Popular Airport | Poznan Lawica Henryk Wieniawski Airport |
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Popular Airlines | |
Approximate Flight Duration | 5 hour 10 min |
Approximate Travel Distance | 4221 Km |
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.
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.
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.
By using lines 3 and 4, you can get to the railway station which is close to the airport.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Poznan, one of the liveliest cities in Poland, is also one of the important cultural, educational and trade centers of the region. The city is built on the banks of the Warta River, and attracts a large number of visitors due to the influence of universities and other educational institutions. The annual theater festival and the Poznan Classical Music Festival are among the city's most popular activities.
The airport in Poznan, about 7 kilometers west of the city center, connects the city to other cities in Poland and the world. Those who want to get to and from the airport and the city center by private vehicle or rented car can find their way without difficulty in the city. Those who follow the Poznan city center signs using the A2 route in the city can reach the center of the city from the airport in a short time. It is also possible to travel to Warsaw, the capital of the country, by using this route again.
If you want to get to the city center by public transport, there are buses going from the airport to different parts of the city. Once you have left the terminal building you can take one of the Poznan taxis waiting for you at the door, rent a limousine or use the hotel's shuttle if yours offer one.
The taxi fares in the city are not very high, just like in the rest of Poland. Moreover, the fact that the city center is located very close to the airport allows taxis to take a step forward. Taxis usually have a taximeter, but you may also have an idea about the average amount you will pay to the city center by talking to the driver before you start your journey. Thanks to the car rental services at the airport, you can rent a car from here as soon as you land and can continue your journey with your own car.
Another alternative in the city is the limousines. The reason why the limousines, which are more expensive than the other transportation means of the city, are preferred is to have a more convenient and prestigious transportation opportunity.
There are also many privileged services waiting for passengers traveling from Poznan Airport, which is a medium-sized airport. At the airport cafes and restaurants, where you can taste the most delicious alternatives from Poland and world cuisine, and duty free shops are located.
In private passenger lounges you can enjoy special treats, read your newspaper or magazine, connect to the internet or relax in comfortable seats and sip your drink while waiting for your plane. The conference halls located at the airport provide a great comfort and convenience especially for business visitors. You can contact the airport before your travel if you wish to take advantage of these facilities offered to passengers at different capacities.
Buses, which are the first alternative from Poznan Airport to the city center, are also very economical at the same time. You can travel to different parts of the city by buses, which are departing from the bus stops that are a few steps away from the airport terminal building.
You can travel between Port Lotniczy - Dworzec Glowny with the line from the airport to the city center. In addition to this express service line, buses 59 and 48, which depart from the airport, can easily take you to the city in a short time.
Bus 59 departs right in front of terminal T3, while bus 48 departs from Wyszeborska Street, 200 meters from the terminal.
You can buy bus tickets from the newspaper kiosk on both the arriving and departing passenger terminals. Tickets can also be picked up from the stops in front of the airport's passenger terminal and from automatic ticket machines. And if you use it, you can also pay with different mobile payment systems and easily get your bus ticket.
There are thirteen stops from the airport to the city center and the journey takes about 30 minutes. Although the buses are among the most economical and convenient means of transportation, buses are not as comfortable as taxi, car rental and hotel shuttles. Especially if you are traveling with children and heavy equipment, you can consider different options besides the bus.
Another alternative you can use for transportation between the airport and city center in the city is the taxi. It takes about 20 minutes by taxi from Poznan Airport to the city center. And the price you pay for this distance is not too high. If you come to the city with heavy equipment or if you arrive late in the night, taxis would be the best option for you.
Get in one of the taxi cabs waiting for passengers in front of the T3 terminal of the airport and enjoy the fast and easy way to get to where you are going. Drivers of airport taxis usually speak English. However, you still have to write your address on a piece of paper before the ride; it will make your job much easier.
It would be much more advantageous for you to make the payment with the zloty which is the currency of Poland. If you do not have zloty, you can exchange money from the exchange office at the airport after your plane has landed, then you can take a taxi to get to the city center.
Renting a car in the city is also a fast and highly advantageous alternative. Moreover, compared with many European cities, car rental rates are very low in Poznan. You can start exploring the city with your own vehicle by choosing the model you want from companies such as Hertz, AVIS, Europcar, Sixt, Budget and Awos24 located on the airport terminal.
To reach the city center you can follow the signposts of Poznan city center by taking the A2 road. Driving here is very pleasant and extremely comfortable due to the regular routes of the city and the quiet traffic.
If you have booked your car via internet before coming to the city, you can take your car without waiting any queue. One of the most important requirements of renting a car in the city is to have the driver's certificate as it is in many other cities.
You can also travel between the airport and the city center of Poznan with private cars in the city. If you have a car you can come to the airport for short trips and leave your car in the car park there. Parking fees in general are not too high. This charge can reach much higher amounts if you are leaving your car for 48 hours or more.
You can follow the directions of the city center after you have moved from the front of the terminal to reach the city center. If you do not know the roads well in the city, you can minimize the risk of getting lost by obtaining a navigation device or a map.
Almost all 5-star hotels in the city have airport transfer service. To take advantage of this service, you should contact your hotel and make a reservation in advance. Using the hotel shuttles between the airport and Poznan city center will save you time and provide you with an extremely comfortable vehicle to reach the hotel after a tiring journey.
However, charges for these services may sometimes be much higher than anticipated. For this reason, before you make reservations for hotel shuttles in the city, you should also get detailed information about prices. So you can compare different service companies that serve this area and make the best reservation for you.
There are also companies offering limousine service for those who care about comfort. You can choose a limousine or one of the other luxury vehicles and ensure that it will be waiting for you at the airport when your plane lands. These vehicles, which are usually provided by drivers, are also a great alternative for travelers traveling with more goods and for those visiting for business purposes. Although the prices for luxury cars are much higher than taxis, shuttles and buses, you can consider paying the difference for a privileged and comfortable service.