| Popular Airport | Simferopol International Airport |
|---|---|
| Popular Airlines | |
| Approximate Flight Duration | 6 hour 10 min |
| Approximate Travel Distance | 4994 Km |
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The city center and Entebbe International Airport are very close to each other and you can easily get to the airport. Although there is no public transportation service to the airport, you can take a taxi at affordable prices for transportation to the airport.
If you prefer, you can also get to the airport very easily by renting a car in the city center. Transfer services provided by a private company is another alternative you can take. Although the airport is so close to the city center, you need to set off taking the potential heavy traffic in Entebbe into consideration and be careful about timing.
You can easily get a taxi in Entebbe city center. If you don’t have a luggage or if you are traveling with a hand luggage, you can also prefer the motorbike taxis called Boda Boda. Since there is no taximeter available in the taxis, you should bargain with the driver about the taxi fare and you shouldn’t do the payment in advance. You are advised to get help from someone you know or your hotel to get a taxi because taxis in the city are not considered reliable in general.
You can contact one of the car rental companies in the city center to rent an affordable car. You can rent a car as well as a motorbike. If you prefer, it is also possible to rent a car with a driver. Your hotel can also help you with the car rental procedures and contact information of the car rental companies. If you are going to drive the car yourself, you should keep in mind that you must have an international driver’s license.
The private company named Uganda Airport Transfers provides transfer services between Entebbe city center, Kampala city center and Entebbe International Airport. The company picks up passengers at anywhere they want and take them to the airport. It is especially a good transportation alternative for crowded groups because the vehicles of the company vary from 3-person cars to 25-person buses. You can get the contact information and price list of Uganda Airport Transfers on its website. Your hotel can also help you with this.
Very few hotels in Entebbe provide their guests with airport shuttle services. If your hotel offers this service, you need to get information about its price and make a reservation in advance to take advantage of the shuttle option. Even if your hotel doesn’t have such a service, they will absolutely help you find a transportation alternative to get to the airport. Under any circumstances, you should keep in mind to bargain for the price in advance.
Entebbe International Airport is the most important and largest airport not only in Entebbe but also in Uganda. A large number of airline companies arrange flights to Entebbe International Airport on a daily basis. Many others also arrange flights to the airport every other day or weekly. Many cities in Uganda, especially Kampala which is the commercial center and capital of the country, use this airport air transportation.
Entebbe International Airport is located on the banks of Lake Victoria, in the immediate vicinity of Entebbe city center. The airport is 41 kilometers away from Kampala and regular minibus services are arranged between Kampala and the airport. The airport has a post office, safe deposit box, cash dispensers and banks.
Entebbe Airport also has cafés, restaurants, and duty-free shopping stores. There is also an internet cafe for those who don't want to stay away from internet access at the airport.
Karibuni Lounge serves at the departure terminal for passengers who want to get relaxed while waiting for their flights. The lounge starts to serve 2 and a half hours before the first flight of the day and it is open until the last flight time. At Karibuni Lounge, you can take advantage of the free internet service, watch TV, read the daily newspapers, take a shower, and relax in the cozy sitting areas. The entrance fee for the lounge is only 15 dollars and the time you can stay in the lounge is limited to a maximum of 3 hours.
Simferopol, which is the capital of the Autonomous Republic Crimea, is one of the cities with critical importance in terms of agriculture, trade and industry. Simferopol, which has a very low population ratio, welcomes its visitors at Simferopol International Airport, which is the only airport that provides international transportation services within Crimea. The city center consists of the Lenin Square, which hosts many events, concerts and activities.
It is possible to say that public transportation facilities are good in Simferopol. Minibuses known as Marshrutka in Slavic countries provide transportation to many parts of the city. It is also possible to travel taking the advantage of buses and trolleybuses. There are four main bus terminals in the city.
These are the Central Terminal, Resort Station, Eastern Station and West Station. Although there is a railway station in the city, the station is only used for intercity or international travel. You can travel from the airport to the city center, railway station, central bus terminal and many of the frequently preferred bus stations by public transportation options. You can take a taxi, rent a car or take the advantage of private shuttle services for a more comfortable journey.
Bus is known as the public transportation which is the most frequently preferred and affordable option for transportation to the city center. The buses depart from the front of the "Krimtrolleybus" sign that you can see in the park area next to the arriving passenger section of the airport. At the station, you can find a bus departing within a few minutes without waiting too much.
The buses also serve at night for transportation to the city center from the airport. The bus number 49 departs at 10-minute intervals directly to the central bus terminal.
49A is a bus line serves at night for transportation to the railway station and the “Resort” bus station. The bus number 98 departs every 15 minutes to the railway station and Kurortnaya Station, which is the central bus station in the western region.
The bus number 100 goes to “Eastern” bus station. The bus number 115 departs at 15-minute intervals on a route similar to the line 98. Travel by bus takes about 30 and 40 minutes.
Trolleybus is also one of the transportation options preferred as much as the buses to reach the city center from the airport. However, tickets for trolleybus cost higher than the buses.
The trolleybus number 54 departs every 12 minutes for transportation between the airport and the railway station, central bus terminal and “Resort” bus station. The trolleybus number 55 departs to “Kurortnaya” station, city center, central bus terminal and Yalta area at 14-minute intervals. The trolleybus number 9 provides transportation services between the airport and the railway station, central bus terminal and “Resort” bus station.
The taxis that you can easily get at the airport offer a comfortable transportation alternative. If you are planning to take a taxi, it would be useful to bargain with the driver about taxi fare in advance. Instead of taking a taxi, it is also possible to choose from private transportation companies that you can make an online reservation and reach wherever you want to go.
Renting a car is another comfortable transportation option your can prefer in Simferopol. If you want, you can rent a car from the nearby car rental companies after landing at the airport, or you can also make your reservation online to book your car before your flight.
