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Popular Airport Jomo Kenyatta Intl. Airport
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Approximate Flight Duration 16 hour 20 min
Approximate Travel Distance 13084 Km

Transportation to Airport from Winnipeg City Center

Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson Intl. Airport

Winnipeg city center is located only 7 km away from Winnipeg J. A. Richardhardson Airport. Your journey can be made incredibly practical and there are alternative ways to travel such as city or shuttle buses, taxi, transfer and car rental services. Public transport is more expensive than private transportation, but much more economical. Whichever means of transportation you choose when travelling to Winnipeg J. A.Richardson Airport from Winnipeg city center, you reach the airport in maximum of between 10-20 minutes.

Bus

The main reason tourists frequently use the buses in Winnipeg is they provide a reliable and fast transportation service. If you are travelling to Winnipeg J. A.Richardson Airport by bus from Winnipeg city, you will come across two different options. The first of these shuttle buses only provides transportation between the city center and the airport and it is quite cheap. The shuttle buses usually depart from the most central squares in the city, but if the departure times are not suitable for you, bus number 20 (Line 20) may be the useful other option. In 2016 the price of a one-way ticket on bus number 20 was 3 Canadian Dollars and you will reach Winnipeg J. A.Richardson Airport within 26 minutes. You can buy your ticket from the ticket machines or at the ticket offices at the bus stops. With a total of 32 stops, this bus goes on the Watt & Leighton route and runs every 18-25 minutes.

Taxi

Although the use of taxis is very common in the city of Winnipeg, taxis are not among the first choices for transportation from the city to the airport. The main reason for this is undoubtedly the price, as it is much more expensive than public transportation. It is possible to reach the airport in 8 minutes by taking a taxi from the taxi stops located in the most central points of the city of Winnipeg. However, if you call Unicity Taxi company to your location, which is the most preferred company for transportation to Winnipeg J. A. Richardhardson Airport from the city, you may have a chance to make a deal. The fare they will charge you to reach Winnipeg J. A.Richardson Airport from the city by taxi is roughly between 16-19 Canadian dollars.

Rent A Car

Similar to Winnipeg J. A.Richardson Airport, there are many different alternative car rental companies in Winnipeg city. If you plan to stay in the city for more than 3-4 days, it is best to evaluate the car rental option, which is much more money saving than taxis. In the city you can see world wide known branches of car rental companies such as Avis, Budget, Payless Rent a Car, Enterprise, Hertz, National Car Rental and Alamo Rent a Car. If you are renting a car only for transportation to the airport, you should definitely do some research before your flight because if you make a pre-reservation, you will have the chance to rent a car at a more affordable price. It takes an average of 10 minutes to reach Winnipeg J. A.Richardson Airport with a rental car from Winnipeg city center.

Airport Information

Winnipeg J. A. Richardhardson Airport is also known as Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport and is located 7 kilometers from Winnipeg city center in the Manitoba Province of Canada. The airport is the 7th busiest airport in Canada in terms of passenger traffic and 11th in terms of aircraft traffic and in 2015 the airport provided transportation services to nearly 4 million passengers. Since Winnipeg J. A. Richardson Airport has international status, there are many chances for you to have a good time while waiting for your flight. There are numerous eating and drinking areas such as Freshii, Fuel Bar, Green Carrot, Harvey’s, Plaza Premium Lounge, Prairie Bistro, Skylights Lounge, Starbucks Coffee, Stella’s Café & Bakery, Tim Hortons, Urban Crave, True Burger. Also located at the airport is Bentley, Best Buy Express, Cnbc News, Metalsmiths Sterling, Pga Tour Shop, Red River News, Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory, The Exchange News and Gifts. In addition, services that you will find that can meet your other needs include free internet access, travel agencies and car rental company offices, tourist information and information desks, VIP lounges, smoking areas, hotel, post office, health clinic, bank, exchange office, ATM machines and play areas etc.

Transportation to Nairobi City Center from Airport

Jomo Kenyatta Intl. Airport

Nairobi, the capital city of Kenya, is situated on the Nairobi River and is known as the most populous city in the East Africa. Nairobi is one of the major trade and tourism centers not only in Kenya but also in the Africa. Nairobi, which has arable lands because it is a river city, also has a different flora, which does not compromise the classical African city image that springs to your mind. That is why the city is named as Nairobi that means "green and watery place".

The city is also considered as the safari capital of Africa. The nightlife in the city, where people play and enjoy many different sports like golf, rugby, and polo, is very active but it is also dangerous. Traffic flows through the left lane in Nairobi. There are not enough traffic lights and traffic signs in the city. The drivers' careless attitudes, as well as the lack of infrastructure sometimes cause problems and congestion in traffic. This creates both traffic jam and increases traffic density.

Even short distances in Nairobi can take a long time. In fact, the city center is quite small and it is very convenient to explore the city by walking. However, it is not recommended to walk around the city for safety reasons. Even so, you can walk short distances if you are in a central location before it gets dark.

You can reach the tourist attractions or more rural areas, which are located both in and around the city center, by taking the minibuses called 'matatu'. These minibuses are run by private companies. The prices vary according to the distance you are going to travel. It would be useful for you to keep in mind that they are mostly quite crowded and you will possibly travel standing on the minibus.

The buses, which are more comfortable than matatus and have a capacity between 20 and 35 passengers, are another transportation option. These buses are also run by private companies and they are prohibited to exceed 80 km/h and to carry the passenger standing. Ticket price varies depending on the distance you will travel and it is fairly cheap. You should pay attention to your belongings such as bags, wallets and your pocket money against theft, as it applies to all public transportation options.

Taxis are very common throughout the city, but they are not very reliable in terms of price. Taximeters are not available in the taxis. If you have someone you know in the city, it would be better for you to negotiate with a driver they know. You can also ask your hotel to help you with this. In any case, you need to negotiate about your destination and bargain with the driver for taxi fare before taking a taxi. You should make the payment absolutely at the end of the journey. You can also take the taxi for the entire day.

Although the taxis are more comfortable than public transport, they also run in the heavy traffic of Nairobi. If time is important for you or if you don't want to stuck in traffic, you can try the motorcycle taxis that are called boda boda. You can call a boda boda whenever you need it by downloading an app to your smartphone. Your hotel can also help you with this.

Renting a car is mostly available at the airport, yet there are also the offices of car rental companies in the city center. Car rental is not preferred so often because of the car theft that is frequently experienced in heavy traffic in the city. Renting a car could be a good alternative to increase the comfort of your travel if your hotel has a parking area. Prices start from 4.000 Kenya Shillings per day. If you want, you can rent a car with a driver. From motorcycle to the minivan, there is a wide variety of options waiting for you. However, mostly off-road vehicles are preferred in the city, which is known as the homeland of the safari. There are offices of many private bus service companies at the main bus station in the city center and you can reach different cities from here if you want.

If you want to travel from Nairobi to Kampala, Uganda, or Mombasa, you can benefit from the trains that run three times a week from the main railway station. You can travel in the first-class and second-class compartments, which are also available with bed and meal, as well as you can also prefer the third-class wagons with standard seats. You can make a reservation and buy your ticket from the office on the way to the station. 1st and 2nd class passenger tickets are a little bit more expensive than intercity bus tickets, but 3rd class tickets are cheaper.

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, located in the southeast of the city, serves for passengers who come from abroad and who will go abroad. Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL), which is located in the south of the city center, mostly serves domestic flights. There is the third airport, which is completely surrounded and closed to civilian air traffic, in the north of the city.  Only military flights are arranged at this airport.

You can reach Nairobi city center from the airport by public transportation. It is possible to travel by bus and the minibuses called matatu at quite affordable prices even if they are less comfortable. Taxi service is available at the airport as an extremely comfortable means of transportation, but you need to be careful about taxi fare. If your hotel offers airport shuttle service, this is the most comfortable and safest alternative that you can take to reach the city center. Another comfortable way of transportation is to rent a car.

Bus

There are the bus stops in front of units 1 and 2 of the airport. You can go to the city center by buses that depart frequently during the day. The journey by bus takes about 45 minutes and the ticket price is 50 KES.

Hotel Shuttle Services

A number of the hotels located around the airport and in the city center offer airport shuttle services. You should contact your hotel in advance to take advantage of this service. Even if your hotel does not offer such a service, they can help you find an alternative for shuttle services.

Taxi

You can take the advantage of the licensed taxis provided by the Kenatco Company from the taxi ranks right in front of the exit of the arriving passenger of the airport. These taxis are more reliable than the individual taxis you can hail on the road because they operate under a taxi company.

Transportation to the city center by taxi costs about 1500 KES, which is 20 US Dollars. You should bargain for the fare in advance. The journey takes about half an hour depending on the traffic.

Matatu

If you prefer public transportation, you can benefit from this option as an alternative to the bus. The means of transportation runs like a minibus quite affordable, yet it is less comfortable. It is mostly preferred by locals; tourists don't prefer this option.

Rent a car

You can find the offices of various car rental companies at the airport. You can drive the rental car, as well as you can rent it with a driver. If you want to drive the car, you should keep in mind that the traffic flows on the left side and there are not enough traffic signs; you need to drive straight on A101 Mombasa road to reach the city center.

Airport Information

The airport, which bears the name of Kenya's first president, is located 16 kilometers in the southeast of the city. The airport serves in a single semicircle-shaped terminal with 3 units that are connected to each other by corridors. Units 1 and 2 serve for international arrivals and departures. Unit 3 serves for domestic passengers.

The airport has all basic services such as currency exchange office, ATM, post office, and safe deposit box. You can take advantage of the paid Wi-Fi service as well as the internet cafe at the departing passenger terminal. You can make last minute purchases from many stores where you can buy very different products. In addition, there are also sufficient amount of eating and drinking areas at the airport that offer the delicacies of local and foreign cuisines.

Weather in Nairobi

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Friday
rainMin 16ºC - Max 24ºC
Saturday
rainMin 16ºC - Max 24ºC
Sunday
rainMin 17ºC - Max 25ºC
Monday
rainMin 17ºC - Max 25ºC
Tuesday
rainMin 17ºC - Max 24ºC
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