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| Popular Airport | Grantley Adams Intl. Airport |
|---|---|
| Popular Airlines | |
| Approximate Flight Duration | 13 hour |
| Approximate Travel Distance | 10418 Km |
Transportation to Airport from Johannesburg City Center
O.R. Tambo Intl. Airport
As the distance between Johannesburg city centre and O.R. Tambo International Airport is not much, you can travel to the airport from the city centre in a short time and at reasonable prices. Locals mostly prefer public transportation such as bus or train in the city, but it is recommended to the new travelers in the city to prefer taxi for transportation instead of these vehicles. You can easily find a taxi at any time of the day in the city centre. Also remember that there are many rent a car offices in the city centre if you consider renting a car. Passengers who give priority to comfort and convenience while traveling to the airport from the city centre may consider renting a limousine as well. Limousines transport passengers to the airport from the city centre in about 30 minutes. Train is also another option for traveling to the airport from the city centre but like bus, it is not recommended to the new travelers for safety reasons.
Bus
Bus, one of the most preferred vehicles by the locals to travel to the airport from Johannesburg city centre, is not recommended to the foreign visitors for safety reasons. It takes about 35 – 40 minutes to get to the airport by buses departing from the city centre. If you want to travel by bus you can go to the one of the bus stops in the city centre. If you are staying in a hotel in the city, you can get information about buses and bus stops from your hotel. Remember, however, that you should look at other options if your priority is safety rather than a low cost travel.
Taxi
In Johannesburg, taxis are the most preferred means of transportation especially by foreign travelers. You can be at the airport terminal in a short time by taking these safe and fast vehicles. Taxi fares are not too high for the tourists in the city. However, if you are traveling from somewhere far from the airport, you can get information about the taxi fee in advance. Taxis can take you from your hotel or from anywhere in the city centre and bring you to the airport terminal. They stand out as a much more preferable option when compared to the public transportation such as buses and trains.
Train
Trains are also a convenient and fast option to travel to O.R. Tambo International Airport from the city centre. However, like buses, they are not recommended to the foreign visitors for security reasons. You can take a taxi or rent a car or a limousine as an alternative for a safer and more comfortable journey.
Limousine
Business travelers in Johannesburg often prefer limousines for transportation. These luxurious and comfortable vehicles, driven by chaffeurs, take you from the city centre and bring you to the airport entrance in about 30 minutes. Although renting a limousine is comfortable and pleasant, it will cost more than the other options. You can use these vehicles at a cheaper price with seasonal discounts or group reservations.
Rent a Car
Renting a car is one of the most preferred means of transportation in Johannesburg and vicinity. You can find some rent a car companies such as AVIS, Budget, National and Hertz in the city and within minutes, you can rent a car and begin driving to the airport. If you are not familiar with the city’s roads, remember to get a navigation device or a map beforehand. You just need to inform the rental company in advance if you want to drop off the car at the airport. You must have your internationally valid travel documents with you to rent a car.
Airport Information
Domestic and international terminals at Johannesburg O.R. Tambo International Airport offer an extremely pleasant and comfortable environment with lounges, cafes, restaurants and shops to the passengers. Thanks to the wireless internet connection at the airport, you can go online and make your transactions in many areas of the terminal. There are also ATMs and bank offices at the airport for those who want to send or withdraw money or make other banking transactions without leaving the terminal. You can change money at the exchange offices or banks at the airport. There are places of worship in the O.R. Tambo International Airport for Muslim and Christian visitors who wish to pray. You can use the conference room at the domestic terminal if you need to hold a meeting at the airport. You can send mails to different regions both home and abroad from the post office located at the international terminal of the airport. You will find many options such as telephone and accessories, electronic devices, clothes, books, newspapers and magazines if you want to shop at the airport. You have the opportunity to taste delicious meals and drinks from many parts of the world, such as South Africa, Asia and Europe at the airport. You can spend time at the passenger lounges which have comfortable seats. If you have to stay in a place close to the airport, you can make a reservation for one of the hotels around the terminals.
Transportation to Bridgetown City Center from Airport
Grantley Adams Intl. Airport
Passengers landing at Grantley Adams International Airport, which is located near Bridgetown, the capital of Barbados, an island country, can benefit from the taxis waiting in front of the terminal and have a comfortable and quick travel to the city center. Buses, which are among the other means of transportation offering service between the airport and city center, can also be preferred since they are budget-friendly and offer a quick travel to the city center. Apart from the taxis and buses, you can also rent a car at Grantley Adams International Airport for travelling to the city center. Renting a limousine is also another option for a comfortable travel. You should make a reservation in order to use this service. In addition, the buses of the tour companies offer quick transportation to the city center.
Taxi
Approximately 300 taxis offer service in front of Bridgetown International Airport. Therefore, you can easily find a taxi for travelling to the city center from the airport. Taxis offer a comfortable travel for passengers. You should find a reliable and licensed taxi if you prefer travelling to the city center by taxi. Licensed taxis have stickers on their windows. It is possible to travel to the city center or nearby places by taxi for predetermined average fares. You can get information about the taxi fares by talking to the drivers and you can reduce your transportation cost by finding passengers travelling to the same destination with you. Passengers travelling towards Atlantic Shore from the airport can use the taxis by paying 24 Barbados Dollars. The amount you need to pay is 73 dollars for Bathsheba, 64 dollars for Belleplaine, 46 dollars for Bridgetown Port and Bridgetown City, 13 dollars for Coverley, 42 dollars for Trafalgar Square and 24 dollars for Silver Sands. Before getting on the taxi, you can get information about the current fares by talking to the drivers. If you wish, you can prefer a more budget-friendly option for travelling to the city center. Buses can be helpful for your transportation to Bridgetown city center.
Car Rental
Courtesy Rent-A-Car, Drive-a-matic and Stoute’s Car Rental are the three car rental companies offering car rental services for the guests of the airport. Renting a car can be a good option if you also want to discover the nearby places. You can also rent a car for just travelling to the city center from the airport. Travelling to the city center from Grantley Adams International Airport by renting a car lasts about 30 minutes. You can rent a car by visiting one of the car rental offices located just outside the arriving passenger terminal. The renting process lasts only a few minutes. You can even shorten this time by making an online reservation in advance or by reserving your car on the phone.
Bus
It is possible to travel to the city center from Grantley Adams International Airport by using the means of public transportation. You can get to the city center by getting on a bus from the bus stop located outside the airport. You need to pay 2 Barbados Dollar for this travel. However, getting on a bus can be difficult for passengers with heavy luggage since the bus stops aren’t very close to the terminal. By visiting the information desk located at the airport, you can get information about the other routes that you can reach by bus.
Limousine
Passengers who want a more comfortable transportation option can benefit from the limousine rental services. The limousines which are generally rented through the tour operators carry passengers to their destinations in Barbados in a comfortable and quick way. You can get information about limousine rental services by visiting the airport information desk. You can also make a little search on the internet before coming to the city and make a reservation after analyzing limousine rental alternatives. Limousines are among the most convenient transportation alternatives especially for passengers with much luggage. In addition, you can travel to the other parts of the island by renting a limousine. Limousines can generally carry 4 or 5 passengers. If you need a larger vehicle, you can get in contact with limousine rental companies.
Tour Bus
Those coming to the city as crowded groups can travel to the city center from the airport again by using tour buses for budget-friendly prices. You need to make a reservation in advance to use the tour buses. The buses offered to the passengers by the travel operators pick up passengers in front of the terminal and carry them directly to the center of Bridgetown. Ticket prices vary depending on your destination. For those traveling with a large number of passengers, tour buses are much more affordable than taxis and more comfortable than other buses.
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