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| Popular Airport | Kurumoch Intl. Airport |
|---|---|
| Popular Airlines | |
| Approximate Flight Duration | 5 hour 50 min |
| Approximate Travel Distance | 4683 Km |
Transportation to Airport from Kolkata City Center
Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Intl. Airport
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.
Taxi
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.
Car Rental
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.
Bus
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.
Train
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.
Airport Information
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.
Transportation to Samara City Center from Airport
Kurumoch Intl. Airport
Samara is founded on area where rivers Volga and Samara meet. The vast majority of the population is formed by the Tatars in the city. The city, which has made great strides in recent economic times, quickly becomes one of the industrial centers of Russia, and has the geographical beauty that will amaze the whole world. Exposed to extreme cold in the winter, it is known that Samara turned into a wilderness resembling postcards when the lakes were frozen and the surrounding mountains were covered with snow.
Having the honor of hosting Tolstoy, the presence of opera and ballrooms, in addition to the museum opened in the name of Tolstoy, is also a cultural plus for the city. Samara, which is a very important transportation center for Russia, hosts international Kurumoch Airport. It is possible to reach other important cities of the country via trains and highways. Samara has different alternatives to urban transport. Buses, metro lines, trolley buses and local trains, covering the city, provide transportation for the entire city. From Kurumoch Airport to Samara there are four different alternatives. Minibuses and buses are the most preferred options for passengers. Taxi and car rental options are used in special situations and when other alternatives do not work.
Taxi
Taxis waiting for passengers 24 hours at the airport only accept cash payments. Depending on the situation of the traffic, the city center can be reached by taxi after a journey of 45 minutes to an hour.
Minibus
Minibuses that take fewer passengers but faster are popular in Samara. The minibus number 392 operates between 06:15 and 21:00 and departs about every 10 minutes. In minibuses, the fee is paid in cash.
Bus
There are two different bus lines at Kurumoch Airport. In order to use special buses with stops in the terminal building, you need to buy tickets from the terminals. Buses that start service at 07:15 depart in short intervals and frequently. You can go to the city center with these buses until 21:45. The bus stop of the municipal buses is 200 meters away from the terminal building. The buses that operate hourly in the early hours of the day and in the evening are departing every two hours at noon.
Car Rental
At Kurumoch Airport, four renowned car rental companies meet the demands of passengers. You can rent a vehicle at discounted prices by contacting the companies in the terminal building or by making a reservation from their internet sites.
Weather in Samara
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