Popular Airport | Enfidha Hammamet Intl. Airport |
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Popular Airlines | |
Approximate Flight Duration | 8 hour 30 min |
Approximate Travel Distance | 6883 Km |
Reaching Mangalore International Airport offers a variety of transportation options, each balancing cost, convenience, and comfort, catering to different traveler needs and preferences.
The Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) operates city buses across Mangalore and its suburbs, presenting an affordable travel choice with fares usually under INR 50. Although popular among locals, including school children, these buses may become crowded during peak hours.
Auto-rickshaws serve as a flexible option for short distances and tight spaces, featuring metered fares with room for negotiation, especially after dark or over longer distances. While they're generally safe, solo female travelers are advised to exercise caution during late hours.
Taxis provide a more comfortable alternative, though less common, and app-based cab services like Ola and Uber have surged in popularity for offering safe, convenient, and economically priced journeys accessible at any hour, with fares dependent on the distance and duration of travel.
Mangalore's connectivity is further enhanced by its two major railway stations, Mangalore Central and Mangalore Junction, which link the city to various parts of India. Trains offer a secure and cost-effective choice for long-distance journeys, with stations well-equipped with passenger amenities.
For those prioritizing a direct route to and from the airport, airport transfer services are available, ranging from private vehicles and shuttle services to minibus carriers and coaches. This spectrum of services accommodates all from the budget-conscious and those preferring shared travel, to passengers desiring more private and luxurious transport options. These services can be booked in advance, providing a seamless travel experience to your final destination.
After you have arrived at Enfidha-Hammamet Airport, you can take a taxi to reach Enfidha or Hammamet. If you prefer a more economical transportation method, the municipal buses may be more suitable for you. In addition, from Enfidha-Hammamet Airport you can also rent a car. From the airport it is possible to reach Hammamet city center in around 45-50 minutes.
Just outside Enfidha-Hammamet Airport arrival terminal, there are many bus stops. The buses departing from these stops also provide direct transportation to the most central points of the city. It is very easy to reach Enfidha and Hammamet with the municipal buses operated by the Tunisian Ministry of Transport. The direct buses that run from the airport to the city center, stop at Enfidha city center, Bouficha and Hammamet bus terminal. The current service hours of these municipal buses for 2017 are 05.40-22.15 and depart from the airport every 4 hours. The average total journey time of the buses is 50 minutes and you can call this number to get the most up to date information about ticket prices: 0021673250253.
Most of the local and foreign tourists arriving into Enfidha-Hammamet Airport prefer taxis to reach Enfidha and Hammamet city center. The main reason for this is that airport taxis apply the same price tariff during the day and during the night. If you come across a taxi from a private taxi company, you should definitely check whether the driver has turned on the taximeter. By taxi from Enfidha-Hammamet Airport it takes about 30-35 minutes to reach the city center. According to the 2017 price list of airport taxis, you can take a taxi from Enfidha-Hammamet Airport and reach Sousse and North Hammamet for 75 Tunisian Dinars, South Hammamet and Kantaoui for 65 dinars, Monastir for 90 dinars, Nobeul for 90 dinars, Bizert for 160 dinars, Djerba-Medenine for 500 dinars, Sfax for 160 dinars, Kairouan for 80 dinars and Mahdia for 130 dinars.
Those who plan to stay in Enfidha or Hammamet for a long time can rent a car from Enfidha-Hammamet Airport and thus travel more comfortably throughout their travels. Although there are many car rental companies in the city center, there is only one car rental company at Enfidha-Hammamet Airport, which is Avis (+0021673856150). You can collect your vehicle from Avis company in a short space of time with your international license and pre-reservation. To reach Hammamet city center, you need to use the Trans-African Highway 1 road. In average you can reach the city in 35-40 minutes.