Popular Airport | Khujand Intl. Airport |
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Popular Airlines | |
Approximate Flight Duration | 3 hour 50 min |
Approximate Travel Distance | 3086 Km |
Reaching Mangalore International Airport offers a variety of transportation options, each balancing cost, convenience, and comfort, catering to different traveler needs and preferences.
The Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) operates city buses across Mangalore and its suburbs, presenting an affordable travel choice with fares usually under INR 50. Although popular among locals, including school children, these buses may become crowded during peak hours.
Auto-rickshaws serve as a flexible option for short distances and tight spaces, featuring metered fares with room for negotiation, especially after dark or over longer distances. While they're generally safe, solo female travelers are advised to exercise caution during late hours.
Taxis provide a more comfortable alternative, though less common, and app-based cab services like Ola and Uber have surged in popularity for offering safe, convenient, and economically priced journeys accessible at any hour, with fares dependent on the distance and duration of travel.
Mangalore's connectivity is further enhanced by its two major railway stations, Mangalore Central and Mangalore Junction, which link the city to various parts of India. Trains offer a secure and cost-effective choice for long-distance journeys, with stations well-equipped with passenger amenities.
For those prioritizing a direct route to and from the airport, airport transfer services are available, ranging from private vehicles and shuttle services to minibus carriers and coaches. This spectrum of services accommodates all from the budget-conscious and those preferring shared travel, to passengers desiring more private and luxurious transport options. These services can be booked in advance, providing a seamless travel experience to your final destination.
It is possible to reach the city center of Khudzhand from the airport by several methods, the most popular of which is the minibus.
"Matrushka", or minibuses, constantly travel back and forth between the departure terminal of the airport and the city center of Khudzhand. The minibus network provides access to virtually every corner of the city of Khudzhand. Although they are not very spacious, they are cheap. It takes around 25 minutes to reach the city center in this way.
Taxis can also be rented from the airport, and the standardized price to reach the city center from the airport is 30 Tajikistan Somoni.
Several car rental firms have their offices at this airport. Go to the bank of company offices to rent your car and then receive your vehicle from the front of the airport. You can reach the city center in 20 minutes by taking the Kamoli / Khuj Ave A376 highway.