Popular Airport | Yanbu Airport |
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Approximate Flight Duration | 11 hour 10 min |
Approximate Travel Distance | 9022 Km |
From Bacolod city center you can take a bus to Bacolod - Silay International Airport. If you would like more comfort or faster transportation you can go by taxi or rent a car. Some hotels in the city also provide airport shuttle services for their customers. If you need to get to the airport from not to far from the city center, tricycles are a very economical public transportation option.
You can see many local car rental companies in the city center. You should get advice from your hotel for a reliable company. By car to reach Bacolod - Silay International Airport, you must leave the city center, proceed north and then follow the airport signs. In total the distance is 20 to 22 km.
You may not be able to see as many taxis in the city center, as tricycles are used more for short distances. But there are many taxi stops or your hotel can call a taxi for you. A taxi from the city center to Bacolod - Silay International Airport in normal traffic conditions could take 40 minutes.
It is possible to reach Bacolod - Silay International Airport by public buses departing not only from the city center but from many different points around the city. You should keep in mind that it takes about an hour to get to the airport by bus.
The tricycle consists of a motorcycle attached to the passenger compartment on the side of the vehicle. In Bacolod these transportation vehicles are widely used for close distances and provide transportation for very low fares. Because of the distance from the city center to the airport you may not be able to convince the tricycle driver, but if you are close to the airport the tricycle is the most economical means of transport. You should not forget that you cannot ride and negotiate if you have too many suitcases or your suitcase is too big.
Some accommodations in Bacolod have an airport shuttle service. Please note that you must make a reservation in order to benefit from this service and is an extra charge.
Bacolod - Silay International Airport is located about 15 km north of the city center. The airport consists of a total of three floors and on the ground floor you will find the pre departure area such as ticket counters and check-in desks. On the second floor you will find restaurants where you can eat, cafes where you can have a drink, and small stores where you can shop. There is also a CIP lounge and VIP lounge on the second floor.
In order to get to the city center after landing at Yanbu Airport, you can use taxis, the fastest way to get to the city center, or rent a car from the arrival terminal. Alternatively, you can contact your hotel or airline company to check whether they provide a shuttle service or not.
You can see a large number of taxis when you exit Yanbu Airport arrival terminal. Taxis that are available every day can take you to Yanbu city center in about 6-7 minutes, and they charge a fee varying between 40-55 Saudi Arabia Riyals according to your destination.
We recommend that those who want to rent a car from Yanbu Airport make a reservation before their flights. By doing so, you can save time and take your vehicles in minutes to get to the city center. Al Wefaq Rent a Car, Budget and Sixt, among the national and international car rental companies, are located at the arrival terminal of Yanbu Airport.