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Van Ferit Melen Airport is 5 kilometers away from the city center. Transportation to the airport is provided by taxi, minibus or municipal buses.

It is also possible to reach the airport by renting a car from the car rental offices.

Municipal Bus

It is very easy to reach the airport by taking the public buses which run from the city center. Preferring this type of transportation option is cheaper, as well as it is a fast option.

Minibus

Another option to get to the airport is the minibus. You can easily arrive at the airport by taking a minibus which departs from the city center. Please keep in mind that your luggage should not be too heavy if you prefer traveling by minibus. Because, the minibuses do not drop passengers off to the terminal. You need to walk 900 meters to the terminal.

Car

Car is one of the easiest ways to reach the airport. It is 5 kilometers from Van city center to the airport. You can get to the airport from the city center by driving through the D300 state road.

Airport Information

Van Ferit Melen Airport is closed to international flights. There are only domestic flights at the airport. Some airline companies arrange regular intercity flights on certain days of the week. In addition, the first satellite-based landing system in Turkey has been set up at this airport.

It cannot be said that there are many alternatives to get to Alexandria city center from Borg El Arab International Airport. The means of transportation mostly preferred by passengers is taxi. You can also get to the city center easily with the car you can rent from one of the car rental companies located at the airport. In addition, some hotels offer private shuttle service for their guests.

Taxi

You can see many taxis waiting in front of Borg El Arab International Airport terminal building. Since the distance is not short, taxi is not an affordable means of transportation for this travel. However, it is possible to agree on a reasonable fare by bargaining. You should specify your destination and agree on the fare before your travel, and make sure to pay the fare after reaching your destination. Getting to the city center by taxi takes about 1 hour under normal traffic conditions.

Hotel Shuttle

Some hotels in Alexandria offer airport shuttle service for their guests. You should get in contact with your hotel in advance whether they provide this service or not. If they do, you should learn the amount you need to pay and make a reservation in advance. This service may be more expensive compared to taxi but it is much safer. Your vehicle will be waiting for you at the airport and you can comfortably get to the city center thanks to this service.

Car Rental

If you want to rent a car and have a comfortable travel, you can agree with one of the car rental companies found at the airport. You shouldn’t forget that you must have an international driver's license. If the car you rented has any damage, you must keep a written record during renting.

You should also be careful about the traffic density in Alexandria and the drivers who don’t pay much attention to the traffic rules. After leaving the airport, turn left to North Coast Road, connect to Mehwar Al-Ta’ameir that you will see on the right and drive straight until you reach the city center. This travel lasts about 50 minutes.