| Popular Airport | Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl. Airport |
|---|---|
| Popular Airlines | |
| Approximate Flight Duration | 14 hour 20 min |
| Approximate Travel Distance | 7141 Miles |
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You can use different means of public transportation such as buses, trams, trolleybuses and metro as well as taxis, shuttles and car rental options to get to Sunan Airport, which is 24 kilometers from the city center.
Although buses are not very frequently used in the city, it may be a good idea to use airport buses operated by Air Koryo. It is quite simple to take these airport buses that go directly to Sunan Airport from the most central points of the city.
It is incredibly easy to get from Pyongyang to Sunan Airport using one of three tram lines: Line 1 (Pyongyang-Mangyongdae), Line 2 (Tosong-Rangrang) and Line 3 (Sopyongyang-Rangrang). The Pyongyang trams, which you can easily use thanks to coupon tickets, provide a comfortable and fast transportation service from the city to the airport.
Modern metro lines are the most widely used transportation means in Pyongyang, North Korea's capital. You can directly access to the airport from Pyongyang city center thanks to the metro lines. In order to use the metro, the fastest means of transportation in the city, you need to purchase your ticket from the vending machines at the stops. With a depth of 110 meters, Pyongyang metro is the world's deepest metro. You can reach the airport from the Puhung and Yonggwang stops on the Chollima line.
It is faster and more economical to reach Sunan Airport with Pyongyang trolleybuses compared to buses. From Pyongyang Central Station there are frequent trolleybuses to Sunan Airport.
City taxis offer comfort and shuttle transfer services, are the most preferred means of transportation by tourists to get from the city center of Pyongyang to Sunan Airport.
There are many domestic and foreign car rental companies located in the central regions of Pyongyang. It is possible to choose one of these companies and rent your vehicle with a reservation in advance. You can reach Sunan Airport in 30-32 minutes via Sochon or Hasin Street.
Sunan International Airport, the main airport of North Korea's capital Pyongyang, is located in the Sunan district, 24 kilometers from Pyongyang city center. The airport, which has two large runways, is the central airport of Air Koryo.
Some of the facilities at Sunan Airport, which is also open for charter and other jet flights, are parking lot, business center, accessible facilities, various souvenir shops, bookshops, restaurant, cafe and bars, offices of Korea Foreign Trade Bank, exchange office, luggage storage facility, free internet access, VIP lounge, travel agencies, car rental companies, transfer services etc. You can find very suitable products such as alcoholic beverages, perfume, chocolate products at duty free stores in Sunan Airport which have two terminals in total.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
