Popular Airport | Abha Intl. Airport |
|---|---|
Popular Airlines | |
Approximate Flight Duration | 17 hour |
Approximate Travel Distance | 8448 Miles |
Transportation to Airport from San Francisco City Center
San Francisco Intl. Airport
Located 21 km from the city center, San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is a major transit center for passengers, particularly those traveling from Asia. San Francisco International is the second busiest airport in California, following Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). Every year SFO handles a significant number of both domestic and international flights. There are a variety of transportation alternatives passengers can utilize to get to and from the airport.
San Francisco International Airport stands out for the comfortable and exceptional services it offers. The airport features services aimed at meeting your every need, from comfortable passenger lounges, to restaurants that offer a wide variety of cuisines and a vibrant array of stores where you can go shopping.
San Francisco International Airport is accessible by taxi, bus, train, rental car, and personal car as the airport contains parking lots that offer short-term and long-term parking options.
Train
There are two rail systems that you can use to get to San Francisco International Airport from the city center. The first is the rapid-rail system, the BART. The BART starts running in the early hours of the morning, providing easy and fast transportation between SFO and the northern and southern parts of the city.
The other rail system that you can use to get to SFO is the CalTrain. This train departs on the hour, every hour, every day of the week, until 10 pm. This train provides transportation between San Francisco and San Jose and SFO.
Taxi
One of the most convenient and fastest transportation alternatives to get to SFO from the city center is by taxi. Taxi fares are calculated based on the kilometers traveled. A taxi from downtown San Francisco can cost between 42 and 62 dollars and takes about 20 minutes. For more information on taxi companies and their contact information please visit San Francisco International Airport’s website.
Bus
SamTrans buses provide transportation between the San Francisco city center and the airport. These public buses are operated by San Mateo County and run between San Mateo, various parts of San Francisco and San Francisco International Airport. SamTrans lines KX, 292, 397, and 398 run directly to the airport terminals. Buses stop at the arrivals and baggage claim level of Terminal 2 and Terminal 3 and at Level 1 of the International Terminal.
Rental Car
Renting a car is another transportation alternative to get to the airport. There are many rental car companies located in the city. You can drop off your rental vehicle at the Rental Car Center before your departure. From the Rental Car Center the AirTrain Blue Line provides access to the airport terminals and it operates 24 hours a day, every day of the week. Rental car companies that you can choose from include Alamo, Dollar, Hertz, Avis, Enterprise, National, Budget, Fox and Thrifty.
Bike
San Francisco International Airport contains bike assembly stations and parking areas for those who want to access the airport by bike. The BART and SamTrans rapid rail systems provide passengers with bike/transit options and the airport features marked bicycle routes. Bike lovers can easily access the airport by bicycle.
Airport Information
San Francisco International Airport is located 21 km from the city center. The airport covers an expansive area and operates domestic and international flights out of 4 terminals, Terminal 1, Terminal 2, Terminal 3, and the International Terminal. The AirTrain automated system provides free transportation between each terminal, as well as the Rental Car Center and BART station. The AirTrain Red Line links all terminals, terminal garages and the BART Station. The AirTrain Blue Line links the Rental Car Center with all terminals, terminal garages, and the BART Station. SFO also contains a variety of services and amenities to meet passengers’ pre-flight and post-flight needs.
The airport features health services in the terminals, rental car offices, banks, a lost and found, wireless internet, charging stations, clothing stores where you can go shopping, restaurants and cafes, the Aviation Museum & Library, rotating exhibitions, spa services, children’s play areas, free yoga rooms, a market, and much more.
Transportation to Abha City Center from Airport
Abha Intl. Airport
When you land at Abha Airport, about 26 kilometers from Abha, capital of the Asir province of Saudi Arabia, you can travel to the center of the city with one of Abha's taxis waiting in front of the airport terminal, usually in accordance with flight times. Apart from taxis, Abha Airport also provides many alternatives to passengers who want to rent a car. Apart from these, it is recommended to arrange transfers between Abha Airport and the city center via hotel shuttles, especially for passengers staying at a hotel.
Taxi
You can find a taxi without difficulty, especially at times when flights are organized, in front of the terminal building at Abha Airport. Taxis are also one of the main practical and comfortable vehicle options to travel to Abha city center, which is 26 kilometers away from the airport. In order to better communicate with the taxi drivers who meet their passengers in front of the Abha Airport, you can write down the address of the place you want to go to in the city center beforehand and you can travel more easily by showing this paper to the taxi driver after arriving at the airport. As in other parts of Saudi Arabia, you are expected to pay the taxi fare in Abha with the Saudi Arabian Riyal. However, you can also make a payment in Abha with a common currency like US Dollar.
Car Rental
You can visit the offices of one of the companies that provide car rental service in Abha Airport terminal, and make your choice of vehicles. In order to avoid any inconvenience while renting a car in Abha Airport, you are advised to make a reservation in advance and pick up the car you reserved as soon as you land the airport. You might want to take advantage of a navigation device that will guide you from the airport to the city center or to any other nearby point you want to travel, without getting lost in Abha.
Hotel Shuttle
Hotel shuttles are also among the recommended vehicles for transferring to the city from the airport in the region and throughout Saudi Arabia. The shuttles that pick you up from in front of the terminal and bring you directly to your hotel are much more affordable compared to the taxis operating in Abha. Moreover, you can take your heavy luggage where you will be staying with hotel services without difficulty. Remember to check whether your hotel is providing this service or not, and to learn the fares, if applicable, by contacting your hotel in advance and make the necessary reservations to make benefit of this service.
