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| Popular Airport | Waterkloof Airport |
|---|---|
| Popular Airlines | |
| Approximate Flight Duration | 13 hour 40 min |
| Approximate Travel Distance | 10992 Km |
Transportation to Airport from Bacolod City Center
Bacolod Silay - Bacolod Silay Intl. Airport
From Bacolod city center you can take a bus to Bacolod - Silay International Airport. If you would like more comfort or faster transportation you can go by taxi or rent a car. Some hotels in the city also provide airport shuttle services for their customers. If you need to get to the airport from not to far from the city center, tricycles are a very economical public transportation option.
Rent a car
You can see many local car rental companies in the city center. You should get advice from your hotel for a reliable company. By car to reach Bacolod - Silay International Airport, you must leave the city center, proceed north and then follow the airport signs. In total the distance is 20 to 22 km.
Taxi
You may not be able to see as many taxis in the city center, as tricycles are used more for short distances. But there are many taxi stops or your hotel can call a taxi for you. A taxi from the city center to Bacolod - Silay International Airport in normal traffic conditions could take 40 minutes.
Bus
It is possible to reach Bacolod - Silay International Airport by public buses departing not only from the city center but from many different points around the city. You should keep in mind that it takes about an hour to get to the airport by bus.
Tricycle
The tricycle consists of a motorcycle attached to the passenger compartment on the side of the vehicle. In Bacolod these transportation vehicles are widely used for close distances and provide transportation for very low fares. Because of the distance from the city center to the airport you may not be able to convince the tricycle driver, but if you are close to the airport the tricycle is the most economical means of transport. You should not forget that you cannot ride and negotiate if you have too many suitcases or your suitcase is too big.
Hotel Services
Some accommodations in Bacolod have an airport shuttle service. Please note that you must make a reservation in order to benefit from this service and is an extra charge.
Bacolod - Silay International Airport (BCD) General Information:
Bacolod - Silay International Airport is located about 15 km north of the city center. The airport consists of a total of three floors and on the ground floor you will find the pre departure area such as ticket counters and check-in desks. On the second floor you will find restaurants where you can eat, cafes where you can have a drink, and small stores where you can shop. There is also a CIP lounge and VIP lounge on the second floor.
Transportation to Pretoria City Center from Airport
Wonderboom Airport
Passengers mostly prefer taxis for transportation to the city center from Wonderboom Airport, which is 15 kilometers north of Pretoria city of the Republic of South Africa. As an alternative to taxis that you can find almost 24 hours a day in front of the airport terminals, you can also take advantage of renting a car or private transfer services at the airport.
Taxi
Taxi is one of the fastest and most convenient means of transport to get to Pretoria city center that is 15 kilometers away from Wonderboom Airport. The fares for airport taxis are not that high to reach the city center since there is not much distance between the airport and the city center. If you don't have local currency with you, you can make your payment easily with euro or dollar as well. If you are going to travel only to somewhere in the city center, you don't need to negotiate with taxi drivers for that. However, if you need to go to the outer parts of the city center, you should first talk with the taxi drivers to get information about average taxi fares and then negotiate, if necessary, for a flat rate.
Rent a car
Car rental is not a frequently preferred option to reach the city center from Wonderboom Airport. Yet still, you can rent a car to get to the city center, or you can go on your journey traveling to different parts of the Republic of South Africa with the rental car. Renting a car in the Republic of South Africa is also one of the most comfortable and safe transportation options. By the way, if you would like to take advantage of car rental option, it is useful to make sure that you have your internationally valid driver's license and other documents you may need for the car rental procedures. You will not have any problems traveling by rental car, but you should pay attention to traffic rules and speed limits when driving the car you have rented in the city.
Private Transfer Services
For your journey to Pretoria city center or other places around Wonderboom Airport, you can also take advantage of comfortable and fast transfer services provided by private transfer companies. Private transfer services in the city are offered with pre-booking system and you need to have completed your reservation procedures at least a few days in advance to get a seat on a suitable transfer vehicle. Compared to taxi and car rental options, private transfer service could be said to be particularly advantageous for groups of several persons. If you are going to travel alone or with another passenger, these services will be more costly than other means of transportation. You can search online the companies providing private transfer services for the passengers in and around the city and, if you want, you can book your seat online or by phone.
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