Popular Airport | Kalamata Intl. - Captain Vassilis Constantakopoulos Airport |
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Approximate Flight Duration | 7 hour 20 min |
Approximate Travel Distance | 5893 Km |
Bus
If you want to get to Rajiv Gandhi International Airport from Hyderabad, you can wait at Pushpak Airport Liner stops going to the airport. The four routes are, Route A1- Hyderabad Airport to Secunderabad via LB Nagar, Route A2- Hyderabad Airport to Secunderabad via Secretariat, Route B2- Hyderabad Airport to Paryatak Bhavan via Rajbhavan - AC Guards, and Route B1- Hyderabad Airport to JNTU via Malaysian Township. If your flight is between 24.00-05.00, check out their timetable as some buses do not operate during those hours. The fares start from INR 210, and you can purchase tickets directly from the driver.
Taxi
There are numerous taxi companies in the Hyderabad city center that you can use as a transportation method to reach Rajiv Gandhi International Airport. There are several different kinds of taxis, such as pre-paid taxis, she-cabs, Uber, and Ola, for this reason, the pricing changes according to several factors. Between 23.00-05.00 a surcharge is also applied, so beware of that. Although the prices change, they generally start from INR 600, with different payment options. You can always ask a related person in the hotel you are staying at to arrange a taxi to go to the airport.
Rental Car
In the Hyderabad city center, you can find many options for rental cars. Rental cars are great, especially if you want to get around the city and later use it as transportation to Rajiv Gandhi International Airport. You can find several options, from luxury vehicles to economical ones, but the prices start from 40-50 USD per day. Before you rent a car, make sure that you can leave the car at the airport, otherwise, you may encounter problems.
Auto Rickshaw
Auto rickshaws are highly popular among locals, as well as tourists who want to get around the Hyderabad city center without getting stuck in traffic. Prices may vary but generally start from INR 2-3, and while it is wise for inner-city transportation, considering you are traveling with baggage, it is not the best option for transportation to Rajiv Gandhi International Airport. It is one of the most affordable options, so if you are traveling alone, without a carry-on, it is a good option. Otherwise, you should opt for other options, as even if it is affordable, baggage generally costs extra.
Hotel Shuttles
Hotel shuttles are the most popular option among families and larger groups that travel with carry-ons. If this is the case for you, it is advised that you should search for hotels that provide shuttle services from and to Rajiv Gandhi International Airport. The prices differ between hotels, some even apply no-charge policies for airport shuttles. But keep in mind that you share your flight times with related personnel beforehand, so you would not encounter any problems.
You can use the taxis and buses for a short transportation to the city center from Kalamata Airport. Taxi fares are not too high in the region, and these vehicles provide convenience especially for the passengers with heavy luggage. The buses, on the other hand, provide a more budget-friendly travel to the center from Kalamata Airport compared to taxis. However, they do not offer service at frequent intervals. In addition, it is possible to travel from Kalamata Airport to the city center and other nearby places by taxi at late hours.
After landing at Kalamata Airport, you can travel to the center by getting on a taxi in front of the terminal both during the day and at night. The cost of traveling to the city center from the airport by taxi is around 20-25 Euro. If you want to learn the taxi fare that you will pay in advance and then make a choice between bus or taxi, you can get information from the taxi drivers in front of the Kalamata Airport.
Visitors, who come to Kalamata Airport, can travel to the city center by bus in a little longer time but with a less budget-friendly vehicle. Buses usually offer service in the city center during the day. They generally do not depart at frequent intervals. Therefore, visitors, who do not want to wait, can travel to the center with other alternative vehicles such as taxis. The cost of traveling from Kalamata Airport to the center by bus is 2 Euro per passenger. Since this is a more affordable option, you can use buses to reach your destination. However, if you prefer a more comfortable travel, you can get on a taxi.
Before coming to the city, you can get information about the departure hours of the buses and begin to plan your journey in advance.