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| Popular Airport | Mexico City Intl. Airport |
|---|---|
| Popular Airlines | |
| Approximate Flight Duration | 18 hour 30 min |
| Approximate Travel Distance | 14888 Km |
Transportation to Airport from Durban City Center
King Shaka Intl. Airport
Taking a taxi in the morning or evening outside of rush hours is probably the most reliable method of transport to the airport in densely populated Durban. It’s also possible to reach the airport with rented cars or shuttle company buses.
Taxi
You can reach the airport by taxi from the city centre in around 30 to 50 minutes depending on traffic conditions. It might be a good idea to speak with the taxi driver beforehand and let them know your time of departure to not have any bad surprises for your journey.
Shuttle Bus
The shuttle buses that leave for the airport depart from Durban Station in the city centre, depart once every day at 8:00, 11:00, and 16:00 and reach the airport in around half an hour.
Car Rental
The traffic flows on the left side in Durban, so if you come from a country where you drive on the right it might be a better idea to hire a car with a driver rather than getting behind the steering wheel yourself. If you come from country where cars drive on the left side, you might be more at home with this option.
Airport Information
There is only one terminal in King Shaka Airport where there is an ABSA bank, which opens half an hour before the first flight and closes half an hour after the last flight. In addition, you can find financial services from the ATMs of First National Bank, Nedbank, and Standard Bank. There is a prayer room for Muslims, and a post office that offers services depending on the first and last flights of the day. There are baby and childcare rooms that mothers can use.
In addition to these services, the airport has many lounges. The most exclusive ones are the South African Airways Business Class Lounge, found near the entrance of the terminal, and BIDVest Premier Lounge. In these lounges you can order some food and rest on comfortable seating areas to read books or newspapers.
Airport restaurants include; Cape Town Fish Market, Cosmic Candy, Big Five Duty Free, Fego Coffee Shop, Kauai, KFC, Milky Lane, Mugg&Bean, Panarottis, Rhapsody’s, Spur, Steers, Sweet Treat, The Airport Cellar, and Wimpy. There is also a Yemaya Nail Express, Woolworts, Vodashop, Tie Stop, The Urban Retreat, The Scoin Shop, NWJ Fine Jewellery, Sneakers, Sunglass Hunt, Nike, MTN, Moda Luggage&Leather, Khasav, Jeep, EM Native, and Electro Electronics for your shopping needs.
Transportation to Mexico City City Center from Airport
Mexico City Intl. Airport
Benito Juarez International Airport is located 10 km from downtown Mexico City. There are a variety of transportation alternatives available to get to the city from the airport. You can get to the city center from the airport by public transportation, such as the metro and metrobus, as well as other transportation alternatives like taxis, shuttles, and rental cars.
Public Transportation
Public transportation alternatives, like the metro and metrobus, provide convenient and quick transportation from the airport to almost every part of the city. Metro Line 5 departs from the Terminal Aerea Station, which is a short distance from the airport. Metro Line 5 provides transportation to the city and access to other metro lines and bus stops. From Mexico City International Airport the fee for the metro is 3 pesos.
Metrobus Line 4 provides transportation directly from the airport to the city center. The metrobus is accessible from Terminal 1 and Terminal 2. The metrobus passes by major stops along the way where passengers can transfer to the metro or regional buses. From Mexico City International Airport the fee for the metrobus is 30 pesos per person, per ride. Keep in mind that the metro and metrobus can get quite crowded, especially during rush hour. If you have excess luggage public transportation can be a troublesome alternative. For more information on the metro and metrobus routes please visit Mexico City International Airport’s website.
Taxi
Taxis are a more expensive options when compared to public transportation but they are more comfortable and convenient. Taxis fares are affordable in general. Taxis are easily accessible at the terminal exits of the airport. First, passengers must purchase a taxi ticket from the taxi ticket counters inside the terminal buildings. Taxis are available 24 hours a day, every day of the week. For more information on authorized taxis and rates please visit Mexico City International Airport’s website.
Shuttle Services
Shuttle services provide comfortable transportation to the city center from Mexico City International Airport. Taking a shuttle service ensures a reliable ride so you can sit back and relax on your way to the city. Shuttle services are both an affordable and quick transportation alternative. For more information on shuttle services please visit Mexico City International Airport’s website.
Rental Car
Renting a car is another convenient method of transportation to get to the city center from Mexico City International Airport, especially since the airport is located in such close proximity to the city. There are various rental car companies located at the airport. You can also book your vehicle in advance by making a reservation online. Renting a car is also a great option for getting around in the city and the surrounding areas during you trip.
Weather in Mexico City
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Min 2ºC - Max 28ºC
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