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| Popular Airport | O.R. Tambo Intl. Airport |
|---|---|
| Popular Airlines | |
| Approximate Flight Duration | 14 hour 30 min |
| Approximate Travel Distance | 11706 Km |
Transportation to Airport from Beijing City Center
Capital Intl. Airport
Beijing Capital International Airport is located 32 km from the city center. Capital International Airport is the largest and most important airport in Beijing. There are a variety of transportation alternatives you can use to get to the airport. If you prefer to travel by road you can take a taxi, bus, or car. If you prefer to travel by rail you can either take the train or metro from the city center.
Taxi
If you take the heavy traffic conditions of the city into consideration then taxis are the fastest transportation alternative by road. Taxis are a faster way to get to the airport than buses. Taxis are easily accessible everywhere in the city and provide fast and comfortable transportation to Capital International Airport. Another advantage that taxis have is the fact that they are more reliable than other methods of transportation by road.
Bus
Buses are another way to get to Capital International Airport. Although buses take longer to get to the airport, they are a cheaper method of transportation. Buses are the most affordable transportation alternative to get to the airport. Buses are accessible from bus stops located in most parts of the city. There are many different bus lines and routes in the city. The bus you need to take to get to Capital International Airport will vary depending on your location in the city.
Train
Trains are both an affordable and quick transportation alternative to get to Capital International Airport. Trains provide comfortable transportation from the city center to the airport. Trains from Dongzhimen and Sanyuanqiao go directly to the airport, to Terminal 2 and Terminal 3. These are express trains that make few stops. These trains are much faster than travelling by road. Trains operate every day of the week from 6:30 am to 11 pm.
Metro
The metro is another rail system that provides fast and comfortable transportation to Capital International Airport. The metro is also an affordable option. The only disadvantage is that from certain areas in the city you might have to transfer lines to get to Capital International Airport. Therefore, remember to check the metro line routes and intersections to see where you might need to transfer lines.
Rental Car
Another way to travel by road to the airport is by renting a car. There are various rental car companies located in the city. You can rent a car and drive yourselves or rent a chauffeured vehicle if you wish.
Airport Information
Beijing Capital International Airport is one of the busiest airports in the world and the busiest airport in Asia. Capital International Airport is located 32 km from Beijing’s city center. The airport operates both international and domestic flights, connecting the entire world with China. Capital International Airport covers an extensive area and contains 3 large terminal buildings. The airport offers passengers a wide variety of services and amenities, with different facilities in each terminal.
The airport provides free electromobile services for passengers who need assistance getting around in the airport. The business center is equipped with services such as a fax machine, photocopy machine, telephone, and internet. In case of a health emergency the airport contains a health center that provides medical services. In addition to these services the airport also has a lost and found, meeting rooms, lounges, special passenger services like wheelchairs, escorts, and free winter clothes storage area, conference and exhibition services, postal services, ATMs, dressing rooms, charging stations, and children’s play areas.
The airport also contains a rich variety of services to provide passengers with everything they might need while they wait for their flight. Venues at the airport where you can enjoy a bite to eat or something to drink include Comfort Garden, Kangzai Wonton Shop, Papa Rich, Celestial Cuisine, Avting Hong Kong Restaurant, UBC Coffee, Coolava Islands, Queens Cafe, Starbucks, KFC, Ishijah Coffee, Dio Cafe, C. Straights Cafe, Pizza Hut, The Lucky Shamrock, Viojoy Dining Hall, Flavor Tang, My Mill, Yoshinoya, Chinese Food City, Kissn Bake, Baskin-Robins, Real Kungfu Restaurant, My Mill, Dachengja, Cafe Sambal, Lei Cafe, Moggi Coffee, Jazz Island Coffee, Costa Coffee, MacDonald, Burger King, Gino Café, Muslim Restaurant, Haagen-Dazs, Phrik Thai, Bibigo, DJK Korean Restaurant, Henki Dessert and Meiyuan Dairy Snack.
Stores where you can go shopping include AIRCO Fruit Store, Tu Shi Yuan, Airco Specialty Shop, Quanjude Roast Duck 113, EVA Jewelery, Book House, 1436, CROCS, Ferranre, T100, Powerland, AIRCO Convenient Shop, AIRCO Toy, Wenxin Tea, Zhouheiya, Brightpower Books, SKAP, BMW Lifestyle, Jack Wolfskin, Canudilo, Bone China, AIRCO Galeries Lafayette, Yunhong, Blue Edge Digital, BVLGARI, Hour Passion, Chinese Gold Store, Swatch, Swarovski, Omega, Tongrentang, Breo, Camus, Franz, Kiehls, Elle Home, Crown Bags Store, Bally, Erdos, Gant, Lacoste, Jeep, Mango, Columbia, Cabrida, Max Mara, Zegna, Timberland, Nautica, Asilk, ShangaiTang and Alfred Dunhill.
Beijing Nanyuan Airport
Located around 13 km from the city center Nanyuan Airport is the oldest airport in China. However today it is a small airport serving mostly domestic flights operated by China United Airlines. The easiest transportation alternative to get to the airport is by taxi. Other methods of transportation include buses, transfer services, and rental cars.
Taxi
Taxis are a convenient transportation alternative to get to Nanyuan Airport from the city center. Taxis provide a safe and reliable method of transportation. The taxi fare and total trip time can vary depending on traffic but it usually takes around 30 minutes.
Bus
Another method of transportation to get to Nanyuan Airport is by bus. Buses are accessible from many parts of the city and they provide affordable transportation to Nanyuan Airport. The last bus stop on the route is the Xinhua Lu Nankou bus stop at the airport. Buses operate between 5 am and 10 pm.
Transfer Services
Another way to get to Nanyuan Airport is by using your hotel’s transfer services. Certain hotels offer transfer services to guests, ensuring a comfortable journey to Nanyuan Airport. This service can be free of charge or for a fee depending on where you are staying.
Rental Car
Renting a car is another way to get to Nanyuan Airport. There are various rental car companies located in many parts of the city. Getting to the airport by rental car is quite comfortable. You can rent a car with or without a driver depending on your preferences.
Airport Information
Located in the capital of China, Beijing, Nanyuan Airport is the oldest airport in the country. The airport was built in 1910 and was used as a military airfield. Located 13 km from the city center, Nanyuan Airport is a relatively small airport that serves regional flights to over 50 cities in the area. The airport also operates a limited number of international flights.
Since the airport is relatively small the services offered to passengers are limited. However Nanyuan Airport does contain the basic services and amenities that passengers might need before or after their flight. The airport contains two terminal buildings and a parking lot. The airport also features basic services like a lost and found, ATMs, health services, and a cafeteria.
Daxing International Airport
Transportation to Beijing Daxing International Airport from the City Center
For transportation to Beijing Daxing International Airport from the city center, which is located 46 kilometers away, by the means of public transport such as buses, high-speed trains, subway and intercity trains, you can make use of car rental and taxi services. There are also transportation possibilities to the airport, which has a broad road transportation network, from intercity bus terminals, Tianjin Cruise Port and other airports.
Transportation to the airport by taxi
Because international driving licenses are not accepted in China, foreigners mostly travel by taxi. You can find air-conditioned and large vehicles in the center of Beijing 24/7 and easily arrive at the airport. Taxi fares in Beijing are very economical, but owing to the heavy traffic of the city, transportation times and fares may differ. Moreover, it is very difficult to find a taxi during peak hours (between 07:00-09:00 and 17:00-20:00). Do not forget that it is also difficult to find a taxi in busy areas such as the Forbidden City and Wangfujing Street.
If the weather is rainy or snowy, it will be more appropriate to use public transportation instead of taxi due to heavy traffic. If you need to catch an airplane and want to take a taxi, you can also book taxis in advance.
The starting fare of a taxi journey is $1.8 for the first 3 kilometers. If your taxi exceeds this distance, $0.32 is added to the fare per km, and $0.48 after the first 15 kilometers. The tolls are paid by the passengers, and there is an increase by 20% in the fare during the night shift (23:00 - 05:00). International credit cards are not accepted in taxis; for this reason, you can make your payments in cash or by Beijing Transportation Smart Card, Wechat, Alipay and UnionPay.
In Beijing, there are fake taxis that scam tourists and passengers or charge them with extra fares; therefore, official taxis have the distinctive "TAXI" sign and license plates always start with the letter "B". In official taxis with taximeters, the brand of the taxi company and the name of the driver must be clearly shown on the dashboard. Official taxis give a receipt at the end of the trip. If this receipt is written by hand, the taxi that you have taken is most probably a fake taxi. If the taxi is fake or its taximeter does not work, you have the legal right not to pay the fare.
Most of the taxi drivers in Beijing do not speak English, so you need to write the name of your hotel or destination in Chinese.
Transportation to the Beijing city center by subway
Via the subway services used extensively in Beijing, it is possible to reach the airport in 19 minutes with the New Line passing every 10 minutes from Caoqiao Station and Daxing Xincheng Station between 06:30 and 22:30, and the ticket costs approximately $3.5.
Transportation to the airport by train
From Beijing West Railway Station, you can arrive at the airport within 20 minutes via the New Beijing-Xiong'an Intercity Railway Line. High-speed train tickets cost approximately $4.2, and you can buy your ticket at the train station or online with Chinese bank cards.
Transportation to the airport by bus
You can reach the airport in a short time from Beijing's main train stations or intercity bus terminals with the bus lines 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5, which are in service between 07:30 and 23:00 every day, besides the bus line 6, which only runs at night.
There are 4 bus lines serving to the airport from Tianjin and Langfang intercity bus terminals with ticket prices varying between $4.8 and $10.5:
Line 1: (between 07:00 and 14:00, and 150 minutes travel time) Tianjin Bus/Train Stations, Daxing Airport.
Line 2: (every hour between 08:30 and 20:30, and 90 minutes travel time) Langfang Bus Terminal, Daxing Airport.
Line 3: (between 10:00 and 12:00, 18:00 and 20:00, and 180 minutes travel time) Tangshan West Bus Terminal, Daxing Airport.
Line 4: (between 07:00 and 10:00, 14:00 and 17:00, and 180 minutes travel time) Baoding Bus Terminal, Daxing Airport.
The bus lines and routes over which you can reach the airport from the Beijing center are as follows:
Line 1: (07:30-23:00) Beijing Main Train Station, Daxing Airport.
Line 2: (07:30-23:00) Beijing West Railway Station, Daxing Airport.
Line 3: (07:30-23:00) Beijing South Railway Station, Daxing Airport.
Line 4: (07:30-23:00) Tongzhou, Daxing Airport.
Line 5: (07:30-23:00) Fangshan, Daxing Airport.
Line 6: (23:00-until the final flight arrives) Xuanwu Gate, Daxing Airport.
Transportation to the airport by car
You can arrive at the airport from the Beijing city center in approximately 1 hour by using three highways. The Beijing-Kaifeng G45-Beijing-Taipei G3-Beijing-Kunming G5 and Langzhuo Expressway S24 highways are connected to the airport from the eastern, central and western parts.
Langzhuo Expressway S24, which was built for easy and fast transportation to the airport, is the highway you can choose if you are in a hurry, since it greatly shortens the time.
Transportation to Johannesburg City Center from Airport
Grand Central Airport
Johannesburg, known as one of the largest and most developed cities in South Africa with a population approaching 5 million, is an important transportation center for the region. The city, which is connected to many destinations of Africa and the world with direct and connecting flights, is also home to the busiest airport of the continent.
Among the transportation options to be used for travelling to the central parts of the city from the airport which is about 23 kilometers of Johannesburg city center, there are buses, taxis, trains, private passenger services and limousines.
Bus is one of the most economical alternatives to travel between the airport and the city center.
Taxis, private passenger services and minibuses are more comfortable than buses, but the fares are also higher when compared to buses.
You can also use the minibus taxis departing from the domestic and international terminals of the airport. If you prefer these vehicles for travelling in the city, we advise you to agree on the fare before your travel.
If you are visiting the city for the first time, the taxis carrying you to your destination are the most comfortable and reliable alternatives. The travel from the airport to the city center lasts about 45 minutes and the taxi fares are not very affordable for this distance. For this reason, local people prefer to use the buses in general. Nevertheless, it can be said that the bus option is a convenient and comfortable means of transportation for foreigners.
If you wish, you can travel to the city center from the airport by train. You can directly go to the train station from the A and B terminals of the airport and then take the road to the city center by train.
If the hotel you are staying at has shuttle service, the hotel shuttles may be another alternative for your transportation. These services are also one of the most comfortable and guaranteed transportation vehicles for those visiting the city for the first time. However, you must first contact your hotel about this issue and make a reservation beforehand if necessary. Fares for these services may be much higher than you expect. For this reason, be sure to get information about the fare before using the airport services.
You can rent a vehicle to travel around the city freely and comfortably. You can get in contact with the car rental offices located at the airport terminal as well as make an online reservation before taking the road. In this way, you can get your vehicle from here after your plane has landed.
There is also the limousine option in Johannesburg for those who want to make their travel between the airport and the city center more comfortable and luxurious. You can make a reservation over the internet and make your driver to wait for you with a luxurious limousine before your plane lands.
If you want to have some rest and spend some time after your plane has landed, remember that restaurants and cafes where you can taste delicious dishes from both South Africa and world cuisine, shops where you can do some shopping, and special passenger lounges where you can have comfortable time are waiting for you.
Bus
In Johannesburg, the first alternative that you can use to travel to the city center from the airport is bus. The buses that you can get on from the gate of both domestic and international flights terminals will take you to the central parts of the city in about 45 minutes and they are among the most preferred transportation vehicles especially by the local people. If you have come to the city many times, you can easily use the buses and reach the city center in a very economical way.
However, if this is your first visit to the city, it is not recommended to use the buses. Instead, you can evaluate other alternatives such as taxi or hotel shuttle to get to your destination comfortably. If you have visited the city before and have information about the roads, renting a car is also a more comfortable option than bus.
Minibus Taxi
Another public transportation alternative that you can use in the city is minibus taxi. Minibuses operating in a similar way with buses are generally preferred by the local people. Minibus taxis do not have a certain tariff. Before you get on a minibus taxi, you should specify your destination and negotiate about the fare. You can use the minibuses to reach the center of the city, but afterwards you have to walk to your hotel or take a taxi.
Taxi
In Johannesburg, the most convenient and comfortable means of transportation between the airport and city center is taxi. However, it is not preferred by the local people because the airport is located approximately 23 kilometers of the city center and requires a higher fare after a travel of 30-45 minutes.
If you are foreign to the city, taxis will be the fastest and safest alternative for you. Taxis are waiting for their passengers at the exit door of the airport terminals. You can get on one of the taxis whose light is on and can quickly get to the city center. In this way, you can safely arrive at your hotel or destination by taxi.
Train
Another option that can be preferred for the transportation between the airport and the city center is train. Thanks to the train station directly connected to the A and B terminals of the airport, you can easily reach the trains after you get off your plane, and star travelling to the city center.
It is possible to reach the train station from A or B terminal by following the directions. After arriving at the center of the city with trains, you can transfer to buses to reach different parts of the city.
Car Rental
It is also possible to rent a car to get to the city center from the airport. Johannesburg's ordered roads and signboards make it easy to find the way. However, if you do not trust yourself in this regard, a map or navigation device that you will take with you before leaving the airport will make everything a lot easier.
Among the car rental companies located in the city there are some well-known alternatives such as AVIS, Europcar and Budget. From one of these companies you can rent a classical or luxurious car according to your needs.
Renting a car is a great option especially for those who want to explore the different parts of the city and nearby places. So, you can travel as you wish in the city without losing any time and route restrictions.
Limousine
You also have the option of renting a limousine to reach the city center from the airport. To rent a limousine, you can make an online reservation before your flight, and you will be picked up at the terminal gate by your private driver after your plane has landed.
Limousines are expensive compared to other options, but you can prefer this option thanks to the privileged, comfortable and convenient service offered to you.
Hotel Shuttles
It is also possible to consider the hotel shuttle services option for traveling between the airport and the city center. You can get in contact with your hotel about these services and enable that the driver waits for you at the airport. These services are very comfortable and directly take you to your hotel without losing time. But you have to be careful about the amount you need to pay for this service.
Hotel shuttle services can be free of charge or they can also demand higher fares. In this regard, you can get detailed information by contacting your hotel before the travel.
O.R. Tambo Intl. Airport
O.R. Tambo International Airport, also known as O.R. Tambo, is located near Johannesburg city centre. You can travel to the city centre from the airport by buses or taxis which you can find in front of the airport terminals. There are also other transportation options such as limousine and train which respond to different needs for the passengers at the airport. There are both international and domestic flights at the airport, which hosts millions of passengers every year.
Bus
Among the vehicles that you can choose for traveling to the city centre from O.R. Tambo International Airport, bus is the most affordable one. Buses going to the city centre depart from the terminal exit and pick up passengers from both domestic and international terminals. Bus fares are usually low and once you arrive in the city centre, you can walk to your destination or take a taxi or another bus. If you are not familiar with the city and visiting for the first time, it is recommended to take a taxi instead of public transportation such as bus.
Taxi
You can easily find a taxi at any time of the day in front of the airport terminal and travel to different districts in or near Johannesburg city centre. Compared to the other vehicles, taking a taxi is a far better option for the foreigners visiting the city for the first time, because of safety reasons. Traveling to Johannesburg city centre by the taxis you can take from the exit gates of the airport terminals takes about 35 – 40 minutes. Moreover, taxi fares in the city are generally not too high, and if you are traveling in groups of 2 – 3 people, you can travel to the city centre by taxi at reasonable prices.
Train
You can also travel by the trains that you can take from the train station located between the A and B terminals at the airport. The train fares are just as reasonable as the bus fares. When you take the train, you can travel to different routes you want to go in the city centre.
Limousine
There are also more comfortable transportation options such as limousines at the airport for the passengers. The limousines, which you can hire from the terminal, offer an extremely fast and pleasant journey with their chauffeurs. Limousines, together with taxis, are the safest vehicles to travel to the city centre.
Rent a Car
Passengers who want to rent a car at Johannesburg O.R. Tambo International Airport can get a car delivered in a short time by going to the offices of international rent a car companies such as Hertz, AVIS, Europcar, Budget or National. Rental cars are a convenient and fast way to travel and passengers may also choose luxury cars . Remember to take your travel documents and identification papers, which you will need to rent a car, with you. Also, by making reservation in advance, you can get your car ready before you land on the airport and begin driving to the city centre without losing too much time.
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