Popular Airport | Samana El Catey Intl. Airport |
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Popular Airlines | |
Approximate Flight Duration | 14 hour 10 min |
Approximate Travel Distance | 11452 Km |
Bus
Public transport is generally the slowest, but the cheapest way to get to Kannur International Airport from the city center. All public transportation is operated by Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC), and the routes start as early as 05:00. Bus fares start from INR 20-25, but due to Covid-19 restrictions, you should double-check if there are regular routes to Kannur International Airport.
Taxi
Taxi is the most luxurious option to travel to Kannur International Airport from the Kannur city center. As there are numerous taxi companies providing services for many, you can always consult the related personnel of the hotel you are staying at, as they generally advise the best and the most convenient for their customers. The taxi fares generally start from INR 700-750, but you can discuss it beforehand with your driver.
Rental Car
There are numerous rental car companies inside the city of Kannur, and you can choose one of them as a transportation method to Kannur International Airport. But if you rent a car from the city center, do not forget to ask if you are allowed to leave the car at the airport parking lot, as if not, you may encounter problems later.
Auto Rickshaw
Auto rickshaws are one of the most economic and time-saving methods of transportation and not to mention, one of the most authentic vehicles as well. However, if you want to use auto rickshaws to arrive at the Kannur International Airport, you should bargain for the price beforehand. This is because even though the auto rickshaw prices are low, the price may change and probably rise due to your luggage.
Hotel Shuttles
Hotel Shuttles are the most convenient way of transportation from and to Kannur International Airport. As you will not hustle moving around with your luggage and arrange transportation at the last minute. By asking about the hotel shuttle services while booking, you can easily handle your transportation. Hotel shuttle services generally cost extra, starting from INR 800.
You can take a taxi, the most practical method, take the bus, rent a car, ot a transfer service to get from Samana El Catey Airport to Samana city centre. You can reach Las Galeras in 1 hour, Samana city centre in 40 minutes, Las Terranas in 30 minutes, and Sanchez in 10.
Even though there aren’t direct buses to Samana city centre to Samana El Catey Airport, the buses leaving to Sanchez, which is 8km away, might save you some time. You can first go to Sanchez from Samana El Catey Airport in 10 minutes if you take a taxi, and then take the bus to Samana, which should take you 1 or 1.5 hours. These buses operate under Caribe Tours and the price for the ticket as of 2017 is 1-3 dollars. These buses leave from Sanchez every hour and it’s possible to make a reservation by calling (809) 221 44 22.
If your arrival time is in the late hours or if you prefer the quickest and least hassle free method then you can take one of the taxis that are available 24/7 outside Samana El Catey Airport. If your hotel is at Sanchez then you can reach it in 10-12 minutes. The cost for this should vary between 30-40 dollars. To reach Samana city centre with a taxi on the other hand takes around 100 dollars. It might be a good idea to share the taxi with some other passengers to split the fare.
There are many local and international car rental agencies in Samana El Catey Airport and so you will have some good alternatives regarding price so you can pick the agency that is the most suitable for your budget. If you make a reservation before your arrival then you can get even better deals. To reach Samana city centre from Samana El Catey Airport by car we recommend taking the Turistico del Atlantico/133 road from Aeropuerto El Catey.