| Popular Airport | Gdansk Lech Walesa Airport |
|---|---|
| Popular Airlines | |
| Approximate Flight Duration | 11 hour 10 min |
| Approximate Travel Distance | 9004 Km |
As the distance between Johannesburg city centre and O.R. Tambo International Airport is not much, you can travel to the airport from the city centre in a short time and at reasonable prices. Locals mostly prefer public transportation such as bus or train in the city, but it is recommended to the new travelers in the city to prefer taxi for transportation instead of these vehicles. You can easily find a taxi at any time of the day in the city centre. Also remember that there are many rent a car offices in the city centre if you consider renting a car. Passengers who give priority to comfort and convenience while traveling to the airport from the city centre may consider renting a limousine as well. Limousines transport passengers to the airport from the city centre in about 30 minutes. Train is also another option for traveling to the airport from the city centre but like bus, it is not recommended to the new travelers for safety reasons.
Bus, one of the most preferred vehicles by the locals to travel to the airport from Johannesburg city centre, is not recommended to the foreign visitors for safety reasons. It takes about 35 – 40 minutes to get to the airport by buses departing from the city centre. If you want to travel by bus you can go to the one of the bus stops in the city centre. If you are staying in a hotel in the city, you can get information about buses and bus stops from your hotel. Remember, however, that you should look at other options if your priority is safety rather than a low cost travel.
In Johannesburg, taxis are the most preferred means of transportation especially by foreign travelers. You can be at the airport terminal in a short time by taking these safe and fast vehicles. Taxi fares are not too high for the tourists in the city. However, if you are traveling from somewhere far from the airport, you can get information about the taxi fee in advance. Taxis can take you from your hotel or from anywhere in the city centre and bring you to the airport terminal. They stand out as a much more preferable option when compared to the public transportation such as buses and trains.
Trains are also a convenient and fast option to travel to O.R. Tambo International Airport from the city centre. However, like buses, they are not recommended to the foreign visitors for security reasons. You can take a taxi or rent a car or a limousine as an alternative for a safer and more comfortable journey.
Business travelers in Johannesburg often prefer limousines for transportation. These luxurious and comfortable vehicles, driven by chaffeurs, take you from the city centre and bring you to the airport entrance in about 30 minutes. Although renting a limousine is comfortable and pleasant, it will cost more than the other options. You can use these vehicles at a cheaper price with seasonal discounts or group reservations.
Renting a car is one of the most preferred means of transportation in Johannesburg and vicinity. You can find some rent a car companies such as AVIS, Budget, National and Hertz in the city and within minutes, you can rent a car and begin driving to the airport. If you are not familiar with the city’s roads, remember to get a navigation device or a map beforehand. You just need to inform the rental company in advance if you want to drop off the car at the airport. You must have your internationally valid travel documents with you to rent a car.
Domestic and international terminals at Johannesburg O.R. Tambo International Airport offer an extremely pleasant and comfortable environment with lounges, cafes, restaurants and shops to the passengers. Thanks to the wireless internet connection at the airport, you can go online and make your transactions in many areas of the terminal. There are also ATMs and bank offices at the airport for those who want to send or withdraw money or make other banking transactions without leaving the terminal. You can change money at the exchange offices or banks at the airport. There are places of worship in the O.R. Tambo International Airport for Muslim and Christian visitors who wish to pray. You can use the conference room at the domestic terminal if you need to hold a meeting at the airport. You can send mails to different regions both home and abroad from the post office located at the international terminal of the airport. You will find many options such as telephone and accessories, electronic devices, clothes, books, newspapers and magazines if you want to shop at the airport. You have the opportunity to taste delicious meals and drinks from many parts of the world, such as South Africa, Asia and Europe at the airport. You can spend time at the passenger lounges which have comfortable seats. If you have to stay in a place close to the airport, you can make a reservation for one of the hotels around the terminals.
Transportation from Gdansk Lech Walesa Airport to Gdansk city center takes no more than 45 minutes, regardless of which means of transport you use. As you can use popular means of public transport such as trains, buses and trams for your journey, taxi and car rental companies will also be at your service 24/7.
There is a small train station at the exit of Gdansk Lech Walesa Airport. Gdansk Lech Walesa Airport-Gdansk city center train departs from this station every 15 minutes and goes directly to the city center. To get to the train, you have to purchase your ticket from the ticket vending machines in the terminal building. You can also get to the city center by taking the train called SKM. All trains are moving to Gdansk city center from Gdansk Port Lotniczy station.
The bus lines 210, 120 and 4A, which depart frequently from the airport, directly go to Gdansk city center and Glowny central station. There are two routes of the bus number 210. To go to the city you have to take the bus 210 to Goscinna. You can use these buses by a ticket that costs 60 Zloty according to the most current rates. Bus 122 also provides access to the Sopot Kamienny Potok region of Gdansk from the airport. The bus line to the Wrzeszcz train station, which departs from the airport again, is number 110.
If you have landed at Gdansk Lech Walesa Airport at night, you can take the N3 night bus to Gdansk Glowny station. Gdansk Shuttle vehicles, which provide a reliable transportation service to tourists by means of shuttle buses, take passengers from the airport to the city center at a fee of 21 Euros. The points where you can buy tickets are offices and vending machines at bus stop in Gdansk airport
The city trams, which provide comfortable and fast transport from Lech Walesa Airport to Gdansk, have two different colors, red and white. To get to the center of Gdansk from the airport by tram, you must purchase one the tickets in the common ticketing system: single-use, 1 hour or day tickets.
At the airport in Gdansk, where pirate taxiing is quite common, mostly formal taxis provide transportation. So the only thing you need to be aware of is whether the taxi driver turns the taximeter on or not. It is quite easy to reach Gdansk city center by taxi cabs waiting outside the airport terminal buildings. The official taxi drivers in Gdansk charge 7 Polish Zlotys at the beginning and then 2.5 Zlotys per kilometer. From Gdansk Lech Walesa Airport to the city center you will have to pay about 80 Zlotys if you use a taxi.
Famous car rental companies such as Budget / Avis, Express, Panek, Enterprise, Dollar, Europcar, Hertz, Thrifty, Joka and Sixt are located in Terminal T1 of Gdansk Lech Walesa Airport. The name of the domestic car rental company at the airport is Easy Terra Car Rental. You can rent a car from Gdansk Lech Walesa Airport and get to the city center in about 20-25 minutes.
If you use the S6 (E28) express way connecting Gdansk Lech Walesa Airport and Gdansk city center, the duration of your journey can be reduced up to 5-10 minutes. Before arriving Gdansk, you can rent a car or contact the company or make a pre-booking via internet at much more reasonable prices.
