Popular Airport | Bandırma Airport |
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Popular Airlines | |
Approximate Flight Duration | 6 hour 40 min |
Approximate Travel Distance | 5449 Km |
Bus
If you want to get to Rajiv Gandhi International Airport from Hyderabad, you can wait at Pushpak Airport Liner stops going to the airport. The four routes are, Route A1- Hyderabad Airport to Secunderabad via LB Nagar, Route A2- Hyderabad Airport to Secunderabad via Secretariat, Route B2- Hyderabad Airport to Paryatak Bhavan via Rajbhavan - AC Guards, and Route B1- Hyderabad Airport to JNTU via Malaysian Township. If your flight is between 24.00-05.00, check out their timetable as some buses do not operate during those hours. The fares start from INR 210, and you can purchase tickets directly from the driver.
Taxi
There are numerous taxi companies in the Hyderabad city center that you can use as a transportation method to reach Rajiv Gandhi International Airport. There are several different kinds of taxis, such as pre-paid taxis, she-cabs, Uber, and Ola, for this reason, the pricing changes according to several factors. Between 23.00-05.00 a surcharge is also applied, so beware of that. Although the prices change, they generally start from INR 600, with different payment options. You can always ask a related person in the hotel you are staying at to arrange a taxi to go to the airport.
Rental Car
In the Hyderabad city center, you can find many options for rental cars. Rental cars are great, especially if you want to get around the city and later use it as transportation to Rajiv Gandhi International Airport. You can find several options, from luxury vehicles to economical ones, but the prices start from 40-50 USD per day. Before you rent a car, make sure that you can leave the car at the airport, otherwise, you may encounter problems.
Auto Rickshaw
Auto rickshaws are highly popular among locals, as well as tourists who want to get around the Hyderabad city center without getting stuck in traffic. Prices may vary but generally start from INR 2-3, and while it is wise for inner-city transportation, considering you are traveling with baggage, it is not the best option for transportation to Rajiv Gandhi International Airport. It is one of the most affordable options, so if you are traveling alone, without a carry-on, it is a good option. Otherwise, you should opt for other options, as even if it is affordable, baggage generally costs extra.
Hotel Shuttles
Hotel shuttles are the most popular option among families and larger groups that travel with carry-ons. If this is the case for you, it is advised that you should search for hotels that provide shuttle services from and to Rajiv Gandhi International Airport. The prices differ between hotels, some even apply no-charge policies for airport shuttles. But keep in mind that you share your flight times with related personnel beforehand, so you would not encounter any problems.
Ataturk Airport, which is located in Istanbul, is being used for air transportation to Bandırma, one of the most beautiful holiday resorts in Marmara Region. It takes about 3 hours to get to the center of Bandırma from İstanbul Atatürk Airport.
You can get to Yenikapı by metro which you can take from the airport and you can easily reach to the center by transferring to Bandırma ferries here. You can reach to Bandırma from the airport by rental cars, private vehicles and passenger services besides the metro and ferry. Taxis can be an alternative for this trip, but taking a taxi would be costly because of the distance between.
The most practical and time-saving method is to transfer to the ferry after metro. If you prefer a more comfortable journey, you have a chance to use the private passenger services.
In order to continue your journey towards Bandırma after you arrive at Istanbul Atatürk Airport, you must first transfer to the metro, which has a direct connection with the airport terminal. You can reach Yenikapı by the M1 metro passing through the airport. You can get to the Bandırma Ferry Pier by taking the fast ferries from here. You can continue to your destination in Bandırma by a taxi from the pier. It takes 35 minutes to reach Yenikapı with the metro. Metro is also one of the fastest means of transportation for this route.
YH-1 buses, which you can take from the exit of the incoming passenger terminal, take the passengers to the ferry port in Yenikapı. Especially when the traffic is heavy, buses can take longer than the metro. However, if you are not in a ruch, you can go to the pier with busses, which is an economical and easy option, and you can continue on your way with the ferry. You can find the buses at Atatürk Airport at the exit of the international terminal.
Getting to Bandırma from Ataturk Airport by taxi is a much more costly method; taxis are usually used for transportation to the ferry pier in Yenikapı. The average amount you need to pay for taxis on this route varies according the condition of the traffic, but usually it is around 40-50 TL.
You can also get detailed information about the average fare by talking to the taxis waiting for you at terminal exit. There are also taxis at the airport for which you can pay by credit card. If you want to make a payment by card, you can specify this preference before boarding the taxi. Once you arrive at the Yenikapı port by taxi, you can take to the ferries here.
Once you reach the Yenikapı from the airport with the metro, you can transfer to Bandırma ferries here. Bandırma ferryboats, carrying their passengers to Bandırma, depart from Yenikapı every day at 07:00 and 18:30. You can get on the ferry at 7 am with your car.
Ferry times can change at certain times of the year. For that reason, before you make your travel plans, it is useful to review the current travel schedule on the internet and plan accordingly. The journey to Bandırma takes about 130 minutes.
If you are traveling with your own vehicle, you can reach Bandirma by following different routes from Istanbul Atatürk Airport. The distance from Istanbul to Bandirma is approximately 120 kilometers and you will have to travel for about 3 hours. If you get on the ferry with your car, the journey duration would be reduced to 2 hours and 10 minutes. Considering the intense traffic of Istanbul, getting on the ferry from Yenikapı will be a much faster and more comfortable choice.
Before you start your journey, you can book online and arrange a special transfer vehicle for your journey. With these transfer vehicles that can respond to your different needs whether you are travelling with your family or a group of friends, you can either go to the Yenikapi port or continue to Bandırma.
The fare you pay for these vehicles depends on the type of vehicle selected, the number of passengers and the distance traveled. Another advantage of the transfer vehicles is that they offer direct transfer service, which is especially convenient for those traveling with heavy luggages.
Havataş services that you can take from Atatürk Airport terminal is one of the fastest alternatives to get to Yenikapı port. The fare of Havataş services is not as low as the metro and bus but it is much more convenient than taxi and special transfer services.