Popular Airport | Cecil Airport |
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Popular Airlines | |
Approximate Flight Duration | 19 hour 10 min |
Approximate Travel Distance | 15426 Km |
It is only possible to reach the airport from Colombo city center by bus and taxi. Alternatively, you can also travel with private cars that can be rented from car rental companies located in the city center.
Taxi drivers in Colombo, which is moving towards to becoming a global world city, also keep up with this development. Almost all of the taxi drivers are clean-wear, polite and speak English, which increases the quality of service. Despite being expensive compared to other alternatives, it is preferred because of its ease of reaching anytime.
The bus number 187-E3, which is used to get to the airport, collects passengers at different bus stops all day except night time. It serves as an economic and fast transportation option.
As in all major cities, it is also possible to find quality and reputable car rental companies in Colombo. You can request the model and brand you want from the companies you can reach easily via Internet and telephone.
Bandaranayike Airport, which links Colombo to the world and hosts many passengers every year, consists of a medium sized single terminal building. There are many services ranging from pharmacies and health centers to foreign exchange bureaus and bank ATMs at the airport. There is a beauty and spa center in the terminal which also has an animal care room for pets of passengers.
Baristar Coffee Lanka, Burger King, Deli Food & Spicy, HVA Foods, Nestle Lanka PLC, Palm Strip Restaurant and Relax Inn Food are the places where passengers can meet their eating and drinking needs during waiting periods.
For shopping there are Abans Pvt, AMF Duty Free, Asian Electricals, Aventure Holdings, Chamber of Gifts, Classic Electronics, Crown Electronics, Citizen, Gomez's and Odel stores. The airport also meets the accommodation needs of its passengers with the Serediva Transit Hotel in it.
You can easily reach the city centre from Jacksonville International Airport by taking a taxi or using the shuttle services available. Find out whether your hotel provides shuttle services.
If planning to hire a vehicle during your trip, you can get a deal with one of the car rental companies located in the airport and drive to the city centre. If you prefer public transportation, the metrobus is a viable alternative.
You can find a taxi stand downstairs at the arrival terminal’s baggage claim area. The journey to the city centre takes on average 15 minutes.
There are 7 different car rental companies in the airport. You can save time by reaching an agreement with a car rental company prior to your flight. Your rented vehicle will be parked at the ground floor of the airport car park facility. Take the Interstate 95 North (I-95 N) from the airport to the city centre. You can reach the city centre in 17 minutes in normal traffic conditions.
It is possible to get to the city centre in about an hour and a half by using buses 3 or 51 from the bus station outside of the arrivals terminal, and then by transferring to bus no. 1.
The shuttle service providers are located downstairs at the baggage claim area. You can reach the city centre comfortably with a shuttle service. A limousine service is also on offer for travellers that enjoy luxury. Be aware of chauffeurs that are not employed by the airport’s authorized service companies.
Some hotels in Jacksonville pick up guests that have already reserved a room in advance from the airport. Some hotels provide this service free of charge, but this service can also be costlier than a taxi.