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| Popular Airport | Jomo Kenyatta Intl. Airport |
|---|---|
| Popular Airlines | |
| Approximate Flight Duration | 15 hour 10 min |
| Approximate Travel Distance | 7544 Miles |
Transportation to Airport from Washington City Center
Baltimore Washington International (BWI) Thurgood Marshall Airport
There are different transportation options to get to Baltimore Airport from the city center that is 54 kilometers away. These options include taxi, bus, metro-bus, train, transfer vehicle and car rental.
Taxi
Taking a taxi can be an extremely fast option to reach Baltimore Airport. You can reach the airport and catch your flight very comfortably and reliably thanks to the taxis you can easily get at anywhere all over the city.
Bus
Another option to get to Baltimore Airport is getting on a city bus. You can reach the airport affordably by the buses you can prefer according to where you are. You can prefer RTA buses if you want to board the bus in the Central Maryland area, or you can take ICC buses and the buses number 17 and 99 if you are in other areas.
Metrobus
You can go between metro station and Baltimore Airport via metrobus, which is an economical and fast transportation option. You can travel comfortably every day of the week thanks to metrobus, which departs every 40 minutes.
Train
You may want to reach Baltimore Airport by train that is one of the other economic transport options. You can choose from Amtrak, MARC and Light Rail trains. After getting off at the Marshall Railway Station, the last stop for each one, you need to board the buses departing every 12 minutes to get to Baltimore Airport.
Transfer Car
You can easily reach Baltimore Airport by taking advantage of the transfer car service provided by the hotels for their guests. You can make a pleasant journey by taking the paid or free of charge transfer car that your hotel prepares for you.
Rent a car
Your last transport option to get to Baltimore Airport is to rent a car. After renting a car at many car rental points in the city, you can catch the plane after a comfortable and peaceful journey.
Airport Information
Baltimore Airport which is located in Washington, the capital of the United States, serves internationally as one of the three major airports serving the region. Baltimore Airport, which has five terminals, provides many services such as lounges, lounge for passengers, language assistants, health center and pet care as well as wireless internet, lost goods office, cash dispensers, post offices, eating and drinking places and stores.
Firkin & Flyer, Duty Free, Tumi, Kiehl’s, Hudson News, Benefit Cosmetics, Tech Interaction, America, Brookstone, Johnston & Murphy, Onsite News, Fire & Ice, Be Relax, CNBC, Pandora, Invicta, Sunglass Hut, Taxco Sterling, The Body Shop, Pepper Palace, Swarovski and Old Bay are among the stores at the airport.
Obyrcki’s A-Bar, Arby’s, Auntie Anne’s Pretzles, KoDee Cakes, Chipotle, Leeann Chin, Mayorga Coffee, Nature’s Kitchen Fresh Cafe, Jamba Juice, McDonald’s, Philip’s Seafood, Vino Volo Wine Bar, Pinkberry Yogurt, Silver Diner, Starbucks, Gachi Sushi, Rams Head, Dunkin Donuts and Kraze Burgers are among the eating and drinking places at the airport.
Dulles Intl. Airport
You have transportation options such as taxi, bus, metrobus, metro and car rental to go to Dulles Airport from the city centers in the Washington area.
Taxi
You can get to Dulles Airport quickly and easily with taxis that you can call from every corner of Washington. Thanks to the very comfortable high tech taxis, you can reach airport in the fastest and most comfortable way.
Bus
City buses are another option you can choose from the city center to go to Dulles Airport. With the buses 981 and 983, which are called Fairfax Connector, you can directly access Dulles Airport. You can also get to airport with other city buses by transferring at certain points.
Metrobus
You have the possibility to reach Dulles Airport faster by metrobuses than buses. You can easily get to the airport thanks to the metrobus travelling between Rosslyn VA and L'Enfant Palaza. Metrobus is also a more economical choice.
Metro
You can go to Dulles Airport both fast and economically with the metro which you can get from metro station in the city center and metro stops. However, metro does not take you to the airport directly. You need to get off at the Silver Line Subway Station and take one of Washington Flyer buses. After this change, you will reach the airport in a few minutes.
Car Rental
You can easily get to Dulles Airport by renting a car from the car rental offices in Washington city center. You can catch your plane comfortably with the vehicles you can rent with or without driver.
Airport Information
Dulles Airport, located in the Virginia region of Washington, the capital of the United States of America, is the busiest airport in the capital serving to international flights. At Dulles Airport, which allows many passengers from 125 different regions of the world to visit Washington, there are three separate terminal buildings.
At the airport terminal buildings, there are information desks to answer passengers' inquiries, a lost-goods bureau where you can find lost items, embassies for international transactions, wheelchair service for the disabled, and a health center where you can get emergency medical help. In addition to these, there are numerous shops and cafés and restaurants in the airport to meet the needs of the passengers like shopping and eating and drinking.
Among the places you can have something to eat or drink at the airport are The Great American Bagel Bakery, Smashburger, The Firkin & Fox and Dunkin 'Donuts, Washingtonian, Chipotle, City Wok, Urban Market, Vino Volo, and Starbucks.
Among the stores you can shop at the airport are Burberry, Capitol City Ink, Hudson News, Montblanc, L'occitane, Stellar News, Swarovski, TUMI, Thomas Pink, Kiehl's, Techshowcase, and America.
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
There are various alternatives for transportation from the city center to Ronald Reagan Airport, which is located close to Washington center. These alternatives include taxi, metro, bus and car rental.
Taxi
You can go to Ronald Reagan Airport by taking a taxi that is at your service 24 hours 7 days. You can quickly reach the airport without waiting by taxis you can call from anywhere in Washington. The taxis in Washington are also accessible for disabled passengers and you can pay taxi fare by credit card, as well as you can pay cash.
Metro
You can prefer to get on metro, which is fast, affordable and comfortable, in order to get to Ronald Reagan Airport. You can easily reach the airport thanks to metro that is in service from the early hours of the morning every day of the week.
Bus
You can also get to Ronald Reagan Airport economically by taking a bus from the bus stops and bus stations in the city. You will not have any difficulty going to the airport by the city buses that are furnished for the passengers' comfort.
Rent a car
You can also prefer to go to Ronald Reagan Airport by renting a car from the car rental companies in the city center. After a comfortable and pleasant journey, you can arrive at the airport on time and catch your flight. While renting a car, you can choose the brand and model you want, as well as you can rent a car with or without a driver.
Airport Information
Ronald Reagan Airport, which is located in Washington, the capital of the United States, is 5 kilometers away from the city center and is among the three most important airports in the region.
Ronald Reagan Airport, which is located on a very large area and has three terminal buildings in total, offers many services for passengers. Ronald Reagan Airport also offers free wireless internet and you can get help from the information desk. You can also find your lost items in the lost property office.
While relaxing in the lounge, you can also prefer to take advantage of the massage service provided at the airport for you. You can meet the visitors coming for you in the welcoming lounges, as well as you can get food and drinks or do shopping before or after your flight.
Among the eating and drinking places at the airport are Cibo, Meridian Deli, Page, World Bean Coffee, District Bar, Gallery Bar, McDonald’s, Starbucks, Hudson News, Dunkin’ Donuts, Fuddruckers, Say Si Bon, Taylor Gourmet and American Tap Room as well as many other places.
Many shopping stores such as Hudson News, Forbes News, iTravel 2 and Duty Free Americas are among the shopping stores where you can do shopping at the airport.
Transportation to Nairobi City Center from Airport
Jomo Kenyatta Intl. Airport
Nairobi, the capital city of Kenya, is situated on the Nairobi River and is known as the most populous city in the East Africa. Nairobi is one of the major trade and tourism centers not only in Kenya but also in the Africa. Nairobi, which has arable lands because it is a river city, also has a different flora, which does not compromise the classical African city image that springs to your mind. That is why the city is named as Nairobi that means "green and watery place".
The city is also considered as the safari capital of Africa. The nightlife in the city, where people play and enjoy many different sports like golf, rugby, and polo, is very active but it is also dangerous. Traffic flows through the left lane in Nairobi. There are not enough traffic lights and traffic signs in the city. The drivers' careless attitudes, as well as the lack of infrastructure sometimes cause problems and congestion in traffic. This creates both traffic jam and increases traffic density.
Even short distances in Nairobi can take a long time. In fact, the city center is quite small and it is very convenient to explore the city by walking. However, it is not recommended to walk around the city for safety reasons. Even so, you can walk short distances if you are in a central location before it gets dark.
You can reach the tourist attractions or more rural areas, which are located both in and around the city center, by taking the minibuses called 'matatu'. These minibuses are run by private companies. The prices vary according to the distance you are going to travel. It would be useful for you to keep in mind that they are mostly quite crowded and you will possibly travel standing on the minibus.
The buses, which are more comfortable than matatus and have a capacity between 20 and 35 passengers, are another transportation option. These buses are also run by private companies and they are prohibited to exceed 80 km/h and to carry the passenger standing. Ticket price varies depending on the distance you will travel and it is fairly cheap. You should pay attention to your belongings such as bags, wallets and your pocket money against theft, as it applies to all public transportation options.
Taxis are very common throughout the city, but they are not very reliable in terms of price. Taximeters are not available in the taxis. If you have someone you know in the city, it would be better for you to negotiate with a driver they know. You can also ask your hotel to help you with this. In any case, you need to negotiate about your destination and bargain with the driver for taxi fare before taking a taxi. You should make the payment absolutely at the end of the journey. You can also take the taxi for the entire day.
Although the taxis are more comfortable than public transport, they also run in the heavy traffic of Nairobi. If time is important for you or if you don't want to stuck in traffic, you can try the motorcycle taxis that are called boda boda. You can call a boda boda whenever you need it by downloading an app to your smartphone. Your hotel can also help you with this.
Renting a car is mostly available at the airport, yet there are also the offices of car rental companies in the city center. Car rental is not preferred so often because of the car theft that is frequently experienced in heavy traffic in the city. Renting a car could be a good alternative to increase the comfort of your travel if your hotel has a parking area. Prices start from 4.000 Kenya Shillings per day. If you want, you can rent a car with a driver. From motorcycle to the minivan, there is a wide variety of options waiting for you. However, mostly off-road vehicles are preferred in the city, which is known as the homeland of the safari. There are offices of many private bus service companies at the main bus station in the city center and you can reach different cities from here if you want.
If you want to travel from Nairobi to Kampala, Uganda, or Mombasa, you can benefit from the trains that run three times a week from the main railway station. You can travel in the first-class and second-class compartments, which are also available with bed and meal, as well as you can also prefer the third-class wagons with standard seats. You can make a reservation and buy your ticket from the office on the way to the station. 1st and 2nd class passenger tickets are a little bit more expensive than intercity bus tickets, but 3rd class tickets are cheaper.
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, located in the southeast of the city, serves for passengers who come from abroad and who will go abroad. Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL), which is located in the south of the city center, mostly serves domestic flights. There is the third airport, which is completely surrounded and closed to civilian air traffic, in the north of the city. Only military flights are arranged at this airport.
You can reach Nairobi city center from the airport by public transportation. It is possible to travel by bus and the minibuses called matatu at quite affordable prices even if they are less comfortable. Taxi service is available at the airport as an extremely comfortable means of transportation, but you need to be careful about taxi fare. If your hotel offers airport shuttle service, this is the most comfortable and safest alternative that you can take to reach the city center. Another comfortable way of transportation is to rent a car.
Bus
There are the bus stops in front of units 1 and 2 of the airport. You can go to the city center by buses that depart frequently during the day. The journey by bus takes about 45 minutes and the ticket price is 50 KES.
Hotel Shuttle Services
A number of the hotels located around the airport and in the city center offer airport shuttle services. You should contact your hotel in advance to take advantage of this service. Even if your hotel does not offer such a service, they can help you find an alternative for shuttle services.
Taxi
You can take the advantage of the licensed taxis provided by the Kenatco Company from the taxi ranks right in front of the exit of the arriving passenger of the airport. These taxis are more reliable than the individual taxis you can hail on the road because they operate under a taxi company.
Transportation to the city center by taxi costs about 1500 KES, which is 20 US Dollars. You should bargain for the fare in advance. The journey takes about half an hour depending on the traffic.
Matatu
If you prefer public transportation, you can benefit from this option as an alternative to the bus. The means of transportation runs like a minibus quite affordable, yet it is less comfortable. It is mostly preferred by locals; tourists don't prefer this option.
Rent a car
You can find the offices of various car rental companies at the airport. You can drive the rental car, as well as you can rent it with a driver. If you want to drive the car, you should keep in mind that the traffic flows on the left side and there are not enough traffic signs; you need to drive straight on A101 Mombasa road to reach the city center.
Airport Information
The airport, which bears the name of Kenya's first president, is located 16 kilometers in the southeast of the city. The airport serves in a single semicircle-shaped terminal with 3 units that are connected to each other by corridors. Units 1 and 2 serve for international arrivals and departures. Unit 3 serves for domestic passengers.
The airport has all basic services such as currency exchange office, ATM, post office, and safe deposit box. You can take advantage of the paid Wi-Fi service as well as the internet cafe at the departing passenger terminal. You can make last minute purchases from many stores where you can buy very different products. In addition, there are also sufficient amount of eating and drinking areas at the airport that offer the delicacies of local and foreign cuisines.
Weather in Nairobi
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