Search Flights from Beirut to Ufa

Beirut, the capital and largest city of Lebanon, offers limited but comfortable transportation facilities between the city center and the airport, as well as the historical and natural beauties it has. You can be at the airport in a very short time with taxis or private cars that you can easily find in the city center.

Taxi

Since there is no official transportation vehicle to the Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport, which is the only civil airport in the country since 1954 and was established for the replacement of the much smaller Bir Hassan Airfield, taxis become compulsory for passengers. Taxis are also open for bargaining for the average amount you will pay for the travel of about 15 minutes. In the city where taxi drivers speak French and English, taxis are air-conditioned and comfortable.

Private Vehicle

It is also a good option to go to the airport from the city center by private vehicle. Because in Beirut having a population of 1.5 million, it is extremely normal to encounter a traffic like in Istanbul. There are many alternatives but 2 major roads directly connect the city to the airport. The first one is the road that is connected to the airport via Ahmad Mukhtar Beyhum and Hafez Al-Assad street.

The second one is the road arriving at the airport through the Gamal Abdel Nasser Street, Ruhollah Khomeini Street and Umar ibn Al-Khattab Street. By using the either road, you can arrive at the airport within 15 minutes and can leave your vehicle to the parking lot with a capacity of 2350 vehicles.

Airport Information

The airport, which hosts 6 million passengers per year, aims to host 35 million passengers annually as a result of the developments in the process up to 2035. It also offers free internet service for airport passengers. The only airport of Lebanon, the country having the most non-Muslim population in the Middle East, has places of worship for every religion.

There are a few cafes and restaurants as well as a Japanese restaurant right now at the terminals. The terminals are expected to have more facilities when they are expanded and new terminals are opened in the future.

The airport, which welcome millions of mainly European tourists as well as Lebanese living abroad, has a very interesting Beirut Duty Free. There is also a car gallery in Beirut Duty Free.

Ufa Airport is among the busiest airports in Russia. It is located 22 kilometers away from the city centre and is connected to the city via a highway. The airport, where there are many restaurants you can dine in, stores you can shop at and a hotel, has also free internet connection. Those who wish to have some quality time in the airport may also use the private passenger lounges.

Moreover, your children can play around in the kid’s playground while you are waiting for your flight and you can make money transfer or other banking transactions at the bank offices or on the ATMs. Taxis will be the first option you will encounter for traveling to the city centre from the airport.

Taxis waiting just outside of the terminal are quite cosy and comfortable. They provide convenient and fast transportation to the city centre and fares are very reasonable when compared to the many other cities.

Those who wish to travel by some other vehicle more affordable than taxis may take buses departing to many locations in the city centre from the airport or rent a car. There are also limousines at the service of passengers looking for a much more comfortable and luxurious option.

If you are going stay at a big hotel in the city you may also use hotel shuttles for transportation between the airport and city centre. However, do not forget that you need to contact your hotel or make an online reservation in advance to use these shuttles. Russian Ruble is the generally accepted currency in the city. If you don’t have any ruble on you, you can go to the exchange office in the airport or offer paying with American Dollar or such.

Bus

In Ufa, buses come in the first place among the vehicles you can use for transportation between the airport and the city. Although buses are not comfortable as the other alternatives such as taxis and rental cars, they provide both fast and affordable transportation from the airport to the city centre.

You can use the bus lines 110, 110C and 101 to travel to the city centre from Ufa Airport. Bus 110 runs between the airport and Autocentre/Central Market. Bus 110C departs to Zeleneya Roscha. You can travel between the airport and the train station in Ufa city centre by taking the bus 101.

Although buses are in service during the majority of the day, if your landing time is at a very late hour, you may consider taking other alternatives such as taxis or rental cars.

Private Vehicle

If you have one, you can also use your private vehicle for transportation to Ufa city centre from the airport. Ufa Airport’s large car park provide great convenience for those who have a private vehicle. Moreover, using the car park for less than 15 minutes is free of charge. 

Those who will stay longer may use the car park for 100 rubles per hour or 150 rubles per day.If you wish to leave your car at the airport car park for more than 48 hours, you will need to pay 3000 rubles.

Taxi

Taxi is one of the most preffered vehicles for transportation between the airport and city centre in Ufa. Taxis in Ufa are quite cosy and comfortable. You can take one of the taxis waiting outside Terminal 1, which are available 24 hours a day, after arriving at the airport and start your journey towards the city centre.

Taxis usually have taximeters in them, which does not leave too much room for bargaining. However, you can still form an opinion about the fare you will pay by notifying the driver of your destination before boarding the taxi. 

Taxis are frequently used both by tourists and locals alike in the city. If you arrive in the city in a not so late hour and taxi fares are more expensive than you expected, you can also take the buses at the airport to go to the city centre and then take a taxi to your destination. If you wish to make a reservation in advance you can call 8-800-347-2222 or 8-917-734-1578. The one big upside of taking a taxi in Ufa is that they are fast and time-saving. If you have an important meeting or an organization you need to catch, you can be in the city centre in a short time by taking one of the taxis at the terminal gate.

Hotel Shuttles

You can also use hotel shuttles for transportation between Ufa Airport and the city centre. The city hosts some of the most famous hotels of the world, and most of these big and multi-room hotels provide shuttle service. You can find out if your hotel provides shuttle service from the airport by contacting them before coming to the city. Hotel shuttles are especially a good choice for those traveling with too many gears. Do not forget to check the hotel’s term of use and, if applicable, any fees before making a reservation for the shuttles. If you book hotel shuttles for both arrival and departure, you can make benefit of discounts and travel at more affordable prices.

Limousine

There are also companies providing limousine services for those who wish to travel in the city in a much more sophisticated and privileged environment. You can travel to the city centre when you arrive at the city in the luxurious and comfortable vehicle prepared for you by making an online reservation before coming to Ufa. Limousines, driven by chauffeurs, are one of the best options to get to the city after a tiring journey. In the same time, do not forget that limousine fares are not low in Ufa, just like in the other cities of the world. You can sort out the most affordable options by doing some research before making a reservation.

Rent a Car

You can also rent a car to get to Ufa city centre from the airport. You can independently travel in the city by renting a car from the companies at the airport such as Hertz, AVIS, Auto Europe and Honk.

You will need to drive for 22 kilometers to get to Ufa city centre from the airport. Then, you can explore both the city and its vicinity in your own car. Traffic in the city is usually orderly and safe, which makes it unlikely to experience any problem while driving.