Popular Airport | Shuttlesworth Intl. - Municipal - Birmingham Intl. Airport |
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Approximate Flight Duration | 19 hour |
Approximate Travel Distance | 9508 Miles |
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Transportation to Airport from Colombo City Center
Bandaranaike Intl. Airport
It is only possible to reach the airport from Colombo city center by bus and taxi. Alternatively, you can also travel with private cars that can be rented from car rental companies located in the city center.
Taxi
Taxi drivers in Colombo, which is moving towards to becoming a global world city, also keep up with this development. Almost all of the taxi drivers are clean-wear, polite and speak English, which increases the quality of service. Despite being expensive compared to other alternatives, it is preferred because of its ease of reaching anytime.
Bus
The bus number 187-E3, which is used to get to the airport, collects passengers at different bus stops all day except night time. It serves as an economic and fast transportation option.
Car Rental
As in all major cities, it is also possible to find quality and reputable car rental companies in Colombo. You can request the model and brand you want from the companies you can reach easily via Internet and telephone.
Airport Information
Bandaranayike Airport, which links Colombo to the world and hosts many passengers every year, consists of a medium sized single terminal building. There are many services ranging from pharmacies and health centers to foreign exchange bureaus and bank ATMs at the airport. There is a beauty and spa center in the terminal which also has an animal care room for pets of passengers.
Baristar Coffee Lanka, Burger King, Deli Food & Spicy, HVA Foods, Nestle Lanka PLC, Palm Strip Restaurant and Relax Inn Food are the places where passengers can meet their eating and drinking needs during waiting periods.
For shopping there are Abans Pvt, AMF Duty Free, Asian Electricals, Aventure Holdings, Chamber of Gifts, Classic Electronics, Crown Electronics, Citizen, Gomez's and Odel stores. The airport also meets the accommodation needs of its passengers with the Serediva Transit Hotel in it.
Transportation to Birmingham City Center from Airport
Shuttlesworth Intl. - Municipal - Birmingham Intl. Airport
Birmingham International Airport, about 5 miles from Birmingham, is also one of the busiest and most developed airports in Alabama. Shuttles and limousines are among the most frequently used vehicles to get to the center of Birmingham city from the airport also known as Birmingham Shuttlesworth Airport. As an alternative to these vehicles that serve on a door-to-door basis, you have the chance to get to the center in a short time by taking a taxi or renting a car.
Shuttle and Limousine
Shuttles and limousines taking passengers from Birmingham Airport to the place they desire are working only with reservation system. If you wish to make use of these vehicles, you can contact Birmingham Door to Door at (205) 591-5550 before arriving in the city, or call (205) 702-4566 for eShuttle or (205) 980-1083 for Meteors Shuttle.
If you want to rent a limousine, you can contact Prestige Limo and Sedan Service by contacting the call center at (205) 333-9879 before you arrive Birmingham Airport.
Taxi
Waiting outside the baggage delivery area at Birmingham Shuttlesworth Airport, taxis are one of the easiest and most practical ways to get to the city center from the airport. Each of the different taxi companies such as American Cab, Yellow Cab, Birmingham Cab Company and Hill Cab Company quickly brings you to the door of your hotel in the city center or other places you want to go. You may have an idea about average fare by talking to drivers before taking a taxi.
Car Rental
It is also very easy to get to the center from the airport by renting a car in Birmingham. In order to do this, you can go to the desks of the rental offices located in the terminal after your plane lands or you can reserve your car on the internet to get your business guaranteed.
You can call 1-800-327-9633 to rent a car from the Alamo that has an office at the airport. You can contact Budget at 1-800-527-0700, Avis at 1-800-230-4898. As an alternative to all these car rental companies in Birmingham Airport, offices of companies such as Dollar, Hertz, Payless, National, Enterprise and Thrifty are also waiting for those who want to travel with a rental car in Birmingham.
Private Vehicle
If you are traveling by private vehicle from the airport to Birmingham's center, you can be in the center of the city shortly following the city center signs. There are also waiting areas in the airport parking lot for the passengers who prefer their own vehicle for city transportation.
