Popular Airport | King Khalid Intl. Airport |
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Popular Airlines | |
Approximate Flight Duration | 5 hour 20 min |
Approximate Travel Distance | 4314 Km |
You can travel to Kalmar Airport which is about 5 km away from Kalmar city center by choosing the city buses or taxis. You can also take advantage of hotel transfer services or search for car rental companies. It takes no more than 10 minutes to reach Kalmar Airport from the city center.
The city buses are operated by the bus company KLT and have many destinations. The bus number 402, runs every 30 minutes and only provides transportation between Kalmar city center and Kalmar Airport. If you want to take the bus number 402, which has a total journey time of about 13 minutes, you just need wait at one of the stops in the city center.
You can call the taxi firms, Taxi Kalmar (+46 480 44 44 44) or Smedby Taxi (+46 480 169 60) to pick you up from wherever you are and they can easily take you to Kalmar Airport. On average you will pay between 130-160 Swedish Krona (95-120 TL) to reach Kalmar Airport by taxi.
Instead of making a rushed choice between the local and foreign car rental companies in the city center of Kalmar, you should do research in advance and you can even make a pre-reservation. Thus, when you arrive in Kalmar, you will have a chance to take your rental vehicle in a very short time.
Kalmar Airport is one of the central airports in southeastern Sweden and is located just 5 km west of the settlement named Kalmar. The airport is owned and operated by Kalmar Municipalty and the airline companies that provide the most flights to the airport are Thomas Cook Airlines (Cancun, Palma de Mallorca), SunExpress (Antalya Airport), Scandjet (Rijeka and Catania), Scandinavian Airlines (Stockholm-Arlanda and Gran Canaria), Jet Time (Gran Canaria) and BRA Breathens Regional Airlines (Stockholm - Bromma).
Taxis are available 24/7 at the arrivals area of King Khalid International Airport. They are usually metered, but confirming the fare with the driver beforehand is recommended. Expect the journey to the city center to take approximately 25-30 minutes, depending on traffic conditions. Ride-hailing apps like Uber and Careem offer alternative options to taxis with designated ride-hailing pick-up zones near terminals.
Public buses connect the airport to various parts of Riyadh, including the city center. They typically operate during daytime hours, but schedules and routes should be confirmed at the airport information desk. Look for clearly marked bus stops at the arrivals area.
Riyadh metro system consists of six lines, connecting 85 stations. Line 4, or also known as the Yellow Line, runs from King Khalid International Airport to the King Abdullah Financial District (KAFD). Passengers opting for public transportation can use the metro, as it is available at the airport exits, and tickets can be obtained from machines at the station.
Car rental agencies at the airport allow travelers to drive themselves to the city center. Ensure you have a valid international license and insurance. Parking is available at most hotels and key locations in Riyadh.
Many hotels in Riyadh provide shuttle services to and from the airport. Contact your hotel in advance to confirm pick-up arrangements and locations. These services are especially useful for first-time visitors.