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Getting to the City Center from Ivato Intl. Airport

Buses from Ivato Airport to Antananarivo are the only means of public transportation available. There are also additional taxi, shuttle and car rental alternatives. You can rent a car or take a taxi for a more comfortable transportation. It takes a maximum of 40 minutes to reach the city from the airport.

Bus

If you want to use public transport to go directly from Ivato Airport to Antananarivo, you should go to the bus stops at the exit of the terminal. The city buses operated by the ADEMA Company provide the most reliable transportation between the airport and Antananarivo city center. Busses, which are usually scheduled according to the flight times, have frequent intervals throughout the day. It takes about 30-35 minutes to get to the city from Antananarivo airport by bus. You do not require any pre-booking while purchasing your ticket. The buses stop at many known hotels. You must pay 10,000 Madagascar Ariary for the bus ticket according to the prices of 2016.

Taxi

The most practical and quick way to get to Antananarivo city center from Ivato Airport is to use taxis. You can easily see the taxi stops when you leave the terminal. From the airport you can reach Antananarivo city center in 20 minutes by taxi. The fare you will be charged for this journey is 4-6 Euros ($ 2) on average. If you will be travelling at night, you would be prepared to pay a little more.

Car Rental

It is a good idea to do a preliminary research about the domestic and foreign car rental companies at the airport terminal to go to Antananarivo city center from Ivato Airport by your own vehicle. By reserving in advance, you can rent a car at more reasonable prices. It is possible to reach the city center of Antananarivo in about 20 minutes by a car that you rent with your international driving license. Some of the car rental companies at the Ivato Airport terminal are Hertz (+2610202266068), Avis (+261202261027), Sixt (+261202229749), Europcar (+261202333647), and Budget (+261340581113).

Getting to Ivato Intl. Airport from the City Center

There are multiple options for direct access to Ivato International Airport from Antananarivo city center. Among these, the city buses are undoubtedly the most preferred thanks to being budget-friendly. If you are looking for a more comfortable and faster way to travel, you can choose between taxi, shuttles or car rental alternatives. The maximum duration of your journey would be 40-45 minutes on average.

Bus

Almost all city buses, which are very common in the city center, are provided by a transport company called ADEMA. There are even buses that provide transportation between the city center of Antananarivo and Ivato Airport. You can buy a ticket to go to Ivato Airport from the city from the bus as you get on board, or in advance from the kiosks or ticket vending machines. It costs, as of 2016, 10,000 Madagascar Ariary. You will arrive at Ivato Airport in no more than 40 minutes.

Taxi

In order to get to Ivato Airport from Antananarivo quickly you can choose to take a taxi. By taxi from the center you are likely to reach the airport in 20-25 minutes. Taxis are operating 24 hours a day, usually waiting in front of the most popular destinations and hotels in the city. You can reach the airport from Antananarivo with a taxi in a very short time by paying a fare of 4-6 euros.

Car Rental

For renting a car in Antananarivo, you can evaluate domestic car rental companies as well as global ones such as Hertz, Europcar, Sixt, Budget and Avis. It takes 20-25 minutes to reach Ivato International Airport from Antananarivo city center with the car you rent.

Airport Information

Located in Antananarivo, the capital of Madagascar, Ivato International Airport is 16 kilometers north-west of the city center. It is also the main airport of Air Madagascar. In the airport, also known as Antananarivo, there are possibilities to spend a pleasant time while you are waiting for your flight. There are restaurants, ATMs, banks, free internet access, VIP rooms, lounge areas, cafés, restaurants, tourist information and information offices, tourism agencies and car rental companies operating and located at the airport.

Weather in Antananarivo

DayMin - Max
MondayMin 18ºC - Max 26ºC
TuesdayMin 18ºC - Max 27ºC
WednesdayMin 18ºC - Max 28ºC
ThursdayMin 18ºC - Max 27ºC
FridayMin 16ºC - Max 27ºC

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