Popular Airport | Burgas Airport |
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Popular Airlines | |
Approximate Flight Duration | 4 hour 50 min |
Approximate Travel Distance | 3882 Km |
The airport, which is approximately 6 kilometers of the city center, is located on Bole Road. In the city where public transportation is not very developed, you can use minibuses to reach the airport. Taxi is another transportation alternative that is frequently preferred by visitors. In addition to these, you can get to the airport from the city center by renting a car or by benefitting from the airport shuttle service in case your hotel offers this service.
You can reach the airport by getting on a minibus from the minibus stops located in the city center. Minibuses generally carry passengers to the airport from 5:30 am to 09:00 pm. Although it is relatively cheaper compared to taxi, you should remember that drivers may demand higher amounts from tourists. The fare is about 5 Birr. They may also charge extra amount for each baggage.
Hotel shuttle service is the most comfortable alternative for your travel to the airport. In Addis Ababa city center, there are both small hotels and accommodation centers of chain hotels such as Hilton, Radisson and Sheraton. Some of these hotels offer airport shuttle service. If your hotel offers this service and you want to benefit from this service for your travel to the airport, you should definitely make a reservation in advance.
There are two types of taxis that you can get on to reach the airport. Mercedes taxis of the National Tour Operator (NTO) operate under a company and offer service with more comfortable vehicles. With their predetermined tariffs, they create a more reliable image in terms of the fares. You can ask your hotel to call a NTO taxi for you.
There is no taximeter in the taxis operating in Addis Ababa, so it is advised to agree on the fare before getting on. These yellow taxis are approximately 10 times more expensive than blue-white taxis. You can also reach the airport in a short time with a blue-white taxi which you can find in the city center or waiting in front of hotels. The average fare is between 80 and 100 Birr. The owners of these taxis aren’t companies but individuals. Since there is also no taximeter in blue-white taxis and fares are not standardized by a company, they are more flexible in terms of fares and you should definitely bargain.
You can rent a car from one of the car rental companies that you can find in the city center or from the offices of tour operators. You can also get help from your hotel about renting a car.
Since some roads in Addis Ababa have no name, there isn’t sufficient number of traffic signs throughout the city and there is no traffic light on many roundabouts, traffic flow isn’t in order. For this reason, renting a car during your visit may not be a good option. If you want to rent a car only for travelling to the airport from the city center, you should prefer a company which has an office at the airport.
In order to get to the airport with the car you have rented, connect to Bole Road in the city center, drive southeastward and follow the airport signs.
There are 2 terminals at the airport. Terminal 1, which offers service for domestic flights, is located in the old building. Terminal 2 offers service for international passenger transportation in the new building.
At Bole International Airport, there are many restaurants and cafes in addition to stores and a duty-free shop where you can do some shopping before your flight.
At the airport, there is also a lounge for passengers looking for a comfortable environment and a much larger lounge is now being constructed. Although there is no left luggage service at the airport, you can find other standard airport services such as pharmacy, currency exchange office and ATM.
Burgas, located on the Black Sea coastline, is one of the coastal cities of Bulgaria and the border city of Kırklareli in Turkey. Visitors to the city, which has quite beautiful beaches, prefer summer days. Burgas, one of the biggest cities in the country, is not only a tourism center with its beautiful beaches but also an industrial city.
Burgas has a very active night life and there are many casinos in the city. The WDSF Burgas Open Dance Competition, held at the beginning of September every year, also enables many visitors from around the world to come to the city. Walking around Burgas is extremely safe and enjoyable, as most of the city's main center is closed to traffic. The park on the coast is a great stopover spot for those exploring the city is on foot, with a great view.
Buses and minibuses are available for public transport. The price of a single ticket on a bus varies between 1 and 10 leva depending on the route you are going to travel. To go to Varna you need to pay 12 leva. There is also a train station in the city that provides intercity transportation. Taxis are common transport means in the city center.
There are taximeters in all of the taxis and you are charged based on the distance you traveled and the time spent in the traffic. With the highway connecting Sofia and Burgas, you can also visit the Bulgarian capital with the intercity buses or renting a car. If you rent a car, you should be careful about parking. The officers in the parking areas collect the fee in advance and give the receipt. If you do not pay in advance, your car will have a lock on its tire and a parking ticket will cost you about 15 leva. If you wish to reach the city center from Burgas International Airport by public transport, you can take the municipal bus. Airport shuttle services offer this service a little more costly but more comfortable.
If you are in a rush, you can reach the city center faster by taxi. If you want to have independent and comfortable transportation during your travel, you can also consider renting a car.
If you want to reach the city center by public transport, you can reach the city center in about half an hour by bus which you will get from the bus stops at the exit of the departing passenger terminal. The bus number for the city center is 15.
If you do not want to use public transport, you can choose your hotel’s shuttle service. Hotel shuttles meet customers at the exit of the baggage delivery area and take them to the hotel door quickly and smoothly. It's a little more costly. But you should not forget that every hotel does not provide this service. If you check with your hotel and they provide this service, you need to book in advance.
Taxis located at the airport are managed by Eko Taxi. You can reach the city center safely, at standard prices, and conveniently, with an airport-contracted taxi operated by a private company. The journey takes about 20 minutes.
At the airport there are offices of nine different car rental companies. Keep in mind that you must have an international driver's license to rent a car.
The shuttles at the airport take passengers directly to the city center. It is more expensive than the municipal buses but provides a more convenient transportation service.