Popular Airport | Tainan Airport |
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Popular Airlines | |
Approximate Flight Duration | 17 hour 50 min |
Approximate Travel Distance | 14333 Km |
The central terminals of major transport vehicles in Havana city plan are very close to each other. We can sort these means of transportation as taxi, bus, and train. Although they are less preferred, car rental and transfer vehicles are among the transportation options you can prefer. If you are not traveling with a tour group, you can also prefer traveling through alternative routes to see the unique beauties of Havana instead of more frequently used streets by individual transportation options. If you have Peso with you, you can take a bus, or you can take a taxi if you don't have any.
You can trust all taxi drivers who have a special license in Havana. Taxis in the city serve in different colors. Those with black and yellow colors are known as tourist taxis. Also, taking the 1950s cabs called Almendron can provide you with an excellent experience. You can safely arrive at the airport after almost a 30-minute journey.
You can reach Jose Marti Airport after one-hour bus ride by taking a bus from the bus station or the bus stops in the city center. Please make sure you have enough Pesos to get on the buses that will take you to Terminal 1 of the airport. If you are going to make an international flight, you can transfer to the airport terminal 3 by the transfer buses provided free of charge.
The train station, which has train services headed to many parts of the city, is located in the heart of the city. Train line 2 in the city center provides transportation up to Bejucal. It takes about 30 or 40 minutes to travel between the central station and the station in the Terminal 1 building by train. You should keep in mind that the train departures vary between 15 and 20 minutes and there are no train services after a certain hour in the evening.
You can make an online reservation to take advantage of transfer vehicles, or you can make payment in cash or by credit card at the office of the car rental company. Traffic congestion stands out as a big problem because Havana has a dense population. For this reason, you are recommended to set off at least half an hour earlier considering the morning traffic.
You can enjoy making a private journey by renting a car of any brand and model by taking the advantage of car rental option. Many high-quality companies provide this service in Havana. Cubacar, Rex, Havanautos and Via Transgaviota are some of these companies. Please keep in mind that renting a car may be risky for you because the streets are very similar to each other. Keeping this in mind, taking a taxi may be a more practical option.
Jose Marti Airport consists of five terminal buildings. Terminal 1 is used for domestic flights; Terminal 2 is used for private flight services; Terminal 3 is used for international flights; Terminal 4 hosts flights to Caribbean flights; and Terminal 5 is used for cargo flights.
At Jose Marti Airport, a lot of high-quality services are provided ranging from bank ATMs to post offices, paid internet rooms to large waiting halls, and health, and pharmacy services to children's playgrounds. In addition, private showers and telephone services are also available at the airport for the passengers.
Cafés, bars and restaurants serving 24/7 are at your service with unique Havana delicacies. Besides, there are also stores selling the world-renowned Havana cigars for travelers who want to buy souvenirs.
There are bus and taxi stops in front of the terminal building of Tainan Airport, which is 36 kilometers away from Tainan city center. You can also make your transfer more practical by getting information from the companies providing car rental and transfer services. Taxi and train are also among the options you can prefer to reach Tainan city center.
The city trains departing from Tainan Airport could be a reasonable means of transportation, although they don't go directly to the city center. You can take a taxi at the taxi stops at the airport and reach the train station that is 8 minutes away. There you can get on the train to reach any central point of Tainan city. The distance between the airport and the station is 6.3 kilometers. You can also transfer to the trains heading towards the Balin Station, another popular destination, from Tainan Train Station.
The most practical way to reach Tainan city center directly from Tainan Airport is undoubtedly to take city buses. The bus number 5 departs from the bus stops outside the airport terminal and goes directly to Tainan city center. The bus ride takes about 40-45 minutes on average and there are departures at frequent intervals. The price you will pay is almost the same as in the city because of the standard tariff prices that are valid for buses. You will pay 18 Taiwan Dollars to buy a ticket for the bus number 5 departing from the airport according to the latest tariff issued in 2016. If you get discounted tickets, the ticket price comes down up to 9 Taiwan Dollars.
The vast majority of local and foreign tourists arriving at Tainan Airport prefer taxi, which is a faster means of transportation. It takes 30 minutes maximum to reach Tainan city center by taxi, which is much faster and more reliable than buses and other means of public transportation. It is possible to go directly to Tainan city center by taxi paying an average fare of 90-110 Taiwan Dollars.
If you search for global and other local car rental companies providing this service at Tainan Airport in advance, you will have brief information about the prices and enjoy pre-booking option on the internet. The following steps take an incredibly short time and then you can enjoy going to Tainan city center in 25-30 minutes driving the rental car.