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To get to King Hussein International Airport from Aqaba city center, you can take a taxi or use shuttle services. If your hotel offers an airport shuttle service, you can book in advance to have an easy access. If you have rented a car during your travel, you can reach the airport in a short time via a very easy route.
You can always find a taxi in Aqaba city center. You can also ask for help with arranging a taxi from your hotel. Some taxis do not use a taximeter device, so it is helpful to agree on the fare beforehand. It is important to remember that access to the airport from the city center averagely costs 15 JODs.
The airport shuttle services allow you to reach the airport in about half an hour. You can get help from your hotel about departure points and timetables of the shuttles.
In Aqaba city center you can see the offices of some car rental companies. Your hotel can also help you with the contact information of these companies. You can reach the airport in 15 minutes under normal traffic conditions with the car you rent. It is enough to follow a very simple and straight route by connecting to the airport road from the city center.
If your hotel provides an airport shuttle service, you can easily go to the airport by making a reservation in advance at a lower cost compared to taxis.
King Hussein International Airport is a fairly small airport with only 4 chek-in desks, 2 doors and 1 baggage delivery band. On the other hand, there are post offices, banks and a clinic in the airport as well as a private passenger lounge, duty free shops, souvenir shops and cafeterias. The airport is 9 kilometers north of the city center.
Travelling by train is quite common in Turkmenabat because it is located on the Central Asia Railways. Train is especially used for the intercity transportation. With the train that you will get on from Turkmenabad, you can travel to many cities of both Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan.
You can easily find a taxi in the city. However, there is no taximeter device in the taxis. For this reason, you should definitely talk to the driver about where you will be going and agree on the fare. You can bargain. You can use the shared taxis as a means of public transportation in the city. These vehicles have the capacity of 7 people and operate regularly without waiting.
It is possible to travel around the city by renting a car in Turkmenabat. There is frequently heavy traffic in the city. You should be careful against the police, there is often police traffic stop. You shouldn’t forget that you must have an international driver's license. Outside of the city center, the roads are generally rough. 8 km from the city center. You can reach to the city center from Turkmenabat International Airport by renting a car or by taxi. It is also possible to travel by using the shared taxis but it is not recommended for tourists.
There are shared taxi stops which are opposite side of the airport. You can get to the city center in a cheap way by using these shared taxis. These vehicles have the capacity of 5-7 passengers.
You can get on a taxi in order to reach the city center from Turkmenabat International Airport. The commonly preferred means of transportation by many visitors is taxi. The taxis in Turkmenabad are privately and individually operated. They do not generally serve under a taxi stand. There is no taximeter device in the taxis, so it is always advisable to bargain with the driver and agree on the price before your travel. It takes about 30 minutes to get to the city center. If you have trouble in finding or trusting a taxi, you can ask your hotel to call a reliable taxi for you.
There are many car rental companies at the airport. By getting in contact with one of these companies, you can have a comfortable travel to the city center. You can also make a reservation before your arrival. You should follow the highway M37 in order to travel to the city center with a private car. The travel lasts about half an hour if there is not too much traffic.
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