Popular Airport | Turku Airport |
|---|---|
Popular Airlines | |
Approximate Flight Duration | 9 hour 20 min |
Approximate Travel Distance | 7584 Km |
Transportation to Airport from Male City Center
Velana Intl. Airport
There are different sea and air transportation options to go from Male city center and other Maldivian islands to Male Airport. You can choose speedboat and sea plane as a means of sea transportation, or you can choose regional airplane service as a means of airway transportation.
Speedboat
The speedboat called the Dhoni in Maldives is one of the vehicles that will provide you with quick access to Male Airport. You can reach Male Airport quickly thanks to the speedboats which are mostly used for shorter distances.
Sea plane
You can reach Male Airport while enjoying a bird's-eye view with the sea planes. If you want to enjoy the unique natural beauty of Maldives and to have a pleasant and comfortable journey, you can choose sea planes.
Regional Plane
You can choose to go to Male Airport with regional airplanes from other islands in Maldives. There are 6 regional airports to choose from in Maldives. These are Dharavandhoo Airport, Kadhdhoo Airport, Fuvahmulah Airport, Kooddoo Airport, Kaadedhdhoo Airport and Hanimaadhoo Airport.
Airport Information
Male Airport, which is the largest airport in the Maldive Islands, is also the Maldives' only international airport. Male Airport on Hulhule Island, which is only one kilometer from Maldives' capital, Male, brings tourists from all over the world to the Maldives every year. Male Airport has three different terminal buildings where international and regional flights and sea plane flights are held from.
The airport has a health center where you can find all the health services and a pharmacy where you can get your medicines. There is also a babysitting room at the airport, where children are also considered. There is a computer room with internet access for those who need it, shower rooms, a mosque for Muslims, a private room for smokers at the airport, where wheeled luggage carrying vehicles make it easier for passengers.
In addition to these, bank ATMs, where you can make your money transactions, are located at the terminal where the regional flight are held from. In the main terminal, there is a mail office where you can post your mail. Services at Male Airport also include shopping and eating and drinking places. These places include Liquor & Tobacco, Perfumes & Cosmetics, Souvenirs, Confectionery, Courtvision Spice Shop, The Coffee Club, Tahi Express, Dome Male International Airport and Burger King.
Transportation to Turku City Center from Airport
Turku Airport
Turku, which is a city in Finland, is a dynamic city whose population is mostly composed of the students coming here for receiving education. When you land at Turku Airport, you can also feel this energy. The distance between Turku Airport and city center is 9 kilometers. It is possible to cover this distance by renting a car or getting on a bus which is the most budget-friendly option. You can also get on a taxi for a comfortable and fast travel.
Bus
When you reach the arriving passenger lounge after landing at Turku Airport, you will see a big screen showing the departure hours of the buses. The bus route 1 carries passengers to the city center and it operates every 15 minutes on weekdays and every 30 minutes on Sundays and national holidays. This bus route reaches the Market Square Kauppatori in the city center in about 20 minutes. The last stop of the bus is Turku Port which is 30 minutes away. The departure hours of the buses, which are organized by Föli (regional public transportation network), do not ever depart from the rule. Even if you run to catch the bus, you need to know that the driver does not open the doors if all doors are closed. For this reason, you should be at the stop a few minutes before the departure time of the bus.
You can buy your ticket from the driver. If you use the bus in the daytime, the ticket price is 3 Euro. This amount increases to 4 Euro if you get on the bus at night. The validity time of the ticket is two hours and you can use it again if you transfer in the city.
Taxi
Travelling to the city center from Turku Airport by taxi costs about 25 Euro. You can use your credit card to make the payment. You can make a reservation for a taxi in advance to pick you up from the airport. In this way, you can take the road to your destination without waiting much. You can also call a taxi by using the free taxi hailing system in the entrance of the terminal. You can also get on a taxi from one of the taxi stands like Turun Taxi, City Taxi and Kyyti.
Car Rental
Another transportation alternative that you can use for travelling to the city center from Turku Airport, which is 9 kilometers away, is renting a car. There is an area in the arriving passenger section where international companies like Avis Europcar, Hertz, Budget and Sixt as well as local companies offer car rental services. You can rent a car according to your needs in a short time but if you make a reservation before your travel, you can save time and money.
Airport Shuttle
If you are coming to the city as a group, you can choose a shuttle offering service with its driver. You can have a more budget-friendly travel to your destination if you make a reservation for a shuttle in advance. You can get detailed information about this alternative from the area where car rental companies offer service.
Hotel Shuttle
While making a hotel reservation, you can learn whether your hotel offers transportation service from the airport. Some hotels offer this service for free while others may demand a certain amount from their guests.
