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Altenburg Airport

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Approximate Flight Duration

5 hour 30 min

Approximate Travel Distance

4434 Km

Transportation to Airport from Nouakchott City Center

Nouakchott Oumtounsy Intl. Airport

Nouakchott International Airport is very close to the city center; only 4 kilometers and 10 minutes away. There is no public transport from the city center to the airport. But by taxi or renting a car, you can reach the city center very easily and quickly.

Taxi

You can easily find a taxi in the city center. If you ask your hotel, they can arrange one for you. Since there is no taximeter in the cars, you have to bargain and negotiate the fare in advance. It takes only 10 minutes to get to the airport by taxi.

Car Rental

Renting cars is a common method of transportation for foreigners in Nouakchott. There are offices in the city center where you can rent a car. It is recommended that you deal with an international company. You can also make reservations in advance via the internet. If you ask your hotel, they can help you with this. With the car you rent, you can reach the airport in just 10 minutes from the city center.

The route you need to follow is quite easy. Take the N3 road to the west of the city center and connect to the N1 motorway after about half a kilometer. Only after 3.5 kilometers, you can see the airport on your right

Airport Information

Nouakchott International Airport is the only airport in Mauritania. On the other hand, it is a very small airport and serves only with basic units. It is important to remember that at the airport, where no extra service is provided, very strict searches are made.

Almost all of Mauritania’s population is Muslim, and as in other Muslim countries there is the practice of reading verses from the Qur'an on the plane before the flight at the Nouakchott International Airport.

Transportation to Altenburg City Center from Airport

Altenburg Airport

The airport in Altenburg, which is a city in Germany, has been closed to scheduled flights since 2011. Leipzig Halle Airport, located 80 km from the city, is the main international airport people use to travel to Altenburg. Another way to travel to the city is by using Dresden Airport, which is located 120 km from Altenburg. There are various transportation alternatives to get to Altenburg from Dresden Airport. You can get to the city by rental car, taxi, or by booking a private service. Transportation from Leipzig Halle Airport to Altenburg is both easier and more economical than transportation from Dresden to the city.

Transportation to Altenburg from Leipzig Halle Airport

Leipzig Halle Airport is located about 80 km from Altenburg city center. It takes just over an hour to get to the city from the airport but that can vary depending on the method of transportation you choose and the traffic conditions. Renting a car is a convenient alternative that gets you directly to the city center. Shuttle services are an economical and fast option, especially for those traveling in large groups. A taxi can be an expensive method of transportation, unless you’re carpooling or traveling in a group. Like in many cities in Germany, trains are a fast and affordable transportation alternative to get to Altenburg.

Train

Thanks to the country’s advanced railway network it is easy to travel to many cities in Germany, including Altenburg, by train. Trains depart from the Leipzig Halle Airport Station and provide convenient transportation to the city. It takes about 55 minutes to get to the Altenburg Station. The train ticket for this route is about 11 euros. Trains in Germany are very comfortable vehicles and a great way to enjoy the historic structures and natural beauty of the area along the way.

Taxi

A taxi from Leipzig Halle Airport to Altenburg is an expensive transportation alternative. A taxi to the city center from the airport takes about an hour but that can vary depending on the traffic conditions. If the traffic is bad it can take even longer, making it an even more expensive option.

Shuttle Services

There are shuttle services that provide transportation from the airport to Leipzig city center. These services operate throughout the day and depart from in front of the airport. You can also use these shuttle services to get to Altenburg.

Transfer Vehicles

Transfer vehicles are another way to get directly to Altenburg from Leipzig Halle Airport. Transfer vehicles pick passengers up from the airport. If you want to use transfer vehicles as an alternative then you have to make a reservation in advance and inform them of your arrival time. In addition to classic services you can opt for a luxury car, but that will increase the cost. Transfer vehicles are a convenient option because they provide door-to-door service.

Rental Car

Renting a car at the airport once you land is an easy way to get to Altenburg. There are various rental car companies located at Leipzig Halle Airport. If you want to rent a specific model then we recommend making a reservation in advance, especially during the busy seasons. This way you can rent the vehicle that you want and it will be ready for you once you land.

Car

Another convenient transportation alternative to get to Altenburg from Leipzig Halle Airport is by car. There are parking lots that offer short-term and long-term parking options at Leipzig Halle Airport. Having GPS will help you navigate your way, if not then we recommend getting a map before you leave. It takes about 1 hour to drive to Altenburg from the airport.

Weather in Altenburg

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FridayMin 6ºC - Max 8ºC

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