Popular Airport | Borg El Arab Airport |
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Popular Airlines | |
Approximate Flight Duration | 10 hour 20 min |
Approximate Travel Distance | 8295 Km |
Nha Trang Airport, which is close to the center of Nha Trang city, is not used for flights for a while. Those who want to travel to different parts of Vietnam and the rest of the world by leaving the city center may prefer Cam Ranh International Airport, which is located about 30 kilometers outside the city. When traveling from Nha Trang city center to Cam Ranh Airport, you can take advantage of affordable buses, use the more costly but more convenient and faster taxis, or complete your trip to the airport by choosing alternatives such as airport shuttle and rental car.
Traveling to Cam Ranh Airport by buses departing from the city center is the most convenient and cheapest transportation alternative, with fares ranging from 30.000 to 40.000 Vietnam Dong. Buses departing from the center of the city take their passengers to the front of Cam Ranh Airport terminal in about 40-45 minutes. You can purchase your ticket for the bus from the sales points in the city center or on the bus with the local currency. The most important disadvantage of buses compared to taxis and other vehicles is that they only depart from certain points, and as a result, it is difficult to carry your stuff from many points of Nha Trang to the bus stop. You can get off the bus at the terminal and go directly to Cam Ranh Airport.
Taxis are among the first choices, especially of foreign visitors, when travelling from Nha Trang to Cam Ranh International Airport. The comfortable taxi ride from the city center to Cam Ranh International Airport takes about 30 minutes. The fare that you would pay for this ride is about 300.000 Vietnam Dong; this is an amount that can be considered high in Vietnam standards. This corresponds to around 13 USD. If you do not have heavy suitcases with you to carry along to Cam Ranh International Airport, keep in mind that you can share the cab with other passengers going in the same direction and thus reduce the fare you would pay, but still have a comfortable ride.
Although the city center is not rich in terms of car rental options, there are a few alternatives, including especially local rental companies. If you rent your car in Nha Trang, you can follow the airport signs that you can see along the way to travel to Cam Ranh International Airport. If you prefer renting your car from one of the car rental offices at or around the airport, you can easily deliver your car at the airport after arriving at the terminal and take your flight from here. The large car park located at the terminal of Cam Ranh International Airport provides for passengers arriving by rental or private vehicle slots that can be used on an hourly, daily and weekly basis.
Another alternative to get to Cam Ranh International Airport directly from the center of Nha Trang is the private shuttles, which are usually preferred by those going to the airport with their families or in large groups. Those staying at a hotel in or around the city center can also make benefit of the private shuttles. In order to do this, you should inform your hotel about the date and hour of the day you will be travelling at and the number of total passengers, and benefit a fast journey to Cam Ranh airport with these comfortable vehicles by asking one to pick you up from your hotel. Thanks to the affordable fares, private shuttles are also among the preferred means of transportation by the local people. Thus, travelling with a private shuttle also offers you to get to know the local people better.
Nha Trang Airport serving Nha Trang is not being used for flights for a while. Those who want to travel to different parts of Vietnam and the rest of the world by leaving the city center may prefer Cam Ranh International Airport, which is located about 30 kilometers from the city. It is possible to spend your time at Cam Ranh International Airport by tasting delicious Vietnamese-style food, trying sweets or enjoying hot and cold drinks. The airport does not offer very rich alternatives with regards to main courses. For this reason, it is recommended for you to eat your proper meal before leaving the city center and then travel to the airport. The Cam Ranh International Airport, which is a hosting ticket sales offices, cafeterias, souvenir shops and relaxation areas, welcomes every year passengers who want to travel directly to many destinations in and out of Vietnam. Regular flights from the airport to Da Nang, Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi in the country and outside Vietnam to cities such as Russia's Vladivostok, Habarovsk and Novosibirsk are operated.
It cannot be said that there are many alternatives to get to Alexandria city center from Borg El Arab International Airport. The means of transportation mostly preferred by passengers is taxi. You can also get to the city center easily with the car you can rent from one of the car rental companies located at the airport. In addition, some hotels offer private shuttle service for their guests.
You can see many taxis waiting in front of Borg El Arab International Airport terminal building. Since the distance is not short, taxi is not an affordable means of transportation for this travel. However, it is possible to agree on a reasonable fare by bargaining. You should specify your destination and agree on the fare before your travel, and make sure to pay the fare after reaching your destination. Getting to the city center by taxi takes about 1 hour under normal traffic conditions.
Some hotels in Alexandria offer airport shuttle service for their guests. You should get in contact with your hotel in advance whether they provide this service or not. If they do, you should learn the amount you need to pay and make a reservation in advance. This service may be more expensive compared to taxi but it is much safer. Your vehicle will be waiting for you at the airport and you can comfortably get to the city center thanks to this service.
If you want to rent a car and have a comfortable travel, you can agree with one of the car rental companies found at the airport. You shouldn’t forget that you must have an international driver's license. If the car you rented has any damage, you must keep a written record during renting.
You should also be careful about the traffic density in Alexandria and the drivers who don’t pay much attention to the traffic rules. After leaving the airport, turn left to North Coast Road, connect to Mehwar Al-Ta’ameir that you will see on the right and drive straight until you reach the city center. This travel lasts about 50 minutes.
El Nouzha Airport is only seven kilometers away from Alexandria city center. It is thus very easy to reach the city center from the airport. You can also get information about transfer services by calling your hotel in advance. You can also get to Alexandria from El Nouzha Airport by taxi.
You can use taxis to reach Alexandria city center, which is seven kilometers from El Nouzha Airport, which is closed since 2010, but still active, quickly and practically. The fare required for this taxi journey is approximately 26-32 Egyptian pounds.