Popular Airport | Bahrain Intl. Airport |
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Popular Airlines | |
Approximate Flight Duration | 4 hour |
Approximate Travel Distance | 3222 Km |
Transportation to Airport from Ufa City Center
Ufa Intl. Airport
Airport is located 22 kilometers away from the city centre of Ufa, which is one of the cities in Russia with the busiest passenger traffic. To get to the airport from the city centre, you can choose from several options, primarily bus, taxi and rental cars.
There are bus services to the airport from many locations in the city. Moreover, fares are very reasonable. However, if you are going to travel at a late hour or your luggage is heavy, taxis will be a much more convenient and comfortable option for transportation.
Those staying at a hotel in the city may also use the shuttles which are provided by many hotels. Hotel shuttles are especially preffered by crowded groups and large families for transportation to the airport from the city centre.
There is also a car park at the airport for those who come by their own vehicle, and you can leave your car in this car park for long or short term. In the airport, there are restaurants and cafes where you can try samples from both Russian and world cuisine, stores where you can shop before or after flight and banks and ATMs which are put at the disposal of the passengers for banking transactions.
Ufa Airport also has a child playground for families with kids and a hotel for those who wish to stay around the airport. Airport has a quite big duty-free area and a store where you can buy souvenirs, books, newspapers and toys. You can also find stores to do perfumery, cosmetics and clothes shopping.
Bus
You can use buses to get to Ufa Airport from many locations in the city centre. Buses run during most of the day between city centre and airport, and they are one of the most affordable options when compared to the other alternatives.
Buses numbered 110, 101, and 110C depart for airport from Ufa city centre. Bus line 110 departs from Autocentre and Central Market to the airport. You can get to the airport from Zeleneya Roscha by taking 110C and from the train station, which serves many passengers each year, by taking 101.
Although buses offer affordable and fast transportation opportunity in the city, they are not the right choice for those who are looking for convenience and comfort.
If you wish to travel faster and more comfortably, you can look for the options of taxi, limousine or private vehicle and make reservations.
Private Vehicle
It is also possible to get to the airport from Ufa city centre easily by private vehicle. If you have a vehicle that you drive in the city, you can take the road from the city centre and by following the airport direction signs, you can arrive at the airport entrance in about 30-35 minutes.
There is also a large car park at Ufa Airport for those who arrive by their private vehicles. You don’t need to make any payments for parkings of 15 minutes or less. Parking fees start at 100 rubles for those who wish to leave their vehicles at the airport for a longer time.
If you wish to leave your car at the airport car park longer than 48 hours, you will have to pay 3000 rubles or more.
Taxi
It is also possible to travel to the airport conveniently by using taxis in Ufa. Taxis are in service 24 hours in the city and they provide very convenient and comfortable transportation. Although there is not much chance of negotiating the fare because of the taximeters in the taxis, you can still agree with the driver about the route you will take and the fare before starting the journey.
Paying with rubles will get you a cheaper ride. However, if you don’t have any rubles, taxis in the city usually accept payment in dollars as well.
Traveling by taxi takes about 30-40 minutes. If you take the road at times when there is heavy traffic, this time may get longer.
Hotel Shuttles
You can also get to the airport from the Ufa city centre by using the shuttles which are provided by almost all of the hotels in the city. One of the biggest advantages these hotel shuttles provide is that they take you from the gate of your hotel and bring you to the airport in a short time. Moreover, fare you need to pay to use these shuttles in the city are very reasonable when compared to taxis.
If you are considering using shuttles for transport to the airport, you can get information from your hotel beforehand. If you use these shuttles both when you arrive in the city and when you leave, you can complete your journey at much more affordable prices. Apart from the hotels, there are also some private companies in the city that provide shuttle service to the airport. Remember to set the route you will follow in the city before making reservations for the shuttles, which are usually preferred by crowded families or companies visiting the city for organizations.
Limousine
You can also rent a limousine, which is a much more convenient and luxurious option when traveling between the airport and city centre as well as when traveling to other locations in the city. Limousines are usually preffered by those coming to city for meetings and organizations. Limousines are driven by chauffeurs and it is possible to rent them both hourly and daily.
Rent a Car
You can explore the city and the nearby alternative routes easily by renting a car in the city. You can choose from different models from the car rental companies located both in city centre and at the airport. Renting a car is a quite convenient option for those who wish to travel freely around the city and for the families.
Car hire charges are also lower when compared to many other cities in Europe. If you are considering renting a car, you can get bids for vehicles of different models from companies such as Hertz, Honk, AVIS, or Auto Europe.
If you have made an online reservation before you depart, you can pick up your vehicle from the car rental companies located in the city centre within minutes. If you did not make a reservation beforehand, you can still get support from the car rental offices in the city and rent a car after a few short transactions.
Driving a car in the city is quite convenient and easy thanks to the orderly traffic and drivers following the traffic rules.
You can drop off your hire car at the car rental offices at the Ufa Airport at the end of your journey. However, it is a good idea to contact the hiring company beforehand.
Airport Information
Ufa Airport is one of the 10 busiest airport of Russia, and is located 22 kilometers away from the city centre. There are almost everything a passenger may need at the airport, primarily shopping and eatary areas. You can also stay in the hotel at the airport if you wish and benefit from the services offered to the hotel’s guests.
Ufa Airport, which is among the child-friendly airports, has a playroom where young children can spend time. Additionally, there are also some bank offices and ATMs of many banks at the service of the passengers at the airport. There are also many stores for those who wish to buy some last-minute souvenirs or shop while waiting for the flight.
There are also many stores ready for you where you can buy perfumes, cosmetic products and clothes. Do you like duty-free shopping? There is a big duty-free area with many selections in the airport’s international terminal. Here you can find and buy world brands at much more affordable prices.
There is a florist shop in the airport for those who wish to buy flowers for their loved ones before or after flight. We should also remind you that there are many options that will arouse your curiosity if you have interest in mobile phones and accessories.
If you want to eat or drink something before or after flight in Ufa Airport, options are almost endless. Cafes, restaurants and lunch counters offering delicious selections from Mediterranean and world cuisine are a great choice for both having something to eat and spending some time while waiting for your flight. You will see places such as Shokoladniza, Centootto, Panini Bars and Pizza Italy.
There are also private passenger lounges for the passengers who wish to wait for their flight in a much more comfortable environment or have some rest after a flight.
Ufa Airport has free wireless connection for passengers. Thanks to the free wireless connection which is available in both domestic and international terminals, you can get online from your computer or mobile phone and make transactions such as online check-ins.
Transportation to Manama City Center from Airport
Bahrain Intl. Airport
Bahrain, whose official name is the Kingdom of Bahrain, is an island country located in the Gulf of Basra, and west of Saudi Arabia, neighboring Qatar in the south east. Bahrain is actually a word in Arabic, meaning "between two seas". Bahrain, which basically consists of 3 major islands, is an important settlement place in terms of being a tourist destination.
Oil is cheap in the country because Bahrain provides a large part of its subsistence from oil and natural gas. For this reason, most of the local people are using their private cars for commuting. This means that there is almost no public transport in the city.
Buses and minibuses carry a large part of the burden of city transportation. Since transportation by taxi in the city is very expensive, most of the visitors to the city prefer car rental companies. You can go to the city center of Bahrain by renting a car from the airport or by the transfer service of your hotel.
Buses, minibuses and taxis are the most preferred means of transportation to go to the city center from the Bahrain International Airport. Apart from that, the number of car rental companies is high; a fact that offers various price options to the visitors. Taxis, along with buses and minibuses, are also among the alternatives that can be preferred in city transportation. Although expensive they can be used in the first stage by many tourists.
Bus
It is very convenient and easy to reach from the airport to the city center by Bahrain buses. Bahrain Airport stop is also on the route of thee of the bus lines which has various routes. The Line 1 bus (Muharraq-Hidd), the first of these routes, passes through the airport. Its stops are Muharraq Terminal, Road 10, Muharraq Health Center, Bahrain Club, Shaikh Khalifa Road, Bahrain Airport, Arad, and Hidd Muharraq Terminal. The fare on this line is 0.20 Bahreyn Dinar.
The other one is the Line 6 (Qalali-Muharraq) bus line with the stops of Muharraq Terminal, Road 10 Tank Water, Muharraq Health Center, Bahrain Airport, Shaikh Khalifa Avenue, Muharraq Maternity Hospital (RF), Arados Roadi Aldaic, Samaheej, and Qalali Muharraq Terminal. The fare for this bus is the same as for the other: 0.20 dinars. Bahrain bus fare varies according to line numbers.
Finally there is the Line 13 bus line called Muharraq-Circular. The stops on this route are Muharraq Terminal, Estralal School, Bahrain Club, Bahrain Airport, Muharraq Maternity Hospital (RF), Busaiteen, Muharraq Central Market, and Muharraq Terminal. The fare is 0.20 Bahrain Dinar. Bus number 2 goes directly from the Bahrain Airport to the center of the capital Manama. You can go to the Manama bus terminal with the bus 13, which passes through the city center of Bahrain and departs on an hourly basis, and from there you can take one of the buses X2, X3, X4 or X5 which departs every 20 minutes. Line 10, Line 11 and Line 12 are other bus lines that go directly to the airport. Muharraq bus terminal is on their route.
Minibus
In Bahrain, it is possible to make your way from the airport with the minibuses which are less preferred compared to the buses. It is very convenient and easy to get to the city center of Bahrain at a fee of about 0.15 dinars by taking the minibuses waiting at the exit of the airport arrival terminal. It is also very easy to get to the city center in 15-20 minutes by taking a minibus which can be found at the bus stop located about 3 minutes walking distance from the arrival terminal.
Taxi
Bahrain taxis have a reputation for tending to demand a higher fare than normal. So when you get off the airport, make sure that the driver does not turn the taximeter on and you should remember to try to bargain. Day and night tariffs are applied in the taxis. The day time is from 06:00 to 22:00 and the night time is from 22:00 to 06:00. Taxi drivers waiting at Bahrain airport exit open taximeters with 2 dinar usually. It costs around 2-4 dinars to go to the city center which is 6 kilometers away by taxi. If you find airport taxis expensive, it is possible to find more affordable taxis at www.bahtaxi.com or www.taxicc.com.
Car Rental
Private cars are often preferred as much as buses for transportation within the city as well as to the city from the airport. It is possible to make a pre-booking from a car rental company so that your car is ready for you when you land.
Major car rental companies and contact numbers at the airport are Budget (+973 17321268), Europcar (+973 17321999), Hanco (+973 1732129), Hertz (+973 17321358), Avis (+973 17321239) and Sixt (+973 36069908). These offices are also located in the center of Bahrain, so you can deliver your car directly at the airport on your return. Thus, you can prepare for your flight with great comfort and save time as well. Renting a small car for a month costs about 150-170 dinars.
