Popular Airport | Borg El Arab Airport |
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Popular Airlines | |
Approximate Flight Duration | 3 hour 10 min |
Approximate Travel Distance | 2614 Km |
Transportation to Airport from N'djamena City Center
N'Djamena Intl. Airport
From N’djamena city center you can go to Hassan Djamous International Airport by taxi, bus, rental car or the airport shuttle of your hotel. The airport is at a very short distance from the city center: 3.5 kilometers.
Car Rental
There are various companies in the city center where you can rent a car from. If you rent a car to go to the airport, you must drive west via the Rue de la Gendarmerie. The journey takes only 8-10 minutes.
Taxi
It is always possible to find a taxi in the city center. It takes less than 10 minutes to get to the airport from the city center by taxi and the taxi fares are not too high. Nevertheless, it is also useful to bargain on the price beforehand.
Bus
It is also possible to reach the Hassan Djamaous International Airport with airport buses departing from the city center. While the buses are very affordable, you should keep in mind that you should not look for comfort in these vehicles.
Hotel Shuttle
Almost all accommodation centers in N’djamena provide airport shuttle service to their guests. You are not expected to make a payment for this service which you can make a reservation for in advance.
Airport Information
The Hassan Djamaous International Airport is referred to as N’djamena Airport. The airport serving both military and civilian flights is the only airport in Chad to conduct international flights. Cargo flights are also available at the airport. At the Hassan Djamaous International Airport, which has all the basic units, a small café is also at service for the passengers waiting for their flight.
Transportation to Alexandria City Center from Airport
Borg El Arab Airport
It cannot be said that there are many alternatives to get to Alexandria city center from Borg El Arab International Airport. The means of transportation mostly preferred by passengers is taxi. You can also get to the city center easily with the car you can rent from one of the car rental companies located at the airport. In addition, some hotels offer private shuttle service for their guests.
Taxi
You can see many taxis waiting in front of Borg El Arab International Airport terminal building. Since the distance is not short, taxi is not an affordable means of transportation for this travel. However, it is possible to agree on a reasonable fare by bargaining. You should specify your destination and agree on the fare before your travel, and make sure to pay the fare after reaching your destination. Getting to the city center by taxi takes about 1 hour under normal traffic conditions.
Hotel Shuttle
Some hotels in Alexandria offer airport shuttle service for their guests. You should get in contact with your hotel in advance whether they provide this service or not. If they do, you should learn the amount you need to pay and make a reservation in advance. This service may be more expensive compared to taxi but it is much safer. Your vehicle will be waiting for you at the airport and you can comfortably get to the city center thanks to this service.
Car Rental
If you want to rent a car and have a comfortable travel, you can agree with one of the car rental companies found at the airport. You shouldn’t forget that you must have an international driver's license. If the car you rented has any damage, you must keep a written record during renting.
You should also be careful about the traffic density in Alexandria and the drivers who don’t pay much attention to the traffic rules. After leaving the airport, turn left to North Coast Road, connect to Mehwar Al-Ta’ameir that you will see on the right and drive straight until you reach the city center. This travel lasts about 50 minutes.
El Nouzha Airport
El Nouzha Airport is only seven kilometers away from Alexandria city center. It is thus very easy to reach the city center from the airport. You can also get information about transfer services by calling your hotel in advance. You can also get to Alexandria from El Nouzha Airport by taxi.
Taxi
You can use taxis to reach Alexandria city center, which is seven kilometers from El Nouzha Airport, which is closed since 2010, but still active, quickly and practically. The fare required for this taxi journey is approximately 26-32 Egyptian pounds.
