Popular Airport | Angers Loire Airport |
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Popular Airlines | |
Approximate Flight Duration | 7 hour 40 min |
Approximate Travel Distance | 6163 Km |
The city center and Entebbe International Airport are very close to each other and you can easily get to the airport. Although there is no public transportation service to the airport, you can take a taxi at affordable prices for transportation to the airport.
If you prefer, you can also get to the airport very easily by renting a car in the city center. Transfer services provided by a private company is another alternative you can take. Although the airport is so close to the city center, you need to set off taking the potential heavy traffic in Entebbe into consideration and be careful about timing.
You can easily get a taxi in Entebbe city center. If you don’t have a luggage or if you are traveling with a hand luggage, you can also prefer the motorbike taxis called Boda Boda. Since there is no taximeter available in the taxis, you should bargain with the driver about the taxi fare and you shouldn’t do the payment in advance. You are advised to get help from someone you know or your hotel to get a taxi because taxis in the city are not considered reliable in general.
You can contact one of the car rental companies in the city center to rent an affordable car. You can rent a car as well as a motorbike. If you prefer, it is also possible to rent a car with a driver. Your hotel can also help you with the car rental procedures and contact information of the car rental companies. If you are going to drive the car yourself, you should keep in mind that you must have an international driver’s license.
The private company named Uganda Airport Transfers provides transfer services between Entebbe city center, Kampala city center and Entebbe International Airport. The company picks up passengers at anywhere they want and take them to the airport. It is especially a good transportation alternative for crowded groups because the vehicles of the company vary from 3-person cars to 25-person buses. You can get the contact information and price list of Uganda Airport Transfers on its website. Your hotel can also help you with this.
Very few hotels in Entebbe provide their guests with airport shuttle services. If your hotel offers this service, you need to get information about its price and make a reservation in advance to take advantage of the shuttle option. Even if your hotel doesn’t have such a service, they will absolutely help you find a transportation alternative to get to the airport. Under any circumstances, you should keep in mind to bargain for the price in advance.
Entebbe International Airport is the most important and largest airport not only in Entebbe but also in Uganda. A large number of airline companies arrange flights to Entebbe International Airport on a daily basis. Many others also arrange flights to the airport every other day or weekly. Many cities in Uganda, especially Kampala which is the commercial center and capital of the country, use this airport air transportation.
Entebbe International Airport is located on the banks of Lake Victoria, in the immediate vicinity of Entebbe city center. The airport is 41 kilometers away from Kampala and regular minibus services are arranged between Kampala and the airport. The airport has a post office, safe deposit box, cash dispensers and banks.
Entebbe Airport also has cafés, restaurants, and duty-free shopping stores. There is also an internet cafe for those who don't want to stay away from internet access at the airport.
Karibuni Lounge serves at the departure terminal for passengers who want to get relaxed while waiting for their flights. The lounge starts to serve 2 and a half hours before the first flight of the day and it is open until the last flight time. At Karibuni Lounge, you can take advantage of the free internet service, watch TV, read the daily newspapers, take a shower, and relax in the cozy sitting areas. The entrance fee for the lounge is only 15 dollars and the time you can stay in the lounge is limited to a maximum of 3 hours.
The city of Angers, located on the north-west of France, is spreading along two banks of the Maine River. There are a total of 6 bridges bringing the two sides of this city divided by the river. Angers is home to many historical and architectural beauties. The city is famous for its flowers, wall carpets and orange liqueur. Every year, a music festival is held in the last two weeks of June and many music lovers from abroad participate in this festival.
The most common means of public transport in the city is buses. Thanks to the lines spread all over the city, you can easily reach every place by bus. The one way ticket costs 1.40 Euros. You can get your ticket in the bus. With this ticket you have the right to transfer as many times as you like in one hour. If you wish you have the chance to get a daily ticket for 3.60 Euros. If you plan to stay in the city much longer and prefer to use public transport, you can buy a monthly ticket.
At all bus stops you can see clear explanatory information and maps about the rides. There is also a tram line running on a single line in Angers city center. With this tram you can go from one side of the city to another.
You can take a taxi from the taxi stops located at different points in the city. In general, it is not possible to take a taxi besides the taxi stands. There is a taxi stand right next to the train station.
The trains are extremely modern and comfortable. You should never forget that you will come across a ticket check every time you travel. The main bus station is located in the Lorraine region. Intercity bus services are arranged here. Although the city has its own airport from where domestic and international flights are organized, you can also reach Angers by using the Le Mans Arnege International Airport which is only 57 kilometers from the city, or Tours Airport which is 79 kilometers from the city.
You can arrive in Angers by train or bus from the cities where these airports are located. The cities of Nantes, Poitiers and Rennes are not too far away. From the Angers Loire International Airport you can reach the city center by bus or taxi. Some hotels offer airport shuttle service.
If you want a more private transport vehicle you can rent a car. But you must remember that you must have an international driver's license for this.
You can see the taxi stand right in front of the departure gate of the airport arrival terminal. The taxis definitely have a taximeter and are extremely reliable.
There is a bus alternative for those who prefer public transport. You can easily get to the city center by bus no. 2 from the bus stops, which you can easily see at the exit of the airport arrival terminal. It is possible to get your ticket from the driver. You can also transfer within 1 hour with the same ticket.
There are offices of different car rental companies at the airport. You can rent a car according to your budget by agreeing with one of these. To reach the city center you need to connect to the A11 motorway via the D766 motorway.
Some of the hotels in Angers offer airport shuttle service for their customers. Although it is more costly than taking a taxi, you can make reservations in advance with your hotel if you want to take advantage of this service which welcomes you at the door of the arrival terminal and brings you to the door of your hotel.
Passengers using the Marce airport, built 24 kilometers from Angers city center, can rent a car to go to the city center or use taxis working 24/7. Passengers looking for a more economical transportation can use buses with less frequent services.
Almost all taxi drivers of Allo Anjou, Alliance Angers, and Aeroports Vallee taxi firms wait for passengers in front of the terminal building all day long and provide great convenience by knowing English. Taxi companies accepting payment by credit card can provide large minibus-style vehicles that can carry 8 people upon request.
From Marce Airport to the city center you can travel by buying tickets of 2B line buses of AnjouBus company which makes four journeys a day. Buses that arrive at the city center in about 35 minutes regularly depart from the station every day at 06:59, 07:59, 09:14 and 13:59 outside the terminal building. After reaching the bus station in the city center, you can go to the railway station which is five-minute away on foot and travel different regions of the city by train.
Although taxis make it easy to get from the airport to the city center, passengers who want to be at the steering wheel in the city with very steady roads and avenues can rent cars from two companies at the airport. Europcar and Avis, which have offices in Marce Airport, serve passengers all week except Sunday.