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Gran Canaria Airport

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Approximate Flight Duration

5 hour 50 min

Approximate Travel Distance

4763 Km

Transportation to Airport from Luxor City Center

Luxor International Airport

Passengers that want to reach the Luxor International Airport from the city center can travel to the airport terminal by taking a taxi or using private shuttle and car rental, which are among the fastest and most comfortable transportation alternatives. If you are thinking about using taxis in order to reach the Luxor International Airport, you should make sure that you do not pay more than usual for these vehicles, because those vehicles usually do not have a taximeter. For this reason, you can ask your hotel executive about the average cost of a taxi journey from your hotel to the airport, and then you can travel to the terminal of the Luxor International Airport by taking one of these comfortable vehicles.

Taxi

Taxis are the main transportation options that provide service for passengers during their travel from the city center to the Luxor International Airport. You can travel to the airport in Luxor, which is located in Egypt, after a safe journey in a very short time by using a taxi. There can be variations in the prices of taxis because of the fact that those vehicles usually do not have taximeters. Therefore, passengers who prefer to come to the airport by using a taxi should first ask the taxi drivers in the region about the cost of the travel and then make their transportation decisions. Passengers who come to Luxor International Airport by using a taxi usually pay approximately 50 Egyptian Pounds. It is necessary for passenger to get information from the drivers about the taxi fees and to negotiate if necessary, because this amount varies significantly from vehicle to vehicle.

Private Shuttle

One of the most comfortable alternatives for transportation from the city center to the Luxor International Airport is using private shuttle vehicles. You can ask the hotel reception you are staying in the city regarding booking a private shuttle service for you and picking you up from your hotel at any time you want to reach the Luxor International Airport terminal. Those service charges can vary depending on the total distance you travel and the number of passengers. However, the charges for using both taxis and services in the city are not considered very high. Before traveling to the Luxor International Airport, you can look for the service alternatives within the region and save time by reserving your place in the vehicle in advance if you want.

Car Rental

Passengers that want to come to the Luxor International Airport can prefer renting a car after searching local companies from the city center. Although renting a car in the region is not counted as one of the main transportation choices for foreign guests, it is one of the direct and comfortable alternatives to reach the airport. When you reach the Luxor International Airport with the car you rent from the city center, you can use the airport parking lot for a short while and park your car here during that time.

Airport Information

Luxor International Airport is generally used for flights to cities such as Cairo, Jeddah and Kuwait, while there are also seasonal flights to European cities such as Frankfurt, Berlin, Düsseldorf and Frankfurt. The airport has check-in desks, post office, bank, lounge and ATM. You can find small shops where you can buy souvenirs that remind you of your trip to Egypt. There are also restaurants and cafes where you can taste delicious and local snacks and meals at the Luxor International Airport, and you can enjoy all these opportunities. If you want to buy newspapers, drinks and tobacco, you can visit the stores located at the airport and shop from those.

Transportation to Gran Canaria City Center from Airport

Gran Canaria Airport

You can get on a taxi or bus for travelling to the city center from the airport. Las Palmas welcomes millions of tourists every year with its wonderful beaches. If you want to discover the island during your travel, you can also consider renting a car. Those who want to prefer a comfortable and fast transportation alternative can benefit from the airport shuttle service offered by the majority of the hotel located in the city.

Taxi

If you consider travelling to the city center or your hotel by taxi, make sure to get on a taxi from the taxi stands at the airport and demand an invoice before getting off. Travelling to the city center from the airport costs about 26 Euro. If you will accommodate in Maspalomas, a popular tourist destination, you can reach this region by paying approximately 38 Euro.

Car Rental

There are seven different car rental companies offering service at Gran Canaria Airport. Avis and Budget are among these companies. The daily cost of renting a car varies according to size of the vehicle but you can rent a standard vehicle for 4 passengers by paying 20-25 Euro. In this way, you can reach the city center and also discover the beautiful points of the island comfortably. You should drive in the north direction for about 26 kilometers on the highway GC-1 extending along the coast in order to travel from Gran Canaria Airport to the city center. If you will travel to Maspalomas, you should drive in the south direction for about 31 kilometers on the highway GC-1.

Bus

There are three bus routes departing from the airport. The bus route 60 connects the airport to the city center. The travel lasts about thirty minutes under normal traffic conditions. You can get to Maspalomas, which is one of the most popular tourist destinations of the region, in about 45 minutes. The bus route 5 operates between Las Palmas city center and Maspalomas and passes through the airport. Ticket price is 2,30 Euro. The buses depart every 20 minutes and operate from 05:25 am to 11:20 pm during the week.

Hotel Shuttle

Many hotels in Las Palmas, which is a holiday paradise, offer airport shuttle service for their guests. If you demand airport shuttle service from your hotel, your driver will be waiting for you at the landing hour of your flight on the baggage claim area. If you decide benefitting from this comfortable service, make sure to get in contact with your hotel in advance and get information about the cost of using this service.

Weather in Gran Canaria

DayMin - Max
WednesdayMin 8ºC - Max 17ºC
ThursdayMin 8ºC - Max 17ºC
FridayMin 9ºC - Max 15ºC
SaturdayMin 7ºC - Max 11ºC
SundayMin 4ºC - Max 8ºC

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