Popular Airport | Machu Picchu Airport |
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Approximate Flight Duration | 15 hour 10 min |
Approximate Travel Distance | 12141 Km |
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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 Machu Picchu City Center from Airport
Machu Picchu Airport
Since Machu Picchu Airport is close to flights, you need to land at Alejandro Velasco Astete Airport which is one of the closest airports to the city. This airport is located in the city of Cusco. You can benefit from taxi, car rental or transfer services as well as bus and train for travelling to Machu Picchu from the airport.
Train and Bus
It is possible to reach Machu Picchu from Alejandro Velasco Astete Airport by using Peru Rail trains. Firstly, you need to reach the railway station in Cusco where the trains in three different sizes and price tariffs provide this transportation. After arriving at the station, you get on the Machu Picchu train. Since it is not possible to reach Machu Picchu city center by train directly, you can reach Machu Picchu city center by having a short bus travel after getting off the train at the last station. You can reach the city center in about 20 minutes by bus after getting off Aguas Calientes. After arriving at Aguas Calientes, you can reach the city center in about 20 minutes by bus. Travelling to Machu Picchu from Cusco by Peru Rail train lasts about 4 hours and 15 minutes.
Another option is to reach Ollantaytambo from Alejandro Velasco Astete Airport by bus or taxi and then get on the trains directly going to Machu Picchu from Ollantaytambo. Reaching Ollantaytambo from the airport lasts about one and half an hour and it costs 40 dollars. You can get to Machu Picchu by getting on your train with Inca Rail. The cost of this train travel is approximately 60 dollars for economy class by 2016. The trains of both train companies depart from Ollantaytambo station in the Sacred Valley or Poroy station that is 20 kilometers away from Cusco.
Taxi
There are many taxis waiting outside the terminal building of Alejandro Velasco Astete Airport. Since the distance between Machu Picchu and the airport is not short, we advise you to share your taxi with other passengers. Travelling to Machu Picchu from the airport by taxi lasts about 1,5-2 hours.
Car Rental
If you don’t want to lose time with the means of public transportation, another transportation option is to rent a car. You can rent a car from Hertz car rental company located at Alejandro Velasco Astete Airport terminal. Travelling to Machu Picchu from the airport by renting a car lasts about 1,5-2 hours.
