| Popular Airport | Borg El Arab Airport |
|---|---|
| Popular Airlines | |
| Approximate Flight Duration | 13 hour |
| Approximate Travel Distance | 10480 Km |
Even though Norman Manley International Airport is located on a small island, access to the airport is quite easy. You can take a bus from the city center or take a taxi. If you have rented a car for your journey, you can also deliver it at the airport. Whatever option you choose, you will be accompanied with a great view of see during your journey.
There are offices of both local and international car rental companies in the city center. You can reach Norman Manley International Airport in 20 minutes on average with the car you rent and by following the airport signs along the shore.
You can easily find a taxi at any time during the day in the city center. However, keep in mind that there are no taximeter devices on the taxis. This is why you are advised to deal with the taxi driver in advance about your destination and bargain on the fare. You can reach Norman Manley International Airport in 20 minutes with a taxi.
The bus line 98 departing from the city center goes to Norman Manley International Airport. The ticket costs 120,00 Jamaican Dollar for adults. While the bus schedule varies during the day, it departs every twenty minutes and the bus reaches the airport in about 40 minutes.
The airport located on an island 19 kilometers outside the city center, is the second busiest airport in the country. Regular and seasonal passenger flights and cargo flights to different destinations are operated from Norman Manley International Airport, which is contracted with many airline companies. There are over thirty cafès, bars and restaurants at the airport. There are different alternatives for those who want to shop, as well as a duty free store. Club Kingston Lounge serves passengers who want to spoil themselves. There are also small art galleries at the airport.
It cannot be said that there are many alternatives to get to Alexandria city center from Borg El Arab International Airport. The means of transportation mostly preferred by passengers is taxi. You can also get to the city center easily with the car you can rent from one of the car rental companies located at the airport. In addition, some hotels offer private shuttle service for their guests.
You can see many taxis waiting in front of Borg El Arab International Airport terminal building. Since the distance is not short, taxi is not an affordable means of transportation for this travel. However, it is possible to agree on a reasonable fare by bargaining. You should specify your destination and agree on the fare before your travel, and make sure to pay the fare after reaching your destination. Getting to the city center by taxi takes about 1 hour under normal traffic conditions.
Some hotels in Alexandria offer airport shuttle service for their guests. You should get in contact with your hotel in advance whether they provide this service or not. If they do, you should learn the amount you need to pay and make a reservation in advance. This service may be more expensive compared to taxi but it is much safer. Your vehicle will be waiting for you at the airport and you can comfortably get to the city center thanks to this service.
If you want to rent a car and have a comfortable travel, you can agree with one of the car rental companies found at the airport. You shouldn’t forget that you must have an international driver's license. If the car you rented has any damage, you must keep a written record during renting.
You should also be careful about the traffic density in Alexandria and the drivers who don’t pay much attention to the traffic rules. After leaving the airport, turn left to North Coast Road, connect to Mehwar Al-Ta’ameir that you will see on the right and drive straight until you reach the city center. This travel lasts about 50 minutes.
