| Popular Airport | Quanzhou Jinjiang Intl. Airport |
|---|---|
| Popular Airlines | |
| Approximate Flight Duration | 11 hour |
| Approximate Travel Distance | 8910 Km |
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Quanzhou Airport is located about 8 kilometers from the center of Jinjiang in China. There are transfer alternatives such as taxi, airport shuttle and bus for passengers arriving at Quanzhou Airport which connects the region with many cities like Singapore, Hong Kong, Shanghai, Beijing and Guangzhou. By travelling to the city center from the airport where there are reciprocal flights to Chengdu, Nanjing, Taipei, Busan, Hangzhou and Manila, you can also use private shuttles. Buses are very affordable in Jinjiang but sometimes can be very crowded and tiring compared to taxis. Renting a car is ideal for those who want to travel to other places in the region without being dependent on the departure times of the buses.
You can travel to many parts of the city center by getting on one of the bus routes K603, K604 and K901 departing from the airport.
The bus route K603 provides direct transportation to points such as Huazhou Market, Quanzhou and East Street.
The bus route K604 carries passengers to Yunfu City bus stop, South Citong Road, Century Avenue and South Heping Road.
The bus route K901 can be used to reach points such as East Beiqing Road, Shiquan Road, Heping Road, Fuzhuangcheng and Shishi Clothing City.
The bus routes offering transportation service between the airport and Jinjiang city center are in the service of the passengers from 06:10 am to 09:00 pm. The bus routes operate every 8-10 minutes. In general, the bus routes carry passengers to train stations and bus stops until 07:00 pm.
It is possible to benefit from the buses in Jinjiang by paying only a few Chinese Yuan. In this respect, buses can be a much more economical option than taxi, car rental and other alternative transportation options.
You can also travel to different cities by coming to the bus stops in the city center and intercity bus terminal by bus.
If you get on the free shuttles departing from the terminal of Quanzhou Airport, you can travel in the direction of Shishi. The destination of the shuttles is Shishi Aile Crown Holiday Hotel. Free shuttles start operating at 06:10 am and carry passengers to the city center from the airport. They offer service until 09:00 pm. Those who want to come to Quanzhou Airport from the center by airport shuttle can benefit from this service from 05:30 am.
Putian shuttles, which offer service for an average of 35 Chinese Yuan, are in the service of passengers from 07:30 am. Travelling with these shuttles which operate until 06:15 pm is a bit expensive than buses. However, it can be said that these shuttles are much more affordable than taxis in terms of transportation from Quanzhou Airport.
There are taxis waiting in front of the domestic terminal just outside of Quanzhou Airport. You can get on a taxi at any hour of the day and travel to the center in a comfortable and quick way. The taxis offering service at the airport carry passengers from Quanzhou Airport to the train station for about 40-50 Yuan.
You can get to the Kaiyuan Temple for 30-35 Yuan, to Qingjing Mosque for 30 Yuan and Luoyang Bridge for 50-60 Yuan if you prefer a taxi for your transportation.
