Popular Airport | Grantley Adams Intl. Airport |
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Approximate Flight Duration | 3 hour 10 min |
Approximate Travel Distance | 2646 Km |
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Transportation to Airport from Havana City Center
Jose Marti Intl. Airport
The central terminals of major transport vehicles in Havana city plan are very close to each other. We can sort these means of transportation as taxi, bus, and train. Although they are less preferred, car rental and transfer vehicles are among the transportation options you can prefer. If you are not traveling with a tour group, you can also prefer traveling through alternative routes to see the unique beauties of Havana instead of more frequently used streets by individual transportation options. If you have Peso with you, you can take a bus, or you can take a taxi if you don't have any.
Taxi
You can trust all taxi drivers who have a special license in Havana. Taxis in the city serve in different colors. Those with black and yellow colors are known as tourist taxis. Also, taking the 1950s cabs called Almendron can provide you with an excellent experience. You can safely arrive at the airport after almost a 30-minute journey.
Bus
You can reach Jose Marti Airport after one-hour bus ride by taking a bus from the bus station or the bus stops in the city center. Please make sure you have enough Pesos to get on the buses that will take you to Terminal 1 of the airport. If you are going to make an international flight, you can transfer to the airport terminal 3 by the transfer buses provided free of charge.
Train
The train station, which has train services headed to many parts of the city, is located in the heart of the city. Train line 2 in the city center provides transportation up to Bejucal. It takes about 30 or 40 minutes to travel between the central station and the station in the Terminal 1 building by train. You should keep in mind that the train departures vary between 15 and 20 minutes and there are no train services after a certain hour in the evening.
Transfer Vehicles
You can make an online reservation to take advantage of transfer vehicles, or you can make payment in cash or by credit card at the office of the car rental company. Traffic congestion stands out as a big problem because Havana has a dense population. For this reason, you are recommended to set off at least half an hour earlier considering the morning traffic.
Rent a car
You can enjoy making a private journey by renting a car of any brand and model by taking the advantage of car rental option. Many high-quality companies provide this service in Havana. Cubacar, Rex, Havanautos and Via Transgaviota are some of these companies. Please keep in mind that renting a car may be risky for you because the streets are very similar to each other. Keeping this in mind, taking a taxi may be a more practical option.
Airport Information
Jose Marti Airport consists of five terminal buildings. Terminal 1 is used for domestic flights; Terminal 2 is used for private flight services; Terminal 3 is used for international flights; Terminal 4 hosts flights to Caribbean flights; and Terminal 5 is used for cargo flights.
At Jose Marti Airport, a lot of high-quality services are provided ranging from bank ATMs to post offices, paid internet rooms to large waiting halls, and health, and pharmacy services to children's playgrounds. In addition, private showers and telephone services are also available at the airport for the passengers.
Cafés, bars and restaurants serving 24/7 are at your service with unique Havana delicacies. Besides, there are also stores selling the world-renowned Havana cigars for travelers who want to buy souvenirs.
Transportation to Bridgetown City Center from Airport
Grantley Adams Intl. Airport
Passengers landing at Grantley Adams International Airport, which is located near Bridgetown, the capital of Barbados, an island country, can benefit from the taxis waiting in front of the terminal and have a comfortable and quick travel to the city center. Buses, which are among the other means of transportation offering service between the airport and city center, can also be preferred since they are budget-friendly and offer a quick travel to the city center. Apart from the taxis and buses, you can also rent a car at Grantley Adams International Airport for travelling to the city center. Renting a limousine is also another option for a comfortable travel. You should make a reservation in order to use this service. In addition, the buses of the tour companies offer quick transportation to the city center.
Taxi
Approximately 300 taxis offer service in front of Bridgetown International Airport. Therefore, you can easily find a taxi for travelling to the city center from the airport. Taxis offer a comfortable travel for passengers. You should find a reliable and licensed taxi if you prefer travelling to the city center by taxi. Licensed taxis have stickers on their windows. It is possible to travel to the city center or nearby places by taxi for predetermined average fares. You can get information about the taxi fares by talking to the drivers and you can reduce your transportation cost by finding passengers travelling to the same destination with you. Passengers travelling towards Atlantic Shore from the airport can use the taxis by paying 24 Barbados Dollars. The amount you need to pay is 73 dollars for Bathsheba, 64 dollars for Belleplaine, 46 dollars for Bridgetown Port and Bridgetown City, 13 dollars for Coverley, 42 dollars for Trafalgar Square and 24 dollars for Silver Sands. Before getting on the taxi, you can get information about the current fares by talking to the drivers. If you wish, you can prefer a more budget-friendly option for travelling to the city center. Buses can be helpful for your transportation to Bridgetown city center.
Car Rental
Courtesy Rent-A-Car, Drive-a-matic and Stoute’s Car Rental are the three car rental companies offering car rental services for the guests of the airport. Renting a car can be a good option if you also want to discover the nearby places. You can also rent a car for just travelling to the city center from the airport. Travelling to the city center from Grantley Adams International Airport by renting a car lasts about 30 minutes. You can rent a car by visiting one of the car rental offices located just outside the arriving passenger terminal. The renting process lasts only a few minutes. You can even shorten this time by making an online reservation in advance or by reserving your car on the phone.
Bus
It is possible to travel to the city center from Grantley Adams International Airport by using the means of public transportation. You can get to the city center by getting on a bus from the bus stop located outside the airport. You need to pay 2 Barbados Dollar for this travel. However, getting on a bus can be difficult for passengers with heavy luggage since the bus stops aren’t very close to the terminal. By visiting the information desk located at the airport, you can get information about the other routes that you can reach by bus.
Limousine
Passengers who want a more comfortable transportation option can benefit from the limousine rental services. The limousines which are generally rented through the tour operators carry passengers to their destinations in Barbados in a comfortable and quick way. You can get information about limousine rental services by visiting the airport information desk. You can also make a little search on the internet before coming to the city and make a reservation after analyzing limousine rental alternatives. Limousines are among the most convenient transportation alternatives especially for passengers with much luggage. In addition, you can travel to the other parts of the island by renting a limousine. Limousines can generally carry 4 or 5 passengers. If you need a larger vehicle, you can get in contact with limousine rental companies.
Tour Bus
Those coming to the city as crowded groups can travel to the city center from the airport again by using tour buses for budget-friendly prices. You need to make a reservation in advance to use the tour buses. The buses offered to the passengers by the travel operators pick up passengers in front of the terminal and carry them directly to the center of Bridgetown. Ticket prices vary depending on your destination. For those traveling with a large number of passengers, tour buses are much more affordable than taxis and more comfortable than other buses.
