Popular Airport | Norfolk Airport |
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Approximate Flight Duration | 14 hour 30 min |
Approximate Travel Distance | 11661 Km |
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Transportation to Airport from Entebbe City Center
Entebbe Intl. Airport
The city center and Entebbe International Airport are very close to each other and you can easily get to the airport. Although there is no public transportation service to the airport, you can take a taxi at affordable prices for transportation to the airport.
If you prefer, you can also get to the airport very easily by renting a car in the city center. Transfer services provided by a private company is another alternative you can take. Although the airport is so close to the city center, you need to set off taking the potential heavy traffic in Entebbe into consideration and be careful about timing.
Taxi
You can easily get a taxi in Entebbe city center. If you don’t have a luggage or if you are traveling with a hand luggage, you can also prefer the motorbike taxis called Boda Boda. Since there is no taximeter available in the taxis, you should bargain with the driver about the taxi fare and you shouldn’t do the payment in advance. You are advised to get help from someone you know or your hotel to get a taxi because taxis in the city are not considered reliable in general.
Rent a car
You can contact one of the car rental companies in the city center to rent an affordable car. You can rent a car as well as a motorbike. If you prefer, it is also possible to rent a car with a driver. Your hotel can also help you with the car rental procedures and contact information of the car rental companies. If you are going to drive the car yourself, you should keep in mind that you must have an international driver’s license.
Uganda Airport Transfers
The private company named Uganda Airport Transfers provides transfer services between Entebbe city center, Kampala city center and Entebbe International Airport. The company picks up passengers at anywhere they want and take them to the airport. It is especially a good transportation alternative for crowded groups because the vehicles of the company vary from 3-person cars to 25-person buses. You can get the contact information and price list of Uganda Airport Transfers on its website. Your hotel can also help you with this.
Hotel Shuttle Services
Very few hotels in Entebbe provide their guests with airport shuttle services. If your hotel offers this service, you need to get information about its price and make a reservation in advance to take advantage of the shuttle option. Even if your hotel doesn’t have such a service, they will absolutely help you find a transportation alternative to get to the airport. Under any circumstances, you should keep in mind to bargain for the price in advance.
Airport Information
Entebbe International Airport is the most important and largest airport not only in Entebbe but also in Uganda. A large number of airline companies arrange flights to Entebbe International Airport on a daily basis. Many others also arrange flights to the airport every other day or weekly. Many cities in Uganda, especially Kampala which is the commercial center and capital of the country, use this airport air transportation.
Entebbe International Airport is located on the banks of Lake Victoria, in the immediate vicinity of Entebbe city center. The airport is 41 kilometers away from Kampala and regular minibus services are arranged between Kampala and the airport. The airport has a post office, safe deposit box, cash dispensers and banks.
Entebbe Airport also has cafés, restaurants, and duty-free shopping stores. There is also an internet cafe for those who don't want to stay away from internet access at the airport.
Karibuni Lounge serves at the departure terminal for passengers who want to get relaxed while waiting for their flights. The lounge starts to serve 2 and a half hours before the first flight of the day and it is open until the last flight time. At Karibuni Lounge, you can take advantage of the free internet service, watch TV, read the daily newspapers, take a shower, and relax in the cozy sitting areas. The entrance fee for the lounge is only 15 dollars and the time you can stay in the lounge is limited to a maximum of 3 hours.
Transportation to Norfolk City Center from Airport
Norfolk Airport
From Norfolk International Airport, you can get to the city center with one of the many different transportation alternatives such as taxis, rental cars and shuttle services. Taxis are not too expensive on this route due to the close distance. However, if you want to be more relaxed and free to move, you can rent a car from the airport, go to the shuttles, or go directly to the center with Lyft and Uber. If you want to rent a car from the airport, remember that you must bring your passport and other travel documents with you to the rental office.
Car Rental
At Norfolk International Airport you can find offices of many international rental companies. You only need to come to the office of the company you preferred with your current documents to rent your car. If you would like to rent your car from Alamo, you can make a reservation or receive information in advance by calling (800) 462-5266. You can call AVIS at (800) 831-2847 or Budget at (800) 527-0700. Companies such as Dollar, Enterprise, Hertz, National and Thrifty are also at the service of the passengers at Norfolk International Airport. Car rental offices are located in the passenger terminal of the airport and easily accessible from many points.
Shuttle
You can also choose to come to the center with James River Transportation shuttle services from the airport. The shuttle services that you take in front of the airport terminal provide a very fast access to the center. With shuttle, you can easily reach many areas including Coastal Virginia Norfolk, Southside Coastal Virginia, Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, Williamsburg, Hampton and Jamestown. Shuttle services are safe as well as being a priority for many passengers. You can get information from uniformed service staff and the information desk at the incoming passenger terminal about the shuttles that go to the city center. You can also get support at 866-823-4626 if you want to make reservations in advance or ask your questions.
Taxi
Many taxi companies are at the service of the passengers at and near the airport. You can reach Andy's Cab Co. at (757) 461-8880, Black and White Taxi at (757) 855-4444 and City Wide Cabs at (757) 319-3368. If you would like to inquire about other taxi companies that take the passengers from the Norfolk International Airport to the city center, you can contact the counseling tables in the terminal.
Uber and Lyft
You also have access to a new generation of transportation tools such as Uber and Lyft, which are used in the United States and in many parts of the world at Norfolk International Airport. If you want to use these tools, you can download applications in advance to your mobile phone and easily book and get to the city center with Uber or Lyft.
