| Popular Airport | Guadalajara Intl. - Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla Guadalajara Intl. Airport |
|---|---|
| Popular Airlines | |
| Approximate Flight Duration | 18 hour 40 min |
| Approximate Travel Distance | 15040 Km |
You can get on a train or bus for travelling to the airport from Kolkata city center. If you rent a car, you can travel to the airport more comfortably. Taxi is also much more comfortable compared to the means of public transportation. Whichever transportation option you choose, you should not forget that traffic throughout India can be very busy and you can lose a lot of time on the road.
In addition, since many local people know Netaji Subhas Chanda Bose International Airport as Dum Dum Airport, which is the first name of the airport, it may be a good idea to ask somebody the way or use this name if you need any help about the route.
You can comfortably travel to the airport by getting on a taxi in the city center. You should agree with the driver about the fare in advance and bargain if possible. Your hotel can also find a reliable taxi for you.
You can rent a car in the city center. While making this decision, you should keep in mind that the traffic is always very heavy in India and many drivers don’t obey the traffic rules. You can rent a car with a driver.
You should follow the VIP road in order to get to the airport with the car you have rented. It takes about 45 minutes to reach the airport by car under normal traffic conditions.
There are a few different bus routes departing from the city center and carrying passengers to the airport. It takes 1 hour to get to the airport by bus.
Since Kolkata Suburban Railway has a station at the airport, you can easily get to the airport from the city center by train. The travel lasts about 1 hour. However, you should remember that the trains can be very crowded.
The first name of the airport is Dum Dum Airport and it is still mentioned with this name by the local people. Netaji Subhas Chanda Bose International Airport, which is located 17 kilometers of the city center, is the 5th busiest airport of India. Although 90% of the flights are domestic flights, there are two separate lounges belonging to the Air India and Jet Airways companies at the airport where international flights are also organized. There is also a grocery store at the airport having a few eating and drinking areas.
There are many alternatives to go to the city from Guadalajara Airport, which is located Only 17 km from the city center. Among these alternatives, buses and shuttle minibuses are the most preferred means of public transportation. If you’re in hurry and want a faster transport, you can rent a car or take a taxi.
City buses that provide transportation from the airport to the city of Guadalajara take off 30 minutes after every plane landing at the airport. A ticket of city buses to Guadalajara central station, which is located close to the city, is 40 Mexican Pezos ($ 4). Buses departing from Terminal 1 also go directly to the Central Camionera Vieja, near the historic center. The fare is 6 Mexican dollars. In the meantime, you need to say "Bajan" where you want to get off the bus because some of the city buses do not have a push button for stopping.
Servicio Colectivo, a company affiliated to the airport, operates minibus services directly to the city from the airport once a day. Airport minibuses, a kind of shuttle, depart from the main terminal building and arrive in Guadalajara city center in 35 minutes. Tickets for the airport minibuses are around 120 Mexican dollars according to the most current data. You can buy your ticket for the minibus from the buffets or vending machines located outside the arrival terminal. In addition, GO Airport Shuttle and GDL Super Shuttle companies offer affordable services.
At the exit of both terminals of Guadalajara Airport there are taxis that take you directly to the city. If you want to make an advance reservation from airport taxis, you need to call +523336886002. They offer pre-reservation with more reasonable price options. But on average, you are asked to pay 250-300 Mexican dollars for a taxi ride from Guadalajara Airport to the city center (30 minute journey). During the night, starting at 10 am and ending at 6 am, a 25 percent raise is added to the regular wages because of the night tariff. In addition, taxis called Uber are more budget-friendly than normal. Uber taxis have vehicles at different capacities: 4, 6, 8 and 10 persons.
The airport terminal has world-class car rental companies such as Avis, Budget, Fox, Europcar, Hertz, Alamo, National, Veico Car Rental, Optima, Sixt and Thrifty Dollar. Besides, getting services from local car rental companies can be a good option in terms of budget. From Guadalajara Airport you have to use the Highway 23 motorway to Chapala to get to the city center. This journey lasts about 30 minutes.
