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Popular Airport

Abilene Regional Airport

Popular Airlines

Approximate Flight Duration

13 hour 50 min

Approximate Travel Distance

11177 Km

Transportation to Airport from Alexandria City Center

Borg El Arab Airport

The easiest ways to get to Borg El Arab International Airport from Alexandria city center are to take a taxi, use hotel shuttle service or rent a car. Since the traffic in Alexandria can be very heavy, you have to be careful and take the road a bit earlier in order not to miss your flight.

Taxi

You can easily get to Borg El Arab International Airport in about 1 hour by getting on a taxi in the city center. It is suggested that you get on a familiar taxi or ask your hotel to call a reliable taxi for you. You should definitely agree on the fare before getting on a taxi. You can bargain.

Hotel Shuttle

Some hotels in Alexandria offer airport shuttle service for their guests. You can benefit from this service, which is safer than taxis, by making a reservation in advance.

Car Rental

If you have rented a car for your travel, you can arrive at Borg El Arab International Airport in maximum 1 hour under normal traffic conditions by following a straight route through Mehwar Al-Ta’ameir and turning left from the airport turnaround.

Airport Information

Alexandria International Airport is located 7 km southeast of Alexandria city center. Alexandria International Airport has been closed because of major renovations since 2013 and all traffic has been transferred to Borg El Arab International Airport which is located 40 km southeast of the city. Borg El Arab International Airport, which previously offered service for domestic flights and cargo aircrafts, has been undertaking airline traffic of Alexandria and Nile Delta since 2013.

In addition to the airplanes flying from Turkey, Central Asia and North Africa, cargo aircrafts also land at Borg El Arab Airport. The airport, which is located 40 km of Alexandria city center, has all fundamental facilities despite of not being a large airport. At the airport, there are many facilities such as a lounge, duty-free shop, various stores selling souvenirs and clothes and a few cafes.


El Nouzha Airport

In order to get directly to El Nouzha Airport, which is only seven kilometers from the city center of Alexandria, you have to prefer private means of transportation as there are no direct means of public transportation. Therefore, you have to either take a taxi or use the transfer service of your hotel.

Taxi

You can use the taxi to get directly from Alexandria city center, 7 seven kilometers from El Nouzha Airport, but remember that no flights are operated to this airport as of 2017. If the airport reopens to flights again in the future, you can reach El Nouzha Airport by taxi from Alexandria city in a maximum of 10 minutes.

Airport Information

El Nouzha International Airport, located in Alexandria, Egypt, served a total of over 1 million passengers in 2009. El Nouzha Airport, located seven kilometers south east of Alexandria city center, is closed since 2010, so all flights to and from here are routed to the Borg El Arab Airport, which is 40 kilometers southwest of Alexandria and has been the main airport of Alexandria since 2011. Some of the airline companies that have direct flights to Borg El Arab Airport are Turkish Airlines (Istanbul Atatürk), Saudia (Jeddah, Medina, Riyadh), Nile Air (Jeddah, Kuwait, Yanbu), FlyEgypt (Cairo, Dubai, Medina, Riyadh, Abu Dhabi, Oman, Kuwait), Aegean Airlines (Athens) and so on.

Transportation to Abilene City Center from Airport

Dyess Airport

Dyess Afb Airport, 11 kilometers south of Abilene, which has a complete infrastructure for international flights, offers many alternatives for transportation to the city center. You can get to the city center easily by choosing one means of transportation among taxis, hotel shuttles, and airport buses.

Hotel Shuttles

Many hotels offer shuttle service to their guests so you can get to the city center from the airport. In order to make use of this possibility, you must contact the hotel authorities in advance and make a reservation. These transportation vehicles are ideal for people with excess baggage and for crowded groups. The shuttles take you from the airport to the hotel.

Taxi

Taxis offer quick and comfortable transportation due to the short distance between the airport and the city center, and the fare varies between 15 and 35 Dollars. You can get to the city center by taking a taxi from the taxi stops right outside the airport.

Airport Buses

The fares for the buses departing from the bus station at the airport exit vary between 5 and 15 Dollars per person. You would get a discount if you buy a return ticket. The tickets are valid for 15 days. You can easily buy tickets from ticket-vending machines or stations located at bus stops. You should make sure that you look through the bus routes and have taken the bus going in the direction of your destination. Schedules of buses are located at the bus stops.

Car Rental

There are companies at the airport from where you can rent a car. Depending on demand, you can rent a car that is more comfortable or equipped and start your journey from the airport. You can book from a car company or ask for help from your hotel before your journey. Those who do not want to lose time with other means of transportation can easily access the airport by renting a car.


Abilene Regional Airport

Located within the Abilene city limits, the Regional Airport provides all the necessary needs for passengers. Within the airport there are insurance agencies, luggage transport groups, a lounge for VIP passengers, telephone and fax services, a restaurant, a shop, a hairdresser, car rental agencies, and a car park. You can get from the airport to the city center by taking the train, a taxi, using hotel shuttle services, or taking an airport buses. The short distance between the airport and the city center is one of the reasons for why passengers often prefer flying to Regional Airport.

Car Rental

The fact that the airport is so close to the city center makes car rental prices a little lower. If you want to start your journey from the airport, you reach the center by renting whichever model of car you want from the car rental agencies at the airport. You can reserve a car from the agencies directly, or ask for help from your hotel before you arrive.

Taxi

You can quickly get from the airport to the city center by taxi. The number of people and luggage can affect the taxi fare. It's one of the main options preferred by frequent flyers and the price varies from $ 20 to $ 30.

Train

The trains are a good option for those who want to reach the city center more economically. Trains are good option if you’re travelling on a budget and the price varies from $ 5 to $ 15 per person depending on additional luggage costs. It’s possible to get from the airport to the city center in 20-35 minutes.

Bus

You can reach the city center in about 40 minutes by taking the buses that you can find at the bus stops outside the airport terminal. You can get a bus ticket from the bus stops or make an online reservation beforehand and use this as your ticket. You should be sure to take a look at the bus route as you’re getting on to make sure that you are going in the direction that you want to. You can find information about bus departure times at the bus stops.

Hotel Services

Many hotels offer airport shuttle services to the city center. To make use of this you should contact the hotel in advance and make a reservation. This option is ideal for people with excess luggage and crowded groups. It takes you directly from the airport to the hotel.

Weather in Abilene

DayMin - Max
TuesdayMin 5ºC - Max 22ºC
WednesdayMin 3ºC - Max 15ºC
ThursdayMin -1ºC - Max 20ºC
FridayMin 6ºC - Max 16ºC
SaturdayMin 7ºC - Max 19ºC

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