| Popular Airport | Borg El Arab Airport |
|---|---|
| Popular Airlines | |
| Approximate Flight Duration | 2 hour 40 min |
| Approximate Travel Distance | 2205 Km |
You can reach Pisa International Airport from the city center very easily and quickly. You can use the shuttle services or take bus to get to the airport located one kilometer away from Pisa. If you do not prefer public transport you can take a taxi. Some accommodation centers also offer airport shuttle service to their guests. It is also possible to reach the airport with this vehicle if you have rented a car during your travels.
You can reach the airport by taking buses from the city center departing every 10 minutes. You can get your ticket from the buffet or from the machines at the bus stop. One way ticket price is 1.20 Euro.
You can easily find a taxi in the city center of Pisa or you can ask your hotel to call a taxi for you. There is also a taxi stop right in front of the main train station. Taxi transfer from the city center to Pisa International Airport costs between € 6.50 and € 10.00.
Pisa city center hosts offices of numerous car rental companies. From here you can easily rent a vehicle according to your budget. Your hotel can help you with this. Please note that you must have an international driver's license to be able to rent a car. If your driver's license is not valis, it is also possible to rent your car with driver.
Some hotels like Pisa Airport Accomodation, Antica Dimora Pisa, B & B Piccolo and Pisa Apartment offer free airport shuttle service. Some of the hotels in the city center can offer this service at a fee. You can request a vehicle according to the departure time of your plane by reserving in advance with your hotel. Although hotel shuttles are an extremely convenient alternative to transportation, they can cost a bit more.
There are private shuttle services between Pisa International Airport and the city center. You can ask your hotel for help with the departure times of these shuttles.
Pisa International Airport has all the basic services like pharmacy, exchange office, and ATMs. There are also small and large eating and drinking areas that appeal to different tastes. You can buy souvenirs, accessories, clothes or books from the shops at the airport. There is a lounge for comfort-conscious passengers. It is also possible to shop at duty free stores.
Artistic events such as exhibitions are held in some periods in the airport. One of the most enjoyable features for the passengers is that the airport is just 1 kilometer from the city center of Pisa and it offers a lot of alternative transportation.
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.
