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| Popular Airport | Kirkuk Airport |
|---|---|
| Popular Airlines | |
| Approximate Flight Duration | 5 hour 10 min |
| Approximate Travel Distance | 4162 Km |
Transportation to Airport from Nairobi City Center
Jomo Kenyatta Intl. Airport
You can reach the airport from Nairobi city center by taxi or the airport shuttle service that is provided by your hotel. There are the minibuses called 'matatu' and the buses for the passengers who prefer public transportation. Renting a car is another transportation alternative you can prefer. You should keep in mind that the traffic in the city is particularly dense during the day, and you should set out early no matter which means of transportation you prefer.
Bus
You can get on the bus number 34 departing from the city center to reach the airport. Ticket price only costs 50 KES and your journey takes about 40 minutes.
Hotel Shuttle Services
Hotel shuttle services offered by the hotels are one of the most comfortable transportation alternatives if you don’t want to lose time with renting a car because it is necessary to bargain with taxi drivers and means of public transportation are troublesome. If your hotel provides this service, you need to contact your hotel in advance and make a reservation to take advantage of this service.
Taxi
Taking a taxi is generally a frequently preferred transportation option in the city. However, you should remember that you need to bargain for taxi fare. If you are going to take a taxi to reach the airport, you can ask your hotel to help you with this, so you can travel by a trusted and safer taxi. You can reach the airport in about half an hour by taking a taxi.
Matatu
In addition to the buses, matatu option is also available for those who prefer public transportation. You can reach the airport by these minibuses that are quite cheap, but you should keep in mind that you might have difficulty if you have lots of luggage because matatu minibuses are very crowded and the drivers usually drive fast and carelessly.
Rent a car
You can find the offices of many car rental companies in the city center. You need to drive straight through the A101 Mombasa road to reach the airport. If you are going to rent a car only to reach the airport, you can rent a car with a driver or you can rent a car from a company that has an office at the airport.
You should keep in mind that the traffic flows on the left side and the traffic rules are not very effective. You should also remember that the traffic is extremely heavy at certain times before deciding on the time you will leave.
Transportation to Kirkuk City Center from Airport
Kirkuk Airport
Kirkuk is a small city situated in the Kurdistan Region in the north of Iraq. Kirkuk Airport is no longer provides transportation because of the political problems in Kirkuk. Those who want to visit the city can fly to Sulaymaniyah International Airport, which is located in the city of Sulaymaniyah, and then reach Kirkuk by choosing from a few transportation options.
Transportation from Sulaymaniyah Airport to Kirkuk
It takes about one and a half hours from Sulaymaniyah Airport to Kirkuk. Neither public transportation nor car rental option is provided to reach Kirkuk city center because of the political turmoil in the city.
Taxi
You may have difficulty finding a taxi at the airport. If you prefer the taxi-share alternative with other passengers, you can find a taxi in a shorter time. Especially if you agree with the passengers who are going to Erbil, you can ask them to drop you off in Kirkuk.
Direct taxi transportation to Kirkuk may not be an affordable option. However, long-distance taxi services, at the least, are provided at more affordable rates compared to the standard tariff. If you prefer taxi transportation, it will be a safer journey for you.
Weather in Kirkuk
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