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Popular Airport

Borg El Arab Airport

Popular Airlines

Approximate Flight Duration

10 hour 50 min

Approximate Travel Distance

8744 Km

Transportation to Airport from Taipei City Center

Taipei Songshan Airport

Taoyuan International Airport is located about 50 km west of central Taipei. Despite having a great metro system within the city there is no direct metro access to the airport. In terms of public transportation there are high-speed trains that provide transportation to the airport. However, the most preferred method of transportation to get to the airport from the city center is by shuttle service. There are many private companies that provide shuttle services to and from. For those who want a more convenient and private method of transportation consider taking a taxi or renting a car from the city center.

High-Speed Train

From the train station in the city center you can take the THSR train and get to the station located in close proximity to the airport. There are shuttles that depart from this station to the airport every 10 minutes. The train ride from the city center takes about 30 minutes. The train is also accessible from other stations that are outside of the city center.  

Taxi

Taking a taxi to the airport from the city center costs approximately 100 New Taiwan dollars. Taxis are easy to find anywhere in the city. You can also have your hotel arrange a taxi for you. Taxis are a comfortable and convenient transportation alternative to get to the airport.

Shuttle Services

To get to the airport from the city center you could also use comfortable shuttle services. There are various private companies who offer shuttle services to the airport from the city center. These shuttles to the airport take about 30 minutes. You have to find out where the shuttles depart from and the shuttle schedule beforehand.  

Rental Car

If you don’t prefer public transportation there are many rental car companies that you can rent a car from. After picking the most appropriate vehicle for your needs you can enjoy a convenient method of transportation to the airport. Rental car companies have offices located by the train stations in the city. If you don’t want to drive in a foreign city then you can also hire a chauffeured vehicle.

Hotel Shuttles

Taipei is a very popular tourist destination so there are many hotels located in the city. The majority of these hotels offer airport shuttle services. These shuttle services are particularly alluring if you’re traveling with a big group of people. Hotel shuttles provide comfortable and quick transportation to the airport. If you want to use your hotel’s shuttle to the airport you have to book it in advance.  

Airport Information

Taoyuan International Airport is located 60 km from the city center. It is the largest airport in Taiwan and one of the busiest airports in the world in terms of international passengers.

There is a rail system that transports passengers between terminals 1 and 2. The TTIA Skytrain is a free inter-terminal service. The train runs ever 2-4 minutes from 6 am to 10 pm; from 10 pm to midnight the train runs every 4-8 minutes. To use the train between midnight and 6 am you need to call it by pressing the call button at the station.

Terminals 3 and 4 are scheduled to be completed soon and an underground transit system connecting those terminals is being created. To date the airport has received several awards for its quality of service, safety, and employees. Taoyuan International Airport offers passengers a variety of services and amenities, from stores where you can go shopping to eating and drinking venues.

If you’re interested in aviation then you should visit the Chung Cheng Aviation Museum, which was built by Boeing in 1981. The aviation museum is located in the southeastern part of Taoyuan International Airport. The Songshan Airport is another airport located in Taipei. Until the Taoyuan International Airport opened in 1979, Songshan Airport was an important airport in handling international passenger traffic to the city. Today the airport serves mostly charter flights to and from China. The airport is also used for international and domestic flights operated by limited airline companies. 


Taoyuan Intl. Airport

Taoyuan International Airport is located about 50 km west of central Taipei. Despite having a great metro system within the city there is no direct metro access to the airport. In terms of public transportation there are high-speed trains that provide transportation to the airport. However, the most preferred method of transportation to get to the airport from the city center is by shuttle service. There are many private companies that provide shuttle services to and from. For those who want a more convenient and private method of transportation consider taking a taxi or renting a car from the city center.

High-Speed Train

From the train station in the city center you can take the THSR train and get to the station located in close proximity to the airport. There are shuttles that depart from this station to the airport every 10 minutes. The train ride from the city center takes about 30 minutes. The train is also accessible from other stations that are outside of the city center.  

Taxi

Taking a taxi to the airport from the city center costs approximately 100 New Taiwan dollars. Taxis are easy to find anywhere in the city. You can also have your hotel arrange a taxi for you. Taxis are a comfortable and convenient transportation alternative to get to the airport.

Shuttle Services

To get to the airport from the city center you could also use comfortable shuttle services. There are various private companies who offer shuttle services to the airport from the city center. These shuttles to the airport take about 30 minutes. You have to find out where the shuttles depart from and the shuttle schedule beforehand.  

Rental Car

If you don’t prefer public transportation there are many rental car companies that you can rent a car from. After picking the most appropriate vehicle for your needs you can enjoy a convenient method of transportation to the airport. Rental car companies have offices located by the train stations in the city. If you don’t want to drive in a foreign city then you can also hire a chauffeured vehicle.

Hotel Shuttles

Taipei is a very popular tourist destination so there are many hotels located in the city. The majority of these hotels offer airport shuttle services. These shuttle services are particularly alluring if you’re traveling with a big group of people. Hotel shuttles provide comfortable and quick transportation to the airport. If you want to use your hotel’s shuttle to the airport you have to book it in advance.  

Airport Information

Taoyuan International Airport is located 60 km from the city center. It is the largest airport in Taiwan and one of the busiest airports in the world in terms of international passengers.

There is a rail system that transports passengers between terminals 1 and 2. The TTIA Skytrain is a free inter-terminal service. The train runs ever 2-4 minutes from 6 am to 10 pm; from 10 pm to midnight the train runs every 4-8 minutes. To use the train between midnight and 6 am you need to call it by pressing the call button at the station.

Terminals 3 and 4 are scheduled to be completed soon and an underground transit system connecting those terminals is being created. To date the airport has received several awards for its quality of service, safety, and employees. Taoyuan International Airport offers passengers a variety of services and amenities, from stores where you can go shopping to eating and drinking venues.

If you’re interested in aviation then you should visit the Chung Cheng Aviation Museum, which was built by Boeing in 1981. The aviation museum is located in the southeastern part of Taoyuan International Airport. The Songshan Airport is another airport located in Taipei. Until the Taoyuan International Airport opened in 1979, Songshan Airport was an important airport in handling international passenger traffic to the city. Today the airport serves mostly charter flights to and from China. The airport is also used for international and domestic flights operated by limited airline companies. 

Transportation to Alexandria City Center from Airport

Borg El Arab Airport

It cannot be said that there are many alternatives to get to Alexandria city center from Borg El Arab International Airport. The means of transportation mostly preferred by passengers is taxi. You can also get to the city center easily with the car you can rent from one of the car rental companies located at the airport. In addition, some hotels offer private shuttle service for their guests.

Taxi

You can see many taxis waiting in front of Borg El Arab International Airport terminal building. Since the distance is not short, taxi is not an affordable means of transportation for this travel. However, it is possible to agree on a reasonable fare by bargaining. You should specify your destination and agree on the fare before your travel, and make sure to pay the fare after reaching your destination. Getting to the city center by taxi takes about 1 hour under normal traffic conditions.

Hotel Shuttle

Some hotels in Alexandria offer airport shuttle service for their guests. You should get in contact with your hotel in advance whether they provide this service or not. If they do, you should learn the amount you need to pay and make a reservation in advance. This service may be more expensive compared to taxi but it is much safer. Your vehicle will be waiting for you at the airport and you can comfortably get to the city center thanks to this service.

Car Rental

If you want to rent a car and have a comfortable travel, you can agree with one of the car rental companies found at the airport. You shouldn’t forget that you must have an international driver's license. If the car you rented has any damage, you must keep a written record during renting.

You should also be careful about the traffic density in Alexandria and the drivers who don’t pay much attention to the traffic rules. After leaving the airport, turn left to North Coast Road, connect to Mehwar Al-Ta’ameir that you will see on the right and drive straight until you reach the city center. This travel lasts about 50 minutes.


El Nouzha Airport

El Nouzha Airport is only seven kilometers away from Alexandria city center. It is thus very easy to reach the city center from the airport. You can also get information about transfer services by calling your hotel in advance. You can also get to Alexandria from El Nouzha Airport by taxi.

Taxi

You can use taxis to reach Alexandria city center, which is seven kilometers from El Nouzha Airport, which is closed since 2010, but still active, quickly and practically. The fare required for this taxi journey is approximately 26-32 Egyptian pounds.

Weather in Alexandria

DayMin - Max
MondayMin 14ºC - Max 18ºC
TuesdayMin 11ºC - Max 19ºC
WednesdayMin 10ºC - Max 18ºC
ThursdayMin 10ºC - Max 17ºC
FridayMin 10ºC - Max 16ºC

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