Popular Airport | King Fahd Intl. Airport |
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Popular Airlines | |
Approximate Flight Duration | 14 hour 30 min |
Approximate Travel Distance | 11682 Km |
To reach the Louis-Lambert International Airport, you can take a taxi from the city center at any time of the day, day or night. There are a lot of options in the center if you want to rent a car. Those travelling for business purposes in the city and surroundings may prefer to take a limousine. The shuttle services provided by the hotels are airline are other possible alternatives for getting to Louis-Lambert International Airport.
You can reach the Louis-Lambert International Airport in minutes without difficulty by using the GO BEST Express services from the city center. The airport shuttle service, which you can use between 06:00 and 22:00, is the best fastest and most economic options for passengers travelling to the airport. You can pay for the service in the shuttle. Another advantage of taking the airport shuttle service is that you will be dropped off in front of the terminal. If you are traveling with your heavy suitcases that would be difficult to carry to the shuttle pick up stops, then it might make sense to just take a taxi to the departure points in the city center.
A large number of international car rental agencies are available in the city center. If you prefer to rent a car, you can get one without hassle from alternatives such as Alamo, AVIS, Enterprise, Thrifty, National or Hertz and Budget. The city center is close to the airport and is very easy to reach thanks to the road signs along the way. Nevertheless, it is still advisable to use a navigation device guarantee that you don’t lost time on your way to the airport. You just need to let the car rental agency know beforehand to leave the car at the airport.
Taxi fares in the city depend on the meter, they don’t usually work at a fixed price, but if you are travelling from a further distance to the airport, then you discuss the fare with the driver. They should have a rough idea about how much it will cost. Passengers coming from outside the city can save some money by taking a bus to the main bus terminal and then taking a taxi to the airport from there. Taxis may request a few dollars for the airport entrance fee. If you use a taxi with more than one passenger, you might have to pay a little more for each passenger. When you arrive at the airport, don’t forget to give 10-20% of the fare written on the meter as a tip.
One of the ways you can make an economic journey to the airport if you aren’t centrally located is to take a bus to the bus terminal and then take a taxi from there. Greyhound or MetroBus buses arrive at the bus terminal located in the city center. The bus terminal and the airport aren’t too far from each other. The taxi fare you will pay to get to the airport from the terminal shouldn’t be too much.
Using the Metrolink is another alternative to reach the airport. Metrolink trains take passengers to the airport from 37 different stations in the city. The traffic between the city center and the airport isn’t too bad usually, but in the off chance that it is, the Metrolink would take you to the airport without being caught in it. Using the Metrolink is ideal for passengers travelling on a budget.
There are a large number of limousine rental companies available in the city to offer passengers more comfortable transportation options. One such company is Cardinal Limousine Service, which you can reach by calling (618) 337-8839. Each of the limousine services offers passengers a transportation opportunity full of privileges, with special drivers and more than extra legroom. Other services that you might call are for Kelly's Limousine Service, (618) 397-3510, and A-VIP Limo and Car Service (314) 576-5211, among others.
Many hotels provide guests with shuttle services to the airport. This can be a great way to get to the airport as these services are sometimes free, or at very suitable prices compared to other options. If you want to use a hotel shuttle service, you should get in touch with hotel staff at least a few hours before your departure time to get more information whether, and how, it’s possible. The hotel shuttle service should take you from your hotel directly to the terminal entrance directly.
There are many restaurants and shops in Louis-Lambert International Airport, which has many of the standard airport services such as passenger waiting rooms and paid telephones. Some of the restaurants and bars in the terminal include Brioche Doree, Beers of the World, Starbucks, Grounded in St. Louis, Mike Shannon's, and Dunkin 'Donuts. The airport also offers shops such as Airport Shoeshine, Spectacles, Hudson, Maxiga, and Tech on the Go. Almost all of these places are open until the early hours of the morning. There are vending machines that operate 24 hours a day. If you need to do some banking you can us the ATMs in the terminal.
Dammam is a port city located just on the Gulf of Basra, east of Saudi Arabia. In the city rich of oil, the industry is also highly developed. Due to its proximity to major cities and the ease of transportation, it is known as an important transfer point. There are two important things that you should not forget that you will visit Dammam.
The first is the fact that the country is being ruled by rigid Muslim rules and that the visitors are expected to act with respect these and the second is that the temperature is very high without any significant difference in summer and winter. The most common means of transportation in the city center are taxis. There is no taximeter in the taxis. Although it is a specific tariff of the routes, the fares are more subject to bargaining. You must agree with the driver about the place you will go and how much it costs definitely before you take the taxi.
Buses are used in the city as a means of public transport. These vehicles, which are quite old and crowded, are not preferred by tourists. Car rental is a more preferred alternative. There are numerous car rental companies in both the city center and the airport.
Dammam is the second largest port in Saudi Arabia. Both ship trips and fish and freight transportation are organized from King Abdulaziz Harbor. The highways are quite developed in Dammam. In addition to a route to the capital Riyadh, many other countries in the region are also connected to the highways.
You can reach Bahrain in just 1 hour and Riyadh in 4 hours by car. If you have not rented a car, you can catch the buses leaving from the main bus terminal, which is about 700 meters from the city center.
As you can provide your intercity transfers with these buses, there are also 5 bus services every day from the bus station to Bahrain.
The railway system has an important place in the city. In addition to intercity passenger transport by train, cargo transportation is also being carried out. A project that will link Dammam to Mecca and Medina is in preparation.
The train station is 8 kilometers from the city center. From there you can reach Riyadh in 3 and half hours, Hofuf in 1 hour and Abqaiq in 40 minutes.
There is also an airport in the city and both domestic and international flights are operated from here. Bahrain International Airport is only 86 kilometers from the city center. From Dammam King Fahd International Airport you can reach the city center by taxi.
Different companies' offices are available at the airport to rent a car. For passengers who prefer to use means of public transport, bus services are arranged.
If you do not prefer public transport, you can find a taxi at the airport's passenger exit. It is possible to reach the city center by taxi in a short time, less than half an hour, at a cost of about 50-60 SAR.
You should not forget that taxis do not have taximeters. For this reason, it is useful to tell the driver your destination in advance and agree on the fare.
If you prefer public transport, you can get to the city center by public buses operated by the Saptco Company. The journey takes up to 40 minutes and the ticket price is 12 SAR per person for one way.
You can also reach El Huber and El Hassa cities outside the city center by these buses. You can visit the Saptco Information Desk at the passenger terminal for departure times and route information.
There are the offices of ten domestic and foreign car rental companies in the airport. If you are going to drive a car from the airport to the city center, you must turn east at the terminal exit and connect to King Fahd Road.