Popular Airport | Penang Intl. Airport |
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Approximate Flight Duration | 12 hour |
Approximate Travel Distance | 9685 Km |
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Transportation to Airport from Alesund City Center
Alesund Vigra Airport
Departing from Alesund city center, you can reach Alesund Vigra Airport in 15-20 minutes. Alternatives such as car rental, bus and taxi are waiting for you to travel to the airport in the city center. If you prefer to travel with your private car in the direction of the airport, you can still be at the airport too soon. Buses are one of the most economical alternatives to reach the airport which is not far from the center of Alesund. On the other hand, buses serve at certain times and to certain places. Taxis and private vehicles can be considered as more free means of transportation compared to buses.
Airport Bus
You can be in Alesund Airport in 20-25 minutes by airport buses from Alesund city center. Airport buses stand out as affordable means of transport. The biggest disadvantage of buses compared to other means is that they only take passengers from certain points. You can arrive at bus stops by taxi or by alternative means.
Taxi
You can arrive at Alesund Airport in no longer than 15 minutes by taxi from Alesund city center. The taxi ride is generally reasonably priced due to the short distance that is in between. However, if you still find the taxi fare high, you can talk with the driver beforehand and offer to negotiate at a more convenient price. Those traveling outside the city center of Alesund can come to the center of the city first and then transfer to the buses and travel to the airport at more convenient fares.
Private Vehicle
If you travel with your private car, you can travel to Alesund Airport from the city center in about 15-20 minutes. Parking spaces are available at the airport for those arriving by their private vehicles. As you travel towards the airport, you can follow the direction signs and arrive in front of the terminal without any difficulty.
Car Rental
If you want to rent a car to get to Alesund Airport, you can easily rent a car by choosing from different car rental company alternatives such as AVIS, Europcar, Sixt and Budget. Be sure to keep your travel documents with you when you come to the rental office to rent a car. You can deliver the car that you rent from the city center at Alesund Airport if you negotiate in advance.
Airport Information
At Alesund Airport, bringing together Alesund and different centers both within and outside the country, you can find cozy lounge rooms, restaurants, cafes, shops and ATMs for your banking transactions. You can eat something in restaurants like UPPER CRUST and O'LEARYS, or you can enjoy cold and hot drinks. NEWS BAR is the alternative where you can try delicious drinks while spending time at the airport or while waiting for your plane. If you want to buy souvenirs, glasses or some snacks, you can find stores such as Travel Value and POINT KIOSK at Alesund Airport. Each of these places where you can shop or eat at the airport is serving at different working hours. It is possible to find perfumes, chocolates, alcoholic beverages and many other things at the large duty free store in Alesund Airport. If you need any support at the airport, you can get help from the information desk.
Transportation to Penang City Center from Airport
Penang Intl. Airport
Once you arrive at Penang International Airport, you can reach the city center, which is 16 kilometers away, by buses providing transportation service at reasonable prices as well as you can take advantage of the taxi or car rental options. If you want to take a taxi to reach the city center, make sure that the taximeter is turned on, or you should negotiate with the driver on taxi fare before moving on. Otherwise, taxi drivers may claim higher fares than usual.
The buses that may also offer free wireless internet connection is much more affordable than taxis. If you wish, you can continue your journey with alternative transfer options after arriving at George Town or other areas by bus.
Apart from taxi and bus, you can also take advantage of car rental option as another alternative for transportation from Penang Airport. You can choose from many international car rental companies and pick up your car at the airport. Then you can go on your journey from Penang Airport to the city center following the "city center" signs on the road. Alternatively, you can also rent a motorbike. Please keep in mind that you can leave the motorbike you have rented in the city center without having to return to the airport.
Bus
The bus ride is one of the best and economical alternatives to get to the city center from Penang International Airport. It is possible to reach many places such as Victoria Street in George Town by buses departing every 30 minutes. Buses 401, 401E and 401A heading to Komtar and Jetty also depart from the airport every 30 minutes. If you get on bus 401, you can also reach the bus terminal where you can take a bus to many places in Penang. Bus fare for a single passenger is usually around 3 Malaysian Ringgit. Bus fares are generally standard and do not change depending on vehicles. The bus services at Penang Airport start early in the morning and run until 10 pm. Those who would like to get to the city center from Penang Airport after that time should afford to take a taxi and to pay higher fees. You can get the Rapid Penang Tourist Passport, the weekly bus ticket you can use during the week, by paying 20 Malaysian Ringgit.
Taxi
You need to be especially careful when taking a taxi at Penang International Airport. Some taxi drivers may fool foreign tourists and demand higher fares than usual. You can prefer the airport licensed taxis or offer a pre-determined fare to avoid such a risk. The taxi ride from Penang Airport to the city center approximately costs 40 Malaysian Ringgit. If you are asked for an amount higher than this, you can bargain with the driver for a decent fare or take another taxi.
Motorbike
Renting a motorbike at the airport is also among the affordable transportation alternatives frequently preferred in the area. Motorbike rental fee is around 25 Malaysian Ringgit for 24 hours. You may also be asked to leave a 200-Ringgit deposit when renting a motorbike. Please keep in mind that you can deliver the motorbike you have rented at the airport later at the rental offices located on Penang Road or Chulia Street in the city center.
Ferry
It is possible to travel around Penang Island and between the places like Weld Quay and Butterworth by ferry after arriving at the city center from the airport. With its train station and bus terminal, Butterworth is also an important transfer point for those who want to travel to nearby cities. The ferry fare is around 1.20 Malaysian Ringgit. This is usually the fixed price and it doesn't change depending on the hours and days.
Rent a car
You can rent a car from the most preferred international car rental companies such as Europcar, AVIS, Alamo, Easycar, Dollar, Budget, and Thrifty at Penang International Airport. If you want to rent a car from AVIS, you can book your car on the internet in advance or call +60 04 643 9633 to make a reservation. You can contact Europcar at +60 13 399 8818 for 24-hour assistance and also book your car in advance. Car rental option also offers a great opportunity for visitors who would like to see the natural and historical beauties of Penang. Once you pick up your car at Penang International Airport, you can deliver the car at one of the rental offices in the city, or leave it at the offices in the airport terminal building if you return to the airport. The offices of AVIS and other car rental companies at Penang International Airport usually provide service between 8 am and 9 pm.
