Popular Airport | Jinan Yaoqiang Intl. Airport |
---|---|
Popular Airlines | |
Approximate Flight Duration | 6 hour 10 min |
Approximate Travel Distance | 4993 Km |
Bus
You can find several Flybus stops in Kozhikode city center to reach Calicut International Airport. The routes are starting from 6:45 and continue at 7:45, 09:20, 10:20, 11:40, 12:30, 14:20, 15:10, 16:45, 17:35, 19:10, and 20:00. Prices start from INR7, changing according to distance from the point you have embarked to the airport. Do not forget that these buses accept cash only.
Taxi
You can take a taxi from Kozhikode city center to Calicut International Airport or ask the related personnel at the hotel you are staying at to get you one. There are numerous taxi companies in Kozhikode, and the prices may vary for several factors like time, duration, and car type. Generally, a ride from Kozhikode city center to Calicut International Airport costs around INR 2000-3000.
Rental Car
There are numerous rental car companies in the Kozhikode city center. You can find international car rental companies, as well as local ones, which usually are more affordable. Rental car prices change, but generally, prices start from INR 3000 per day. You can always opt for more luxurious or affordable cars, which directly affect the pricing. Do not forget to discuss leaving the rental car at the airport, as to avoid encountering any problems later.
Auto Rickshaw
There are numerous auto rickshaws around the Kozhikode city center that you can use to reach the Calicut International Airport. Auto rickshaws are quite popular among many, and the pricing may change due to the duration of the ride, or timing, but generally, is around INR 15-25 per kilometer. Note that when you are traveling in larger groups and with carry-ons, auto rickshaws are not the most suitable option.
Hotel Shuttles
For larger groups with several pieces of baggage, hotel shuttles are ideal. While booking you can ask if they provide such a service and if they apply a fee, after sharing your flight time.
For traveling to the city from Jinan Airport, which is located 33 km away from Jinan city center, you can benefit from the buses or airport express buses which depart at more frequent intervals. If you plan to stay for a long time in the city, you can rent a car or take advantage of taxis and transfer services. It takes maximum 1 hour to reach Jinan city center from the airport.
You can see many bus stops outside the Jinan Airport terminal building. There are two different types of buses that go directly to Jinan city center from these stops: the first one is airport express buses and the other one is normal city buses. Airport express buses provide service within the body of Jinan Airport, offer service at more frequent intervals and sometimes at much more affordable prices. You need to use the Airport Express 1 in order to get to the Jinan Railway Station and bus station in the city center. The ticket price of this bus is around 20 Chinese Yuan. These buses, which wait for their passengers at the exit of the first floor of Jinan Airport arrival terminal, reach the city in about 1 hour. Airport Express 2 also provides direct transportation to Jinan Central Bus Station, and the ticket price is again 20 Yuan. Lastly, Airport Express 3 goes to Jinan Yuquan Simpson Hotel located in the center and operates between 6 am and 7 pm. The travel lasts 1 hour.
If the stops or departure hours of airport express buses are not suitable for you, after going outside the airport, you need to go to the stops where city buses depart. The bus, which operates between Jinan Airport and Dongying, takes 2 hours and 40 minutes, and the ticket price is 100 Yuan. If you want to use the bus operating between Jinan Airport and Zibo, you are asked to pay 55 Yuan. Likewise, there are also city buses that travel directly to Tai An, the transportation duration is 1 hour 40 minutes, and ticket price is 70 Yuan.
Undoubtedly, the only way to reach the city center from Jinan Airport within the shortest time is to use a taxi or Uber system. After you have landed at the airport, you can go to the area where the taxis depart and travel to your destination in a short time. The majority of these taxis use taximeter. For this reason, there is not usually any chance to bargain on the taxi fare. It is possible to reach Jinan city center from the airport by using a taxi in about 28-35 minutes, and you only need to pay 110-140 Chinese Yuan for this travel.
If you plan to stay in Jinan for a long time, renting a car is the best alternative for a comfortable travel during your visit. The traffic in the city is also not very heavy. There are the offices of some car rental companies at the airport terminal. If you prefer one of the local car rental companies rather than international companies, it will be more budget-friendly. It takes about 35 minutes to reach Jinan city center by the car that you will rent at the airport.