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Altenburg Airport

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Approximate Flight Duration

6 hour 30 min

Approximate Travel Distance

5216 Km

Transportation to Airport from Bangui City Center

Bangui M'Poko Intl. Airport

From Bangui city center to the M'Poko International Airport, you have transportation options such as taxis, car rental companies, shuttles, and buses. Buses frequently are preferred by the locals arriving at Bangui M'Poko International Airport, however, it is not recommended for visitors, especially if it is their first time traveling to the region. Due to security reasons, other transportation options are recommended to tourists. You can take a taxi from the city center to Bangui M’Poko International Airport if you want a safe and fast transfer.

Taxi

Taxis are among the main transportation options from the city center to the Bangui M’Poko International Airport and are preferred by many, especially tourists. The airport is located 7 kilometers outside the city center so it takes approximately 10-15 minutes by taxi. While using taxis or other transportation options from the city center to the airport, the main issue to consider is security. You should make sure that you selected a reliable company for your transportation and you can consult personnel from the hotel you are staying for recommendations, if necessary. 

Car Rental

Car Rental options in Bangui are more limited than taxis. Generally, when you rent a car from a local company; it is required to return the rented car to the office in the city center. If you find a car rental company that accepts the option of leaving the car at the airport, the distance between the city center and the airport is 7 kilometers so you can use the airport parking lot for the rented car. 

Shuttle

Another alternative for passengers transferring to the airport from Bangui city center is shuttles. These shuttles offer transportation to Bangui M’Poko International Airport in a safe and fast way and about 15 minutes, like taxis. Shuttles provide a comfortable transfer compared to the security concerns with buses or the hustle of renting a car. Shuttle companies in Bangui usually operate on a pre-booking system. A few hours before your flight to Bangui, you can contact shuttle companies or your hotel to get information for shuttle reservations.

Airport Information.

Bangui M’Poko International Airport is located 7 kilometers outside the city center of Bangui, the capital of the Central African Republic. Due to the recent events in the country, the airport serves as an unofficial refugee camp under UN supervision. Bangui M’Poko International Airport hosts thousands of passengers each year with flights to places such as Nairobi and Casablanca and provides services such as cafes and shops in the terminal before your flight. You should be careful about your security at the airport and around it, and especially when traveling at night, you should select safer transportation options such as taxis.

Transportation to Altenburg City Center from Airport

Altenburg Airport

The airport in Altenburg, which is a city in Germany, has been closed to scheduled flights since 2011. Leipzig Halle Airport, located 80 km from the city, is the main international airport people use to travel to Altenburg. Another way to travel to the city is by using Dresden Airport, which is located 120 km from Altenburg. There are various transportation alternatives to get to Altenburg from Dresden Airport. You can get to the city by rental car, taxi, or by booking a private service. Transportation from Leipzig Halle Airport to Altenburg is both easier and more economical than transportation from Dresden to the city.

Transportation to Altenburg from Leipzig Halle Airport

Leipzig Halle Airport is located about 80 km from Altenburg city center. It takes just over an hour to get to the city from the airport but that can vary depending on the method of transportation you choose and the traffic conditions. Renting a car is a convenient alternative that gets you directly to the city center. Shuttle services are an economical and fast option, especially for those traveling in large groups. A taxi can be an expensive method of transportation, unless you’re carpooling or traveling in a group. Like in many cities in Germany, trains are a fast and affordable transportation alternative to get to Altenburg.

Train

Thanks to the country’s advanced railway network it is easy to travel to many cities in Germany, including Altenburg, by train. Trains depart from the Leipzig Halle Airport Station and provide convenient transportation to the city. It takes about 55 minutes to get to the Altenburg Station. The train ticket for this route is about 11 euros. Trains in Germany are very comfortable vehicles and a great way to enjoy the historic structures and natural beauty of the area along the way.

Taxi

A taxi from Leipzig Halle Airport to Altenburg is an expensive transportation alternative. A taxi to the city center from the airport takes about an hour but that can vary depending on the traffic conditions. If the traffic is bad it can take even longer, making it an even more expensive option.

Shuttle Services

There are shuttle services that provide transportation from the airport to Leipzig city center. These services operate throughout the day and depart from in front of the airport. You can also use these shuttle services to get to Altenburg.

Transfer Vehicles

Transfer vehicles are another way to get directly to Altenburg from Leipzig Halle Airport. Transfer vehicles pick passengers up from the airport. If you want to use transfer vehicles as an alternative then you have to make a reservation in advance and inform them of your arrival time. In addition to classic services you can opt for a luxury car, but that will increase the cost. Transfer vehicles are a convenient option because they provide door-to-door service.

Rental Car

Renting a car at the airport once you land is an easy way to get to Altenburg. There are various rental car companies located at Leipzig Halle Airport. If you want to rent a specific model then we recommend making a reservation in advance, especially during the busy seasons. This way you can rent the vehicle that you want and it will be ready for you once you land.

Car

Another convenient transportation alternative to get to Altenburg from Leipzig Halle Airport is by car. There are parking lots that offer short-term and long-term parking options at Leipzig Halle Airport. Having GPS will help you navigate your way, if not then we recommend getting a map before you leave. It takes about 1 hour to drive to Altenburg from the airport.

Weather in Altenburg

DayMin - Max
ThursdayMin -1ºC - Max 7ºC
FridayMin -2ºC - Max 3ºC
SaturdayMin -3ºC - Max 4ºC
SundayMin -2ºC - Max 3ºC
MondayMin 1ºC - Max 5ºC

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