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405 Miles
1 hour 10 min
Borg El Arab Airport

Transportation to Damascus Airport from the City Center

Damascus Intl. Airport

Taxis are the most preferred transportation vehicles to get to the Damascus International Airport. There are always delays in the public transportation services provided by the municipalities in the city, where political and military conflicts frequently occur. Shuttle services belonging to a private company are closing this gap in the transportation to the airport by public transport from the city center. Another option is renting a car, which is favored by many tourists due to affordable prices.

Bus

You can easily arrive at the airport with the airport shuttle bus operated by a private company. You can get on this bus in the city center. The fare is also affordable. Your hotel can give you support about where this bus will depart or its departure hours.

Taxi

You can easily find a taxi in the city center of Damascus. Taxis do not have a taximeter and a standard tariff is not valid. For this reason, you must agree with the driver beforehand about the amount you will pay. You can bargain over the offered amount. For those who are strangers in the city, it is suggested to get on the taxis recommended by the hotel or an acquaintance.

Car Rental

You can come across the offices of the car rental companies in Damascus city center. Despite the heavy traffic of the city and careless drivers, many tourists prefer renting a car. Cheap gasoline prices are also effective in this decision. Your hotel can also help you by providing you with the contact details of car rental companies in the city. You can rent your car with a driver since the prices are affordable.

Airport Information

Damascus International Airport has been offering service for passengers since 1970s and is the busiest airport in Syria. The busiest air traffic in the country is observed at this airport. At the airport, there are 2 duty free shops, 3 restaurants, 1 CIP lounge and 1 home-made coffee shop. You can also benefit from many services such as checkroom, pharmacy, exchange bureau, bank, post office and ATMs.

Last Updated: 24 Jun 2017

Amman Civil - Marka Intl.  Airport

You can use taxis, buses and rental cars to go to the Queen Alia Airport from Amman, the capital of Jordan. For those who want to travel with a private car, Queen Alia Airport has wide parking spaces.

Taxi

Taxis allow you to have a quick, comfortable and safe trip to Queen Alia Airport from the city center. You can get to the airport with the taxis developed by latest technology and that can be called from most points of the city, and catch your plane.

Bus

Getting to Queen Alia Airport by taking the city buses from Amman is more affordable and quite easy. It is possible that you will be able to catch your plane with the city bus that you will take from wherever you are. Remember to leave at least two hours before the departure time of your flight.

Car Rental

You can have a pleasant trip to Queen Alia Airport with the private vehicles you can rent from the car rental offices in the city. As you can drive it yourself, you can also go to the airport with your private car by hiring a private driver.

Airport Information

Located in Amman, capital of Jordan, the Queen Alia Airport, 30 kilometers from the city center, is one of the major airports of the country serving the international arena and the civilian category. Queen Alia Airport, which has a total of three terminal buildings used for domestic and international flights, also offers a large number of services to its passengers within terminal buildings.

Queen Alia Airport, which offers services such as lost goods office, bank ATMs, baby care room, pharmacy, worship room, health center and rest rooms, hosts Four Seasons Hotel, Intercontinental Hotel, Amman Airport Hotel and Tikram Hotel.

There are places for eating, drinking and shopping both in the arrival and departure halls of the airport, which offers wireless internet for the use of passengers. We can list the eating places as follows: Grab & Go, Grab & Fly Cafe, Blue Fig, World News Cafe, Shawarma Rama, Jareer, Brasserie & Bar, Catalina Cafe & Bar, Crumz, Popeyes, McDonald's, Kalha, Starbucks, Freeze Creamery Ice Cream and Zalatimo. Among shopping malls in the airport are Snax, Nuts & More, WH Smith, Duty Free Shop and Aldeasa.

Last Updated: 09 May 2017

Transportation to Alexandria City Center from Airport

Borg El Arab Airport

It cannot be said that there are many alternatives to get to Alexandria city center from Borg El Arab International Airport. The means of transportation mostly preferred by passengers is taxi. You can also get to the city center easily with the car you can rent from one of the car rental companies located at the airport. In addition, some hotels offer private shuttle service for their guests.

Taxi

You can see many taxis waiting in front of Borg El Arab International Airport terminal building. Since the distance is not short, taxi is not an affordable means of transportation for this travel. However, it is possible to agree on a reasonable fare by bargaining. You should specify your destination and agree on the fare before your travel, and make sure to pay the fare after reaching your destination. Getting to the city center by taxi takes about 1 hour under normal traffic conditions.

Hotel Shuttle

Some hotels in Alexandria offer airport shuttle service for their guests. You should get in contact with your hotel in advance whether they provide this service or not. If they do, you should learn the amount you need to pay and make a reservation in advance. This service may be more expensive compared to taxi but it is much safer. Your vehicle will be waiting for you at the airport and you can comfortably get to the city center thanks to this service.

Car Rental

If you want to rent a car and have a comfortable travel, you can agree with one of the car rental companies found at the airport. You shouldn’t forget that you must have an international driver's license. If the car you rented has any damage, you must keep a written record during renting.

You should also be careful about the traffic density in Alexandria and the drivers who don’t pay much attention to the traffic rules. After leaving the airport, turn left to North Coast Road, connect to Mehwar Al-Ta’ameir that you will see on the right and drive straight until you reach the city center. This travel lasts about 50 minutes.

Last Updated: 27 Sep 2017

El Nouzha Airport

El Nouzha Airport is only seven kilometers away from Alexandria city center. It is thus very easy to reach the city center from the airport. You can also get information about transfer services by calling your hotel in advance. You can also get to Alexandria from El Nouzha Airport by taxi.

Taxi

You can use taxis to reach Alexandria city center, which is seven kilometers from El Nouzha Airport, which is closed since 2010, but still active, quickly and practically. The fare required for this taxi journey is approximately 26-32 Egyptian pounds.

Last Updated: 09 Aug 2017

Frequently Asked Questions

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Which airports can I use for Damascus-Alexandria flights?

For Damascus-Alexandria flights, you can use Damascus Intl. Airport, Amman Civil - Marka Intl.  Railway Station as departure airport, and Borg El Arab Airport, El Nouzha Airport for arrival.

How many kilometers is the flight distance from Damascus-Alexandria and how long does the flight take?

The flight distance between Damascus-Alexandria is 652 kilometers in total. The flight between the two cities takes 1 hour 10 minutes.

Which day is the most convenient for Damascus-Alexandria flights?

When the average prices are examined, the most suitable day for Damascus-Alexandria flights is Monday.

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