Search Flights from Sialkot to Mazar I Sharif
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| Popular Airport | Mazar i Sharif Intl. Airport |
|---|---|
| Popular Airlines | |
| Approximate Flight Duration | 1 hour 30 min |
| Approximate Travel Distance | 824 Km |
Transportation to Airport from Sialkot City Center
Sialkot Intl. Airport
You can take a taxi to get to the Sialkot International Airport from Sialkot city center. If you have rented a car for your travel, you can deliver it at the airport. The airport also has shuttle services. You can reach a point very close to the airport by bus or train. But you must remember that you will need to take a taxi afterwards.
Taxi
You can always find a taxi in the city center. Some people are also offer taxi service with their own vehicles. For a reliable taxi you can ask for help from your hotel. It is suggested that you ask about the taxi fare in advance and negotiate if necessary.
Car Rental
A large number of local car rental companies operate in the city. You can reach the Sialkot International Airport in half an hour by taking the Wazirabad Road and following the airport signs with your rental car.
Shuttle
Airport shuttle services are not only available from Sialkot city center, but also from Wazirabad, Daska and Gujranwala cities. You can contact the airport for shuttle schedule and routes, or request assistance from your hotel.
Bus
You have to get off at the Sambrial stop from the bus that you will take from the city center. This stop is the one closest to the airport, but due to the distance between the stop and the airport you will need a short taxi ride. You should not forget that buses in the city are very crowded, especially if you have a large number of suitcases with you, you should not opt for this alternative.
Train
You can get off at Sambrial Station by taking a train from the main train station in the city center. This is the closest train station to the airport. However, you need to take a taxi to get to the airport. You should not forget that trains in the city are almost always very crowded.
Airport Information
Sialkot International Airport is not a very big airport. Although you will be able to find all basic units such as exchange office, ATM and pharmacy, there is not much to keep the passengers entertained in the waiting period. However, the CIP Lounge offers an environment where you can have a pleasant time. First Class or Business Class passengers can enjoy free CIP Lounge service. Economy class passengers can use this service for only $ 10.
Transportation to Mazar I Sharif City Center from Airport
Mazar i Sharif Intl. Airport
Mazar I Sharif, a border town close to Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan and Tajikistan, is the most important and biggest city of Behl Region located in the north of Afghanistan. Due to its geographical location, it has a very strategic position both in terms of politics and transport.
The city has taken its name from the belief that Ali's grave is here. The city center is made up of straight blocks that spread around Ali's tomb and cut each other perpendicularly. When you move towards the city center, all the roads would take you to this big square with the tomb, surrounded by greenery.
Already the intersection of the other roads is also squares. The traffic rules are not generally applied in the city, and as a result, there is a feeling of chaos in the roads. Traffic is almost always cramped.
Bikes and motorcycles are frequently used means of transportation in the city center. It is possible to see luxury cars and horse-drawn cars in traffic together. Mazar I Sharif railroad connects it with the neighbor Uzbekistan and the train reaches the city center. Priority in rail transport is not human transport but merchandise transport. This makes Mazar I Sharif an important trade transfer point for Afghanistan, beyond being a religious destination.
Although there are buses for long distance journeys, transportation in the city center is provided by special vehicles. From here you can go to the capital city of Kabul by bus or plane. If you want to see Belh, the birthplace of Mevlana Celaleddin Rumi, you can reach this old settlement with a 30-minute car journey.
The Mazar I Sharif International Airport is quite small and does not offer transportation to the city center by public transport. You can reach the city center by taxi, rental car or hotel shuttles from the airport which is 12 kilometers east of the city center. The airport does not have regular services. You have to ask when you get there.
Hotel Shuttle
Although it is very easy to find in a hostel or motel Mazar I Sharif, there are not much bigger hotels. You should check with your hotel whether or not they provide a shuttle service and make reservation in advance so that they can pick you up from the airport.
Taxi
Taxi is means of transportation that is frequently used to get to the city center from the airport. If there is not much traffic, you can reach the city center in 16 minutes. It’s a good idea to have a deal about the fare with the taxi driver before you take the cab.
Car Rental
Renting a car is the most preferred method of transportation in Mazar I Sharif since you need to negotiate price with taxis, there are problems about public transportation and it is very convenient for those who want to go to surrounding cities.
Since the roads are not generally asphalt, the Jeep is the most preferred type of vehicle. You can reach the city center in about 16 minutes on a straight road for about 12 kilometers after connecting to the AH76 motorway from the airport connection road.
If you rent a car during your travel, you should be aware that traffic rules are not strictly applied in the city.
Weather in Mazar I Sharif
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