| Popular Airport | Volgograd Intl. Airport |
|---|---|
| Popular Airlines | |
| Approximate Flight Duration | 7 hour |
| Approximate Travel Distance | 5707 Km |
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It is only possible to reach the airport from Colombo city center by bus and taxi. Alternatively, you can also travel with private cars that can be rented from car rental companies located in the city center.
Taxi drivers in Colombo, which is moving towards to becoming a global world city, also keep up with this development. Almost all of the taxi drivers are clean-wear, polite and speak English, which increases the quality of service. Despite being expensive compared to other alternatives, it is preferred because of its ease of reaching anytime.
The bus number 187-E3, which is used to get to the airport, collects passengers at different bus stops all day except night time. It serves as an economic and fast transportation option.
As in all major cities, it is also possible to find quality and reputable car rental companies in Colombo. You can request the model and brand you want from the companies you can reach easily via Internet and telephone.
Bandaranayike Airport, which links Colombo to the world and hosts many passengers every year, consists of a medium sized single terminal building. There are many services ranging from pharmacies and health centers to foreign exchange bureaus and bank ATMs at the airport. There is a beauty and spa center in the terminal which also has an animal care room for pets of passengers.
Baristar Coffee Lanka, Burger King, Deli Food & Spicy, HVA Foods, Nestle Lanka PLC, Palm Strip Restaurant and Relax Inn Food are the places where passengers can meet their eating and drinking needs during waiting periods.
For shopping there are Abans Pvt, AMF Duty Free, Asian Electricals, Aventure Holdings, Chamber of Gifts, Classic Electronics, Crown Electronics, Citizen, Gomez's and Odel stores. The airport also meets the accommodation needs of its passengers with the Serediva Transit Hotel in it.
You can go to the city center from Volgograd International Airport by taking a taxi or renting a car. In addition, many hotels offer airport shuttle service. If you prefer to use public transport, you can go to the city center, by taking a bus or a marşrutka at very affordable rates. Marşrutkas are small vehicles that resemble a minibus and are not recommended for passengers with large or many suitcases.
It is possible for you to reach Volgograd city center easily with the vehicles of the Bonjour Taxi Company. Under normal traffic conditions the journey lasts around 25 minutes. The taxi cabs are in different colours and models. There are wireless network and child safety seats for those who need it in the cabs.
A couple of car rental companies serve at the airport. You need to drive in the southeast direction via Aviatorov Street in order to get to the city center with the car you rent.
Most of the accommodation centers in Volgograd offer airport shuttle service. If you make a reservation in advance and provide your flight details, your driver would pick you up at the baggage claim area and thus you would reach your hotel easily. It is important that you keep in mind that the shuttle service is priced separately from the accommodation and are generally slightly more expensive compared to the taxis.
You can get to Volgograd city center with the bus number 6, as well as the, minibus-like, marşrutka number 6. It is possible to get to the city center in maximum half an hour with these vehicles that depart in every ten minutes the latest. The tickets cost only 17 Rub; but you might be asked extra fare for your luggage.
