms of eating and drinking. At the airport, Chefette Restaurants, Banks Bar, Island Grill, Grab 'N' Go, Good Eats, Gate Zero Bar, Cream and Christophe's Café Barbados are among the alternatives you can visit and try delicious tastes from the world cuisines.
If you want to buy alcoholic drinks at the airport, you can visit Barbados Agricultural Development & Marketing Corporation (BADMC), Cave Shepherd, Runway Duty Free or The Refinery Limited.
If you want to buy souvenirs for yourself or loved ones at Grantley Adams International Airport, there are many stores you can prefer such as Best of Barbados, Cricket Legends of Barbados, Ganzee and Mudiwas Creations. In these stores, you can find many alternatives including handmade products.
If you want to enjoy free of charge services such as newspapers, wireless internet and drinks while waiting for your flight on comfortable seats, Airline Executive Lounge located in the terminal will be the right place you will prefer. In the private passenger lounge, you can easily find many services you may need such as charging units.
At the airport terminal, there is a post office that can be used by the passengers who want to send mail, ambulances available in case of emergency, ATMs for performing banking transactions such as withdrawing and sending money, and foreign exchange offices for changing currency.
Transportation to Izmir City Center from Airport
Adnan Menderes Airport
You can get to the city center from Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport, which is located in the Gaziemir district 18 km away, by Havas shuttles, public buses, train, taxi or personal car. You can also rent a car at the airport.
Personal Car
If you are going to drive to the city center from Adnan Menderes Airport using your personal car, you can get to central locations like Alsancak and Konak in about 30 minutes.
Havaş
Havaş shuttles are a good choice to reach the city center. Havaş shuttles provide high frequency transportation to the city starting in the early morning and continue until late at night. You can reach many locations both in the city and outside the city, like Alsancak, Karsiyaka, Kusadasi, and Aydin, using Havaş shuttles.
In addition, from March-October Havaş shuttles provide transportation to and from Çeşme.
Taxi
You can get to your destination quickly by taking a taxi. Taxis are located right outside the terminal. However, if you’re going somewhere outside of the city like Çeşme taking a taxi can be very expensive. We would recommend finding out the distance to your destination and calculating the fare before hand.
Bus
Public buses are another alternative to get to the city center. Using line 200 you can get to Mavisehir, using line 202 you can get to Alsancak and its surrounding areas, and using line 204 you can get to Bornova and its surrounding areas. Before getting on the bus purchase a Kentkart (smart card for fare payment), which is valid for the metro and train as well.
Train
The fastest and most practical way to get to the city center from Adnan Menderes Airport is by train. The platforms are just outside the terminal, a short walk away. You can buy a Kentkart on the platform and take the train to the city center.
Rental Cars
Renting a car to get around in Izmir is a good idea, especially if you plan to spend a few days in the city and/or travel to the surrounding areas. You can reserve your vehicle in advance and pick it up from the car rental office located at the airport. You can return your vehicle at the airport rental office a few hours before your departure. In Izmir traffic is generally mild, with the exception of rush hour, which is another reason why renting a car can be more advantageous. Rental car agencies at the airport include Avis, Hertz, Işıl Tur, Sun Rent a Car, and Duray Rent a Car.
Airport Information
You can watch aircrafts land and take off from almost every part of Adnan Menderes Airport. After you go through the security check there are many eating and drinking alternatives in the domestic and international terminals, including Kantin, Starbucks, Gloria Jean's, Cafe İzmir, Burger King and Beer Port.
If you are travelling internationally, you can go shopping for a variety of products like chocolate, alcohol, and perfume at the Duty Free shops. Some of these shops include the Old Bazaar, Duty Free Shop, Desa, Alsancak and D&R. If you have time before your departure you can enjoy the Comfort Lounge and THY CIP Lounge in the domestic terminal and the Millenium Lounge in the international terminal.
To take advantage of this space, where you can read daily newspapers, relax in comfortable chairs, and enjoy free refreshments, you simply have to pay an entry fee. THY CIP Lounge is free to Business and First Class passengers.
Certain credit card holders can use the Millenium Lounge and Comfort Lounge for free or at a discounted price. By finding out more information about these conditions you and your loved ones can have a more enjoyable experience before your flight.
