| Popular Airport | Cerro Largo Intl. Airport |
|---|---|
| Popular Airlines | |
| Approximate Flight Duration | 15 hour |
| Approximate Travel Distance | 12014 Km |
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The capital’s only airport Esenboğa Airport is accessible by Belko Air municipal buses, EGO buses, taxi, and personal vehicle from central locations in Ankara like Kızılay, AŞTİ, Gar, Sıhhiye and Ulus.
You can also rent a car at Esenboğa Airport, which is located 28 km from the city center.
Belko Air provides comfortable transportation between the airport and central locations in the city, like Kızılay, Sıhhiye, Ulus, AŞTİ, Gar and Pursaklar. You can use the 45 passenger buses 442/A and 442/K by getting on at the stops opposite the exits on the domestic arrivals floor and international arrivals floor.
Buses are equipped with internet, feature hostess services and take off every 30 minutes from 5 am till 12am and every hour from 12 am to 5 am. Taking a Belko Air bus to get to the city is an affordable option.
The Esenboğa Airport is accessible by bus line 442-3, which passes through AKM, Ankara Arena and Güvenpark. The 491 bus line provides transportation between the airport and Ulus and Sihhiye but it only operates 3 times a day during the week.
Taking a taxi within the city is generally affordable since the distances are usually close to each other. But taking a taxi to the airport is a more expensive alternative because it is located 28 km away. You can try to negotiate with the taxi driver for a lower fee.
The Esenboğa Airport has two parking lots. There is a multi-story parking lot, which allows for short-term and long-term parking, and an outdoor parking lot, which only allows for short-term parking.
Esenboğa Airport is frequently used by government staff and therefore features many amenities. Those awaiting their flight in the domestic terminal can get a quick bite to eat or some coffee at Caffe Nero, Ankar Café, Bus Gate, or Bufe Ic Hat. If you prefer local Anatolian flavors head to Tadinda Anadolu. Bomonti Brasserie is ideal for those interested in international cuisine. This terminal also has fast food restaurants like Burger King.
If you’re traveling internationally, the departure and arrival terminals have many cafes, kiosks, and bars. You can also enjoy some tax-free shopping at Duty Free after you go through passport control. Both terminals have souvenir shops and kiosks that sell general items.
Melo, which is located in the northeast of Uruguay, is also the capital of the region known as Cerro Largo. In the city, which is the ninth largest settlement of the country in terms of population, you can travel from the airport to the center by taxi or by renting a suitable car from one of the car rental offices at the airport.
Taxis are among the most practical transportation alternatives that can be used for travelling to the center from Melo Airport. You can comfortably travel to the city center by easily finding a taxi at Melo Airport especially at landing hours of the flights. Taxi fares are not generally high in Uruguay and Melo, but you should keep in mind that the cost will increase if your destination is not close. While choosing your vehicle, you should consider these conditions if you want a budget-friendly travel.
Renting a car is one of the most ideal options especially for passengers who want to travel to nearby places rather than the city center of Melo. Since Melo isn’t close to the capital and other important centers of the country, car rental comes to the forefront as an option offering both economic and time saving transportation. You can prefer a local or international car rental company and rent your car in a short time by following certain procedures. Your car will be waiting for you when you land at the airport if you demand this service from your company.
Another transportation alternative commonly preferred between the airport and city center in Melo and in other important cities of Uruguay is local shuttle service offered by local companies. These shuttles, which carry passengers in a comfortable and fast way, connects the airport to the city center. If you want to use this option for your transportation, you are advised to make a reservation in advance. If you don’t make a reservation for a shuttle, you may have to wait for a long time at Melo Airport or you may have to use a taxi instead. The cost of these shuttles carrying passengers to the city from the airport is very changeable. You can travel to Melo city center and other regions by using a shuttle after collecting the most budget-friendly shuttle offers by providing information such as the travel date, distance and the number of passengers.
If you will be staying at a hotel in Melo or nearby places, you can prefer reaching your destination from the airport by using a hotel shuttle. Those, who want to travel with hotel shuttles, should make a reservation in advance like in local shuttle service. Shuttle options in Melo are less developed and there aren’t many options compared to the country's capital, Montevideo and other major cities. However, you can arrange a shuttle by getting support from the local guides and hotels in the city. When you make a reservation in advance for a shuttle offering service to their customers with a local driver, you can comfortably travel to your destination.
