Popular Airport | Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Intl. Airport |
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Popular Airlines | |
Approximate Flight Duration | 10 hour 40 min |
Approximate Travel Distance | 8535 Km |
In Cape Town, which the largest and most crowded city of South Africa, you can use buses and taxis for going to the airport. It is also possible to reach the airport in a short time by renting a car in the city.
You can get to the airport in about 20 minutes by getting on a taxi. Using a taxi may be a better choice because buses are very crowded and the weather is too hot.
For going to the airport, you can an also use the buses, which are the most popular public transportation vehicles in the city. You can reach the airport after a travel of approximately 40 minutes by using the buses operating all day long except late hours of the night.
Since the distance between the airport and the city center is short, car rental, which is more expensive option than others, is less preferred. However, if you want to rent a car, you can get a car from many companies that you can find on the internet.
Cape Town Airport has a single terminal building with multiple floors. At the airport, there are banks where you can perform your currency exchange transactions and a store where you can buy souvenirs, clothes and books. Furthermore, at Spur Restaurant, you can taste local foods and drink something while waiting for your flight. At this restaurant which is located on a very wide area, you can spend time watching the takeoff and landing of the planes as well as enjoying the delicacies of Cape Town and world cuisine.
Many transportation options are available, including:
Taxis are available at the exit of the arrival area of Terminal 1. It is advisable to negotiate and agree on the fare with the driver beforehand since some taxis do not have taximeters. For a more reliable option, you can request a prepaid taxi from the counter inside Terminal 1 or use ride-hailing services. Travel time to the city center varies depending on traffic conditions but generally takes around 20 minutes.
Car rental companies operate within the arriving passenger area of Terminal 1. Due to heavy traffic and varying adherence to traffic rules in Ahmedabad, it is often recommended for foreigners to rent a car with a driver. It takes approximately 20 minutes to reach the city center under normal traffic conditions.
Several bus routes operated by Ahmedabad Janmarg Limited (AJL) and private companies connect the airport to the city center. Routes 105 and 101 travel to Lal Darwaja Bus Station, while routes 16 and 06 go to the main railway station. Travel time can vary due to traffic conditions. Buses can be crowded, so they may not be the best option for travelers with heavy luggage. Passengers can transfer from these stations to reach other parts of the city or nearby regions.