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Gan International Airport is only 1 km of the city center. There are buses for those who want to travel with a means of public transportation. Taxis are also preferred because of the short distance. Many hotels in Atoll offer airport shuttle service for their guests. There are speedboats for those coming from other islands of Atoll.

Taxi

The taxis of Addu Atoll have plates with yellow numbers. The transportation to the airport by taxi takes about 26 minutes from Hithadhoo Island, 15 minutes from Maradhoo Island, 7 minutes from Feydhoo Island and only 4 minutes from the city center of Gan Island. If you wish, your hotel can call a taxi for you.

Car Rental

It is very easy to reach the airport by renting a car. You can get to the airport from both Gan Island city center and other islands by following the Link Road.

Hotel Shuttle

The hotels in Atoll offer privileged services for their guests. You can get in contact with your hotel about arranging a private vehicle for you. You can comfortably travel to the airport by using the service offered by your hotel.

Speedboat

If you will accommodate on other islands of Addu Atoll instead of Gan Island, you can get to the airport by speedboat. You can get on a taxi after getting of the boat. The distance is only 700 meters.

Bus

If you want to get to the airport by using a means of public transportation, you can get on a bus.

Airport Information

Gan International Airport, which was built during the Second World War and offered service as a military airport for a long time, was used for domestic flights for many years but renewed in order to keep up with the rapidly growing tourism and gained the status of modern international airport.

There are many cafes offering delicacies for their guests in the terminal building of the airport where you can find many basic services such as ATM, post office or pharmacy. These cafes offer service for 24 hours. Those looking for more special tastes can enjoy the different delicacies of both local and international cuisines on Feydhoo Island located 7 minutes away from the airport.

Free Wi-Fi internet service is also available throughout the airport terminal. The world-famous accommodation center Shangri-La's Villingili Resort and Spa has a private terminal at the airport and it is the first specially authorized terminal of Maldives.

There are several alternatives that provide transportation between Anuradhapura city center and the airport. You can reach the city center from the airport by choosing any of the means of transportation such as taxi, motorcycle taxi and bus.

Car Rental

There are a few car rental companies offering service at the airport. You can travel to the city center by renting a car at the airport. Before arriving the city, you can make a reservation by contacting one of the car rental companies or get help from your hotel about this issue.

Motorcycle Taxi

Motorcycle taxis provide transportation to the city center by departing from the bus terminal located outside the airport. The fares of motorcycle taxis are very affordable especially for passengers who don’t have much luggage.

Bus

Red colored buses that you can find in the airport terminal reach Anuradhapura city center within 30-35 minutes. Airport buses are one of the most preferred means of transportation for travelling to the city center from the airport. The bus ticket prices are budget-friendly and it is easy to get to the city center by using these buses since they operate every 20 minutes.

Hotel Shuttle

You can travel to the city center from the airport by using the hotel shuttles providing transportation between the hotel and airport. You can get information about these shuttles by contacting your hotel and make a reservation in advance. The amount you need to pay may increase depending on the number of luggage and passenger.