| Popular Airport | Aqaba - King Hussein Intl. Airport |
|---|---|
| Popular Airlines | |
| Approximate Flight Duration | 13 hour 10 min |
| Approximate Travel Distance | 10525 Km |
Atlanta is an important junction point of land, air, and rail transportation in the United States. It is also an important commercial and industrial city, where many international companies are headquartered in. Atlanta is also an important crossroads for international air travel. The Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, also known as Atlanta Airport, is the world’s busiest airport according to passenger traffic and it was ranked the world’s busiest airport according to the number of landings and takeoffs for several years. Located about 13 km from the city center, the airport is easily accessible by a variety of transportation alternatives.
The airport is easily and directly accessible from the city center by metro. The metro line that runs directly to the airport can be accessed from the Five Points Station in the city center, where 4 metro lines intersect.
Using the gold and red metro lines you can get to the airport from Five Points in 15 minutes and from Peachtree in 17 minutes. If you’re traveling on the green or blue line you have to transfer to the red or gold line at Five Points.
Taxis are a convenient transportation method to get to the airport. Taxis are easily accessible in the city. Depending on your location in the city the airport is between 11-14 km away. Since the airport is located in close proximity to the city center taking a taxi is one of the fastest ways to get there. The taxi fare from major areas in the city center is a fixed rate.
Since the airport is located very close by, driving is a quick and easy alternative. If you’re flying domestically you need to take the I-85, which connects directly to the domestic terminal. If you’re flying internationally you need to take the I-75, which connects directly to the international terminal. Both the I-85 and I-75 connect to other major freeways that provide access to other parts of the United States.
Once you get to the airport, there are indoor and outdoor parking lots, operated by 10 different companies, with a total capacity of 30 thousand vehicles.
Handling over 95 million passengers annually, Atlanta Airport is not only one of the most important airports in the United States but also one of the most important international airports in the world. With over 58 thousand employees the airport is like a small city. The airport uses a color-coded system to help passengers find where they need to go.
For buses to the city center follow the green signs, the gold and red metro lines go to the city center, and to get to nearby hotels follow the purple signs. The colored lanes on the floor will help guide you to your destination. The airport also contains dozens of restaurants and over 100 cafes offering delicious examples of international cuisine to cater to passengers’ pre-flight and post-flight needs.
Atlanta Airport also features exhibition spaces, galleries, and shopping areas. The airport is a pet friendly airport, featuring the Pet Assistance, which consists of pet areas, a veterinarian, and other amenities and services to satisfy the needs of your pet.
From King Hussein International Airport you can easily reach Aqaba city center by taxi. Airport shuttle services also take passengers to different points of the city.
If you want to make your whole journey more comfortable, you can also evaluate the car rental option. Some accommodation centers in Aqaba also offer airport shuttle service to their guests.
You can see the taxis at the airport exit. It takes about 20 minutes to reach Aqaba city center by taxi. The average fare is 15 Jordanian dinars. Taxis may or may not have taximeters. For this reason, it is recommended that you talk to the driver beforehand about the fare.
There are shuttle services operated by a private company at the airport. You can reach not only the city center but also the different points of the Aqaba city with these services. You can find shuttle routes and timetables at the airport's information center.
If you need a more comfortable means of transportation, you can also rent a car at the airport. With the car you rent, you can reach the city center in just 15 minutes. Moreover, it is enough to follow a fairly simple and straight route through the airport route.
Some hotels in Aqaba offer airport shuttle service for their customers. Hotel shuttles are usually a little more costly than taxis, but they provide you an extremely comfortable journey to your accommodation. You should remember that you must make an appointment with your hotel in advance in order to use this service.
