Popular Airport | Zaporizhzhia Intl. Airport |
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Popular Airlines | |
Approximate Flight Duration | 3 hour |
Approximate Travel Distance | 2513 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.
You can easily reach the city center from Zaporizhia International Airport by taking a taxi. If you prefer public transportation, you can also take a bus. There are also the offices of some car rental companies at the airport. Some hotels in Zaporizhia also offer shuttle services special to their guests.
You can see the taxis waiting for passengers right in front of the arrival terminal of the airport. Taximeters are not available in many taxis or they are not used. You should definitely talk with the driver about the taxi fare and destination. You shouldn't hesitate to bargain with the driver because the taxi service is offered to the tourists at higher prices. You can reach the city center in less than half an hour from the airport under normal traffic conditions.
It is possible to get to the city center by taking the bus number 3 from the bus stops at the airport. One-way ticket price is 3.5 Hryvnia. The buses depart every 13 minutes and the bus ride takes about one hour.
Many hotels in Zaporizhia offer airport shuttle service to their guests. If you want to take the advantage of this service, you need to make a reservation in advance and you should inform your hotel about your arrival time and the number of passengers and luggage. Please keep in mind that the hotel shuttle service may be a bit more expensive compared to taking a taxi.
Zaporizhia International Airport has the offices of some rental car companies. By renting a car, you can enjoy the comfort during your journey, but please keep in mind that you need to have an international driver's license. If you prefer, you can also rent a car with a driver by paying a bit more for this service.