Popular Airport | Municipal - Toronto Municipal Airport |
|---|---|
Popular Airlines | |
Approximate Flight Duration | 14 hour 40 min |
Approximate Travel Distance | 11739 Km |
Transportation to Airport from Entebbe City Center
Entebbe Intl. Airport
The city center and Entebbe International Airport are very close to each other and you can easily get to the airport. Although there is no public transportation service to the airport, you can take a taxi at affordable prices for transportation to the airport.
If you prefer, you can also get to the airport very easily by renting a car in the city center. Transfer services provided by a private company is another alternative you can take. Although the airport is so close to the city center, you need to set off taking the potential heavy traffic in Entebbe into consideration and be careful about timing.
Taxi
You can easily get a taxi in Entebbe city center. If you don’t have a luggage or if you are traveling with a hand luggage, you can also prefer the motorbike taxis called Boda Boda. Since there is no taximeter available in the taxis, you should bargain with the driver about the taxi fare and you shouldn’t do the payment in advance. You are advised to get help from someone you know or your hotel to get a taxi because taxis in the city are not considered reliable in general.
Rent a car
You can contact one of the car rental companies in the city center to rent an affordable car. You can rent a car as well as a motorbike. If you prefer, it is also possible to rent a car with a driver. Your hotel can also help you with the car rental procedures and contact information of the car rental companies. If you are going to drive the car yourself, you should keep in mind that you must have an international driver’s license.
Uganda Airport Transfers
The private company named Uganda Airport Transfers provides transfer services between Entebbe city center, Kampala city center and Entebbe International Airport. The company picks up passengers at anywhere they want and take them to the airport. It is especially a good transportation alternative for crowded groups because the vehicles of the company vary from 3-person cars to 25-person buses. You can get the contact information and price list of Uganda Airport Transfers on its website. Your hotel can also help you with this.
Hotel Shuttle Services
Very few hotels in Entebbe provide their guests with airport shuttle services. If your hotel offers this service, you need to get information about its price and make a reservation in advance to take advantage of the shuttle option. Even if your hotel doesn’t have such a service, they will absolutely help you find a transportation alternative to get to the airport. Under any circumstances, you should keep in mind to bargain for the price in advance.
Airport Information
Entebbe International Airport is the most important and largest airport not only in Entebbe but also in Uganda. A large number of airline companies arrange flights to Entebbe International Airport on a daily basis. Many others also arrange flights to the airport every other day or weekly. Many cities in Uganda, especially Kampala which is the commercial center and capital of the country, use this airport air transportation.
Entebbe International Airport is located on the banks of Lake Victoria, in the immediate vicinity of Entebbe city center. The airport is 41 kilometers away from Kampala and regular minibus services are arranged between Kampala and the airport. The airport has a post office, safe deposit box, cash dispensers and banks.
Entebbe Airport also has cafés, restaurants, and duty-free shopping stores. There is also an internet cafe for those who don't want to stay away from internet access at the airport.
Karibuni Lounge serves at the departure terminal for passengers who want to get relaxed while waiting for their flights. The lounge starts to serve 2 and a half hours before the first flight of the day and it is open until the last flight time. At Karibuni Lounge, you can take advantage of the free internet service, watch TV, read the daily newspapers, take a shower, and relax in the cozy sitting areas. The entrance fee for the lounge is only 15 dollars and the time you can stay in the lounge is limited to a maximum of 3 hours.
Transportation to Toronto City Center from Airport
Billy Bishop - Toronto Island Airport
Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport is located on the Toronto Islands in Toronto. The airport is a small international airport that doesn’t handle as many passengers as Toronto Pearson International Airport, nor is it as large yet it is an important airport for the country. Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport is used for general aviation and regional services operated by turboprop planes. Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport is in very close proximity to downtown Toronto, therefore transportation to the city center from the airport is quite easy.
Pedestrian
A very interesting aspect of Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport is that it is features a pedestrian tunnel that connects the airport to the mainland. The pedestrian tunnel opened in 2015 and provides direct access to the mainland from the airport. The tunnel provides access to the mainland pavilion, east of the airport’s ferry terminal. The total time to walk the distance from the airport to the mainland using the tunnel is about 6 minutes.
Ferry
Passengers can also get to the mainland by ferry. Since the distance between the airport and the mainland is so close these ferries operate on the shortest ferry route in the world. The ferry station is located on Bathurst Street (which is also a metro stop, Bathurst Station) and runs every 15 minutes. The ferry is free for pedestrians and $11 for vehicles.
Rental Car
You can get to the city from Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport by car using the ferry. Passengers can rent a car at the airport by using one of the onsite rental car companies. Rental car companies that are located at the airport include Hertz and Enterprise. Renting a car is also a great way to get around the city. There are also other rental car companies located offsite.
Tram
Another transportation alternative to get to the city center from Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport is by tram. The tram departs from close to the airport’s ferry terminal and provides transportation to the city center. You can take tram lines 511 Bathurst and 509 Harbourfront.
John C. Munro Hamilton Intl. Airport
John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport, also known as Hamilton International is located in Mount Hope 64 km from downtown Toronto. Hamilton Airport is considered an alternative airport that acts as a reliever for Toronto Pearson International Airport. Passengers can get to the city center from the airport by using GO Transit buses that provide transportation to Union Station. Renting a car is another viable option to get to downtown Toronto from Hamilton International. Due to the airport’s distance from the city center, taking a taxi would not be the best transportation alternative.
Lester B. Pearson Intl. - Toronto Pearson Intl. Airport
Toronto Pearson International Airport is actually located outside of the Toronto city limits. The airport is located 22.5 km from downtown Toronto. This international airport is located in Mississauga with a portion of it extending into the Etobicoke district. Toronto Pearson International Airport is Canada’s biggest and busiest airport. You can get to the city center from the airport by train, shuttles, taxis, and rental cars.
Train
Taking the train from Toronto Pearson International Airport to downtown Toronto is a very convenient transportation alternative. There is a train line that runs directly from Toronto Pearson International Airport to Union Station downtown. The train from the airport to downtown takes about 25 minutes and trains run every 15 minutes. However, this train line to the city is more expensive than other public transportation alternatives. The UP Express (Union Pearson Express) departs from the Toronto Pearson Terminal 1 Station.
Bus
GO Transit is a bus service that provides transportation from Toronto Pearson International Airport to North York, Hamilton, Oakville, and Mississauga. GO bus routes run hourly, every day of the week and every 30 minutes during rush hour on weekdays. The GO bus terminals and routes you can take to get to the city center from Toronto Pearson International Airport vary depending on your destination in the city. For more detailed information please visit GO Transit’s website.
The 192 Airport Rocket, operated by the TTC (Toronto Transit Commission) also provides transportation directly from Toronto Pearson International Airport to the city. The 192 Airport Rocket departs from Terminal 1 and Terminal 3. This express service provides transportation between Toronto Pearson International Airport and Kipling Station (Bloor-Danforth Subway Line). This bus operates every day of the week and runs every 10 minutes. This express service takes about 25 minutes to get to the city. The TTC (Toronto Transit Commission) also operates other bus routes that provide direct transportation from Toronto Pearson International Airport to various stations in the city but they make other stops along the way. These buses take between 55 minutes to over an hour to get to the city. For more detailed information on bus routes and stations please visit Toronto Pearson International Airport’s website.
Metro
The fastest and most practical means of public transportation in the city is the metro. The metro provides access to central locations in the city. The metro runs every 2-5 minutes and contains 4 separate lines. The first stop on the Bloor-Danforth line, heading west, is the Kipling Station. The 192 Airport Rocket bus route, operated by the TTC (Toronto Transit Commission), heads to Kipling Station from the airport. From Kipling Station passengers can easily access other metro stations in the city.
Metro Line 1 (the yellow line), the Yonge-University Line runs a U-shaped route. The north-south line operates between Yonge Street, Finch Avenue East, Union Station, Allen Road, and Sheppard Avenue West. From the Bloor-Yonge, St. George, and Spadina stations travelers can transfer to the Sheppard-Yonge Station on Metro Line 2.
Metro Line 2 (the green line), the Bloor-Danforth Line travels between Bloor Street West, Bloor Street East and Danforth Avenue in the east-west direction. Travelers can transfer to Metro Line 1 from the Bloor-Yonge, St George and Spadina stations and to Metro Line 3 from the Kennedy station.
Metro Line 3 (the blue line), the Scarborough Line travels between Eglinton Avenue East and Kennedy Road stations. Travelers can transfer to Metro Line 2 from Kennedy Station.
Metro Line 4 (the purple line) the Sheppard Line travels in the direction of Sheppard Avenue East. Travelers can transfer to Metro Line 1 from the Sheppard-Yonge station.
Tram
The tram is the second most widely used means of public transportation in Toronto, after the metro. The tram provides a practical way to access places that the metro cannot access. The tram also acts as a support system in between metro lines. To get to the city from Toronto Pearson International Airport you have to first get to Kipling Metro Station using the 192 Airport Rocket bus. Kipling Station is the first stop on Metro Line 2. From this station you can take line 504 or 505 to West Station or Broadview, line 511 to Bathurst Station, line 510 to Spadina Station, or line 506 to Main Street Station.
Taxi
Taxis are a convenient and comfortable transportation alternative to get to the city center from Toronto Pearson International Airport. Taxis provide a safe and comfortable ride to the city however they are an expensive method of transportation. Taxis are equipped with credit card technology so passengers can pay using cash or credit. Taxis are easily accessible from the arrivals level of the terminals. There is a flat rate that varies depending on your destination. For more information about taxi companies and fares places visit Toronto Pearson International Airport’s website.
Rental Car
Renting a car is another convenient transportation alternative to get to the city center from the airport and a great option for getting around in the city during your trip. However, parking in the city can be problematic so keep that in mind. There are various rental car companies located at Toronto Pearson International Airport such as Avis, Budget, Enterprise, Hertz, and Alamo. These rental car companies are located on Level 1 of the parking lot at Terminals 1 and 3. There are also several rental car companies with offices off-site, which offer pick-up services at the airport. For more detailed information on rental car companies please visit Toronto Pearson International Airport’s website.
