Popular Airport | Cherkasy Intl. Airport |
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Popular Airlines | |
Approximate Flight Duration | 8 hour |
Approximate Travel Distance | 6485 Km |
It is only possible to reach the airport from Colombo city center by bus and taxi. Alternatively, you can also travel with private cars that can be rented from car rental companies located in the city center.
Taxi drivers in Colombo, which is moving towards to becoming a global world city, also keep up with this development. Almost all of the taxi drivers are clean-wear, polite and speak English, which increases the quality of service. Despite being expensive compared to other alternatives, it is preferred because of its ease of reaching anytime.
The bus number 187-E3, which is used to get to the airport, collects passengers at different bus stops all day except night time. It serves as an economic and fast transportation option.
As in all major cities, it is also possible to find quality and reputable car rental companies in Colombo. You can request the model and brand you want from the companies you can reach easily via Internet and telephone.
Bandaranayike Airport, which links Colombo to the world and hosts many passengers every year, consists of a medium sized single terminal building. There are many services ranging from pharmacies and health centers to foreign exchange bureaus and bank ATMs at the airport. There is a beauty and spa center in the terminal which also has an animal care room for pets of passengers.
Baristar Coffee Lanka, Burger King, Deli Food & Spicy, HVA Foods, Nestle Lanka PLC, Palm Strip Restaurant and Relax Inn Food are the places where passengers can meet their eating and drinking needs during waiting periods.
For shopping there are Abans Pvt, AMF Duty Free, Asian Electricals, Aventure Holdings, Chamber of Gifts, Classic Electronics, Crown Electronics, Citizen, Gomez's and Odel stores. The airport also meets the accommodation needs of its passengers with the Serediva Transit Hotel in it.
The Cherkasy International Airport is very close to the city center and the transportation is very easy. You can rent a car at the airport or take a taxi for a quick transportation. If you prefer to use public transport you can take the buses to the city center from the bus stop near the airport. Please note that the possibility that your hotel is providing airport shuttle service is very high in Cherkasy.
By renting a car at the airport you can have a comfortable transportation vehicle for your entire trip. It is possible to reach the city center in 10 - 15 minutes under normal traffic conditions with the car you rent.
You can reach the city center in less than 15 minutes by taking a taxi from in front of the airport. Although the fare schedule is standard, you might negotiate with the driver before taking the taxi.
The bus stop is only a 5 minute walk away from the airport and buses leave very often. It takes less than half an hour to reach the city center. The ticket price is 3,00 UAH.
Most hotels in Cherkasy offer transportation services to its guests. Please note that this service is based on a fee and must be booked in advance. Although the cost is generally higher, hotel services are more convenient and comfortable compared to other means of transportation.