| Popular Airport | Marsa Alam International Airport |
|---|---|
| Popular Airlines | |
| Approximate Flight Duration | 2 hour 30 min |
| Approximate Travel Distance | 2090 Km |
Since there is no public transportation you can take to go to Misurata Airport, which is only 10 kilometers away from Misurata city center, it would be useful for you to complete your booking to rent a car in advance if you have no idea to take a taxi for transportation.
It is possible to reach the airport in maximum 12 minutes by Misurata taxis, which are quite common in the city center. Taking a taxi in the city where the traffic is not very busy is affordable and incredibly allow you to save time. If you cannot get a taxi in the city, you can contact taxi companies and call a taxi to wherever you are in Misurata.
Renting a car would be more economical for you during your travel if you are going to stay in Misurata for a long time; because, public transportation is not very popular in the city. If you want to rent a car just to go to the airport, you just need to go to the car rental office and make a reservation a few hours before your flight. You can reach Misurata Airport from the city center in 10 minutes.
Turkish Airlines arranges flights from Istanbul to Misurata Airport, which serves both as a military airbase and training center for Libyan Air Force and as an international airport. Misurata Airport, which is located only 10 kilometers away from Misurata city center, has various lounges and shopping stores as well as cafes and restaurants where you can get a snack while you wait for your flight.
From Marsa Alam Airport to the city center and resort towns nearby, people generally prefer private shuttle services for their transportation. It is more difficult to find other alternatives at the airport such as taxis and car rental services, compared to the shuttles. Apart from private shuttle companies, for a comfortable and cheaper option, you can contact your hotel and get information on whether they provide shuttles from the airport to the hotel. The cost of transformation from Marsa Alam Airport is generally not very pricey.
Those who want to reduce their transportation expenses can use said shuttles or share taxi fares with others. Before your flight, you can choose a vehicle and pre-book online and when you land at Marsa Alam Airport you can directly transfer to the city center.
You can also contact your hotel to get more information and make a reservation vehicle of your choice through your hotel beforehand, so you can directly go from the airport to the region with its magnificent beaches.
Taxi
At Marsa Alam Airport there is no designated permanent cab stand, but you can always make a reservation in advance for taxis which cost approximately 40 US Dollars for a ride. All of the locals do not know English so before your ride you can ask for an English-speaking driver or you can take a map and mark the place you want to go beforehand and show it to the taxi driver.
Shuttle
At Marsa Alam Airport one of the most preferred transportation methods are private shuttles. You can call in advance and make a reservation from the private shuttle companies and the pricing varies depending on the number of passengers and baggage. The average price range of shuttle services from Marsa Alam Airport is generally 45-60 US Dollars but you may have the chance of cheaper transportation by pre-booking or negotiating with the shuttle company personnel. Larger shuttles with the capacity of up to 15 passengers cost on average 90-100 US Dollars. If you need transportation from Marsa Alam Airport to the Luxor Airport, the shuttles cost approximately 120 US Dollars.
Hotel Shuttles
If your hotel provides shuttle services from Marsa Alam Airport to the city center, it would be more affordable or free of charge compared to taxis and other transportation options. If your hotel does not provide such services, you can contact the related personnel in your hotel and get information for other transfer alternatives.
