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| Popular Airport | Alesund Vigra Airport |
|---|---|
| Popular Airlines | |
| Approximate Flight Duration | 7 hour |
| Approximate Travel Distance | 5627 Km |
Transportation to Airport from Dakar City Center
Leopold Sedar Senghor Intl. Airport
In the city where the rail transport system is not available, the only public transport alternative is the bus to get to the airport from the city center. You can reach the airport by bus only during the day as it does not serve at night.
You can rent a car from the city center, use hotel shuttle or take a taxi to get to the airport in about half an hour in normal traffic conditions. Private shuttle services are another convenient alternative.
Airport Shuttle Service
These private shuttle services, which operate with car rental logic, take you from your address and leave you at the airport gate. In order to benefit from this service, it is absolutely necessary to make a reservation in advance. You can ask your hotel to help you with the reservation. This service costs a little bit more than normal taxi.
Bus
You can reach the airport by bus number 8, which can be accessed from the city center. This bus line operates between 06:00 and 21:00. Since bus is the only public transport you can use to get to the airport, it is not possible to get to the airport by public transport from the city center if your flight is at night.
Hotel Shuttle
You should learn in advance whether your hotel offers this service and make a reservation. With the hotel shuttle you will be picked up right in front of your hotel at the most convenient time and you will have a very comfortable means of transportation to reach the airport.
Taxi
Cars that work as a taxi in Dakar are quite old, but they are often preferred for fast and cheap transportation. You should definitely negotiate a good deal about the fare beforehand with your driver. You can get information about an average rate from your hotel and ask there for a taxi call. So you do not have to worry about the amount you will pay. You can reach the airport from the city center in a half hour by taxi.
Car Rental
You can rent a car suitable for your budget by contacting the car rental offices located in the city center. You can find both extremely cheap as well as luxury car options. If you are renting the car only for the last day to get to the airport, it is a convenience to ask for a car with a driver. The hotel you are staying at can also help you about car rental.
Airport Information
The airport in Dakar's northern district is named after Léopold Sédar Senghor, Senegal's first president. The public also refer to the airport as Dakar Yoff Airport, with the airport’s former name. International flights as well as charter flights and cargo flights are organized from the airport. Dakar Léopold Sédar Senghor International Airport offers only basic services.
A new airport is being built as an alternative to the airport, which cannot satisfy its guests both in terms of capacity and facilities. There is no clear information on when the airport, whose construction started in 2007, will be opened.
Transportation to Alesund City Center from Airport
Alesund Vigra Airport
Alesund Vigra Airport is located about 15-20 minute drive from Alesund city center. Passengers who want to travel from the airport to the city center can use alternatives such as taxi, car rental, bus and private vehicle. You can also get to the city center by agreeing with a private shuttle company from the airport. You can find comfortable and fast transportation means at the airport for most of the day and you can meet your eating, shopping and other needs without leaving the terminal.
Airport Bus
From Alesund Airport you can travel to the city center by buses that start operating from early morning. The airport buses pick up their passengers right out of the terminal and deliver them to the center of the city as soon as possible. The bus ride takes approximately 25 minutes. The airport bus is affordable and generally you can get to the center after a quick journey.
Taxi
If you want to travel from the airport to the city center with a more comfortable and speedy vehicle to Alesund, you can take one of the taxis you can see in front of the terminal. Taxis are waiting for their passengers in front of the terminal during the hours when the airport is operating. It is possible to reach the city center in just 15 minutes by taxi. The taxi fare you will pay for this short trip is not much. However, if you have any question marks in this regard, you can talk to the taxi driver in advance and then take the road. You can contact Ring Taxi (+47) 07012 or Alesund Taxi (+47) 70 10 30 00, the companies that serve to passengers between the airport and the city center.
Private Vehicle
The journey from Alesund Airport to the city center takes 15 minutes by private car. After departing from the airport, you can continue your journey to the Alesund city center by following the signs in the city center direction.
Car Rental
Car rental companies such as AVIS, Europcar, Hertz, Sixt and Budget serve in Alesund Airport. You can easily find a rental car from the offices in the terminal. If you would like to get information by phone, you can contact AVIS (+47) 70 18 34 60, Budget (+47) 70 18 34 60, Hertz (+47) 71 20 14 44, Europcar (+47) 70 18 23 00 and Sixt (+47) 40 00 28 40.
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