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Popular Airport

Logan Intl. Airport

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Approximate Flight Duration

16 hour 30 min

Approximate Travel Distance

13295 Km

Transportation to Airport from Mahe Island City Center

Seychelles Intl. Airport

There are different transportation alternatives to be used for travelling to Seychelles International Airport from the city center. It is possible to get to the airport quickly by taxi. You can also have a comfortable travel by renting a car. Many hotels on the island offer airport shuttle service for their guests. If you need a more budget-friendly transportation alternative, you can get to the airport by getting on a bus from the city center. If you will come to Seychelles International Airport from the surrounding islands, you can benefit from the helicopter or fixed wing aircraft service offered for passengers.

Taxi

It is possible to get to Seychelles International Airport from the city center in about 10-15 minutes by taxi. On the island, there are two tariffs applied for passengers. These are day and night tariffs. Travelling to the airport in the daytime costs about 75 SCR. If you need to get to the airport in the nighttime, the average cost will be 100 SCR.

Car Rental      

There are many car rental companies throughout the island. You can also rent a car with a driver. In order to get to the airport with the car you have rented, you should drive in the southeast direction along the coast through the Victoria – Providence Highway by following the signs. Under normal traffic conditions, you can reach the airport in about 15 minutes by car.

Bus

You can reach Seychelles International Airport by getting on a bus departing from the city center. This bus operates every 20-25 minutes during the day and the travel lasts about 20 minutes under normal conditions. Ticket price is only 3 SCR. This bus operates from 5:30 am to 7:30 pm during the day. Therefore, if your flight is at a late hour, you cannot use this transportation alternative.

Hotel Shuttle

Mahe Island, which is a tourist paradise, has a large number of accommodation centers many of which offer airport shuttle service to their guests. While this service is sometimes offered as shared, private vehicle can also be allocated for passengers wanting a special service. Please note that this service may not be free and you will need to make a reservation in advance.

Helicopter / Fixed Wing Aircraft

If you will travel to Seychelles International Airport from the other islands located around the Mahe Island, you can benefit from the service offered with helicopters or fixed wing aircrafts. By visiting www.zilair.com, you can get detailed information and make a reservation.

Airport Information 

Seychelles International Airport is located 10 kilometers southeast of Victoria on Mahe Island. At the airport, there are all fundamental services such as bank, ATM and foreign exchange office. You can spend pleasant time in the restaurants and bars at the airport, or do shopping at the stores where different products are sold. There is also a duty-free shop and a VIP Lounge at the airport.

Transportation to Boston City Center from Airport

Logan Intl. Airport

The city of Boston is renowned for being home to Harvard University, the University of Massachusetts, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and world famous health care institutions. The city hosts thousands of patients, researchers, and students from all over the world. The only international airport in the city is the General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport, also referred to as Logan International Airport. Logan International Airport is located 5.6 km from the city center, which you can get to by ferry as a transportation alternative.

Airport Buses

The Silver Line 1 bus service departs from the ground floor and runs every 8 minutes. This bus provides transportation to the city center in about 20 minutes. The SL1 bus provides transportation to the South Station, located in the city. You can transfer to the Red Line metro from this station. This station is also a 5-10 minutes walking distance to many museums and the Boston Public Garden and Theater District. Other buses that provide transportation to the city include buses 459 and 449. These buses depart from Terminal C and provide transportation to the Summer St. stop, which is about 10 minutes away from the city center.   

Rail

Although the airport isn’t directly served by rail there is an Airport Station along the Blue Line. You can get to this station via the airport shuttle services. The metro from the Airport Station to State Street Station, which is located below The Old State House, takes 20 minutes. In addition, by taking the SL1 line to the last stop on the bus 171 route you can connect to the Red Line. This metro line provides transportation to Harvard University, Harvard Museum of Natural History, and Cambridge.

Ferry

Another transportation alternative to get to the city center is by ferry via the Logan Dock. The Massport Route 66 provide shuttle services between the dock and airport terminals. If you would like to walk to the dock, it is 10 minutes from the airport on foot. You can get to Long Wharf dock in the city center by ferry in 18 minutes. During the day the ferry runs every 40 minutes to 1 hour. The fare for the ferry is more affordable than other transportation alternatives.  

Taxi

Taxis from the airport provide transportation to the city via the tunnel that passes under the Boston Canal. Taxis are readily available at the terminal exit. Since the airport is located close to the city center the taxi fare is reasonable. This fare is higher if you are going to Harvard University.  

Rental Car

Renting a car at Logan Airport is a convenient way to get to the city center. You can rent a car from the Rental Car Center. Rental car companies that you can choose from include Alamo, Avis, Dollar, Enterprise, Hertz, National, and Thrifty. Once you leave the airport you will go through the tunnel that passes under the Boston Canal, then you can get to the city center via Congress Street and Congress Bridge. If you use the tunnel that is located more to the west then you will exit at Haymarket Square. You can get to the city center from this square by connecting to Merrimac St. It takes about 10 minutes to get to the city center from Logan airport by car, using both tunnels. 

Weather in Boston

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