Popular Airport | Bole Intl. Airport |
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Popular Airlines | |
Approximate Flight Duration | 14 hour 20 min |
Approximate Travel Distance | 7132 Miles |
There are many modes of transportation available from the city centre to Buffalo Niagara International Airport. You can use the shuttle services that have a working agreement with the airport, use a taxi, or hire a limousine. If you are not restricted by time, there are more economical options such as the metro and metrobus. If you are staying at a hotel within the vicinity of the airport, you can easily reach the airport by using a shuttle bus provided by the hotel.
Many private companies have agreements with the airport that allows them to offer door-to-door transportation services. The shuttle services are either provided by car, minivan, or limousine. Ask your hotel for assistance on gathering contact details and regarding reservations. These alternatives may be costlier, but they are definitely the most comfortable form of transportation to the airport.
You can plan a comfortable trip by renting a vehicle from one of the car rental agencies in Buffalo city centre. You also have the option of returning your vehicle at the airport. To reach the airport from the city centre with your rented vehicle, you should drive through New York State Route 33 E (NY-33 E). In normal traffic conditions, it takes less than 20 minutes to get from the city centre to the airport.
It is possible to get to the airport by taking metro line 204 from the city centre. The line operates during weekdays. It departs every 30 minutes, and the journey lasts 30 minutes in total. A one-way adult ticket costs 2.5 dollars.
The metrobus line 24 connects the city centre to the airport. It is the cheapest mode of transportation to the airport, with a one-way ticket costing 2 dollars. The duration of the journey lasts 43 minutes.
Accommodation options within the proximity of the airport offers airport transportation services. Hotels can either provide this service free of charge or add the fee to your accommodation cost. Contact your hotel representative in advance for a more convenient and fast journey to the airport.
Located 11 miles east from Buffalo city centre, the airport welcomes nearly 5 million passengers each year. You can have a pleasant time thanks to the approximately 20 stores, cafes and restaurants available at the airport. Visit the 'Visitor Center' desk to find out more detailed information about the city of Buffalo. The leaflets provide information about important points of the city, as well as a list of activities that you can participate in. The airport also has a pet relief area and a games room for children. You can also find very good hotels within the vicinity of the airport.
Addis Ababa, which is connected to Kenya, Somalia and Sudan by highways, connected to Djibouti, one of the important trade centers of Africa, by railways and has an international airport, is both a transfer point and an important trade center for the country. In the country where animal husbandry and agriculture are widespread and light industry is developed, the most important product of the city is coffee. The city is also an important education center thanks to the universities and colleges it hosts.
In the city, there are many coffee shops where you can drink and buy coffee. In Addis Ababa, urban transportation is provided with buses, minibuses and taxis. Public transportation isn’t very developed. Ticket prices of these means are affordable. However, bus routes don’t operate at regular intervals and there may sometimes be delays.
Blue - white colored minibuses that you can use as an alternative to buses are faster than buses and carry passengers with more affordable fares. The fare is about 1.5 Birr, which is less than 50 cents, depending on your destination. Minibuses that start operating at early hours in the morning generally offer service until 09:00 pm. You can also get on a taxi for your transportation in the city. It is not always easy to find a taxi here. You can find a taxi more easily in central parts of the city and in front of big hotels.
The vehicles used as taxi are generally old model automobiles. Despite of this, it can be said that taxis are the most comfortable means of transportation in Addis Ababa. However, before getting on a taxi you should agree on the fare and definitely bargain with the driver. If you are thinking of renting a car and having a comfortable means of transportation during your visit, you should be careful about the traffic. You should remember that there are no traffic lights on many roads and roundabouts and this situation negatively affects traffic flow. In addition, you can have trouble in buying gas. There can be long queues at gasoline stations. On the other hand, there is no problem about parking in the city and average parking fee is 0.50 Birr. Although there is a railway system in the city, trains are not a part of urban transportation.
Bole International Airport is located 6 km south of the city center on Bole Road. To get to the city center from the airport you can use minibuses as the means of public transportation or you can also choose to take a taxi. Renting a car is another alternative for your travel to the city center although it is generally not recommended due to traffic problems. If you are going to stay at a hotel, airport shuttle services offered by some hotel are one of the most comfortable and reliable transportation options.
If you are thinking of getting to the city center by using a means of public transportation, you can get on the minibuses departing from Bole Dild minibus stops located in front of the overpass found right across the terminal exit. Minibuses offer service from 06:00 am to 08:00 pm.
The fares are cheaper than taxis and vary according to your destination. The fares are 5 Birr on average. You should remember that tourists may be charged higher amounts. You can learn the amount you need to pay by talking to other passengers before getting on any minibus. You need to pay an additional amount for your baggage.
In addition to small hotels, accommodation centers of certain chain hotels like Radisson, Hilton and Sheraton are also located in the city center. Some hotels offer airport shuttle service. If you don’t prefer public transportation and don’t want to bargain with taxi drivers about the fare, you can take advantage of the airport shuttle service which will pick you up in front of the baggage claim area and leave you just in front of your hotel. To benefit from this service, you should contact your hotel in advance and agree on the price, make a reservation and give the necessary information such as the number of passengers and baggage.
There are two types of taxis that you can get on to reach the city center from the airport. At airport taxi stand, Mercedes taxis of the National Tour Operator (NTO) operate under a company and offer service with more comfortable vehicles. With their predetermined tariffs, they create a more reliable image in terms of the fares and offer private services. You can ask your hotel to call a NTO taxi for you or get in contact with the taxi desk located in the arriving passenger terminal. Tariffs are offered according to your destination. There is no taximeter in these taxis, so it is advised to agree on the fare before getting on. These taxis are approximately 10 times more expensive than blue-white taxis. You can also reach the city center in a short time with a blue-white taxi which you can get on at the exit of the airport. The average fare is between 80 and 100 Birr.
These taxis are managed by individuals. These taxis, which are larger than a standard automobile, operate just like a small bus. They have a standard route, pick up passengers from certain points and drop them off at certain points. There is no taximeter in blue-white taxis and the fares of the stops are predetermined. In addition, you shouldn’t forget that you may need to bargain on the fare.
You can rent a car from one of the car rental companies located at the airport. Since some roads have no name, there isn’t sufficient number of traffic signs throughout the city and there is no traffic light on many roundabouts, traffic flow isn’t in order. In order to reach the city center with the car you have rented, you should drive northwestward after leaving the airport. The road is about 6 kilometers.