Popular Airport | Entebbe Intl. Airport |
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Approximate Flight Duration | 2 hour |
Approximate Travel Distance | 1615 Km |
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Transportation to Airport from Bangui City Center
Bangui M'Poko Intl. Airport
From Bangui city center to the M'Poko International Airport, you have transportation options such as taxis, car rental companies, shuttles, and buses. Buses frequently are preferred by the locals arriving at Bangui M'Poko International Airport, however, it is not recommended for visitors, especially if it is their first time traveling to the region. Due to security reasons, other transportation options are recommended to tourists. You can take a taxi from the city center to Bangui M’Poko International Airport if you want a safe and fast transfer.
Taxi
Taxis are among the main transportation options from the city center to the Bangui M’Poko International Airport and are preferred by many, especially tourists. The airport is located 7 kilometers outside the city center so it takes approximately 10-15 minutes by taxi. While using taxis or other transportation options from the city center to the airport, the main issue to consider is security. You should make sure that you selected a reliable company for your transportation and you can consult personnel from the hotel you are staying for recommendations, if necessary.
Car Rental
Car Rental options in Bangui are more limited than taxis. Generally, when you rent a car from a local company; it is required to return the rented car to the office in the city center. If you find a car rental company that accepts the option of leaving the car at the airport, the distance between the city center and the airport is 7 kilometers so you can use the airport parking lot for the rented car.
Shuttle
Another alternative for passengers transferring to the airport from Bangui city center is shuttles. These shuttles offer transportation to Bangui M’Poko International Airport in a safe and fast way and about 15 minutes, like taxis. Shuttles provide a comfortable transfer compared to the security concerns with buses or the hustle of renting a car. Shuttle companies in Bangui usually operate on a pre-booking system. A few hours before your flight to Bangui, you can contact shuttle companies or your hotel to get information for shuttle reservations.
Airport Information.
Bangui M’Poko International Airport is located 7 kilometers outside the city center of Bangui, the capital of the Central African Republic. Due to the recent events in the country, the airport serves as an unofficial refugee camp under UN supervision. Bangui M’Poko International Airport hosts thousands of passengers each year with flights to places such as Nairobi and Casablanca and provides services such as cafes and shops in the terminal before your flight. You should be careful about your security at the airport and around it, and especially when traveling at night, you should select safer transportation options such as taxis.
Transportation to Entebbe City Center from Airport
Entebbe Intl. Airport
In Entebbe, there is a heavy traffic in general. Although traffic flow is comfortable late at night and early in the morning, traffic during the day is rather heavy. Besides, the drivers in the city don't follow traffic rules. For this reason, renting a car may sometimes be troublesome for those who are not so familiar with Entebbe traffic. However, it is possible to find the offices of many car rental companies in the city center. Considering the heavy traffic, you can prefer motorbike to the car if you are experienced at riding a motorbike. However, you should bear in mind that the most injury cases in Uganda are caused by motorbike accidents. If you are going to ride a motorcycle, at least you should wear your helmet. If possible, it would be a good idea to wear special protective clothing (such as jackets, knee pads).
Public transportation in Entebbe may sometimes be very challenging. Especially the careless and dangerous driving of the drivers as well as the old and neglected cars may be frightening for tourists. Means of public transport in the city are the minibuses, which are especially preferred at short distances, and the buses. These vehicles, which are extremely low in price, cover even the shortest distances at a longer time than they should due to the extremely crowded and heavy traffic. Motorcycle taxis called Boda Boda are the most preferred means of transportation in Entebbe.
The fact that motorbikes are smaller and have more agility compared to cars come with great advantages in heavy and complicated traffic. However, you should always remember to take the necessary precautions for your safety. Besides Boda Boda, the motorcycle taxis, you can also find normal taxis easily in the city center.
Taxis in Entebbe generally don't have fixed stands and a legal status. So anyone may serve his/her car as a taxi if you ask, or they may sometimes offer to pick you up. Taxi service in the city is not very reliable because there are not any regulations for taxis here. None of the taxis has a taximeter; even when they have, the taximeters are mostly broken. For this reason, it is absolutely necessary to negotiate and agree with the driver in advance about the destination and taxi fare. Generally speaking, you shouldn't hesitate to bargain because the taxi fares are very high, especially if you are a tourist.
If you want to take a taxi, always try to prefer a taxi that your hotel or, if possible, someone you know recommends you take. Entebbe International Airport serves not only Entebbe city but also many other surrounding cities. Transportation from these cities to Entebbe International Airport is mostly provided through Kampala. It is very easy to reach Entebbe International Airport from Kampala by small minibuses. These minibuses depart every 30 minutes or hourly depending on the density. Ticket only costs 3000 UGX, it means 1 dollar. However, the tourists may sometimes be charged twice a ticket price. The journey takes about one hour. If the traffic is not heavy, the journey time is much shorter.
You can also get to the city center from Entebbe International Airport in a very short time. Taxi is the most preferred transportation option from the airport to Entebbe city center, which is very close to the airport. You can also reach the city center by renting a car at the airport. Another alternative is the shuttle-like transfer vehicles run by Uganda Airport Transfers Company.
Taxi
You can easily find a taxi in front of the airport exit. If possible, try to take a taxi you are recommended or ask your hotel to arrange a taxi for you. As there is no taximeter in the taxis in Entebbe, remember to bargain with the driver about the taxi fare in advance. Don't pay the taxi fare in advance.
Rent a car
You can find the car rental offices of Hertz and Europcar at the airport. You also save time by renting your car online in advance. Please remember that you must have an international driver's license to rent a car. If you want to take advantage of this option, you should bear in mind that Entebbe traffic is generally quite dense and complicated. In addition renting a car, you can also rent a motorbike, which is a very common option in Entebbe.
If you want, you can also rent a car with a driver as well. Unlike the standard airport shuttle services, Uganda Airport Transfers, which is a private company, provides transfer services with various vehicles. Transfer vehicles vary from standard 3-person cars to 25-person buses. Each vehicle takes a luggage per seat. Another different service provided by this company is that it offers "door-to-door" service rather than traveling on a specific route. In addition, you can also benefit from the taxi services provided by this company.
Hotel Shuttle Services
A limited number of hotels offer airport shuttle services since Entebbe International Airport and the city center are very close to each other. However, even if your hotel doesn't provide shuttle service, they can arrange an option to pick you up at the airport upon your request.
