Popular Airport | Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Intl. Airport |
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Popular Airlines | |
Approximate Flight Duration | 4 hour 50 min |
Approximate Travel Distance | 3906 Km |
From Bacolod city center you can take a bus to Bacolod - Silay International Airport. If you would like more comfort or faster transportation you can go by taxi or rent a car. Some hotels in the city also provide airport shuttle services for their customers. If you need to get to the airport from not to far from the city center, tricycles are a very economical public transportation option.
You can see many local car rental companies in the city center. You should get advice from your hotel for a reliable company. By car to reach Bacolod - Silay International Airport, you must leave the city center, proceed north and then follow the airport signs. In total the distance is 20 to 22 km.
You may not be able to see as many taxis in the city center, as tricycles are used more for short distances. But there are many taxi stops or your hotel can call a taxi for you. A taxi from the city center to Bacolod - Silay International Airport in normal traffic conditions could take 40 minutes.
It is possible to reach Bacolod - Silay International Airport by public buses departing not only from the city center but from many different points around the city. You should keep in mind that it takes about an hour to get to the airport by bus.
The tricycle consists of a motorcycle attached to the passenger compartment on the side of the vehicle. In Bacolod these transportation vehicles are widely used for close distances and provide transportation for very low fares. Because of the distance from the city center to the airport you may not be able to convince the tricycle driver, but if you are close to the airport the tricycle is the most economical means of transport. You should not forget that you cannot ride and negotiate if you have too many suitcases or your suitcase is too big.
Some accommodations in Bacolod have an airport shuttle service. Please note that you must make a reservation in order to benefit from this service and is an extra charge.
Bacolod - Silay International Airport is located about 15 km north of the city center. The airport consists of a total of three floors and on the ground floor you will find the pre departure area such as ticket counters and check-in desks. On the second floor you will find restaurants where you can eat, cafes where you can have a drink, and small stores where you can shop. There is also a CIP lounge and VIP lounge on the second floor.
You can get on a taxi or bus in order to go to Kolkata city center from the airport. In general, train is one of the most preferred means of transportation in the city and it is possible to travel from the airport to the city center by train. If you wish, you can also rent a car at the airport for your transportation to the city center.
You can get to the city center from the airport by using the taxis picking up passengers in front of the terminal but since there is no taximeter in many taxis or the drivers don’t run the taximeter, you should agree with the fare before getting on the vehicle. You can also bargain.
You can rent a car at the airport. However, you shouldn’t forget that traffic is generally very heavy and complicated in India, and drivers don’t obey the traffic rules very much. Therefore, you should be careful if you decide to rent a car. If the car you are renting has any problem, you should definitely record it. If you decide to rent a car, you should follow the VIP road to reach the city center. Your travel will last approximately 45 minutes.
There is a bus stop in front of the airport and it takes about 1 hour to reach the city center by bus. Since many bus routes pass through the city center, you can find the most convenient bus route for you by visiting the 'Tourist Information' desk at the airport.
The first airport which has connection to the railway is Netaji Subhas Chanda Bose International Airport. It is possible to reach the city center in about 1 hour by train. The amount you will pay is low but you should keep in mind that trains can be very crowded.