Popular Airport | Saint Louis Lambert Intl. Airport |
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Approximate Flight Duration | 18 hour 40 min |
Approximate Travel Distance | 14968 Km |
There are different sea and air transportation options to go from Male city center and other Maldivian islands to Male Airport. You can choose speedboat and sea plane as a means of sea transportation, or you can choose regional airplane service as a means of airway transportation.
The speedboat called the Dhoni in Maldives is one of the vehicles that will provide you with quick access to Male Airport. You can reach Male Airport quickly thanks to the speedboats which are mostly used for shorter distances.
You can reach Male Airport while enjoying a bird's-eye view with the sea planes. If you want to enjoy the unique natural beauty of Maldives and to have a pleasant and comfortable journey, you can choose sea planes.
You can choose to go to Male Airport with regional airplanes from other islands in Maldives. There are 6 regional airports to choose from in Maldives. These are Dharavandhoo Airport, Kadhdhoo Airport, Fuvahmulah Airport, Kooddoo Airport, Kaadedhdhoo Airport and Hanimaadhoo Airport.
Male Airport, which is the largest airport in the Maldive Islands, is also the Maldives' only international airport. Male Airport on Hulhule Island, which is only one kilometer from Maldives' capital, Male, brings tourists from all over the world to the Maldives every year. Male Airport has three different terminal buildings where international and regional flights and sea plane flights are held from.
The airport has a health center where you can find all the health services and a pharmacy where you can get your medicines. There is also a babysitting room at the airport, where children are also considered. There is a computer room with internet access for those who need it, shower rooms, a mosque for Muslims, a private room for smokers at the airport, where wheeled luggage carrying vehicles make it easier for passengers.
In addition to these, bank ATMs, where you can make your money transactions, are located at the terminal where the regional flight are held from. In the main terminal, there is a mail office where you can post your mail. Services at Male Airport also include shopping and eating and drinking places. These places include Liquor & Tobacco, Perfumes & Cosmetics, Souvenirs, Confectionery, Courtvision Spice Shop, The Coffee Club, Tahi Express, Dome Male International Airport and Burger King.
Once you’ve landed at Lambert-St. Louis International Airport, 14 miles outside St. Louis city center, there are plenty of convenient and comfortable options you can take to reach the city center. You can find a taxi almost every hour, both day and night. It’s also possible to find international car rental agencies at the airport for car rental. You can also use the Metrolink, take the bus, take a limousine, or use airport or hotel services to get you to St. Louis.
One of the fastest methods of transportation from Lambert-St Louis Airport to the city center is to use airport services that are in use for most of the day. GO BEST Express services bring their passengers from the airport to the city center between 06:00 to 22:00 in the morning. You can contact us at 1-877-785-4682 to make a reservation and get more information on departure times, which should be every 30 minutes. It should be possible to use these services even if you are traveling for business purposes.
If you want to rent a car from the airport, there are many alternatives such as Alamo, Enterprise, Hertz, AVIS, National, Budget and Thrifty. Those who want to rent a car from the Alamo can call (800) 462-5266 to get information about the necessary procedures and to reserve a vehicle. If your preference for car rental is AVIS, you can call (800) 831-2847 before you arrive at the airport. You can contact Hertz at (800) 654-3131 and Budget at (800) 527-0700. Once you have your car, following the directions towards the city center for approximately 14 miles should be no problem. If you don’t trust yourself to find your way around easily, the getting a detailed road map before you leave the airport, or using the GPS system on your phone, might be a good idea.
Another option for those who want to use public transport is the Metrolink. With Metrolink you can travel directly to 37 stations from the airport in total. The Metrolink can be reached from Terminal 1 and Terminal 2.
Bus
You can reach the bus stops where buses leave for the center within minutes by taking an airport service and then to the MetroBus or Greyhound buses. Fares for buses are generally cheap enough to not be a blow to your budget.
You can taxis at exit 14 of Terminal 1 and the exit 12 of Terminal 2 in Lambert-St. At Louis Airport. An extra $ 4 is added for the airport taxis, and the total cost will differ according to where you go. If you need to travel somewhere far away from the city without forcing your budget, you can reach the bus stops with the airport service and continue by bus from there. If want to find out a fixed cost about your taxi fare then you can talk to the driver and see if a fixed rate for you destination is possible.
There are options to rent limousines for passengers who want to spoil themselves while traveling from Lambert-St. Louis Airport to the city center. To make reservations for the A-VIP Limo and Car Service vehicles, you can call (314) 576-5211. You can dial (618) 337-8839 for Cardinal Limousine Service, which serves this area. If you prefer Kelly's Limousine Service you can make a reservation at (618) 397-3510 and for Jed Limousine at (314) 429-2200 limousine service. One of the greatest advantages of limousines is that provide passengers with private chauffeurs so you can travel freely to wherever you want without having to worry about driving.
You can reach your hotel directly by calling your hotel before your arrival and arranging a shuttle service. If you forget to contact them then it’s also possible to reach them after you’ve landed by using the phones that can be found in both terminals. In Terminal 1, the phones are next to gates 12, 17 and 18. In Terminal 2, phones are located near gate 12.