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- Award-Winning Service
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- Wide Domestic Network
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- Modern A320 Fleet
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- Jordan Flag Carrier
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Transportation to Airport from Crystal City Center
Crystal Airport
Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport or MSP, the 16th busiest airport in the United States, is located about 20 kilometers from the Minneapolis city center. You can take one of the taxis that can easily be found in the city center, rent a car from the city center, take advantage of special services, or travel with hotel services which are very common in the city to reach Minneapolis International Airport, which serves with two different terminals, Terminal 1 and Terminal 2.
If you prefer a more economical way to reach the airport, you can also take the buses that take passengers to the airport from the city center of Minneapolis during the day. Trains, by which you can easily get to the airport from the city center, are also among the economic means of transportation in the city.
You can relax in the private lounges that are offered to the service of the passengers at the airport, enjoying special catering before boarding your flight, reading newspapers and magazines, or surfing on the internet. Many restaurants and cafes, bookshops where you can get books and magazines, and a hairdresser are at your service at the airport.
You can also find ATMs that you can use for many banking activities including money withdrawal and children's play areas and baby care rooms specially designed for passengers with children. If you want to get on your plane by resting in a somewhat calm environment before the journey, there is also a quiet passenger lounge at the airport.
Bus
You can reach Minneapolis Airport in about 40 minutes by bus from the city center. Buses in the city carry passengers to the airport from early hours until the evening and the fees usually range around 2-3 dollars. You can still use the buses if you want to reach the airport from different regions like Minnesota, Iowa, North Dakota and South Dakota.
The third and last bus option in the city is the special buses that you can book in advance. If you are traveling with a crowded group you can easily travel with these buses.
Car Rental
Renting a car in Minneapolis is also a common choice for both locals and visitors. In the city center you can find a large number of car rental companies such as Advantage, Alamo, AVIS, Budget, Dollar, Enterprise, National, Thrifty and Hertz, where you can rent a car exactly the way you want and continue your journey with a car you drive.
The roads in the city are extremely regular and traffic jam is not often seen outside of rush hours. Renting a car in this regard can be a very advantageous option in the city. If you have rented your car at the airport, you can either leave it to one of the offices here before your return journey, or you can rent your car easily from the city center. If you are staying in a hotel in Minneapolis, your hotel can also help you with this.
Hotel Services
There are direct shuttle services between the airport and the city center provided by many city hotels. You can be at the airport in about 30 minutes using these services. Hotels such as Super 8, Hilton, Marriott, Radisson Blu and Ramada are just a few of the hotels where you can get this service. Nevertheless, if you want to reach the airport by these means, be sure to get information from the receptionists of your hotel before getting on the road and book your service if necessary. So you can quickly reach the airport from your hotel without any problems.
Rail System
You can also reach Minneapolis Airport by means of light rail vehicles from the city center. Moving from the Minneapolis city center, these vehicles pass through places like Mall of America and carry their passengers to the airport. The average travel time of these vehicles is 25 minutes from the city center and 12 minutes from Mall of America.
Moreover, the prices of the rail system can be considered to be more affordable than other alternatives such as taxis and special services in Minneapolis. You can get to the airport by rail from Minneapolis city center, paying an average of 2-3 dollars.
Taxi
Taxis are among the most preferred means of transportation between the airport and the city center in the city. The distance between the airport and the city center is approximately 20 kilometers; it takes 25-30 minutes to get this distance by a taxi that you can take 24 hours a day. The taxi fare you will pay at the end of this journey is about 40-50 dollars on average. You are expected to tip the taxi driver in the city.
Airport Services
Although it is not preferred by individual passengers in Minneapolis, airport services used by crowded groups and organizations can also be preferred to reach the airport from the center. Traveling with these vehicles lasts an average of 30 minutes, and the fare depends on factors such as the number of passengers and the distance traveled. You can also take advantage of the shared service offered by SuperShuttle in the city. These services are more economical than other special service vehicles, but you need to make reservations in advance and get information about the departure times.
Limousine
Limousines are one of the most commonly used vehicles in the United States. If you want to take advantage of these to reach Minneapolis Airport, you can book one from the limousine companies that serve in the city via internet. The limousines with private drivers pick their passengers up from their door and take them to the airport. Passengers prefer limousines because of the comfortable and privileged service offered, although the prices are higher than other vehicles.
Airport Information
Located 20 kilometers from Minneapolis city center, the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport offers a very comfortable environment with numerous cafés, restaurants and stores. Among the services that you will find at Minneapolis Airport, which serves with two terminals, Terminal 1 and 2, is a special lounge called Escape Lounge.
You will be able to relax on large seats while enjoying refreshments such as tea, coffee and fruit juices served to the passengers in the lounge, which can be used by passengers traveling with all airlines. With the internet connection, you can connect to the internet with your computer. Delicious snack options are available awaiting you from 4 am in the morning and 9 pm in the evening.
There are a number of cafés and restaurants where you can spend your time eating and/or drinking at the airport including A& W, Arby's, Burger King, Ben&Jerry's, Caribou Coffee, Dunn Bros, McDonald's, Godfather's Pizza, Sbarro, Starbucks Coffee and Wok & Roll.
If you have more time, you can also choose from the options like Cocina Del Barrio, Axel's Bonfire and Flybar to eat at the airport. Minneapolis Airport also has a center called Now Boarding, where you can take care of your pets and evaluate them for their training. In the XpresSpa Regis Salon you can enjoy hair treatments and massages, relax before and after your trip and continue your journey.
For passengers traveling with their children there is a recreation center at Minneapolis Airport called Lucky Lindy's Video Arcade. Here you can have a fun time in this center, which is open 7 days a week and 24 hours a day, playing games on specially prepared machines for both children and adults, let off steam before and after the journey.
The airport has a large duty free area where you can buy chocolates, alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks and toys, as well as a large number of stores where you can shop for souvenirs. If you want to get a newspaper or magazine or drink something to read before getting on your plane or heading towards the city center, you can stop at one of the kiosks at the airport.
Among the brands and stores that you can shop at Minneapolis Airport are News & Gift Wall, Red Balloon Bookshop, Sunglass Hut, Simply Books, The Body Shop and Travel Express. Other services offered to the passengers at the airport include a quiet waiting room for those wishing to relax in a quiet and calm environment, a post office where you can send your mail and a lost-goods bureau. Moreover, if you want to keep your items locked for a while, you can make use of private lockers that are at the service of passengers in the airport.
You can use the ATMs at Minneapolis Airport to withdraw or send money. Free internet connection is offered at both terminals for passengers who want to surf on the internet. In addition, there are charging stations and sockets at Minneapolis Airport where you can charge electronic devices such as mobile phones, tablets and computers. Passengers who are traveling with children can benefit from areas such as the care room or the children's playground at the airport.
Transportation to Dubai City Center from Airport
Dubai Intl. Airport
Taxi
Taxi rates in Dubai are quite cheap. Since the airport is located in such close proximity to the city center taxis are one of the most preferred methods of transportation. Especially if you’re traveling with a few people! Airport taxis belong to a state-run company and all of them operate by using a taximeter. Most of the taxi drivers are immigrants who speak English. The taxi ride to the city center from the airport is quite short, when there’s no traffic. For example, it takes about 10 minutes to get to the city center and about 15 minutes to get to the World Trade Center. You can find airport taxis at the arrivals hall exit of every terminal.
Bus
Buses are the cheapest transportation alternative to get to the city center but taking a taxi is a bit more laborious. Buses are also a slower method of transportation especially if you have a lot of luggage and land during rush hour. People who are familiar with the city generally prefer taking the bus. You can access different buses from the airport’s three terminals. However, the main bus line passes by the bus stop in front of Terminal 1. Most of the international flights to Dubai land at Terminal 1. Some lines pass by more than one terminal. There are bus lines with various routes that run every 20-30 minutes from Terminal 1. The most widely used bus lines to get to the city center are lines 401 and 402. Bus line 401 departs from Dubai International Airport and goes to the Al Sabkha stop, with stops along the way including DNATA, Al Maktoum Road, and Deira Taxi Station.
Bus line 402 departs from the airport and goes to the Al Ghubaiba stop, with stops along the way including Deira City Center, Al Karama, Golden Sands, and Al Mankhool.
In addition to these two main lines there are other lines that pass in front of Terminal 1. You can take the C1 bus to Satwa Bus Station, bus No. 4 to the Rashidiya stop or Gold Souq stop, or bus X28 to destinations that are further away, like the Jebel Ali stop. You can also access these stops taking other buses that follow different routes.
Buses usually operate from 5 am to 11 pm. The operating hours for certain bus lines can vary. There are also bus lines that operate at night. For example the C1 line is a night bus, which departs from Terminal 3, passes by Terminal 1, and runs on the following route to the Satwa Bus Station, Cargo Village, Flame Intersection, DNATA, Clock Tower, and El Maktum.
The N4 bus, which goes to the same station but passes through Deira City Center, is another. The N1 night bus departs from Terminal 2, stops at Terminal 1, and goes through Deira City Center all the way to the Jebel Ali Gardens.
Passengers going to Abu Dhabi from Dubai need to get on the buses departing from Al Ghubaiba. Abu Dhabi is located 160 km from the city center and the bus ride there takes about 2 hours.
Similarly, those who want to go to Sharjah, which is located 10 km from Dubai, can find buses that depart from the same stop. One thing to take note of is making sure to get your bus ticket or bus card before boarding the bus because you cannot pay in cash on the bus. You can purchase a single use or daily use bus card. You have to swipe your card twice on the bus, once when you get on and once when you get off.
Metro
One of the easiest and most comfortable transportation alternatives to get to the city center is by metro. By using Dubai’s modern metro network you can get to the city center and surrounding locations avoiding any traffic. A standard metro ticket is slightly more expensive than the bus but it is still very reasonable. The metro also features different ticket classes for those who want a more comfortable experience. The Gold Class ticket is twice as much as a standard ticket. The Dubai Metro also has areas reserved solely for women and children. These areas are not mandatory but women who want can travel in a separate section by using these areas. The Dubai Metro runs from 5:50 am to midnight, except on Fridays. On Fridays the metro doesn’t start to run until 1 pm. If you have to go to the airport after midnight you won’t be able to use the metro.
The Dubai Metro operates two lines, the Red Line and the Green Line. You can access the Red Line from Terminal 1 and Terminal 3 at the airport. The metro system is fully automated and runs without a driver. The metro departs every 4 to 8 minutes.
Trains that depart from the Rashidiya Station to Jebel Ali Metro Station pass by the following stops respectively, Emirates, Airport Terminal 3, Airport Terminal 1, GIGICO, Deira City Center, Al Rigga, Union, Burjuman, Al Karama, Al Jafiliya, World Trade Center, Emirates Tower, Financial Centre, Dubai Mall, Business Bay, Noor Bank, First Gulf Bank, Mall of Emirates, Sharaf, Dubai Internet City, Nakheel, Dubai Marina, Jumeirah Lakes Tower, Nakheel Harbour, Ibn Battuta, Energy and Danube. A significant part of this route is above ground so you can enjoy views of the city. The Union and Burjuman stops along this route intersect with the Green Line, which passes through the Old City. Passengers can transfer to the Green Line from these stops and head to different areas. The Green Line operates between the Etisalat Metro Station and the Creek Metro Station. Stations on the Green Line are Etisalat, Al Qusais, Dubai Airport Free Zone, Al Nahda, Statdium, Al Qiyadah, Abu Hail, Abu Baker Al Siddique, Salah Al Din, Union, Baniyas Square, Palm Deira, Al Ras, Al Ghubaiba, Al Fahidi, Burjuman, Oud Metha, Dubai Healthcare City, Al Jadaf, and Creek.
You can get off the metro at a stop that is convenient for you and transfer to a bus or take a taxi to reach your destination. There are many hotels and shopping centers that are located about 15-minutes away from these stops on foot.
Rental Car
You can rent a car at the airport from rental car companies located in each terminal. The price of gasoline in the city is fairly cheap, which allows for a more flexible itinerary. For example, if you rent a car while in Dubai you could travel to other cities in the United Arab Emirates like Abu Dhabi or Sharjah. Visiting these cities by car is much more convenient than using public transportation options.
There are 12 rental car companies at Dubai International Airport; Avis, Budget, Al Wefaq, Diamondlease, Dollar, Europcar, Fast, Hertz, National, Payless, Sixt and Thrifty.
Hotel Shuttle Service
There are many hotels in Dubai that offer shuttle services to and from the airport. However these services are usually for a cost. We recommend inquiring about these services when making your hotel reservation. Some hotels that are located in close proximity to the airport might offer this shuttle service for free.
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