Popular Airport | Soekarno Hatta Intl. Airport |
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Approximate Flight Duration | 4 hour 30 min |
Approximate Travel Distance | 3632 Km |
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Transportation to Airport from Chennai City Center
Chennai Intl. Airport
The distance between the city center of Chennai in India and Chennai International Airport is approximately 21 kilometers. You can cover this distance by taking a train, bus, taxi or by renting a car, in 50 minutes on average.
Train
Train is the most used means of transportation of Chennai, which is a large and crowded city. Trains depart every 5-6 minutes, and their period between the stops is 2 minutes. When you want to go to the airport from the city center, there are no stops right in front of the terminal; however, you can take a short walk when you get off at Tirusulam stop. The duration of your journey depends on the station you take the train at in the city. To get off at this stop, you must come to Park Train Station in the city center and then take one of the local trains going to Tambaram or Chengalpet direction.
Contrary to the general perception in the country, the wagons of the trains in Chennai are quite clean and have air conditioners. One train ticket costs maximum 40 Indian Rupees (1 INR=0.015 USD), and you can buy the tickets at every station. This cost is more reasonable than the airport transfers with a rented car or taxi; it is the most economical transportation alternative.
Bus
In your transfers to the airport from the city center, another economical alternative is to take a bus. This journey, by local buses, takes approximately 40 minutes. You can come close to the airport by the buses that you can take from the bus stops in the city center and goes from the direction of Thindivam (Trichy). The first bus departs from the harbor in the city center at 10:00 every day. Because the drivers are quite used to tourists, you can get their help for the stop you are going to get off at.
Taxi
If your backpack is not the only thing with you and you do not want to wait at bus stops or train stations, the most practical option you can prefer for transfer to the airport from the city center of Chennai is to take a taxi. Taxis, which you can stop within the traffic or reserve on the Internet, are active 24/7, and you can complete your transfer in about 30 minutes by taking them. For your transfer, which will cost 350-500 Indian Rupees on average, you can call a taxi from the well-known companies such as City Taxi (+91 82972 82979) and Fast Track (+91 44288 89999). You can also save money by benefitting from joint taxis, which are among the alternatives that tourists mostly resort to.
Car Rental
If your flight is at an early hour and you want to go to the airport with your own car, you will encounter several companies in the city, offering options in this matter. In order to see compared prices in the type of vehicle you prefer, you can search regional companies on the Internet and get offers from international brands such as Hertz, Avis, Alamo and Europcar.
Airport Information
Chennai International Airport serves Chennai, which is one of the biggest cities of India. With its active traffic, it is the fourth busiest airport of India following Delhi, Mumbai, and Bengaluru. The airport, which is visited by approximately 20 million passengers per year and has adjacent international and domestic flights terminals, is located 21 kilometers far from the city center. While the domestic flights terminal is named after K. Kamaraj, one of the former Indian ministers, the international flights terminal is named as CN Annadurai.
While waiting for the departure of your plane in Chennai International Airport, which is the busiest airport of South India, you can visit shops and spend time in restaurants and cafes. Besides, the airport provides services such as free Wi-Fi, car rental offices and ATMs.
Transportation to Jakarta City Center from Airport
Halim Perdanakusuma Intl. Airport
Jakarta is the largest city and capital of Indonesia as well as the most populated city in Southeast Asia. Jakarta is Indonesia’s economic, cultural, and political center. The Soekarno-Hatta International Airport is the main airport serving the city and its surroundings. The airport is located 20 km from downtown Jakarta. There aren’t many transportation alternatives to get to and from the airport and the city center. Certain hotels provide free shuttle transportation to and from the airport.
Taxi
Taxis are the most common way of getting around in Jakarta since public transportation is little to none. Taxi fares will vary depending on your destination in the city. After you pass customs in the arrivals hall of the airport there are taxi counters from where you can arrange a taxi. There are also taxi stands located outside of the airport. There are a variety of taxi companies that you can choose from, including Blue Bird, Silver Bird, Golden bird, and Gamya.
Bus
If you want a more affordable transportation alternative to get to the city center then the buses known as Damri are your best option. These buses provide shuttle services between the airport and the city center.
Airport Information
Soekarno-Hatta International Airport is the busiest airport in Indonesia, located 20 km from the city center. The airport is also the busiest airport in Southeast Asia. The airport contains 3 main terminal buildings offering a variety of passenger services. The airport features ATMs, a lost and found, smoking room, currency exchange offices, free Wi-Fi, a wide range of restaurants and cafes to meet your pre-flight and post-flight dining needs as well as an array stores where you can go shopping. The airport also has an airport hotel, the Jakarta Airport Hotel. Passengers can take advantage of the hotel’s spa and bar.
Soekarno Hatta Intl. Airport
Soekarno Hatta International Airport which manages the air traffic of Jakarta, the heart and capital of Indonesia, is 23 kilometers west of the city center. The shuttle buses and taxis carry passengers to the city center from the airport, which is close to the city. Those who want to use a private car and have a comfortable travel to the city center can rent a car at the airport.
Taxi
There are taxi stands at all terminal exits of Soekarno Hatta International Airport which has three passenger terminals. Since the fare is calculated per kilometer you have the chance to bargain with the driver. At the airport where many taxi companies operate, Blue Bird, Diamond, Silver Bird and Taxiku companies become prominent in terms of quality with their luxurious vehicles and professional drivers.
Shuttle Bus
You can get to Jakarta city center from the airport in about 1 hour by using the shuttle buses belonging to Agra Mas company waiting at the exits of Terminal 1, Terminal 2F and Terminal 3. Don’t forget to change money at the airport since you have to pay the fare as Indonesian Rupiah. Shuttle buses offer service to different regions such as Bogor, Depok, Bandung and Cileungsi as well as Jakarta.
Car Rental
Golden Bird and Laks Prima Transport companies offer service for 24 hours in three terminal buildings. In addition to car rental services, passengers who don’t want to driver in the city can rent a car with a driver by contacting one of these companies.
