| Popular Airport | Craiova Intl. Airport |
|---|---|
| Popular Airlines | |
| Approximate Flight Duration | 8 hour 10 min |
| Approximate Travel Distance | 6580 Km |
There are different sea and air transportation options to go from Male city center and other Maldivian islands to Male Airport. You can choose speedboat and sea plane as a means of sea transportation, or you can choose regional airplane service as a means of airway transportation.
The speedboat called the Dhoni in Maldives is one of the vehicles that will provide you with quick access to Male Airport. You can reach Male Airport quickly thanks to the speedboats which are mostly used for shorter distances.
You can reach Male Airport while enjoying a bird's-eye view with the sea planes. If you want to enjoy the unique natural beauty of Maldives and to have a pleasant and comfortable journey, you can choose sea planes.
You can choose to go to Male Airport with regional airplanes from other islands in Maldives. There are 6 regional airports to choose from in Maldives. These are Dharavandhoo Airport, Kadhdhoo Airport, Fuvahmulah Airport, Kooddoo Airport, Kaadedhdhoo Airport and Hanimaadhoo Airport.
Male Airport, which is the largest airport in the Maldive Islands, is also the Maldives' only international airport. Male Airport on Hulhule Island, which is only one kilometer from Maldives' capital, Male, brings tourists from all over the world to the Maldives every year. Male Airport has three different terminal buildings where international and regional flights and sea plane flights are held from.
The airport has a health center where you can find all the health services and a pharmacy where you can get your medicines. There is also a babysitting room at the airport, where children are also considered. There is a computer room with internet access for those who need it, shower rooms, a mosque for Muslims, a private room for smokers at the airport, where wheeled luggage carrying vehicles make it easier for passengers.
In addition to these, bank ATMs, where you can make your money transactions, are located at the terminal where the regional flight are held from. In the main terminal, there is a mail office where you can post your mail. Services at Male Airport also include shopping and eating and drinking places. These places include Liquor & Tobacco, Perfumes & Cosmetics, Souvenirs, Confectionery, Courtvision Spice Shop, The Coffee Club, Tahi Express, Dome Male International Airport and Burger King.
Craiova Airport is just a few kilometers from Craiova city center. Buses depart from the terminal building of Craiova Airport, which is active 24 hours a day and 7 days a week. Bus services start early in the morning and run until late hours at night for the passengers who would like to go to the city center. As an alternative to the bus, you can always find a taxi in front of the terminal building of Craiova Airport. It is possible to reach the city center from Craiova Airport in about 15 minutes by taxi or by bus.
The bus number 9 connect Craiova Airport and the city center directly to each other. You can find the buses running from 5:30 am at the stops in front of the Craiova Airport terminal. The last bus service departing from Craiova Airport to the city center is at 11 pm. You can get information from the information desk at Craiova Airport on bus tickets, fares, bus stops in the city center and so on; you can also talk to bus drivers and get more detailed information before arriving at Craiova city center.
It is possible to travel to the city center by taxi from Craiova Airport, which is about 7 kilometers away. Taking a taxi may be a bit more costly than taking a bus; however, you can prefer taxi option for your journey from the airport to the city center without hesitation thanks to its advantages such as enough room for your luggage and fast transportation. Taxi fares may increase slightly at nights and on holidays at Craiova Airport terminal. Please keep in mind that you can negotiate with taxi drivers about average fares before getting in a taxi and then choose between taxi and bus. If you are going to land at the airport late at night or very early in the morning, the taxi could be said to be the only option you can take since there is no bus service at these hours. Visitors who are planning to stay in the area for a few weeks or more can also prefer renting a car.
After arriving at Craiova Airport, you can go directly to the car rental offices in the terminal and rent a car to reach Craiova city center. You can rent a car from companies such as Simbra, Autonom, 4C and AVIS at Craiova Airport. The passengers arriving at the airport during the hours when car rental offices are closed can take a taxi to the city center of Craiova. If you would like to travel to other cities near Craiova, you can take advantage of car rental option for your trip. Alternatively, you can also travel to other cities around by taking a bus from the bus terminal after arriving at the city center.
