Search Flights from Yerevan to Dakar
| Popular Airport | Blaise Diagne Intl. Airport |
|---|---|
| Popular Airlines | |
| Approximate Flight Duration | 8 hour 10 min |
| Approximate Travel Distance | 6590 Km |
Transportation to Airport from Yerevan City Center
Zvartnots Intl. Airport
It is very easy to reach Zvartnos Airport from every point in the city. You can reach the airport, which is nearly 13 kilometers away from the city center, in 15 minutes. You can get to the airport by choosing from the public transportation alternatives such as bus, minibus and metro, by taking a taxi or driving your car.
Bus
Buses and minibuses are the most frequently used public transportation vehicles in Yerevan. The routes of buses and the minibuses called marshrutka are connected to each other and so you can easily reach the airport from anywhere in the city.
It is possible to reach the airport directly by bus from the best-known central points of the city, such as Opera House, Tigran Mets av., Khanjyan st., Abovyan st., Yeritasardakan.
The buses N107 and N108 directly go to the airport. In addition, the bus number 18 has services between the airport and the main railway station of Yerevan. If you have arrived in the city by train, you can reach the airport in 20-25 minutes by taking the bus 18.
Marshrutka (Minibus)
The marshrutka is the most popular means of public transportation in the city thanks to the high number of routes and lines. You can see the marshrutkas that directly go to the airport from every point of the city. If there is not a marshrutka line going to the airport from where you are, you can easily reach the airport in 30 minutes transferring by bus or metro because marshrutka lines are connected to metro and bus stops. It is also possible to come across the marshrutka minibuses from Tbilisi's Ortachala bus station to Yerevan.
Minibus drivers usually wait until the minibus is full. There are more than 100 marshrutka routes serving in Yerevan. The minibus number 23, which is the most preferred line, departs from the main railway station and goes to Kilikia central bus station. This route also passes through the city center. Marshrutkas departing from Kilikia bus station go to almost everywhere in Yerevan. You can directly get to the airport by taking the marshrutka 18 from this station.
Metro
Yerevan metro has a total of 10 stops with a single line of 13.4-km length. The metro serves between 6:30 am and 11 pm every day of the week and it is connected to the main bus station and the railway station as well.
The busiest metro station is the Hanrapetutyan Hraparak station next to Republic Square, which is the center of Yerevan. Yeritasardakan, which is very close to the Opera House that is another central point, and Zoraver Andranik opposite the cathedral are also another practical metro stations.
The Sassountsi David area, where the Yerevan railway station is located, is also connected to the metro network and so transportation becomes easy to a great extent. The boarding fee has been fixed for years; it is possible to buy tickets from the stations by paying 100 Drams.
Taxi
There are two types of taxis in the city; the taxis you can take directly on streets and the taxis you can get by phone. The taxis you can get by phone charge 600 drams for the first 5 kilometers and 100 drams per kilometer. The only thing you need to be careful is to make sure if the taxi driver has turned on the taximeter.
Rent a car
Sixt Rent a Car company serves in the arrival terminal building of Zvartnots Airport and you can rent here a car when you arrive at the airport or while leaving the city. The only thing you need to do to travel by your car in Yerevan, which has well-maintained roads, is to have a navigation device. If you have rented a car within the city, you can deliver the car at the airport on your return journey.
Airport Information
Zvartnots Airport, which was established in 1961, is about 13 kilometers away from Yerevan city center, on the west of the city center. In 2004, the construction of a new terminal was started and it continues to increase its passenger capacity day by day. Zvartnots Airport, which served more than 2 million passengers in 2014, host the airline companies such as 97 Airlines, Aeroflot, UTair, Austrian and Ural Airlines.
Once you arrive in Yerevan, you can get 120-day visa by paying 15.000 drams or a 21-day visa by paying 3000 drams. For a transit visa, the amount you need to pay is 10.000 drams.
At the airport, you can easily carry out your foreign currency transactions at the world-famous Converse Bank. Just across the terminal is the car park with 600 cars capacity. Hourly parking fee is 500 drams, while daily parking fee is 2000 drams.
The airport has three terminals in total as Terminal 1, Terminal 2 and VIP Terminal. Within the main terminal building, there are tourist information desk, free wi-fi service, duty-free shop, VIP lounge, restaurants, bar, cafes, and the shopping stores where you can find souvenirs, DVD, CD, newspaper and magazines.
You can enjoy your time at Esperçnto Food bar that offers the delicacies of Armenian, Italian and Chinese cuisines and at the restaurants such as Pascucci, Dili Jan / Lavazza, Segafredoz, which serve as both cafe and bar.
Transportation to Dakar City Center from Airport
Leopold Sedar Senghor Intl. Airport
Dakar, located on the Cap Vert Peninsula in West Africa and the capital of the Senegal Republic, is one of the most densely populated cities not only of the Senegal Republic, but the entire African continent. The city, home to one of Africa's most important ports, is a hub for maritime trade and transportation in Africa. With these features, Dakar is Senegal's most important economic and cultural city.
The city, which is the last stop of the world famous Lisbon - Dakar Rally, attracts many visitors every year for this reason. The beautiful coastline and vibrant nightlife also make Dakar interesting. French as well as the local language is spoken in the country, which has long been under French rule.
Public transport is generally provided by buses in Dakar, where there is no underground transport system such as metro and tram in the city center. Although the vehicles are not very comfortable and new, there is a very widespread transportation network by which you can go to both the city center and the surrounding cities. Taxis are an alternative of safe and convenient transportation in the city center. The most important thing to note about taxi is that there is no taximeter or similar implement in the vehicles. For this reason, you should definitely tell the place you are going to go, and ask for the fare before you take the taxi. You definitely should not forget to negotiate. On average you can try to negotiate half of the price given to you. Car rental is also quite common in the city. As public transport is very old and crowded, and taxis need constant negotiation, many visitors prefer to make their journey more comfortable by renting a car.
You can go to the Mali Federation with the Dakar-Bamako railway line, which is a great contributor to the city's commercial viability. But you should not forget that there may be delays in the train service and that the wagons are very crowded. You can reach the Goree Island, on the openings of Dakar, for an average of 5000 CFA Francs by boats departing every day. Colonialism spread from the island as Portugal has started trading on this island which is accepted as the starting point of slave trade today. The airport is 11 kilometers from the city. After exiting the airport, you can reach the city center via a fairly straight road following the Route de l'Aeroport.
You can use buses as a means of public transport or you can use taxi or private shuttle service for more comfortable transportation. In addition, some hotels have airport shuttle services. Car rental is the most preferred choice for many Dakar visitors who want to have a private transport vehicle during their visit.
Airport Shuttle Service
The airport has shuttle services; you have to pay a fee for this service. Unlike what you are used to, these services work with car rental logic. The shuttle picks you up right in front of the airport and takes you to your final destination. However, it is necessary to make reservation at least 2 days in advance to benefit from these services. If you are traveling alone or in groups, you can benefit from this service, which will require you to pay a little more.
Bus
In Dakar, it is possible to reach the city center from the airport by bus which is the pioneer of public transportation. You can reach the city center by taking the bus number 8, which is departing just from in front of the airport exit gate. The bus operates between 06:00 and 21:00.
Hotel Shuttle
Some hotels in Dakar offer airport shuttle service to their customers. If your hotel has airport shuttle service, you can request this service in advance. So, right after the baggage delivery, you can have a very comfortable and fast transportation vehicle that will meet you with a banner with your name and that will leave you to the door of your hotel.
Taxi
Taxis are very popular for transportation in Dakar. Cars used as taxis are generally old-fashioned vehicles. But if you make a good bargain, you can reach the city center in half an hour at a very convenient price. You should agree with the driver about the fare before you board.
Car Rental
Car rental is the most preferred alternative in Dakar. There is a wide selection of car rental options from economical cars to luxurious ones at the airport. You can rent a car with or without driver. It is also very easy and convenient to travel by private car in the city, so you can have a comfortable transportation vehicle throughout your visit by agreeing with one of the car rental offices at the airport. You can reach the center of Dakar in half an hour by following the Route de l'Aeroport. The road is about 17 kilometers.
Weather in Dakar
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