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Transportation to Airport from Cocos Islands City Center
Cocos (Keeling) Islands Airport
Another name of Cocos Islands, which are also known as a water and nature paradise, is Keeling Islands. Cocos, which is located in the Indian Ocean, comprises a small archipelago approximately midway between Australia and Sri Lanka. Cocos Islands Airport, which is the only airport of the city of islands having a 15 km-long road, is located 5 kilometers of the city center. You can get on a taxi or rent a vehicle-bicycle for travelling to the airport from the city center which does not have an organized public transportation.
Taxi
Since the distance between the city center and the airport is quite short, you can choose getting on a taxi for your transportation which is a both economical and fast option for your airport transfer. Taxi is also the easiest transportation alternative that you can use for travelling to the airport. If you wish, you can share your taxi with other passengers to have a more affordable transportation.
Car - Bicycle Rental
Cocos Islands have a very small center. For this reason, there are no corporate car rental companies. For local and small-sized rental companies, the rate of renting a car for airport transfers is not very high. Visitors generally rent a car for discovering around from these companies which mostly offer bicycle rental services. If you rent a car for your transportation, you can receive it at the airport or leave it at the airport after your travel.
Tourist Bus
Another alternative that you can use for travelling to the airport from Cocos Islands city center is the tourist buses which offer service on certain days of the week. You can get information about these buses from the tourism office and Duty Free shop.
Hotel Shuttle
While making your hotel reservation, you can ask your hotel whether it offers airport shuttle service for its guests. Since it is a very small place, hotels can provide solutions for the transportation to the airport.
Airport Information
Cocos Island Airport, which is the only airport offering service to Cocos (Keeling) Islands, is located in the south of the Keeling Islands and situated on the capital of the region. The airport that provides international air transportation is also convenient for jets and consists of 2441 meters of asphalt surface. The airport has a large parking area which enables a suitable environment for long-term car parking.
The estimated arrival time to Cocos Islands Airport is about 1 day and 7 hours. There are many connecting flights to the airport from many regions.
Transportation to New Orleans City Center from Airport
Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl. Airport
You can reach the city center from New Orleans Louis Armstrong International Airport by taking a taxi or using the airport shuttle service. It’s also possible to do this much less costly by using public transport and taking the bus. If you want to save time and travel in comfort, or luxury, then you can rent a car or a limousine. You can also see if you can make use of an airport shuttle service offered by your hotel.
Taxi
There are 2 separate waiting locations for taxis outside the exit of the arrivals terminal where passengers should get in line. The taxi fare from the airport to the city center is 36 dollars for 1 or 2 people, 15 dollars more is added per person if you are more than two people. If you don’t want to pay with cash then the taxis also accept credit card payments.
Airport Shuttle Service
The airport shuttle service can take passengers to main points in the center and to various hotels. You can get tickets from the Airport Shuttle kiosk that’s just outside the arrivals terminal exit. A one-way ticket for one person is 24 dollars. If you know you’re going to use the shuttle service again, then you can get a round-trip ticket for 44 dollars. Every passenger has an allowance of 3 bags. If you have luggage in a non-standard shape or size then you may need to pay some extra fees.
Car Rental
There’s a consolidated car rental system (CONRAC) in New Orleans Louis Armstrong International in a separate location to the terminal building. You can choose a car that’s suited for you budget there from 9 separate agencies. To get to CONRAC you should use the exit next to the baggage reclaim belt 12 - 14 and walk a short distance. To get to the city center from the airport you should follow the I-10 W motorway and it should take around 20 minutes to reach the city center.
Bus
If you prefer to use public transport then you can reach the city center in around 40 minutes by taking the 202 bus. The ticket price is $ 1.50.
Hotel Shuttle Services
Hotels also offer shuttle services to and from New Orleans Airport. It’s quite practical and comfortable but can be a little more expensive than taking the bus. You can contact your hotel to inquire about whether they provide this service and get some more detailed information if they do.
Limousine
If you want to have a comfortable and luxurious journey then you can rent a limousine from the A-Airport Limousine agency that’s located in the baggage claim area of arrivals. Prices begin at $58 for 2 people and go up to $ 118 for 8 people.
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