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| Popular Airport | Kumasi Airport |
|---|---|
| Popular Airlines | |
| Approximate Flight Duration | 12 hour 20 min |
| Approximate Travel Distance | 9913 Km |
Transportation to Airport from Dhaka City Center
Hazrat Shahjalal Intl. Airport
Since Dhaka is not a big city in terms of its surface area, it is very easy to use taxi, private car, rickshaw, bus and similar means of transportation in urban transportation or for travelling to the airport from the city center.
Bus
The names of the four main bus terminals in the city; Sayedabad bus terminal, Gulistan bus terminal, Gabtoli bus terminal and Mohakhali bus terminal. From these four terminals, there are direct bus services going to the airport. It is very cheap to use buses for travelling to the airport. It is only 5 Taka to take advantage of Dhaka buses. Throughout the city, the prices of bus tickets do not exceed 10 Taka.
Rickshaw
The most popular means of transportation in Dhaka, where more than 400.000 rickshaws offer transportation service, are rickshaws also called three-wheeled taxis. They are divided into two as auto-rickshaw and cycle-rickshaw. The three-wheeled taxis called cycle-rickshaw are generally used for sightseeing just like bicycles. Auto-rickshaws are much faster than the other and much cheaper than normal taxis.
You need to pay 30-50 Taka for travelling with cycle-rickshaw for 15 minutes. The auto-rickshaws run by the CNG company also work with taximeter and the fares start from 25 Taka. It is both practical and enjoyable to travel to Hazrat Shahjalal Airport from the city center by using an auto-rickshaw. Tempo-rickshaws also offer transportation service and they are bigger than auto-rickshaws.
Taxi
There are two types of taxis offering service in Dhaka and they have different fares. These are black and yellow taxis. The black taxis open their taximeters from 25 Taka. The yellow taxis are almost twice as expensive. With the taxi that you can get on in the city, you can get to Hazrat Shahjalal Airport in about 25-30 minutes. If you will prefer Airport Departure Taxi for your transportation, you will need to pay about 300 Taka for your transportation between the city center and Hazrat Shahjalal Airport.
Car Rental
It is possible to get to the airport from the city center in about 25-30 minutes by renting a car from one of the car rental companies that you can see almost in every part of the city. If you have an international driver’s license, you can rent a car by paying 3000 Taka for half-day use; you need to pay about 4500 Taka for full day use. You can get to Hazrat Shahjalal Airport by using Dhaka-Mymensingh highway (N3).
Airport Information
Hazrat Shahjalal Airport, which is the largest airport of Bangladesh, has a capacity of 15 million passengers per year. The airport is located in Kurmitola and 20 km north of the city center of the capital city Dhaka. Hazrat Shahjalal Airport, which is also known as Zia International Airport, has many facilities for passengers such as currency exchange, bank and ATMs, eating and drinking areas, tourist information offices and free internet access.
Transportation to Kumasi City Center from Airport
Kumasi Airport
In Kumasi, which is Ghana's city surrounded by rainforests, the airport is located about 6 kilometers away from the center. Kumasi Airport is also among the busiest airports of the country with its monthly passenger traffic of approximately 50 thousand people. You can take advantage of the taxis waiting for their passengers at Kumasi Airport for traveling to the city center from the airport where regular flights are organized to Tamale and Accra.
If you want to travel from Kumasi Airport to the center with your family or friends, you can use a private shuttle with a passenger capacity of up to 8 passengers. You also have the chance to travel to the center with a hotel shuttle in the region that is not very rich in terms of hotels. However, if you plan to benefit from this extremely comfortable alternative, it is recommended to make an online search and make a reservation for suitable options around Kumasi in advance.
Taxi
When you land at the airport in Kumasi, which is one of the important transportation centers of the country along with Accra, the capital of Ghana, you can see the taxis just at the exit of the terminal. The transportation to the city center by Kumasi taxis takes only 10 minutes. Taxi fares in Ghana are extremely budget-friendly especially for short distances. It is possible to use a taxi by paying only a few dollars. You can learn the average price by showing your destination on the map before getting on any Kumasi Airport taxi. If you wish to take a taxi with passengers who want to travel to the same destination with you, remember that you can take advantage of these vehicles if you prefer this option.
Private Shuttle
Private shuttles are frequently preferred in the transportation between the airport and the city center. The reason for the popularity of these vehicles is that they are very safe. Since they are also among the budget-friendly transportation alternatives, they are very popular among tourists. You can reach the city center in about 15 minutes by paying only a few dollars for these vehicles.
Car Rental
Renting a car is not an alternative as common as taxis and private shuttles. If you need to rent a car in the country, you need have your international driver’s license with you. You can choose your car online, prefer a vehicle with or without a driver. You can get information about the rental cars by contacting your hotel in advance. The cost of renting a car in Kumasi may vary depending on the vehicle type and duration of renting. The daily cost of renting a car generally around 15-20 dollars.
Weather in Kumasi
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