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| Popular Airport | MD Douala Intl. Airport |
|---|---|
| Popular Airlines | |
| Approximate Flight Duration | 8 hour 50 min |
| Approximate Travel Distance | 7069 Km |
Transportation to Airport from Dushanbe City Center
Dushanbe Intl. Airport
Known as the capital of Tajikistan located in Central Asia, Dushanbe is a special city with its rich cultural heritage, authentic architecture and cosmopolitanism. Dushanbe Airport hosts passengers who want to travel to this city.
The region known as the city center of Dushanbe, which is situated at the confluence of the two rivers Varzob and Kofarnihon, covers Rudaki Avenue and the nearby Rudaki Park. The city is divided into four basic regions. The names of these regions are Aviccena, Ferdowsi, Ismail Samani and Shah Mansur.
It can be said that the public transportation alternatives in the city are generally budget-friendly. The most common public transportation vehicles in the city are minibuses and taxis. Buses and trolleybuses are also among the preferred public transportation vehicles. The central railway station, which is close to the city center, offers transportation service to some parts of the city and is also used as the main station for international and intercity flights.
There are many alternatives that you can use to reach the airport from the city center. One of these alternatives is public transportation. Trolleybuses, trains, minibuses and shared taxis departing from certain parts of the city can be used for the transportation to the airport.
If you want to have a more comfortable and quicker travel to the airport, you can get on a taxi or rent a car.
Bus
Buses have a highly comprehensive transportation network throughout the city; however, they don’t offer a direct transportation option to the airport. There are sixteen bus routes operating in the city. You can get to the railway station by using bus routes 3A and 23.
Trolleybus
By getting on a public transportation vehicle or taxi from your location in the city, you can arrive at A. Donish, S. Ayni, A. Rudaki, Somoni and N. Mahsumov stations. From here, you can get on trolleybus routes 2 or 4 and directly arrive at the airport. Trolleybuses have a key importance in urban transportation. Although they have fewer routes than buses, trolleybuses are more affordable than buses.
There are eight trolleybus routes, including 1, 24, 5, 8, 10, 12 and 14, which operate throughout Dushanbe.
Trolleybus route 1 takes passengers to S. Ayni Culture Park and Railway Station, route 9 and 10 to Obshoron region, route 11 to S. Ayni Culture Park and Somoni regions and route 12 to shopping center and Gulbutta regions.
Train
By using lines 3 and 4, you can get to the railway station which is close to the airport.
Minibus (Marshrutka)
Known as Marshrutka in the countries of the Commonwealth of Independent States, minibuses are a very useful public transportation alternatives in Dushanbe. Although the minibuses have a wide transportation network, they are more crowded compared to other public transportation such as buses, trolleys and buses; also, minibuses demand higher amounts than trolleybuses.
To arrive at the airport by using minibuses, you need to get to A. Donish, Nazarshoev, Rudaki, S. Ayni, S. Sherozi and N. Carabo regions by using a public transportation vehicle or by taking a taxi. It is possible to directly get to the airport by using the minibus route 33 passing through these regions.
Routes 1, 3, 17 and 29 are among the minibus routes providing transportation opportunity in the city. By using route 3 you can travel to the railway station.
Shared Taxi
There are shared taxis operating between certain regions in the city. Travelling with these vehicles are comfortable and budget-friendly. If you are near Karabolo or 82nd district of the city, you can get to the airport by getting on shared taxi route 8 departing from Rudaki, Somoni and US Embassy regions.
Taxi
Using a taxi in Dushanbe is a useful alternative contrary to many other cities. Taxis, contrary to what is believed, can be more suitable for your budget. If you are travelling as a crowded group, it can be more affordable to use a taxi instead of public transportation vehicle.
Car Rental
Another comfortable and quick option for travelling in the city is car rental. You can rent your car from various car rental companies located in the city, or you can make a reservation online before your flight. By 2015, the offices where you can rent a bicycle in the city have also started to provide service for visitors.
Airport Information
Having the capacity of hosting 200 passengers per hour, Dushanbe International Airport continue enhancing its facilities. Located in the southeast of the city, the airport is not very close to the city center.
At the airport, there are special areas offering more comfortable services for VIP and CIP guests. As you can spend good time in one of the restaurants, cafes, fast food shops and bars found in the terminal, it is also possible to do shopping at Duty Free stores where you can buy high-quality products at reasonable prices without paying taxes.
There is also internet service at the airport. You can buy newspapers and magazines from the shops in the terminal and benefit from ATM machines for your money transactions.
Transportation to Douala City Center from Airport
MD Douala Intl. Airport
Located in the area known as Littoral in Cameroon, Douala is one of the largest cities in the country. Douala International Airport hosts the flights both within Cameroon and to different countries.
Douala International Airport is located 7 kilometers outside Douala city center. The incoming passengers can anytime go up to the city center by taking a taxi or taking advantage of private transfer services that are available in front of the terminal building. You can also benefit from the private transportation services offered by the companies having offices within the terminal building as well as the hotel transfer services to get to the city center.
It takes approximately 20-30 minutes to reach Douala city center from the airport by taxi and other transfer options.
Taxi stops, car rental office, souvenir shops, car parking areas, ATMs, and restaurants are among the services provided for the passengers at the airport located in Douala, the economic and commercial capital of Cameroon.
Hotel Transfer Services
There are many different hotel alternatives for the visitors in Douala. Moreover, some hotels in the city provide transfer services between Douala International Airport and the city center. By this means, you can walk to the exit gates as soon as you arrive at the terminal and enjoy the easy trasfer to the city center, a service provided by the hotel you have made a reservation for in advance. Especially if you are going to stay at a large hotel, you can take the opportunity to travel with the transfer services at a reasonable price or for free. You can inform your hotel of your arrival time in advance so that you can take advantage of the transfer services offered with a large luggage capacity without having to wait too much at the airport.
Airport Transfer Services
The passengers who are not provided with hotel shuttle services can book private airport transfer services. Private airport services in Douala offer two different transfer alternatives: you can either prefer the one exclusive to you (and your family) or the other as shared transfer service with other passengers at more affordable prices. You can get information from the hotels in the city before your flight or ask the information desk at Douala International Airport about how to make a reservation to enjoy private transfer services. Please keep in mind that you need to render payment for the transfer services and other transportation options in Douala with the Central African CFA Franc. In the event that you have no Central African CFA Franc on you, you can also make your payment in American Dollars or Euro. In this case, however, you should know that the transfer might be a little more costly.
Taxi
You can easily see yellow taxis at the terminal exits of Douala International Airport and head towards Douala city center by taking one of these taxis. If you have the chance to benefit from hotel shuttles or private transfer services, you can take advantage of going to the city center at a much cheaper price than taxis. However, if you don't have such an option, you can take a taxi anytime of the day and get to Doula city center with your luggage without having any difficulty. Taxi fare may vary depending on where you want to go in Douala. The passengers who take a taxi at the airport need to pay an average of 3.500 Central African CFA Francs to get to the city center and the fare may rise up to 10.000 Central African CFA Francs for some parts of the city. If you prefer an affordable means of transportation to reach Douala city center from the airport, you should firstly get information from the airport staff or the hotel and then choose a suitable option.
Another thing to note when taking a taxi at the airport is that taxi drivers may demand different amount of fares from the customers for the same distance. For this reason, if you want to travel at more affordable prices, you should firstly go out of the terminal building to negotiate with a few taxi drivers and then prefer the one with a more reasonable fare.
Taxi option is ideal especially for those who visit the city for the first time and are not familiar with the area. Moreover, taxi fare is not way too high in the daytime. If you arrive at the airport at night, you will need to pay a higher fare to get to Douala city center.
Instead of taxi, traveling with hotel shuttles or private transfer services in Douala would usually let you reach the city center for much cheaper. What is more, you don't generally have to pay extra for extra baggages, which helps you cut down on the total travel cost.
Rent a car
Make your own way! If you want to create your own route to the city center from the airport, you can rent a car. There is a car rental desk for the passengers who would like to take this option at Douala International Airport. You can contact in advance by phone or e-mail in order to pick up the car quickly from the car rental office located inside the incoming passenger terminal. Rental car options at the airport might be less especially at some periods during which the tourists visit the city densely. If you are going to rent a car for traveling in Douala, you should bear this in mind and put your skates on to reserve the car you want.
Bus
The passengers arriving at Douala International Airport in the early hours of the day can easily reach the city center by bus. The average fare for the single passenger is 150 XAF for the bus, which is much more comfortable during the day hours. There are four different bus lines connecting the airport with Douala city center. You can learn the area you are going to stay before your flight and take the right bus line; then, you can travel to the city center without difficulty. The departures of the buses from Douala International Airport to the city center are usually irregular. Therefore, bus option is not recommended for those who prefer a fast and practical means of transportation.
Private Taxi
You can book a taxi for a safe and economical ride from the airport in Douala. Once you get help from your hotel or guide when booking a taxi, you can enjoy the convenience of reaching even the distant areas without exceeding your budget. You can book the taxi considering the number of days you are going to stay in the city or you can only take advantage of this option to get to the city center. You can bargain with the drivers after determining the places you want to visit and enjoy the opportunity to travel with more affordable rates.
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