Popular Airport | Dubai Intl. Airport |
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Approximate Flight Duration | 3 hour 30 min |
Approximate Travel Distance | 2792 Km |
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Transportation to Airport from Mogadishu City Center
Aden Adde Intl. Airport
It is very easy to reach the Aden Adde International Airport, which is named after the first president of Somalia, from the city center of Mogadishu. There are not many alternatives you can use to reach the airport, which is only a few kilometers away from the center of Mogadishu. Moreover, it is not recommended for safety reasons to use a significant portion of the vehicles that serve the city.
Taxi in the city is the best alternative for reaching the airport both from the center of Mogadishu and for travelling within the city. But before you board, you should be sure that it is a licensed vehicle, and you should bargain with the driver before the journey starts. Otherwise, the amount you will pay for short distances may be much higher than you anticipated.
Renting a car is also preferred by tourists coming to the city. If you have an international driver's license, you can easily rent a car in the city. However, it is difficult to say that this option is also completely secure. It is recommended that you have a local guide when you are traveling around the city and its surroundings. The currency used in the country also applies to all public transport vehicles and taxis. If you do not have a shilling, you can get it from the bank branches in the city center, from foreign exchange offices or from the airport.
It is possible to see the buses as a means of public transportation in the city. However, these means are not recommended especially for foreign tourists. The reason is safety. Although these means are used by locals, they may not be safe enough for tourists. In Mogadishu you also have a chance to travel with private vehicles. If you would like to evaluate this option for transportation, you can also take advantage of the parking areas at the airport for short and long waiting times.
Taxi
Taxis in the city are frequently used for transportation by both tourists and local people. You can easily get taxis to get to the airport especially from the city center. Before taking a taxi in Mogadishu, be sure to check whether it is a licensed taxi or not, and agree with the driver about the price before you start the journey. Thus, you will be able to take down your chances of encountering any unexpected surprises at the end of your journey. Please keep in mind that it may be more advantageous to make your payment with shilling, the currency of the country.
Car Rental
In Mogadishu, renting a car is an alternative to taxis for the tourists. However, if you are considering renting a car in the city, make sure that you have booked in advance and that you have someone with you from the local community. In this way you can travel more safely and you do not have to pay extra for the car.
You can reach the Aden Adde International Airport, which connects Mogadishu with the world, in a short period of time by following the airport signs from the city center with the car you rent from the city center. If you want to deliver the car at the airport, you should make sure that there is a branch of the company you rent a car from at the airport by getting information from the rental company beforehand.
Private Vehicle
With special vehicles in Mogadishu, you can easily exceed the distance from the city to the airport. Traveling with a private vehicle will be much faster than with other vehicle alternatives. For this reason, it can be safely said that your best option is a special vehicle if you have to hurry to catch your flight. If you are going to use the car, make sure that you have your driver's license with international validity with you.
You can reach the terminal in a short time with your private vehicle thanks to the parking area with suitable pause areas for both short and long waiting times at the airport. The airport signs that you will follow after leaving the city center will bring you here. If you do not trust yourself in navigating, or if it is your first visit, you can also obtain a navigation device.
Bus
It is possible to travel to many parts of the city with buses passing from almost everywhere in the city center. But there is more to be careful in this regard, because buses in the city are not a very safe means of public transport. This is why tourists who come to the city for the first time should definitely travel with a local guide and not use public transport. However, if you are still using these means, try not to take too much money or valuables with you. You can make a much safer journey by keeping this in mind.
Airport Information
The Aden Adde International Airport, which connects the Somali capital Mogadishu to the world, is located a few kilometers outside the city center. Although it is not possible to mention the wide range of possibilities offered to passengers at the Mogadishu Aden Adde International Airport, which is very comfortable and modern with a terminal building rebuilt by a Turkish company in 2005, there are many basic services available.
You can browse the food and drink options at the airport, perform your banking transactions at ATMs, or convert your money into the currency of the country, and use it at places where you need to pay for transport, especially at stores.
Mogadishu Airport also has a large waiting room. You can follow up to date information about your flight from the screens here. In addition to snacks from the airport, you can get small souvenir items about the city and the country. The newspapers and magazines you can also get from the buffet are a great alternative to spend time waiting or reading something during your trip.
At Mogadishu Aden Adde International Airport you can rent a car considering it as a means of transportation, you can find taxis just outside the terminal building. From the information desk at the airport, you can get practical information about the city as well as the country so that your travel is much more comfortable and enjoyable.
Transportation to Dubai City Center from Airport
Dubai Intl. Airport
Taxi
Taxi rates in Dubai are quite cheap. Since the airport is located in such close proximity to the city center taxis are one of the most preferred methods of transportation. Especially if you’re traveling with a few people! Airport taxis belong to a state-run company and all of them operate by using a taximeter. Most of the taxi drivers are immigrants who speak English. The taxi ride to the city center from the airport is quite short, when there’s no traffic. For example, it takes about 10 minutes to get to the city center and about 15 minutes to get to the World Trade Center. You can find airport taxis at the arrivals hall exit of every terminal.
Bus
Buses are the cheapest transportation alternative to get to the city center but taking a taxi is a bit more laborious. Buses are also a slower method of transportation especially if you have a lot of luggage and land during rush hour. People who are familiar with the city generally prefer taking the bus. You can access different buses from the airport’s three terminals. However, the main bus line passes by the bus stop in front of Terminal 1. Most of the international flights to Dubai land at Terminal 1. Some lines pass by more than one terminal. There are bus lines with various routes that run every 20-30 minutes from Terminal 1. The most widely used bus lines to get to the city center are lines 401 and 402. Bus line 401 departs from Dubai International Airport and goes to the Al Sabkha stop, with stops along the way including DNATA, Al Maktoum Road, and Deira Taxi Station.
Bus line 402 departs from the airport and goes to the Al Ghubaiba stop, with stops along the way including Deira City Center, Al Karama, Golden Sands, and Al Mankhool.
In addition to these two main lines there are other lines that pass in front of Terminal 1. You can take the C1 bus to Satwa Bus Station, bus No. 4 to the Rashidiya stop or Gold Souq stop, or bus X28 to destinations that are further away, like the Jebel Ali stop. You can also access these stops taking other buses that follow different routes.
Buses usually operate from 5 am to 11 pm. The operating hours for certain bus lines can vary. There are also bus lines that operate at night. For example the C1 line is a night bus, which departs from Terminal 3, passes by Terminal 1, and runs on the following route to the Satwa Bus Station, Cargo Village, Flame Intersection, DNATA, Clock Tower, and El Maktum.
The N4 bus, which goes to the same station but passes through Deira City Center, is another. The N1 night bus departs from Terminal 2, stops at Terminal 1, and goes through Deira City Center all the way to the Jebel Ali Gardens.
Passengers going to Abu Dhabi from Dubai need to get on the buses departing from Al Ghubaiba. Abu Dhabi is located 160 km from the city center and the bus ride there takes about 2 hours.
Similarly, those who want to go to Sharjah, which is located 10 km from Dubai, can find buses that depart from the same stop. One thing to take note of is making sure to get your bus ticket or bus card before boarding the bus because you cannot pay in cash on the bus. You can purchase a single use or daily use bus card. You have to swipe your card twice on the bus, once when you get on and once when you get off.
Metro
One of the easiest and most comfortable transportation alternatives to get to the city center is by metro. By using Dubai’s modern metro network you can get to the city center and surrounding locations avoiding any traffic. A standard metro ticket is slightly more expensive than the bus but it is still very reasonable. The metro also features different ticket classes for those who want a more comfortable experience. The Gold Class ticket is twice as much as a standard ticket. The Dubai Metro also has areas reserved solely for women and children. These areas are not mandatory but women who want can travel in a separate section by using these areas. The Dubai Metro runs from 5:50 am to midnight, except on Fridays. On Fridays the metro doesn’t start to run until 1 pm. If you have to go to the airport after midnight you won’t be able to use the metro.
The Dubai Metro operates two lines, the Red Line and the Green Line. You can access the Red Line from Terminal 1 and Terminal 3 at the airport. The metro system is fully automated and runs without a driver. The metro departs every 4 to 8 minutes.
Trains that depart from the Rashidiya Station to Jebel Ali Metro Station pass by the following stops respectively, Emirates, Airport Terminal 3, Airport Terminal 1, GIGICO, Deira City Center, Al Rigga, Union, Burjuman, Al Karama, Al Jafiliya, World Trade Center, Emirates Tower, Financial Centre, Dubai Mall, Business Bay, Noor Bank, First Gulf Bank, Mall of Emirates, Sharaf, Dubai Internet City, Nakheel, Dubai Marina, Jumeirah Lakes Tower, Nakheel Harbour, Ibn Battuta, Energy and Danube. A significant part of this route is above ground so you can enjoy views of the city. The Union and Burjuman stops along this route intersect with the Green Line, which passes through the Old City. Passengers can transfer to the Green Line from these stops and head to different areas. The Green Line operates between the Etisalat Metro Station and the Creek Metro Station. Stations on the Green Line are Etisalat, Al Qusais, Dubai Airport Free Zone, Al Nahda, Statdium, Al Qiyadah, Abu Hail, Abu Baker Al Siddique, Salah Al Din, Union, Baniyas Square, Palm Deira, Al Ras, Al Ghubaiba, Al Fahidi, Burjuman, Oud Metha, Dubai Healthcare City, Al Jadaf, and Creek.
You can get off the metro at a stop that is convenient for you and transfer to a bus or take a taxi to reach your destination. There are many hotels and shopping centers that are located about 15-minutes away from these stops on foot.
Rental Car
You can rent a car at the airport from rental car companies located in each terminal. The price of gasoline in the city is fairly cheap, which allows for a more flexible itinerary. For example, if you rent a car while in Dubai you could travel to other cities in the United Arab Emirates like Abu Dhabi or Sharjah. Visiting these cities by car is much more convenient than using public transportation options.
There are 12 rental car companies at Dubai International Airport; Avis, Budget, Al Wefaq, Diamondlease, Dollar, Europcar, Fast, Hertz, National, Payless, Sixt and Thrifty.
Hotel Shuttle Service
There are many hotels in Dubai that offer shuttle services to and from the airport. However these services are usually for a cost. We recommend inquiring about these services when making your hotel reservation. Some hotels that are located in close proximity to the airport might offer this shuttle service for free.
Sharjah Intl. Airport
Sharjah International Airport, connecting Dubai with other centers in the world, is about 15 kilometers away from the city center. While there are means of public transports that you can benefit in this route, these vehicles do not operate frequently. If you want to go to Sharjah or Dubai from the airport, the best option would be to take a taxi. You can find a taxi 24 hours a day at the airport. If you are planning to spend a few days or more in the city, you can also opt for renting a car as an alternative to the taxis. Almost all of the major international car rental companies serve passengers at the airport. Getting to the center of Dubai from Sharjah International Airport takes an average of 20-30 minutes. If you will get on the road in the city at a time when traffic is heavy, you should not forget it will take you a bit longer than this.
Car Rental
You can rent a car 24 hours a day, seven days a week from companies such as Hertz, Budget, Maximum, Sixt, Europcar, Dollar and AVIS which serve at Sharjah International Airport. If you would like to rent a car from Hertz, you can contact the company at 06-552-8290 and get information. If you prefer to rent your car from Budget, you can call the rental office at 06-558-0366 for more detailed information and reserve your car. If you wish your car to be ready at the airport close to the city center of Dubai when you land, you can also call companies like Sixt at 06-558-0310, Europcar at 06-558-1322 and Dollar Rent A Car at 06-336-5065.
Bus
You can also take the bus from the airport to the get to the city center of Sharjah or Dubai. But you have to keep in mid that it is not possible to take a bust to go to Dubai from the airport late at night. If you need to get to Sharjah and your flight is not too late, you can take advantage of buses departing every 15 minutes. Although they are not practical and fast, buses stand out with their advantages in terms of price. As a more economical and alternative method, you can also take the bus to the city center and continue by taxi to the hotel or to other places you want to reach in the city.
Taxi
Passengers landing to Dubai's Sharjah International Airport mostly prefer taxis to get to the center of Dubai or Sharjah . At the airport there is a 24-hour taxi service every day of the week. You can continue your trip to the city center by taking one of these taxis as soon as you exit the terminal, without having to search for any different vehicles. All the taxis in Dubai have taximeters. Thanks to these devices, you can travel without worrying about the amount you will pay. The opening fare of the taxis at the airport is usually more than the ones in the center. On the other hand, the average fare for the journey from the airport to the city center would cost around 30-40 USD.
Private Airport Shuttle
If you need to travel from the airport to the center of the city with a few people or more crowded groups, one of the best vehicles you can choose without a doubt is the private airport shuttles. Many companies in the city offer this service. The fares of these shuttles vary according to the distance traveled and the number of passengers. You can reach your hotel or other important points in the center of Dubai with these private shuttles. If you reserve one of these vehicles and pay in advance of your arrival, you can benefit from these at more reasonable prices and you can find your shuttle ready at the terminal at the time of your arrival.
Luxury Transfer Vehicles
If you want to travel from Sharjah International Airport to the city center with a much more luxurious and comfortable vehicle, you can choose limousines that are preferred mostly by those visiting the city for business purposes. The limousines that pick up their passengers from the departure gates of Sharjah Airport take them to the center very quickly compared to other vehicles. This is also why limousines offer a great advantage for passengers who want to save time.
