Popular Airport | Tabuk Regional - Prince Sultan Bin Abdulaziz Airport |
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Popular Airlines | |
Approximate Flight Duration | 15 hour 30 min |
Approximate Travel Distance | 12514 Km |
Whichever mean of transportation you choose, the journey from Cuzco to the airport would last short. Renting a car and taking a local minibus might be an alternative to taxis, which are most preferred.
If you are going to take a taxi to go to the airport, you should consult the taxi stands at your hotel or city center instead of taking a taxi just on the street. This choice will result in a safer journey, which would last 10 minutes in total.
Even though the minibuses that you can take from the city center do not directly go to the airport, you can reach the station which is very close to the airport with these minibuses. You can reach the airport in maximum 20 minutes with these.
Those who want to rent a car may consult can rental companies like Enterprise, Atix, Manu and Master, which have offices in the city.
Velasco Astete Airport, Cuzco's only airport open for flights, offers a large number of different services, although it is not very large. The only terminal building of the airport is two-storey, but there are different shops on each floor. On the first floor of the terminal there is an exchange office where you can exchange Euro, Sterling and Dollar and the ATMs of the biggest banks in Peru. Another spot on this floor is called Snack Bar. Here you can taste different drinks as well as snacks. You can also take advantage of the comfortable seats, free wireless internet and food and beverage service at Club Lounge, which has an entrance fee.
On the second floor of the terminal there is a cafeteria called Cafeteria Aeropuerto which is spread over a very wide area. Here you can taste a wide range of snacks and hot food. You can spend time at the internet café where you can use computers and internet service, or at the book store where many books in different languages are available. This floor also hosts Galeria Latina, The Peruvan and Kuna stores where you can shop.
Prince Sultan Bin Abdulaziz - Tabuk Regional Airport
Tabuk Regional Airport or Prince Sultan bin Abdulaziz Airport (IATA: TUU) is located on King Abdulaziz Road, and formerly it was a military airport. This airport has one terminal which serves both domestic and international destinations. Although Tabuk Regional Airport is an international airport, it serves limited international destinations in general. Facilities like a mosque, coffee and gift shops, check-in and ticketing desks, and rental car counters are available inside and nearby Tabuk Regional Airport.
Taxi
Taxis are the most popular method of transportation in Tabuk as there are no public buses or airport shuttle services from Tabuk Regional Airport to Tabuk city center. Tabuk Regional Airport is around 10 minutes from the city center, which makes it easily accessible, easy to find taxis and relatively affordable prices. Although the prices may vary, they generally start from 15 USD but in some cases, additional fees can be applied for baggage. Different pricing policies are applied in Tabuk, such as higher rates at night or on Sundays. Also, you can use Uber as well.
Rental Car
Rental Cars are another comfortable option for transportation from Tabuk Regional Airport to the city center. There are several counters at the airport where you can rent a car, and almost all of them are open 24/7. The prices depend on the type of car, how many days you are planning to rent, etc. Generally, non-luxury cars’ daily rental prices start from SAR 170 which is roughly 45 USD.
Hotel Shuttles
In terms of transportation, especially when you are traveling in larger groups, hotel shuttles are the easiest way to commute in Tabuk city center. When booking hotels, you can search and/or ask for shuttles to pick you up from Tabuk Regional Airport. The prices may vary, some services being free of charge while some hotels apply fees for extra services.