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Gatineau Ottawa Executive Airport

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Approximate Flight Duration

13 hour 20 min

Approximate Travel Distance

10720 Km

Transportation to Airport from Sharjah City Center

Al Maktoum Intl. Airport

Al Maktoum International Airport is located 40 km from the city center, in Jebel Ali. The majority of the airport is still under construction however it is currently operating passenger services out of one terminal.

Bus

To get to Al Maktoum Airport from the city center, for flights departing no later than midnight, you can take the red line of the Dubai Metro all the way to the Ibn Battuta Metro Station. From there you can take bus F55 to the airport. The F55 buses depart every hour, on the hour and the total trip to the airport takes about 40 minutes. If you’re flight is after midnight, the F55A buses depart from the Satwa Bus Station from 12:30 am – 6 am and go directly to Al Maktoum Airport. This bus line runs along the coast, passing by many hotels and beaches. You can get on this bus from stops in front of Hilton Beach Club, Jumeirah Beach Park, Royal Mirage Hotel, Oasis Beach Hotel, and Hilton Jumeirah Hotel.

The bus ride from the Satwa Bus Station to the airport takes about 1.5 hours. At the moment parking at the airport is free! If you’re going to drive your personal car you don’t have to worry about parking fees. You can also access the airport by taxi or rental car.

Airport Information

The construction of Al Maktoum International Airport is still ongoing, however it has been serving passengers out of one terminal for the past couple of years. There are a number of international flights to Dubai that land at Al Maktoum International Airport. However when compared to Dubai International Airport it hosts fewer flights. This number is expected to increase exponentially in the future.

Located 40 km from the city, Al Maktoum International Airport is situated in the middle of the dessert. Right now there aren’t many transportation alternatives to get to and from the city center. Moreover, there isn’t much located around the airport. However, in the future the area surrounding Al Maktoum International Airport will be completely different, with hotels, golf courses, and various facilities nearby. Since it is relatively new, Al Maktoum International Airport doesn’t have a rich variety of eating and drinking or shopping venues in the airport. If you want to grab a quick bite to eat there are chain cafes and restaurants located in the departing passenger terminal, including Hot & Roll, Papa Johns Pizza, Tandori, Thai Express, Starbucks and Vanellis Italian Foods. For shopping the only venue available is “Bin Sina Pharmacy”. The airport is currently providing passenger services out of one terminal. The “Marhaba Lounge” is located on the first floor of this terminal. This lounge is open 24 hours a day to all passengers for a certain fee, regardless of ticket class. In addition to an open buffet and refreshments there is free internet and laptop services. There are cabins where you can take a shower located between gates 1 and 6.


Sharjah Intl. Airport

Sharjah International Airport, located close to the popular points in the United Arab Emirates such as Sharjah and Dubai, is located almost equidistant from both centers. To get to the airport, which is about 15 kilometers outside of Dubai, you can choose from a number of comfortable vehicles, especially taxi and rental cars in Dubai and Sharjah. Passengers traveling from the city center to the airport usually prefer the easily accessible taxis. If you rented a car when you came to the city, you can also use your rental car to get to the airport. If you choose this method, you can easily deliver your rental car at the offices that serve the passengers at the airport. There are also buses from Sharjah and Dubai as a more affordable alternative to airport transfers. If you prefer a much more comfortable and quick journey except these means, you can take advantage of private shuttles or luxury limousines.

Car Rental

In the city center you can rent out your car without hassle by finding offices of rental companies like Hertz, AVIS or Budget and Dollar. Thanks to the wide and regular roads of Dubai, driving in the city is extremely comfortable. If it is not a busy hour, it usually takes no more than 20 minutes to get to the airport with the car you rent. When the traffic is heavy, this can take up to 30-40 minutes. Make sure that you have your documents, such as the internationally valid driver's license, which you may need to rent a car with you. If you are traveling to the city for the first time, be sure to have a navigation device on hand to find your way more easily and minimize the risk of getting lost.

Bus

You can also travel to Sharjah International Airport from Dubai or Sharjah by bus. Travelling to Sharjah Airport by bus can take a bit longer compared to taxi. For this reason, if you are not comfortable with time, you should use taxis instead of the buses to save time. There are more bus services for the passengers coming to the airport from Sharjah direction. If you are not traveling late at night and you are not in a hurry to catch your plane, you can consider the bus option.

Taxi

The passengers travelling to Sharjah International Airport from both Dubai and Sharjah usually prefer taxis. The close proximity of the airport to both centers allows the taxi fare to be kept low and makes it an economical option. If you arrive at the airport from the city center by taxi, you will have to pay the fare, an average of 30-40 US Dollars, in local currency at the end of your journey. This fare may change depending on the status of the traffic and the point you are traveling to. You can get information about the average taxi fare from your hotel or taxi drivers before the trip.

Private Airport Shuttle

Many private airport shuttle service providers are located near Dubai and Sharjah. With these services, which have different passenger capacities, you can reach the airport without any difficulty with your crowded group. Fares for private airport shuttles may vary depending on distance, number of passengers or time of day travelling. For this reason, if you want to get information about the fares of the services, you can contact the companies directly by doing a short research on the internet. If your hotel has a shuttle service to the airport, it is also possible to use the airport shuttle service by getting information from the hotel staff a few days or hours before your travel.

Luxury Transfer Vehicles

Dubai and its environs have been recognized in recent years as one of the world's most important business, trade and finance centers. With this effect, the interest and demand for luxurious vehicles for airport transfer in the city is increasing day by day. The luxury limousine service is one of the services offered to customers by many hotels in the city. With these vehicles, you can complete your journey in a much more privileged and enjoyable way compared to buses and taxis. Booking your luxury car a few hours before your flight will usually suffice.

Airport Information

at Sharjah International Airport, which connects the world with the fast-developing centers Dubai and Sharjah, you can find everything you might need from small shops you can shop, restaurants serving both Arabic and European and international cuisine, and car rental office. Located at the airport, the VIP passenger lounge offers a privileged setting where you can read daily newspapers while you wait for your plane, or enjoy fresh juices and sandwiches. ATMs and bank branches where you can easily transfer money and make many other banking transactions are some of the services offered to the passengers at the airport. During your stay at Sharjah International Airport, which is known as one of the family friendly airports, you can benefit from services such as children's play areas or a babysitting room.

For dining at the airport, also known for its extensive shopping and dining areas, you can choose from different venues such as McDonald's, Costa Coffee, London Dairy Cafe, Dunkin Donuts, Grab and Go, Subway, CHOCOLIX, Mumbai Spices, Krispy Kreme and World News Cafe. You can also visit duty-free shops in Dubai Sharjah International Airport, where you can find a wide range of perfumes, chocolates and gift items. In addition to all these services, a room specially designed for those who wish to pray in a quiet environment at the airport and services such as a lost-goods bureau are also offered to passengers traveling here.

Transportation to Ottawa City Center from Airport

Gatineau Ottawa Executive Airport

In Ottawa, buses are very important in terms of public transportation. It is possible to reach almost every part of the city by bus. You can buy your ticket in cash after getting on the bus. You can also buy your ticket from one of the ticket offices or use Presto Card.

If you will stay in the city for a long time, using a Presto Card is both budget-friendly and practical. You can buy this card by paying 6 dollars. You can load money on your card online or from one of the ticket offices.

If you pay cash, you will need to pay a higher amount. For example, while one-way ticket price is 2 dollars per adult, it is 2.84 dollars for Presto Card holders and 3.55 dollars for cash payment. Children under 5 can travel for free. Passengers over 65 and children between 6-12 can benefit from reduced tariff. Daily ticket price is 8.30 dollars. Monthly ticket price is 103.25 dollars per adult and 82.25 dollars for children between 13-19.

Another public transportation alternative in Ottawa is O Train. O Train, which is a light rail train system, offers service on two routes. One of them is between Blair and Tunney’s Pasture, the other is between Bayview and Greenboro. You can buy your ticket from the machines at the stations. You cannot get on O Train with your ticket bus. However, you can use both bus and O Train including the express lines with the daily DayPass ticket that you can buy by paying 8.30 dollars.

You can buy your DayPass ticket from the bus driver or machines at O Train stations. The use of bicycles is very common in Ottawa. Thanks to approximately 200 kilometers long bicycle roads spreading over the majority of the city, you can comfortably and safely get on a bicycle.

In the city, there are many self-service bicycle rental points. You can rent a bicycle for an affordable amount by using your credit card and end your rental process by delivering your bicycle at one of these points anytime you want. A fair amount of provision is added to your credit card in order to prevent any possible theft or damage.

Taxi is also a means of transportation that you can easily find in the city of Ottawa. All taxis are equipped with a taximeter and a standard fare is applied in all taxis. Taxi fares are higher at late hours. You can rent a car or motorcycle from one of the car rental companies located in the city center or at the airport during your stay in Ottawa.

If you rent a car, you can comfortably and quickly visit the nearby cities and towns in addition to travelling in the city. Traffic is not very heavy in the city and drivers are very careful about the traffic rules. However, you shouldn’t forget that you need to have an international driver’s license in order to rent a car abroad.

If your driver's license isn’t suitable for international use, you can rent a car with a driver. Ottawa Municipal Airport, which is located in Ottawa, is 4 miles south of the city and offers service for small private jets and airplanes. While Ottawa Rockcliffe Airport was used as a military base until 1994, it is currently home to the Ottawa Aviation Museum.

Domestic and international flights of the city are performed from Macdonald - Cartier International Airport. You need to transfer by getting on a bus if you want to reach the city center from Macdonald - Cartier International Airport by using a means of public transportation. For an easier and quicker transportation, you can get on a taxi. If you wish, you can rent a car at the airport. In addition, airport private shuttles carry passengers to the city center. You can find all of the licensed transportation vehicles in front of the “Arrivals” terminal.

You can get information about the transportation alternatives by visiting the “Ground Transportation” desk located on the first floor of the “Arrivals” terminal.

Bus

You can reach the transfer center where you can change busses or get on the O Train by using the bus route 97. The bus route 97 operates as an express route and ticket price is 4.28 dollars for Presto Card holders. If you will pay cash, this price is 5 dollars. If you buy ticket, this price is 3 dollars. Travelling from the airport to the city center by bus or O Train lasts about 1 hour including transfers.

Taxi

You can see the taxis waiting for their passengers in front of the “Arrivals” terminal of the airport. Travelling to the city center from the airport by taxi lasts about 20 minutes.

Car Rental

At Macdonald - Cartier International Airport, there are many car rental offices of many companies such as Hertz, Avis and Budget. You can save time by completing your rental process online before your travel. You need to cover a distance of about 15 kilometers in order to reach the city center. You can reach the city center in about 25 minutes by driving through the highway 79N.

Hotel Shuttle

Some accommodation centers in the city center offer airport shuttle service for their guests. You can get in contact with your hotel in advance to learn whether they offer this service and if they do, you can make a reservation by giving your flight information.

Shuttle

You can use the shuttles of Yow Airporter Shuttle company in order to reach Ottawa city center from Macdonald - Cartier International Airport. These shuttles offer service as limousines or buses. If you wish, you can make a reservation in advance.


Ottawa Macdonald - Cartier Intl. - Macdonald Cartier Intl. Airport

Taxis can be easily found at any point of the day to take to the center of Ottawa, Canada's capital city, from Ottawa International Airport. If you prefer rental cars to reach the city in province of Ontario, there are many rental options at the airport terminal. You can also use shared car services such as UBER. Shared car services have the same comfort and convenience of taxis, as well as being more affordable.

Taxi

Taxis at Ottawa International Airport are one of the best options as they are comfortable and give you the freedom to travel whenever you want without being dependent on public transport times. The distance between the airport and the center of the city isn’t that far so you can take a taxi from the airport without paying too much. If you prefer a more economic option then you can also take an UBER or public transport. Before getting into the taxi you can get some idea of how much the journey will cost by telling the taxi driver your destination. However, you should keep in mind that this fee is only an estimate, and you should keep in mind that the taxi fare may increase further depending on factors such as road conditions and traffic. You can also make reservations for more passenger services or luxury vehicles by calling (905) 468-7727.

Limousine Rental

You can choose to get to Ottawa city center in a more private and privileged way from the airport by renting a limousine. You can make reservations for limousines almost every hour of the day. If you complete your pre-limousine reservation in advance, you can be picked up without losing time and dropped off in Ottawa center. If you decide to rent a limousine in the last minute, you can go to the consultation desk at Ottawa International Airport to get some guidance.

Ambulance Services

You can use ambulance type patient services when you want to come to the city center hospital from the airport. Ambulance services take their passengers from airport terminal gates and take them directly to the hospital in the center. You can contact 1-866-561-7787 to make a reservation or find out more information about ambulance services,

Public transport

You have the opportunity to travel from Ottawa International Airport to the center using public transport for most of the day. By taking the buses that leave in front of the terminal to the metro and train stations, you can quite quickly access many places in and around Ottawa. You can get information about bus tickets from the airport advisors or bus drivers.

UBER

UBER, one of the next generation transportation systems, is often used in Ottawa to get from the airport to the city center. You can call your car to the terminal with the help of the app that you download to your phone. UBER vehicles are among the best alternatives you can choose for a comfortable and fast journey in Ottawa. They usually wait at a certain point at the terminal exit. If you do not see your vehicle when you leave the airport, you can get information by communicating with the driver through the application. With UBER vehicles, the average fare of the journey from airport to Ottawa city center starts at $ 22. If you travel to Hintonburg you can travel at 19 dollars, 22 dollars towards Byward Market and 16 dollars to Carleton University with these cars. Before you get in the car, talk to the UBER drivers and find out how much you will pay for the average fare. With UberX vehicles you can travel with a cheaper fare, and if you’re travelling with a more crowded group of up to 6 people then you can make use UberXL and enjoy an easy and pleasant journey.

Rent a car

You also have the opportunity to rent a car from Ottawa International Airport to the offices of companies such as Alamo, Budget, AVIS, Entreprise, National and Hertz. Remember to prepare your documents in advance, such as your passport and international driver's license. If you want to rent your car from Alamo, you can make a car reservation before you arrive at the airport by calling 613-737-7023. Or do the same by calling 613-739-3334 for AVIS, 613-521-4844 for Budget, 613-248-0005 for Enterprise, 613-737-7023 for National and 613-521-3332 for Hertz. You can also make reservations in advance via the Internet for all of these companies.

Weather in Ottawa

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