Popular Airport | Logan Intl. Airport |
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Approximate Flight Duration | 18 hour 10 min |
Approximate Travel Distance | 14631 Km |
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Transportation to Airport from Penang City Center
Penang Intl. Airport
Taxi, private shuttle, hotel shuttle, car rental and motorcycle are among the means of transportation that passengers can use to reach Penang International Airport from the city center. Buses are among the most budget-friendly alternatives among these vehicles, and there is also a free internet connection on airport buses. However, buses offer service at certain hours, and those traveling outside these hours may need other alternatives such as taxis. You can travel to Penang International Airport from the city center by using taxis at any time you want. Those, who will use taxis for traveling to the airport, should pay attention to the drivers who demand too much for this route. You can get information about the average costs of traveling from your hotel to the airport and other important places in the region by taxi and negotiate with taxi drivers in Penang accordingly.
Taxi
The cost of traveling from the city center to Penang International Airport is about 40 Malaysian Ringgit. While traveling to the airport from the city center by using a taxi, you can talk to the driver before getting on the taxi and learn how much you will pay for this transportation. In Penang, taxi drivers may ask higher amounts especially from foreign tourists. From your hotel, you can get information about the average cost of traveling to Penang International Airport by using a taxi. Taxis are not normally too expensive, but it is useful to be careful about situations such as foreign tourists may be charged higher amounts. If you have heavy luggage or traveling with 3-4 passengers from the center to Penang Airport, you may want a larger vehicle.
Motorcycle
In Penang, motorcycles are among the practical alternatives that are often preferred both in the city and for the transportation to the airport. You can rent a motorcycle at an affordable price like 24 Malaysian Ringgit daily and leave it at the motorcycle rental office in the terminal when you arrive at the airport. When renting a motorcycle, you may be asked to show your documents such as passport and pay a certain amount of deposit.
Ferry
It is possible to reach many points by using ferries from places such as Butterworth or Weld Quay where there are also bus and train stations. After getting off the ferry, you can travel to Penang International Airport and save time by using a taxi or other alternative means of transportation. Ticket prices of ferries are around 1.20 Malaysian Ringgit in the region. Keep in mind that you may have to pay for ferries and other public transportation vehicles in Penang by using the country's currency.
Car Rental
There are many international rental companies in Penang such as Alamo, AVIS, Enterprise and Hertz. You can reach Penang International Airport in about 30 minutes by renting a car in Penang city center. Car rental companies usually offer service between 08:00 am and 09:00 pm. You can also find other companies offering service at late hours. You can get information about renting a car in Penang by reaching the AVIS car rental office in the region by calling +60 04 643 9633.
Airport Information
Penang International Airport, which welcomes flights organized from important centers of the region such as Kuala Lumpur, Bangkok and Singapore, is one of the three busiest airports of Malaysia. Located 16 kilometers away from George Town, which is the state capital of Penang, the airport is used as a connection point for many centers located in Southeast Asia. Pearl Island Golf and Country Club are located near the airport which offers a very modern atmosphere with check-in desks, waiting rooms, baggage reclaim areas. These places are at the service of travelers who want to play golf before or after their flights. You can use Penang International Airport for traveling to Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Japan and the Philippines. At the airport, you can try tastes specific to Southeast Asia or buy souvenirs that will remind you Penang. You can also benefit from the parking service offered to the passengers of Penang Airport.
Transportation to Boston City Center from Airport
Logan Intl. Airport
The city of Boston is renowned for being home to Harvard University, the University of Massachusetts, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and world famous health care institutions. The city hosts thousands of patients, researchers, and students from all over the world. The only international airport in the city is the General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport, also referred to as Logan International Airport. Logan International Airport is located 5.6 km from the city center, which you can get to by ferry as a transportation alternative.
Airport Buses
The Silver Line 1 bus service departs from the ground floor and runs every 8 minutes. This bus provides transportation to the city center in about 20 minutes. The SL1 bus provides transportation to the South Station, located in the city. You can transfer to the Red Line metro from this station. This station is also a 5-10 minutes walking distance to many museums and the Boston Public Garden and Theater District. Other buses that provide transportation to the city include buses 459 and 449. These buses depart from Terminal C and provide transportation to the Summer St. stop, which is about 10 minutes away from the city center.
Rail
Although the airport isn’t directly served by rail there is an Airport Station along the Blue Line. You can get to this station via the airport shuttle services. The metro from the Airport Station to State Street Station, which is located below The Old State House, takes 20 minutes. In addition, by taking the SL1 line to the last stop on the bus 171 route you can connect to the Red Line. This metro line provides transportation to Harvard University, Harvard Museum of Natural History, and Cambridge.
Ferry
Another transportation alternative to get to the city center is by ferry via the Logan Dock. The Massport Route 66 provide shuttle services between the dock and airport terminals. If you would like to walk to the dock, it is 10 minutes from the airport on foot. You can get to Long Wharf dock in the city center by ferry in 18 minutes. During the day the ferry runs every 40 minutes to 1 hour. The fare for the ferry is more affordable than other transportation alternatives.
Taxi
Taxis from the airport provide transportation to the city via the tunnel that passes under the Boston Canal. Taxis are readily available at the terminal exit. Since the airport is located close to the city center the taxi fare is reasonable. This fare is higher if you are going to Harvard University.
Rental Car
Renting a car at Logan Airport is a convenient way to get to the city center. You can rent a car from the Rental Car Center. Rental car companies that you can choose from include Alamo, Avis, Dollar, Enterprise, Hertz, National, and Thrifty. Once you leave the airport you will go through the tunnel that passes under the Boston Canal, then you can get to the city center via Congress Street and Congress Bridge. If you use the tunnel that is located more to the west then you will exit at Haymarket Square. You can get to the city center from this square by connecting to Merrimac St. It takes about 10 minutes to get to the city center from Logan airport by car, using both tunnels.
