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Which airports can I use for Glasgow-Douala flights?

For Glasgow-Douala flights, you can use Glasgow - Glasgow Intl. Airport, Glasgow Prestwick Airport, Glasgow Central station Railway Station as departure airport, and MD Douala Intl. Airport for arrival.

How many kilometers is the flight distance from Glasgow-Douala and how long does the flight take?

The flight distance between Glasgow-Douala is 5894 kilometers in total. The flight between the two cities takes 7 hour 20 minutes.

Which day is the most convenient for Glasgow-Douala flights?

When the average prices are examined, the most suitable day for Glasgow-Douala flights is Monday.

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Popular Airport	MD Douala Intl. Airport
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Approximate Flight Duration	7 hour 20 min
Approximate Travel Distance	5894 Km

Transportation to Airport from Glasgow City Center

Glasgow - Glasgow Intl. Airport

Glasgow is one of Scotland’s most beautiful cities. There are many comfortable and convenient transportation alternatives to get from the city center to Glasgow Airport. The airport is accessible by bus from almost every central part of the city, by train, which is a fast and affordable option, and by taxi.

Another convenient method of transportation to get to the airport are airport shuttle services provided by hotels and private companies. Moreover, these services are sometimes offered to guests for free or at a reasonable price. There are also many options available for those who want to rent a car.

You can also book a rental vehicle online in advance before arriving in Glasgow. This way your rental car will be ready for you once you land. Renting a car is a great way to explore the beautiful city and its surroundings. Driving in Glasgow is very enjoyable because traffic is light, drivers are easy going, and the roads are very organized and easy to navigate.

Those driving their personal car to the airport will find the drive to be easy and pleasant. The airport features parking lots with long-term and short-term parking options. Keep in mind that parking rates can get quite high the longer you leave your vehicle there. Glasgow Airport is in such close proximity to the city center that it is accessible by bicycle or on foot.

If you want to bike to the airport you can park your bicycle in the bicycle parking areas located right outside of the terminal building. Glasgow Airport contains a variety of restaurants where you can enjoy British and world cuisine and stores where you can buy souvenirs and gifts. The airport also features a duty free shop that offers passengers a wide variety of products.

Bus

The airport is easily accessible by bus from Glasgow city center or other parts of Scotland. Buses in the city are comfortable and more affordable when compared to other transportation alternatives. Buses serving the city and long-distance buses from other cities all arrive and depart from the Buchanan Bus Station. You can transfer to airport buses from this station and get to Glasgow Airport in a short amount of time.

If you want to get to the airport by transferring to a bus from the train then you can use the McGill’s 757 service, which departs from the Paisley Gilmour Street Station. Buses to the airport also pass by major locations in the city like the Braehead Shopping Center. The bus fare to the airport is around 7 pounds; the fare for children varies between 4 and 6 pounds.

Train

Another transportation alternative to get to the airport is by train. You can take a train from the city center to Paisley Gilmour Street Station, which is located about 1 mile from the airport. Paisley Gilmour Street Station is linked to the airport by bus. You have to transfer to the McGill’s 757 bus service.

Taxi

Taxis are a convenient transportation alternative to get to the airport. Taking a taxi to the airport is quick and easy. Taxis in Glasgow are easily accessible in the city center. You can always ask the driver how much it will cost to go to the airport from your location. You can also have the hotel you are staying at help arrange a taxi for you. Taxi services are available 24 hours a day in Glasgow; for more detailed information about taxis you can call 0141 889 1813. If you travel between the city center and the airport regularly, you can negotiate with the taxi driver for more affordable rates.

Airport Shuttles

Airport shuttles are another convenient transportation alternative to get to the airport. Shuttle services that operate in the city are usually operated by hotels. If you are staying at one of these hotels you can arrange a shuttle service to the airport through them in advance. If the hotel you are staying at doesn’t provide shuttle services to the airport then you can arrange an airport shuttle service through private companies. There are various companies in the city that provide shuttle services to the airport; by searching the internet you can find out which companies offer such services.

Rental Car

There are many international rental car companies that have offices in Glasgow city center including AVIS, Europcar, and Hertz. By renting a car from one of those offices you can easily drive to both the airport and other parts of Scotland. The airport is easily accessible by road via the M8 motorway. You can also drop off your rental car before your departure at the airport office of the company you have rented the vehicle from.

Car

The airport is located about a 20 minute drive from the city center via the M8 motorway. Although most people visiting Glasgow don’t prefer driving to the airport it is among the most convenient alternatives. If you’re dropping someone off at the airport you can do so in the dedicated drop off areas or park your car at the airport parking lot. Keep in mind that drivers in Glasgow are extremely respectful of the rules and expect all drivers to obey the rules.

Walking and Cycling

Glasgow is an extremely ideal city for cycling. Bicycles are used extensively in the city for both daily transportation and as a transportation alternative to get to the airport from the city center. There are dedicated bicycle parking areas located at the airport. In fact, if you don’t have a lot of luggage you don’t have to use a vehicle to get to Glasgow Airport, you can walk! You can walk from the city center all the way to the airport entrance. However, we would recommend keeping the weather conditions in mind, especially during the winter when the temperatures are low.

Airport Information

Glasgow Airport is a paradise for those who want to taste different cuisines before their flight or go shopping for affordable products at duty free shops. You can go shopping for a range of products from perfume, to city guides, books and newspapers and enjoy a bite to eat or something to drink at countless venues. Stores where you can go shopping include Accessorize, Celtic, Boots, Discover Glasgow, Swarovski, Victoria's Secret, Luggage Point, and Sunglass Hut.

Glasgow Airport offers passengers a rich selection of eating and drinking venues that they can enjoy before their flight or after they land. At Glasgow Airport you can find world-famous restaurants and venues that offer local cuisine. Restaurants and cafes located in the terminal building include Beardmore Bar & Restaurant, Frankie & Benny's, Mozzo Coffee House and Fresh Food Center. Frankie & Benny’s is one of the best options for families with children. There is also a Starbucks at Glasgow Airport if you’re looking for more familiar tastes.

There are also ATMs at the airport for passengers who need to complete monetary transactions before their flight or after they land. Glasgow Airport also offers passengers postal services if needed.

There is a special area dedicated to passengers who wish to pray at the airport, a baby care room for passengers traveling with babies or small children, a children’s play area for passengers traveling with children between the ages of 2 and 6, and an area where you can watch planes land and takeoff. Another exceptional service offered at Glasgow Airport are meeting rooms that are particularly well-suited for business travelers. If you want to take advantage of these rooms you can make a reservation in advance by contacting the airport.

UpperDeck Lounge is an ideal option for who want to spend time in a comfortable and relaxed environment either before their flight or after they land. At this lounge passengers can enjoy complementary snacks and coffee and tea while they read daily newspapers and magazines, connect to the internet for free, and play Xbox games.

As your children play in the playground at the lounge you can relax and enjoy the cozy and comfortable environment that Glasgow Airport has created for its passengers.

Transportation to Douala City Center from Airport

MD Douala Intl. Airport

Located in the area known as Littoral in Cameroon, Douala is one of the largest cities in the country. Douala International Airport hosts the flights both within Cameroon and to different countries.

Douala International Airport is located 7 kilometers outside Douala city center. The incoming passengers can anytime go up to the city center by taking a taxi or taking advantage of private transfer services that are available in front of the terminal building. You can also benefit from the private transportation services offered by the companies having offices within the terminal building as well as the hotel transfer services to get to the city center.

It takes approximately 20-30 minutes to reach Douala city center from the airport by taxi and other transfer options.

Taxi stops, car rental office, souvenir shops, car parking areas, ATMs, and restaurants are among the services provided for the passengers at the airport located in Douala, the economic and commercial capital of Cameroon.

Hotel Transfer Services

There are many different hotel alternatives for the visitors in Douala. Moreover, some hotels in the city provide transfer services between Douala International Airport and the city center. By this means, you can walk to the exit gates as soon as you arrive at the terminal and enjoy the easy trasfer to the city center, a service provided by the hotel you have made a reservation for in advance. Especially if you are going to stay at a large hotel, you can take the opportunity to travel with the transfer services at a reasonable price or for free. You can inform your hotel of your arrival time in advance so that you can take advantage of the transfer services offered with a large luggage capacity without having to wait too much at the airport.

Airport Transfer Services

The passengers who are not provided with hotel shuttle services can book private airport transfer services. Private airport services in Douala offer two different transfer alternatives: you can either prefer the one exclusive to you (and your family) or the other as shared transfer service with other passengers at more affordable prices. You can get information from the hotels in the city before your flight or ask the information desk at Douala International Airport about how to make a reservation to enjoy private transfer services. Please keep in mind that you need to render payment for the transfer services and other transportation options in Douala with the Central African CFA Franc. In the event that you have no Central African CFA Franc on you, you can also make your payment in American Dollars or Euro. In this case, however, you should know that the transfer might be a little more costly.

Taxi

You can easily see yellow taxis at the terminal exits of Douala International Airport and head towards Douala city center by taking one of these taxis. If you have the chance to benefit from hotel shuttles or private transfer services, you can take advantage of going to the city center at a much cheaper price than taxis. However, if you don't have such an option, you can take a taxi anytime of the day and get to Doula city center with your luggage without having any difficulty. Taxi fare may vary depending on where you want to go in Douala. The passengers who take a taxi at the airport need to pay an average of 3.500 Central African CFA Francs to get to the city center and the fare may rise up to 10.000 Central African CFA Francs for some parts of the city. If you prefer an affordable means of transportation to reach Douala city center from the airport, you should firstly get information from the airport staff or the hotel and then choose a suitable option.

Another thing to note when taking a taxi at the airport is that taxi drivers may demand different amount of fares from the customers for the same distance. For this reason, if you want to travel at more affordable prices, you should firstly go out of the terminal building to negotiate with a few taxi drivers and then prefer the one with a more reasonable fare.

Taxi option is ideal especially for those who visit the city for the first time and are not familiar with the area. Moreover, taxi fare is not way too high in the daytime. If you arrive at the airport at night, you will need to pay a higher fare to get to Douala city center.

Instead of taxi, traveling with hotel shuttles or private transfer services in Douala would usually let you reach the city center for much cheaper. What is more, you don't generally have to pay extra for extra baggages, which helps you cut down on the total travel cost.

Rent a car

Make your own way! If you want to create your own route to the city center from the airport, you can rent a car. There is a car rental desk for the passengers who would like to take this option at Douala International Airport. You can contact in advance by phone or e-mail in order to pick up the car quickly from the car rental office located inside the incoming passenger terminal. Rental car options at the airport might be less especially at some periods during which the tourists visit the city densely. If you are going to rent a car for traveling in Douala, you should bear this in mind and put your skates on to reserve the car you want.

Bus

The passengers arriving at Douala International Airport in the early hours of the day can easily reach the city center by bus. The average fare for the single passenger is 150 XAF for the bus, which is much more comfortable during the day hours. There are four different bus lines connecting the airport with Douala city center. You can learn the area you are going to stay before your flight and take the right bus line; then, you can travel to the city center without difficulty. The departures of the buses from Douala International Airport to the city center are usually irregular. Therefore, bus option is not recommended for those who prefer a fast and practical means of transportation.

Private Taxi

You can book a taxi for a safe and economical ride from the airport in Douala. Once you get help from your hotel or guide when booking a taxi, you can enjoy the convenience of reaching even the distant areas without exceeding your budget. You can book the taxi considering the number of days you are going to stay in the city or you can only take advantage of this option to get to the city center. You can bargain with the drivers after determining the places you want to visit and enjoy the opportunity to travel with more affordable rates.