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Transportation to Airport from Tampa City Center
Tampa Intl. Airport
You can easily get to the Tampa International Airport from the city center by taxi. If you prefer public transport, you can reach the airport by bus. Airport shuttle services are also available. Some hotels have their own shuttle services. If you have rented a car during your trip, you can also reach the airport by driving.
Bus
You can easily get to the airport from the city center by taking the bus number 15 in a very short time. One way ticket is 2$ per person.
Taxi
Taxi is a very common means of transportation throughout Tampa. You can easily find a taxi in the city center and easily arrive at the airport by paying 25$ on average. Each taxi have a taximeter and charges are standard. For this reason, you can be comfortable with the amount you will pay. You can talk to your hotel and ask the concierge service to arrange a taxi waiting for you at your departure time.
Rent a car
There are a lot of car rental offices in Tampa city center. For a comfortable trip, you can rent an affordable car and even get to the airport for your return flight by driving. You can rent a car online or you can ask your hotel to help you with this. You should remember that you need to have an international driver license or you need to have international driving permit in order to drive a car or motorbike in Tampa.
Airport Shuttle Services
Airport shuttle services consist of the air-conditioned, modern and comfortable buses that operate on a specific route and have a certain departure times. You are strongly recommended to get information about the closest shuttle stop and departure time in advance. You hotel can also help you with this. 3 piece of baggage are included in ticket price; if you have more baggage, you may be charged an extra fee for each. The price of these services is based on the distance. You can reach the airport from the city center by paying 25-35$ for airport shuttle service.
Hotel Shuttle Services
Many hotels in Tampa have their own airport shuttle services. In order to benefit from this service, you should contact your hotel beforehand to make sure that this service is available or not and make your reservation.
Airport Information
Tampa International Airport was referred to as the Drew Field Military Airport and used for military flights before the 1960s, when it has undergone major changes and begun to serve for civil flights. The airport had undertaken important duties during the World War II. Today, it stands out as a very modern and big airport. Tampa International Airport is located about 6 miles west to the city center. There is heavy air traffic in the city during which the tourism is the most active. The airport is often used as a transit hub and more than 100 flights a day are carried out during this busy period.
At the airport, the food and beverage areas are located at several different points including many bars, restaurants and cafes that appeal to different tastes. There are also many souvenir shops, accessory shops, clothing stores, cosmetic and duty-free shops. Free wi-fi service is available throughout the airport.
Transportation to Colombo City Center from Airport
Bandaranaike Intl. Airport
Sri Lanka's capital city, Colombo, located on the southern part of Asia, is known for its Colombo Harbor, which is frequented by many merchant ships. The rivers and canals in the city add a different beauty and naturalness to the city. Sri Lanka is starting to become a tourist center as a result of the renovated and newly opened buildings thanks to the urban transformation that started in the city.
Transportation in Colombo is provided by many different transportation means. The sympathetic three-wheeled vehicles, special to the city, known tuk-tuk serve at short distances. Other transport options include buses, trains and taxis as well as ferries linking India and the city. Bandaranayike Airport connects Colombo with all the cities in the world.
There are buses that travel at certain intervals during the day from Bandaranayike Airport to the city center. Taxis carry passengers to the city center on a busy pace all day.
Taxi
Taxis are very popular as transportation facilities at the airport are limited and buses, which do not work at night, have long intervals. You need to clearly tell the route you want to go to the driver of the taxi, which you can easily take at the airport exit.
Bus
There is an express route between the city of Colombo and the airport, which can only be used by buses. Thanks to this special road, bus number 187-E3 can reach the city center in half an hour. In order to take the buses in front of the terminal building you need to buy tickets in advance.
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