Popular Airport | Zweibrucken Airport |
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Approximate Flight Duration | 19 hour 50 min |
Approximate Travel Distance | 9885 Miles |
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Transportation to Airport from Papeete City Center
Faaa Intl. Airport
It is very easy to reach Faaa International Airport, which is located near the city center of Papeete, one of the leading centers of the French Polynesia. In the city center, you can easily find a taxi before 06:00 pm and arrive directly at Faaa International Airport. Those who prefer another means of transportation can get on a bus that is more economical at the same time. It is also possible to find a car from one of the local or international car rental companies and travel from the center of Papeete to Faaa International Airport with the car you have rented.
From the airport, you can fly to cities such as Los Angeles, Tokyo, Auckland, Paris and Santiago with direct or connecting flights.
Taxi
In Papeete city center, you can easily find a taxi for your transportation to the airport from morning till evening. It may be a little harder to find a taxi in the city after 06:00 pm.
Passengers arriving at Faaa International Airport by taxi usually pay 23 dollars during daytime hours. This amount can be a little more for those with much luggage. If you get on the taxi with another person, this amount can also increase.
When you call a taxi from your hotel in the center of Papeete, your taxi will be ready in just a few minutes. Before getting on the taxi, you can learn from the driver how much it costs to travel to Faaa International Airport and if you find the amount high, you can bargain on the fare. If you don’t bargain about the amount and directly get on the car, the driver can demand a higher fare because taxis in the city charge more if passengers get on the car without bargaining.
You can plan your travel to the airport by getting in contact with a taxi in advance and in this way, you can save time and money.
Private Shuttle
Shuttles belonging to private companies are another ideal alternative for passengers travelling from Papeete to Faaa International Airport. These shuttles are a little more expensive than taxis for those traveling alone, but if you use the shuttle with a few people together, you can benefit from this service economically. There is not much distance between Papeete and Faaa Airport. However, travelling to the airport with this alternative can be a little longer than taxi.
Bus
The means of transportation known as 'Le Truck' can be used to travel to Faaa Airport from certain parts of Papeete for affordable prices. These buses depart from certain points in Papeete and are therefore not as comfortable as taxis that provide direct transportation. However, you can also prefer these buses, which are also commonly used by those living in Papeete and nearby places, for a cheaper travel.
Car Rental
In the center, it is possible to find the offices of many local or international car rental companies such as Hertz, Daniel Rent A Car, AVIS and Robert Rent A Car. You can directly come to Faaa International Airport by renting your car from Papeete and leave it to the car rental office here. It is very easy to find Faaa International Airport by following the signs and directions on the road. When you arrive at the terminal of Faaa Airport, you can leave your car in parking areas of the airport, if you wish you can park here for a few hours.
Renting a car is ideal for those who also plan to visit the nearby places. The car rental offices located at Faaa International Airport offer a great advantage for those who want to leave the car at the airport before leaving the city.
Airport Information
Faaa International Airport is located near Papeete, which is one of the popular centers of French Polynesia. From the airport, there are regular flights to cities such as Tokyo, Paris and Santiago, Los Angeles and Auckland.
In the terminal of Faaa Airport, there are check-in desks, resting and waiting rooms, restaurants, bars, cafés, and stores where the souvenirs reflecting of culture of the region are sold. The airport also has a foreign exchange office and internet connection throughout the terminal. You can also enjoy more comfortable seats, delicious food and drinks in the VIP passenger lounge which will welcome you at Faaa International Airport.
If you need to leave your luggage for a while, you can benefit from the lockers which can be used for short time.
Transportation to Saarbruecken City Center from Airport
Saarbrücken Airport
There are a variety of transportation alternatives available to get to the city from Saarbrücken Airport. The airport is located 15 km south-east of the city. The most practical and cheapest way to get to the city is by regional city buses. Since the distance between the airport and the city is so short, it takes a maximum of 25 minutes. If you prefer a faster and more convenient method of transportation then you can take a taxi, which provide service 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Other transportation alternatives to get to the city from the airport include shuttle services and rental cars.
Bus
There are many different bus lines that provide transportation to the city center from Saarbrücken Airport. Bus line 16 provides transportation from the airport to the railway station that is close to the city center. Bus line 16 runs every 15 to 20 minutes Monday through Friday, taking you directly to the Quai 9 platform of the Gare Centrale main railway station. You can get to Saarbrücken city center within 25 minutes. Since it is a city bus you can purchase the ticket directly from the driver. The latest fare for a one-way ticket was 1.50 euros. Bus 27 also provides transportation between Saarbrücken Airport and Brebach.
If you don’t come across any city buses at the airport then you can use the regional bus R10 to get to the city center. Bus R10 provides direct transportation to the city center from Saarbrücken Airport. Stops along the R10 line’s route are as follows: Blieskostel, Assweiler, Saarbrücken Airport and Saarbrücken. The R10 regional bus runs once per hour and takes about 28 to 30 minutes to get to the city center. The fare for a one-way ticket on the R10 bus is 2.30 euros. You can purchase tickets from the SaarBahn automated ticket machines at the airport or onboard from the driver. There are many different ticket varieties available, including single daily tickets, daily group (5 adults) tickets, weekly tickets, monthly tickets, and yearly tickets.
Taxi
Taxis are a convenient way to get to the city center from the airport. Taxis are readily available at the terminal exit. It takes about 15 to 20 minutes to get to the city via taxi and costs about 35 euros. If you plan to take a taxi to the city center from the airport then we recommend using the most popular and reliable taxi companies. Taxi Zentrale (+49681155000) and Taxibetrieb Frank Reiser (+491728934720) are two such companies.
Rental Car
There are many well-known international rental car companies, such as Hertz, Europcar, Budget/Avis, and Sixt, at Saarbrücken Airport as well as local German companies. If you want to rent the most suitable vehicle for your budget simply make a reservation in advance and make sure to have an internationally valid driver’s license. After you pick up your vehicle at the airport take the L108 Brebach road to connect to the B406 motorway.
Another option is to use the A6 motorway, which connects Saarbrücken Airport with the city; that will take about 10 minutes. Take Fechingen, located at the airport exit, toward Münheim to connect to the A6 motorway.
