| Popular Airport | Volgograd Intl. Airport |
|---|---|
| Popular Airlines | |
| Approximate Flight Duration | 11 hour |
| Approximate Travel Distance | 8838 Km |
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Taking a taxi in the morning or evening outside of rush hours is probably the most reliable method of transport to the airport in densely populated Durban. It’s also possible to reach the airport with rented cars or shuttle company buses.
You can reach the airport by taxi from the city centre in around 30 to 50 minutes depending on traffic conditions. It might be a good idea to speak with the taxi driver beforehand and let them know your time of departure to not have any bad surprises for your journey.
The shuttle buses that leave for the airport depart from Durban Station in the city centre, depart once every day at 8:00, 11:00, and 16:00 and reach the airport in around half an hour.
The traffic flows on the left side in Durban, so if you come from a country where you drive on the right it might be a better idea to hire a car with a driver rather than getting behind the steering wheel yourself. If you come from country where cars drive on the left side, you might be more at home with this option.
There is only one terminal in King Shaka Airport where there is an ABSA bank, which opens half an hour before the first flight and closes half an hour after the last flight. In addition, you can find financial services from the ATMs of First National Bank, Nedbank, and Standard Bank. There is a prayer room for Muslims, and a post office that offers services depending on the first and last flights of the day. There are baby and childcare rooms that mothers can use.
In addition to these services, the airport has many lounges. The most exclusive ones are the South African Airways Business Class Lounge, found near the entrance of the terminal, and BIDVest Premier Lounge. In these lounges you can order some food and rest on comfortable seating areas to read books or newspapers.
Airport restaurants include; Cape Town Fish Market, Cosmic Candy, Big Five Duty Free, Fego Coffee Shop, Kauai, KFC, Milky Lane, Mugg&Bean, Panarottis, Rhapsody’s, Spur, Steers, Sweet Treat, The Airport Cellar, and Wimpy. There is also a Yemaya Nail Express, Woolworts, Vodashop, Tie Stop, The Urban Retreat, The Scoin Shop, NWJ Fine Jewellery, Sneakers, Sunglass Hunt, Nike, MTN, Moda Luggage&Leather, Khasav, Jeep, EM Native, and Electro Electronics for your shopping needs.
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.
