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| Popular Airport | Heraklion Intl. | Nikos Kazantzakis Airport |
|---|---|
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| Approximate Flight Duration | 14 hour 20 min |
| Approximate Travel Distance | 11556 Km |
Transportation to Airport from Mexico City City Center
Mexico City Intl. Airport
Mexico City International Airport, also known as Benito Juarez International Airport, is located in close proximity to downtown Mexico City, about 10km away. The airport is accessible by public transportation, including the metro and metrobus, as well as taxis, shuttles, and rental cars.
Public Transportation
Public transportation alternatives, like the metro and metrobus, provide convenient and quick transportation to the airport from almost every part of the city. Keep in mind that the metro and metrobus can get quite crowded, especially during rush hour. If you have excess luggage then public transportation can be a troublesome alternative.
Taxi
Taxis are a more expensive option when compared to public transportation but they are more comfortable and convenient. Taxis fares are affordable in general and there are a large number of registered taxis throughout the city. We recommend getting a taxi from an authorized taxi stop just to be safe. You can also have the hotel you are staying at help arrange a taxi for you.
Shuttle Services
Shuttle services provide comfortable transportation to Mexico City International Airport. Taking a shuttle service ensures a reliable ride so you can sit back and relax on your way to the airport. Shuttle services are both an affordable and quick transportation alternative.
Rental Car
Renting a car is another convenient method of transportation to get to Mexico City International Airport, especially since it is located in such close proximity to the city center. There are various rental car companies located throughout the city. You can also book your vehicle in advance by making a reservation online or ask the hotel you are staying at for assistance.
Airport Information
Located about 10 km from the city center, Mexico City International Airport, also known as Benito Juarez International Airport, is the busiest international airport in Mexico. Mexico City International Airport operates passenger services out of 2 terminals. The airport handled over 35 million passengers in 2015 and is Mexico’s busiest airport. There is an inter-terminal transportation system that connects both terminals. The Aerotren monorail system provides transportation between terminals for passengers who have a boarding pass. There are also inter-terminal buses that provide transportation between the terminals for all passengers and visitors. Keep in mind that the rail system is much faster than the bus.
Mexico City International Airport is a major international airport offering passengers a variety of services and amenities to meet their pre-flight and post-flight needs. The airport features basic services such as ATMs, currency exchange services, rental car services, lounges, health services, electric carts for the elderly or passengers in need, duty free shops, and postal services.
Mexico City International Airport also offers passengers a rich variety of stores where they can go shopping, including many duty free shops, clothing stores, gift shops, souvenir shops, shoe stores, and jewelry stores. The airport also contains a number of restaurants, cafes, and bars that feature delicious examples of international cuisine. Venues you can enjoy a bite to eat or something to drink include Flaps, Dino Snack Bar & Fast Food, 7 Eleven, Starbucks, Cinnabon, Sbarro, Carls Jr, China King, Subway, and Pollos Rio.
Transportation to Heraklion City Center from Airport
Heraklion Intl. | Nikos Kazantzakis Airport
Although Heraklion is the largest residential area in Crete, especially the old city district is proper for walking. You can explore the whole city with a comfortable shoe, but you should always consider the weather. On the other hand, it is possible to explore the city by participating in the tours of many tourism agencies. Public transportation in the city is provided by buses. You can get to the whole city by buses, which will take you from the main bus stops A, B, and C.
Of course, there are many ferry and boat services in Heraklion, the biggest port city of Crete island. From there you can travel to many ports such as Santorini, Ios, Mykonos or Rhodes. Daily ferry service to Piraeus Port is also organized. It is possible to reach Athens from this port. You can rent a car in the city. Motorcycles and scooters, as well as cars, are quite common. It provides not only an ideal way of transportation to visit the city in warm weather but also an easy access to the other settlements of Crete Island such as Ayios Nikolaos and Chania. You can reach these cities by following the E75 highway. Traffic in the city can be really busy from time to time. Usually, there is an irregular traffic flow and road works are done. You can see the taxi almost everywhere in the city. However, it is not allowed to stop a taxi on the road, you need to use the taxi stops. You can see the taxi stops in front of the port, the bus station, and the airport. It is possible to use it not only for short trips but also as a private tour vehicle as well.
Taxis do not have a standard price policy, so if you can agree on the fare you can travel the whole city by having breaks at the important places of the city. All signs in Crete Island are written in English, using Latin alphabet as well as Greek alphabet, so you will not have trouble during transportation. The most used transportation vehicle from Nikos Kazantzakis International Airport to the city center is taxi. Buses are available for those who prefer to use public transportation. If you rent a car at the airport, you can easily reach the surrounding cities, not just the city center.
Bus
You can use the buses to the city center from bus stops at the airport terminal exit. The services are quite frequent, buses depart every 5 minutes. The services are rare only on Sundays. Buses start to pick up passengers early in the morning and continue its services until late in the evening.
Taxi
You can easily see the taxi stop when you leave the airport arrival terminal. Getting to the city center by taxi is easy and fast. If you wish, you can reserve a taxi for you by contacting the airport taxi station in advance.
Rent a car
Nikos Kazantzakis International Airport has 9 different vehicle rental companies that you can rent cars or motorbikes. You can make your vehicle rental operations online before your flight. You must remember that you must have international competence in order to be able to drive in Crete. The airport is located right on the E75 highway.
Weather in Heraklion
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