Popular Airport | Kumasi Airport |
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Popular Airlines | |
Approximate Flight Duration | 6 hour 30 min |
Approximate Travel Distance | 5270 Km |
The distance from the city center to Gassim Airport, which is known as an important transportation center in Saudi Arabia, is approximately 27 kilometers. The passengers who want to travel to the airport at reasonable prices as well as with fast and convenient vehicles can take advantage of the taxis that can be found at almost any point in the center, private transfer companies' shuttles or car rental options. The rental car service in the center is usually provided by local companies in Saudi Arabia. Private transfer companies' shuttles can carry more passengers from the center to the airport, unlike taxis and rental cars. Moreover, the fares of these extremely fast and convenient vehicles are generally not too high.
You can find one of the white colored Gassim taxis almost everywhere in Gassim city center. Taxis in the city are advantageous in terms of providing fast transportation, as well as having comfortable seats and large luggage capacity. You will arrive at the terminal at the end of approximately 30 minutes' journey from the city center to Gassim Airport. Traveling to Gassim airport from the city center does not cost very much generally. If you are traveling with more passengers or suitcases than can fit in the cab, you may want to consider taking more than one taxi, or you can take advantage of private shuttles that offer larger capacities.
To easily travel to Gassim Airport, you can choose to rent a suitable car from local rental companies in the city center. If you rent your car from the city center, you can follow Gassim Airport direction and arrive to the airport terminal in about 25-30 minutes. If you arrive at Gassim Airport with your rental car, you can leave your car in the airport car park for a few hours or few days, depending on your need. Passengers arriving from the city center to Gassim Airport can also easily continue traveling by delivering their rental car to the offices in the terminal.
Traveling with private shuttles is preferred in many cities in Saudi Arabia for travelling to the airport from the center. Shuttles can pick up their passengers from designated points in the city center or directly from the passengers’ hotels. You can come directly to the terminal entrance of Gassim Airport with private shuttles, without having to transfer to other vehicles.
Gassim Airport, which is about 30 kilometers from Saudi Arabia's Buraidah city, usually hosts regional flights to nearby cities. It is also possible to travel directly from the airport to different points of Europe and Africa. The airport also offers a number of standard services such as a desk, automatic ticket vending machines, comfortable waiting rooms and a child care room, as well as spaces for passengers who want to eat and drink. At the airport cafeteria you can taste sandwiches and other snacks and buy hot or cold beverages. In souvenir shops located at Gassim Airport terminal, you can find many alternatives including souvenirs specific to Saudi Arabia. You can buy affordable small souvenirs or candy and chocolates from here to take with you. You can withdraw money from ATMs in and around the airport and change your currency with the local one at the exchange offices and use it while shopping in the city center.
In Kumasi, which is Ghana's city surrounded by rainforests, the airport is located about 6 kilometers away from the center. Kumasi Airport is also among the busiest airports of the country with its monthly passenger traffic of approximately 50 thousand people. You can take advantage of the taxis waiting for their passengers at Kumasi Airport for traveling to the city center from the airport where regular flights are organized to Tamale and Accra.
If you want to travel from Kumasi Airport to the center with your family or friends, you can use a private shuttle with a passenger capacity of up to 8 passengers. You also have the chance to travel to the center with a hotel shuttle in the region that is not very rich in terms of hotels. However, if you plan to benefit from this extremely comfortable alternative, it is recommended to make an online search and make a reservation for suitable options around Kumasi in advance.
When you land at the airport in Kumasi, which is one of the important transportation centers of the country along with Accra, the capital of Ghana, you can see the taxis just at the exit of the terminal. The transportation to the city center by Kumasi taxis takes only 10 minutes. Taxi fares in Ghana are extremely budget-friendly especially for short distances. It is possible to use a taxi by paying only a few dollars. You can learn the average price by showing your destination on the map before getting on any Kumasi Airport taxi. If you wish to take a taxi with passengers who want to travel to the same destination with you, remember that you can take advantage of these vehicles if you prefer this option.
Private shuttles are frequently preferred in the transportation between the airport and the city center. The reason for the popularity of these vehicles is that they are very safe. Since they are also among the budget-friendly transportation alternatives, they are very popular among tourists. You can reach the city center in about 15 minutes by paying only a few dollars for these vehicles.
Renting a car is not an alternative as common as taxis and private shuttles. If you need to rent a car in the country, you need have your international driver’s license with you. You can choose your car online, prefer a vehicle with or without a driver. You can get information about the rental cars by contacting your hotel in advance. The cost of renting a car in Kumasi may vary depending on the vehicle type and duration of renting. The daily cost of renting a car generally around 15-20 dollars.