Popular Airport | Enfidha Hammamet Intl. Airport |
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Popular Airlines | |
Approximate Flight Duration | 14 hour |
Approximate Travel Distance | 11264 Km |
From Bacolod city center you can take a bus to Bacolod - Silay International Airport. If you would like more comfort or faster transportation you can go by taxi or rent a car. Some hotels in the city also provide airport shuttle services for their customers. If you need to get to the airport from not to far from the city center, tricycles are a very economical public transportation option.
You can see many local car rental companies in the city center. You should get advice from your hotel for a reliable company. By car to reach Bacolod - Silay International Airport, you must leave the city center, proceed north and then follow the airport signs. In total the distance is 20 to 22 km.
You may not be able to see as many taxis in the city center, as tricycles are used more for short distances. But there are many taxi stops or your hotel can call a taxi for you. A taxi from the city center to Bacolod - Silay International Airport in normal traffic conditions could take 40 minutes.
It is possible to reach Bacolod - Silay International Airport by public buses departing not only from the city center but from many different points around the city. You should keep in mind that it takes about an hour to get to the airport by bus.
The tricycle consists of a motorcycle attached to the passenger compartment on the side of the vehicle. In Bacolod these transportation vehicles are widely used for close distances and provide transportation for very low fares. Because of the distance from the city center to the airport you may not be able to convince the tricycle driver, but if you are close to the airport the tricycle is the most economical means of transport. You should not forget that you cannot ride and negotiate if you have too many suitcases or your suitcase is too big.
Some accommodations in Bacolod have an airport shuttle service. Please note that you must make a reservation in order to benefit from this service and is an extra charge.
Bacolod - Silay International Airport is located about 15 km north of the city center. The airport consists of a total of three floors and on the ground floor you will find the pre departure area such as ticket counters and check-in desks. On the second floor you will find restaurants where you can eat, cafes where you can have a drink, and small stores where you can shop. There is also a CIP lounge and VIP lounge on the second floor.
After you have arrived at Enfidha-Hammamet Airport, you can take a taxi to reach Enfidha or Hammamet. If you prefer a more economical transportation method, the municipal buses may be more suitable for you. In addition, from Enfidha-Hammamet Airport you can also rent a car. From the airport it is possible to reach Hammamet city center in around 45-50 minutes.
Just outside Enfidha-Hammamet Airport arrival terminal, there are many bus stops. The buses departing from these stops also provide direct transportation to the most central points of the city. It is very easy to reach Enfidha and Hammamet with the municipal buses operated by the Tunisian Ministry of Transport. The direct buses that run from the airport to the city center, stop at Enfidha city center, Bouficha and Hammamet bus terminal. The current service hours of these municipal buses for 2017 are 05.40-22.15 and depart from the airport every 4 hours. The average total journey time of the buses is 50 minutes and you can call this number to get the most up to date information about ticket prices: 0021673250253.
Most of the local and foreign tourists arriving into Enfidha-Hammamet Airport prefer taxis to reach Enfidha and Hammamet city center. The main reason for this is that airport taxis apply the same price tariff during the day and during the night. If you come across a taxi from a private taxi company, you should definitely check whether the driver has turned on the taximeter. By taxi from Enfidha-Hammamet Airport it takes about 30-35 minutes to reach the city center. According to the 2017 price list of airport taxis, you can take a taxi from Enfidha-Hammamet Airport and reach Sousse and North Hammamet for 75 Tunisian Dinars, South Hammamet and Kantaoui for 65 dinars, Monastir for 90 dinars, Nobeul for 90 dinars, Bizert for 160 dinars, Djerba-Medenine for 500 dinars, Sfax for 160 dinars, Kairouan for 80 dinars and Mahdia for 130 dinars.
Those who plan to stay in Enfidha or Hammamet for a long time can rent a car from Enfidha-Hammamet Airport and thus travel more comfortably throughout their travels. Although there are many car rental companies in the city center, there is only one car rental company at Enfidha-Hammamet Airport, which is Avis (+0021673856150). You can collect your vehicle from Avis company in a short space of time with your international license and pre-reservation. To reach Hammamet city center, you need to use the Trans-African Highway 1 road. In average you can reach the city in 35-40 minutes.