Popular Airport | Tribhuvan Intl. Airport |
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Popular Airlines | |
Approximate Flight Duration | 5 hour 30 min |
Approximate Travel Distance | 4484 Km |
Bus
Public transport is generally the slowest, but the cheapest way to get to Kannur International Airport from the city center. All public transportation is operated by Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC), and the routes start as early as 05:00. Bus fares start from INR 20-25, but due to Covid-19 restrictions, you should double-check if there are regular routes to Kannur International Airport.
Taxi
Taxi is the most luxurious option to travel to Kannur International Airport from the Kannur city center. As there are numerous taxi companies providing services for many, you can always consult the related personnel of the hotel you are staying at, as they generally advise the best and the most convenient for their customers. The taxi fares generally start from INR 700-750, but you can discuss it beforehand with your driver.
Rental Car
There are numerous rental car companies inside the city of Kannur, and you can choose one of them as a transportation method to Kannur International Airport. But if you rent a car from the city center, do not forget to ask if you are allowed to leave the car at the airport parking lot, as if not, you may encounter problems later.
Auto Rickshaw
Auto rickshaws are one of the most economic and time-saving methods of transportation and not to mention, one of the most authentic vehicles as well. However, if you want to use auto rickshaws to arrive at the Kannur International Airport, you should bargain for the price beforehand. This is because even though the auto rickshaw prices are low, the price may change and probably rise due to your luggage.
Hotel Shuttles
Hotel Shuttles are the most convenient way of transportation from and to Kannur International Airport. As you will not hustle moving around with your luggage and arrange transportation at the last minute. By asking about the hotel shuttle services while booking, you can easily handle your transportation. Hotel shuttle services generally cost extra, starting from INR 800.
Tribhuvan International Airport is 6 kilometers from the center of Kathmandu city. Shuttle services are available at the airport. It is also possible to go to the city center by taxi. Some passengers also benefit from their hotel's airport shuttle service. If you want to have a comfortable vehicle during your trip, you can also agree with the car rental companies at the airport.
You can get a taxi from the taxi stops right in front of the airport's passenger terminal. In a day when the traffic flow is normal, transportation from the airport to the city center takes about 15 minutes on average.
It is also possible to reach Kathmandu city center with shuttle services located at the airport. You can find information about the shuttle services’ route and departure times from the help desk at the passenger terminal.
Some of the accommodation centers in Kathmandu have airport shuttle services for guests. You can learn whether or not your hotel offers this service in advance and book if they do. You should remember that hotel services are more expensive than taxis.
If you want to have a comfortable transportation vehicle during your Kathmandu trip, you can rent a car. The airport has offices of different companies that rent vehicles in different types from motorcycle to limousine. You must remember that you must have an international driver's license to drive abroad. If you do not want to compromise your comfort during your travel, but if your driver's license is not valid abroad, you can rent the car with a driver. You must follow the Ring Road to get to the city center by car. The journey lasts an average of 15 minutes.