Popular Airport | Sheffield Airport |
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Approximate Flight Duration | 7 hour 40 min |
Approximate Travel Distance | 6144 Km |
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Transportation to Airport from Lahore City Center
Allama Iqbal Intl Airport
You can easily travel to Allama Iqbal International Airport from Lahore city center by getting on a taxi or renting a car. If you prefer using a means of public transportation, you can get on a bus going to the airport. Whichever alternative you prefer, you should not forget that traffic in Lahore can be very heavy. You should take the road a bit earlier in order not to miss your flight.
Car Rental
There are many car rental companies in the city center. When renting a car, pay attention to the terms of the contract and bargain if possible. Keep in mind that the traffic can be heavy, and most of the drivers are careless. If you have enough budget, rent a car with a driver. You can reach Allama Iqbal International Airport from the city center by driving eastward on Aziz Bhatti, Canal Bank or Zarrar Shaheed Road and following the airport signs.
Taxi
Taxi is not a commonly used transportation option since rickshaws are more preferred for short distances in the city center. However, your hotel can arrange a taxi for you. Make sure to bargain on the fare. Travelling to the airport from the city center costs approximately 600-700 Pakistani Rupee.
Bus
You can reach Allama Iqbal International Airport from many parts of the city by using the bus routes B-08 and B-28. The bus route B-08 departs from the main bus station and passes through the main train station. You shouldn’t forget that there are separate seats for women in the buses.
Airport Information
Lahore's main airport was once Walton Airport. When Pakistan International Airlines acquired its first Boeing 720, Walton Airport was unable to handle the landing and take-off this aircraft. Therefore, it was decided to build a new airport. This new airport called Allama Iqbal International Airport allowed Lahore to open its gates to the world. Today, regular flights are organized from the airport to many important cities such as İstanbul, Dubai, Paris, New York and Tokyo. Allama Iqbal International Airport, which is the second busiest airport of Pakistan, is located 15 kilometers of the city center.
The airport includes two terminals as domestic and international. The international terminal has a lounge, duty free shops and various eating and drinking areas. In addition, passengers can benefit from the Wi-Fi network at the airport for free. At the airport, you can buy souvenirs consisting of local Pakistani desserts.
Transportation to Sheffield City Center from Airport
Sheffield Airport
Doncaster Sheffield Airport, previously known as Robin Hood Airport, is located 40 km east of Sheffield city center. There are a variety of transportation options available to get to the city center from the airport, including buses, trains, and taxis. Renting a car is another transportation alternative that continues to increase in popularity thanks to affordable prices offered by rental car companies.
Taxi
Taxis are a preferred means of transport to get to the city center from the airport because buses and trains don’t serve the airport directly. The licensed taxi company that serves the airport is Little Arrows. The company has a fleet of modern vehicles. It takes about 40 minutes to get to the city center from the airport by taxi. The spacious taxis, which can accommodate up to seven passengers, provide transportation to the city 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Fixed taxi fares, prepared by the Doncaster Metropolitan District Council, make it easier to travel by taxi since you will know how much you will have to pay. You can get more detailed information about taxi services from the information counters at the airport.
Bus
Buses are another transportation alternative to get to the city from the airport but the airport is not directly served by bus, you have transfer vehicles in Doncaster. You have to take shuttle bus X4 to the Doncaster Interchange, which is walking distance from Doncaster train station located 11 km from the airport.
Shuttle bus X4 provides transportation from the airport to Doncaster Interchange. These shuttle buses run every 30 minutes during the week and less frequently on weekends. It takes about 25 minutes to get to the Interchange from the airport. From there passengers can transfer to a bus that provides transportation to Sheffield.
Train
The airport isn’t directly served by train, however the Doncaster Station is located only 11 km away. Passengers can take a shuttle bus to the station and transfer to a Sheffield-bound train from there. The schedule for trains departing from Doncaster Station and traveling to Sheffield city center vary on weekdays and weekends. The trains operate from 5:40 am to 11:25 pm on weekdays and run every 30 minutes. On weekends the trains operate from 7:02 am to 9:49 pm and run every hour. It takes about 40 minutes to get to Sheffield city center from Doncaster Station by train.
Rental Car
Renting a car is another convenient transportation alternative to get to the city center from the airport. Traffic to the city and in the city is considerably light. This, coupled with the fact that public transportation alternatives do not provide direct service makes renting a car an even more attractive option. There are a variety of rental car companies located at the airport, including Avis, Hertz, and Europcar. These companies offer a variety of vehicles to suit any need and budget.
