Popular Airport | Bournemouth Airport |
|---|---|
Popular Airlines | |
Approximate Flight Duration | 6 hour 10 min |
Approximate Travel Distance | 4946 Km |
Transportation to Airport from Lagos City Center
Murtala Muhammed Intl. Airport
Murtala Muhammed Airport in Nigeria's Lagos province, Ikeja region can be reached easily from the city center with bus, okada, taxi or rental cars.
Bus
It is very easy to get to Murtala Muhammed Airport from the city center thanks to Lagos city buses operated by NURTW Cooperative and Lagbus. In Lagos, the roads used by buses are different from those used by regular cars, so they provide a fast transportation service without any traffic. To take advantage of the Modern and comfortable Lagos buses, all you have to do is to get a ticket from the sales points or vending machines at the stops.
Lagos buses might have different sizes but all are yellow. The name of the smallest buses type is known as ''danfo''. The “molue” buses, which are a bigger, travel more frequently between the city and the airport compared to others.
Okada
Okada motorcycles that you can use for your short trips are Lagos' most popular means of transportation. Okadas are quite fast so it is possible to get to your destination without losing time in the traffic. There are many okada motorcycles going directly to Murtala Muhammed Airport from Lagos city center.
Taxi
The safest, though not the cheapest, way to get around in Lagos is by taxi. Lagos taxis can be easily found at every corner of the city. Some taxi drivers do not use a taximeter, so it is advised that you negotiate according to the distance you are going to travel.
Taxis are usually opening with 500 Nigerian Naira. Then they demand 500 Naira per kilometer. If you choose to go to the airport by taxi from within the city, it would be useful to call one of these companies: Red Cab (+2347000733222), Corporate Cabs (+2348191166926) or Orange Cabs (+2347029119504).
Car Rental
Having an expressway linking Murtala Muhammed Airport and Lagos city center, shortens the duration of your journey incredibly. You can get to the airport in 25-30 minutes, instead of one hour, thanks to this highway.
Airport Information
Murtala Muhammed Airport, located 22 kilometers north-west of Lagos, is in the Ikeja region. As it is the largest and most modern airport in Nigeria, it has multiple facilities for its passengers.
In the airport with two terminals, facilities like duty free store and other stores, souvenir shops, eating and drinking areas, exchange office, bank and ATMs, travel agencies, car rental companies, free internet access, tourist information desks, recreation areas, VIP halls, etc. are available.
Transportation to Bournemouth City Center from Airport
Bournemouth Airport
Passengers who land at Bournemouth Airport have 3 transportation alternatives to get to the city, which is about 12 km away. Buses are the only public transportation option available but they do provide service all day long. You can also get to the city via taxi or rental car, which are both convenient transportation alternatives.
Taxi
PRC Streamline Taxis are the official airport taxi service operating at Bournemouth Airport. You can go to the PRC Streamline Taxi offices at the airport to arrange a taxi for up to 8 passengers. These taxis accept payment via credit card. You can also pay using the prepayment system, which calculates the fare according to the distance that will be traveled. This taxi company has a large fleet of vehicles and provides quick and professional service.
Bus
Buses are another convenient transportation alternative to get to the city center from the airport. The Yellow Bus service B1 provides transportation from the airport to Bournemouth Square from 6 am to 7 pm, 7 days a week. The Yellow Bus service A1 also provides transportation from the airport to the city train station. If you plan on traveling to the airport via bus at the end of your trip purchasing a weekly or monthly ticket instead of a single ticket can be more advantageous. This bus service offers discounts on weekly and monthly tickets.
Rental Car
Renting a car at Bournemouth Airport is quite convenient. Rental car companies at the airport are located within walking distance of the terminal. Rental car companies that you can choose from include Europcar and Hertz. You can also book a vehicle online in advance. Each company offers a variety of vehicles to suit your needs and budget.
