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You can get to the airport from the surrounding cities by KIBHAS airport shuttle services because public transportation in Cyprus is not very developed.
The buses, which depart from Nicosia (Lefkoşa) Bus Terminal to Ercan Airport, run between 05.15 and 20.30 for 11 times during the day. The service intervals are variable; for example, the first service is at 05:15 am, the second service is at 08:00 am and the third service is at 09:30 am. You can find out the right time for you on internet or you can ask for the current service hours by telephone. The airport shuttle services which depart near the Girne Colony Hotel run between 04:50 and 20:00. The airport shuttle services departing from Magosa Bus Station run between 05.00 and 22.30; those shuttle services departing from Güzelyurt Bus Station run between 04.20 and 19.20; and those departing from Lefke Bus Station provide service between 03.50 and 18.50.
In order to reach the bus stations, you can get on the minibuses that run in the city. If you want to return to the airport by the car you have rented, you can leave the car at the rental car park and deliver it to the authorized person of the car rental company. Do not forget to bargain if you want to take a taxi or benefit from the airport transfer services with a driver.
Ercan Airport is the only active airport in Northern Cyprus (TRNC). The airport usually hosts the flights from Turkey and the UK. The airport also has a modern look because the airport building, which consists of incoming and departing passenger terminals, has been renewed. As a typical island airport, it is not such a big airport. In both terminals, you can find restaurants, the cafés including Gloria Jean’s Café and the stores selling souvenirs. There are also duty-free shopping stores in the departing passenger terminal. Unifree Lacomel Duty Free, Merit Elite Duty Free, Net Voyager Duty Free, Kaner Duty Free and Cipro Duty Free are all among these stores. You can access these stores once you go through passport and police control. The airport offers the ATM machines of many banks as well as airline ticket sales offices and the offices of car rental companies.
There are two car parks as the paid car park and rental car park at Ercan Airport. There are no special service areas like “Lounges” apart from the waiting rooms at the airport. There is one lounge reserved for government officials or their official guests only. Internet access at the airport is free of charge, but it might be relatively slow. Gloria Jean’s Café also offers internet access.
In Punta Cana, which is located on the eastern coasts of the Dominican Republic, taxi and car rental are among the most commonly preferred alternatives for the transportation between the airport and the city center. Renting a car in the city is a highly preferred transportation method. If you don’t prefer car rental option offering the opportunity to discover the other wonderful places in the surrounding, you can also reach Punta Cana city center by taxi without any trouble. Hotel shuttle is another option for travelling to the city center from Punta Cana Airport organizing direct and connecting flights between many cities such as Madrid, Zurich, Dusseldorf, Sao Paulo, Moscow and London. Hotel shuttles, which usually carry their passengers free of charge, are ideal for those looking for an affordable option for travelling to the city center. In addition, if you make a reservation in advance, you can easily travel to Punta Cana city center and other parts of the city by private shuttles.
At Punta Cana International Airport, you can find the offices of many car rental companies such as AVIS, Payless, Thrifty, Hertz, Budget, Nelly, Sixt, National and Interrent in addition to American Intl. If you choose AVIS for renting a car, you can get information about the necessary documents and other issues by calling 809-959-0534. You can contact Hertz by calling 809-959-0365. You can also get in contact with Sixt by calling 829-576-4700 and make a reservation in advance. After contacting one of these companies offering service at the airport, you can rent a car according to your needs in a few minutes. After renting your car, you can take the road to the city center by following the signs. You can easily and comfortably reach the city center in a short time.
Taxi is another commonly preferred means of transportation for travelling to the city center from the airport. At Punta Cana International Airport, you can easily find a taxi every hour of the day and comfortably travel to the city center in a short time. Taxis in the city generally operate at fixed rates for certain distances. If you will travel in Otra Banda direction from the airport, you need to pay 60 American Dollars. This fare is 70 dollars for Higuey, 120 dollars for El Seybo, 150 dollars for Hato Mayor, 240 dollars for Bonao and 200 dollars for Santo Domingo. If you will travel to the Agua Hotel located near the airport, you need to pay 80 dollars, 55 dollars for Rocoki Hotel, 35 dollars for Plaza Bavaro and 30 dollars for Plaza Palma Real. You need to pay 20 dollars for Hotel Catalonia Bavaro, 30 dollars for Hotel Barcelo and 10 dollars for Hotel Four Points. You can easily find a taxi at the airport and reach the city center in a short time. If you need to travel somewhere far away, do not hesitate to talk to the driver in advance to get information about the average fare you need to pay for travelling to your destination and try to bargain if necessary. If you would like to get information about the taxis offering service for 24 hours, you can call 809-552-0617/ 809-221-2741/ 809-466-1133 before your arrival.
You can use the airport shuttles of Four Points by Sheraton Hotel in order to travel to the city center from Punta Cana International Airport. The shuttles of the hotel operate at certain hours of the day and carry passengers to the hotel without any transfer. If you will stay at a different hotel in the city, it would be a good idea to get information about the airport shuttle service before starting your travel by calling your hotel or sending an e-mail. After getting the necessary information, you can plan your travel to the city center from the airport. Hotel shuttles can be more advantageous economically when compared to the taxi and car rental options. If you don’t consider travelling to different places in the city, you can opt for these shuttles. If you consider discovering the nearby places, renting a car at the airport would be a more appropriate option for a more comfortable travel.
Another comfortable option that can be evaluated for travelling to the city center from the airport is private shuttle. Private shuttles carrying passengers to the city center from the airport in a very short time offer a very comfortable travel experience. However, it should be kept in mind that the amount you need to pay increases when it comes to longer distances. If you want to travel to the city center from the airport by using the private shuttles designed according to different needs, don’t forget to make a reservation before coming to Punta Cana.
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