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| Popular Airport | Lome Tokoin Airport |
|---|---|
| Popular Airlines | |
| Approximate Flight Duration | 4 hour 20 min |
| Approximate Travel Distance | 3532 Km |
Transportation to Airport from Entebbe City Center
Entebbe Intl. Airport
The city center and Entebbe International Airport are very close to each other and you can easily get to the airport. Although there is no public transportation service to the airport, you can take a taxi at affordable prices for transportation to the airport.
If you prefer, you can also get to the airport very easily by renting a car in the city center. Transfer services provided by a private company is another alternative you can take. Although the airport is so close to the city center, you need to set off taking the potential heavy traffic in Entebbe into consideration and be careful about timing.
Taxi
You can easily get a taxi in Entebbe city center. If you don’t have a luggage or if you are traveling with a hand luggage, you can also prefer the motorbike taxis called Boda Boda. Since there is no taximeter available in the taxis, you should bargain with the driver about the taxi fare and you shouldn’t do the payment in advance. You are advised to get help from someone you know or your hotel to get a taxi because taxis in the city are not considered reliable in general.
Rent a car
You can contact one of the car rental companies in the city center to rent an affordable car. You can rent a car as well as a motorbike. If you prefer, it is also possible to rent a car with a driver. Your hotel can also help you with the car rental procedures and contact information of the car rental companies. If you are going to drive the car yourself, you should keep in mind that you must have an international driver’s license.
Uganda Airport Transfers
The private company named Uganda Airport Transfers provides transfer services between Entebbe city center, Kampala city center and Entebbe International Airport. The company picks up passengers at anywhere they want and take them to the airport. It is especially a good transportation alternative for crowded groups because the vehicles of the company vary from 3-person cars to 25-person buses. You can get the contact information and price list of Uganda Airport Transfers on its website. Your hotel can also help you with this.
Hotel Shuttle Services
Very few hotels in Entebbe provide their guests with airport shuttle services. If your hotel offers this service, you need to get information about its price and make a reservation in advance to take advantage of the shuttle option. Even if your hotel doesn’t have such a service, they will absolutely help you find a transportation alternative to get to the airport. Under any circumstances, you should keep in mind to bargain for the price in advance.
Airport Information
Entebbe International Airport is the most important and largest airport not only in Entebbe but also in Uganda. A large number of airline companies arrange flights to Entebbe International Airport on a daily basis. Many others also arrange flights to the airport every other day or weekly. Many cities in Uganda, especially Kampala which is the commercial center and capital of the country, use this airport air transportation.
Entebbe International Airport is located on the banks of Lake Victoria, in the immediate vicinity of Entebbe city center. The airport is 41 kilometers away from Kampala and regular minibus services are arranged between Kampala and the airport. The airport has a post office, safe deposit box, cash dispensers and banks.
Entebbe Airport also has cafés, restaurants, and duty-free shopping stores. There is also an internet cafe for those who don't want to stay away from internet access at the airport.
Karibuni Lounge serves at the departure terminal for passengers who want to get relaxed while waiting for their flights. The lounge starts to serve 2 and a half hours before the first flight of the day and it is open until the last flight time. At Karibuni Lounge, you can take advantage of the free internet service, watch TV, read the daily newspapers, take a shower, and relax in the cozy sitting areas. The entrance fee for the lounge is only 15 dollars and the time you can stay in the lounge is limited to a maximum of 3 hours.
Transportation to Lome City Center from Airport
Lome Tokoin Airport
Lome Airport, which is located in Lome, the capital of Togo, one of the countries located on the Africa Continent, is a small airport in general. It can be said that the distance between the city center and airport which connects the city and nearby places to the world is not very long. Therefore, it doesn’t cost much to travel to the city center from the airport. Transportation alternatives that can be offered to the passengers travelling to the center from Lome Airport are taxis, private shuttles which are very comfortable and car rental. It is very easy to find a taxi in front of the terminal and it is one of the comfortable options. You can rent a car from the local companies located throughout Lome. Private shuttle is another alternative offering service with private derivers and they are very comfortable and luxurious. If you want a fast and practical transportation alternative for affordable fares, you can prefer private shuttles and comfortably get to the city center. Renting a car is also comfortable and affordable option for passengers travelling to the city center from the airport. If you cannot make a reservation for private shuttles which operate with reservation system or rent a car by getting in contact with one of the car rental companies, you may have to wait for a longer time for these options when you have landed at the airport. If you don’t want to wait much, you can get on a taxi waiting in front of the terminal and take the road to the city center.
Taxi
Passengers arriving at Lome Airport usually prefer taxis waiting for their customers in front of the terminal. Taxi fares in the city are generally not too high. Especially if you need to travel to a place which is not far from the city, you can have a budget-friendly travel by taxi. The average cost of your travel to the center from the airport by taxi is 4,000 CFA franc. You can try to reduce the fare by talking to the driver before getting on the car. Another option is to offer to share your taxi with other passengers who are waiting for a taxi at the airport and traveling in the same direction as you. In this way, passengers who will travel to a place far away from the center can save a significant amount in terms of the taxi fare. Passengers traveling to the places outside the city can pay 20 thousand CFA franc and this amount can increase or decrease according to the distance.
Car Rental
Lome Airport does not offer a wide range of alternatives for passengers who want to rent a car for travelling to the city center. Instead, local rental companies usually offer service at the airport. If you will stay at a hotel in the city, you may get in contact with your hotel in advance to arrange a car for you and receive your car when you arrive at your hotel. The city has generally hot weather during the year and you can have trouble if you get on a car whose air conditioner doesn’t run well. However, if you still prefer renting a car, you can get in contact with one of the local car rental companies in Lome and ask them to bring your car to the terminal, then you can continue your way in the city center.
Private Shuttle
Private shuttles offering comfortable service with their private drivers are among the options that can be preferred for the transportation to the city center from Lome Airport. Private shuttles are ideal for 5-6 or more passengers. In this way, if you are travelling as a crowded group, you will not have to use more than one taxi and will get to the city center from the airport by using only one vehicle. In order to use private shuttles, you should make a reservation in advance and be ready at the exit of the airport terminal at the determined hour. You can specify your arrival time a few hours late by taking into consideration any possible delay. Private shuttles are one of the safest alternatives for travelling between the airport and city center. If you rent a car for your transportation, you can reduce the risk of getting lost by hiring a local guide.
Weather in Lome
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