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Popular Airport

Sylt Airport

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Approximate Flight Duration

10 hour 20 min

Approximate Travel Distance

5143 Miles

Transportation to Airport from Gan Island City Center

Gan Intl. Airport

Gan International Airport is only 1 km of the city center. There are buses for those who want to travel with a means of public transportation. Taxis are also preferred because of the short distance. Many hotels in Atoll offer airport shuttle service for their guests. There are speedboats for those coming from other islands of Atoll.

Taxi

The taxis of Addu Atoll have plates with yellow numbers. The transportation to the airport by taxi takes about 26 minutes from Hithadhoo Island, 15 minutes from Maradhoo Island, 7 minutes from Feydhoo Island and only 4 minutes from the city center of Gan Island. If you wish, your hotel can call a taxi for you.

Car Rental

It is very easy to reach the airport by renting a car. You can get to the airport from both Gan Island city center and other islands by following the Link Road.

Hotel Shuttle

The hotels in Atoll offer privileged services for their guests. You can get in contact with your hotel about arranging a private vehicle for you. You can comfortably travel to the airport by using the service offered by your hotel.

Speedboat

If you will accommodate on other islands of Addu Atoll instead of Gan Island, you can get to the airport by speedboat. You can get on a taxi after getting of the boat. The distance is only 700 meters.

Bus

If you want to get to the airport by using a means of public transportation, you can get on a bus.

Airport Information

Gan International Airport, which was built during the Second World War and offered service as a military airport for a long time, was used for domestic flights for many years but renewed in order to keep up with the rapidly growing tourism and gained the status of modern international airport.

There are many cafes offering delicacies for their guests in the terminal building of the airport where you can find many basic services such as ATM, post office or pharmacy. These cafes offer service for 24 hours. Those looking for more special tastes can enjoy the different delicacies of both local and international cuisines on Feydhoo Island located 7 minutes away from the airport.

Free Wi-Fi internet service is also available throughout the airport terminal. The world-famous accommodation center Shangri-La's Villingili Resort and Spa has a private terminal at the airport and it is the first specially authorized terminal of Maldives.

Transportation to Westerland City Center from Airport

Sylt Airport

Sylt Airport serves air travel to and from Westerland and is located only 2 km east of the city center. There are a variety of transportation alternatives available to get to Westerland from the airport including shuttles, city buses, taxis, or rental car.

Bus

City buses provide convenient transportation between Sylt Airport and Westerland. Buses are the only public transport option available. Compared to other means of transportation buses provide a more affordable service to Westerland. Airport buses are another option since they provide transportation to stops at most of the central parts of Westerland. Private shuttle buses are another alternative you could use to get to Westerland from the airport.

Taxi

Taxis are a convenient alternative to get to Westerland and are prefer among locals and tourists. Since Sylt Airport is located such a short distance from the center of Westerland taking a taxi is an affordable option. Taxis are a more preferred means of transport than buses because they are both economical and convenient. The yellow taxis are readily available at the airport exit. It takes as little as 3 minutes to get to Westerland from Sylt Airport by taxi.

Rental Car

There are many local and international rental car companies that have offices at Sylt Airport. These companies offer reasonably priced alternatives. Since the airport is located in such close proximity to Westerland, most rental car companies offer the option of renting a vehicle for 1-hour. All you need to do is make a reservation 1-2 hours before your arrival.

There are 3 different routes you can take to drive to Westerland from Sylt Airport. It takes 9 minutes to get to Westerland via Bastianstraße, 7 minutes via the L24, and 6 minutes via Bahnweg.

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