Popular Airport | Ksar Intl. Airport |
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Approximate Flight Duration | 5 hour 10 min |
Approximate Travel Distance | 4125 Km |
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Transportation to Airport from Shiraz City Center
Shiraz Intl. Airport
You can go to Shahid Dastghaib Internatioal Airport from Shiraz city center with a rental car. Since the taxi fares in the city are affordable, taxis are the most frequently used means of transportation. On the other hand, it is also possible to reach nearby the airport with bus or metro. However, if you prefer these means of transportation, keep in mind that you have to walk a distance; thus, if you have many and/or heavy luggage they are not suggested.
Car Rental
There are many local rental car companies in the city. For finding a trustworthy company you can consult your hotel. You can easily reach Shahid Dastghaib Internatioal Airport by taking the Modarres Boulevard with your rental car in southeast direction and following the airport signs. The journey would take 15 minutes under normal traffic conditions.
Taxi
Taxi is a commonly used means of transportation in the city. Because of this, you can easily find a taxi every hour of the day. But you have to be careful about the fares. If necessary, do not hesitate to bargain with the driver and keep in mind that taxi fares are affordable. It is possible to reach the airport in 15 minutes by taxi.
Bus
Buses are the most affordable means of transportation. But you should keep in mind that the stop you will get off is about one kilometer away from the airport. If you are traveling by bus to the airport, remember to consider the number of pieces and weight of your luggage, and the weather conditions.
Metro
Metro is also an affordable option. The metro stop that you will get off at is also walking distance to the airport. Even though the metro ride would last 15 minutes, you should keep in mind that you will have to walk to the airport.
Airport Information
Shahid Dastghaib Internatioal Airport, shortly known as Shiraz International Airport, is one of the biggest and most modern airports of Iran.
Charter flights, cargo transportation and seasonal flights to cities such as Adana, Antalya, Tbilisi, Jeddah and Medina are also arranged from the airport where regular flights are operated to many cities.
The airport is eight kilometers away from the city center. Besides the coffees and restaurants, there are also various stores at the airport. Since Iran is a Muslim country ruled in line with sharia, keep in mind that woman passengers need to cover up their heads at the airport, there are no alcoholic beverages sold at the airport including the duty free store and it is forbidden to consume alcohol.
Transportation to Gafsa City Center from Airport
Ksar Intl. Airport
Those wanting to travel to central Gafsa from the airport, located in the centre of Tunisia approximately 6 kilometres away from Gafsa, or Ksar Airport, usually prefer taking a taxi or renting a car. If you make an agreement with transfer service that will take you from the airport to the centre once you land, then you can also make use of this. Transport costs in Tunusia and Gafsa are usually not high. This being said, those wanting to make a cheaper journey from Gafsa Airport to the centre can share taxis, or can take one of the public transport vehicles that leave from the stops nearby.
Taxi
You might prefer to taking one of the taxis waiting outside the terminal to get to Gafsa city centre from Gafsa Airport. There is a distance of 6 kilometres between the two locations. The taxis in Gafsa are usually affordable and budget friendly, and the fact that the airport is so close to the city centre makes it both fast and affordable. You can find out the average cost for the journey by telling the driver where you want to go and asking how much it would cost. The duration of trip from the airport terminal to Gafsa city centre can change depending on traffic and road conditions however it doesn’t usually exceed 10-15 minutes. You might not need to negotiate on the price if you’re going a short distance however if you are going somewhere further out then you can pay less by haggling with the Gafsa taxi drivers.
Bus
If you want to take public transport to central Gafsa from the airport then you can make use of the buses and minibuses that wait at stops nearby and at the airport. The cost for taking a bus or a minibus in Gafsa is considerably cheaper when compared with other options but don’t forger that it might be overcrowded and tiring. The buses and minibuses only go to specific locations in the centre so you will have to walk or take a taxi from here to your final destination.
Shared Car
Those wanting to have the comfort of a taxi and the cheapness of taking a bus might prefer to use a carpooling service to make the journey from the airport to central Gafsa. The journey should take no more than 10-15 minutes as with the other options. If you want to use a shared care at Gafsa Airport, then you can take advantage of the suitable prices of this option by finding different passengers travelling in the same direction. Don’t forget to let the driver know the direction you will be travelling and to find out the average costs for the journey.
Airport Service
There aren’t many airport shuttles service options when coming from Gafsa Airport towards Gafsa. You can take a look at private shuttle service providers to find a suitable service by researching online and get picked up in from of the terminal with the car that you reserved. If you’re staying at a hotel in the city centre or nearby the airport then you can find out if the there is a shuttle service offered by getting in touch with them before your journey. Getting from Gafsa Airport to the city centre usually takes around 10-15 minutes. These shuttle services are sometimes offered free of charge or at very reasonable prices for hotel prices.
