Popular Airport | Sfax Thyna Intl. Airport |
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Popular Airlines | |
Approximate Flight Duration | 12 hour 40 min |
Approximate Travel Distance | 10226 Km |
Hiroshima, which means “broad island” in Japanese, is the first city which put its stamp on world history because of the nuclear attack it suffered. The city is the largest city in Chūgoku region and is located 56 kilometers of Hiroshima Airport. It is possible to reach the airport from the city center by using a bus, taxi or renting a car.
You can have a touristic trip by passing through the most beautiful corners of the city thanks to the limousine buses providing a budget-friendly and comfortable transportation to the airport from Hiroshima city center. Limousine buses operating every day follow two different routes whose destinations are the same. One of these routes follows the north of the city while the other follows the central route. On the both routes, you will be fascinated by many historical places and the famous Peace Memorial Park offering a visual feat with more than 300 cherry trees. The buses depart when they are full and there is no standing passenger in the buses.
The cost of travelling to the airport by a limousine bus is around 1.340 Japanese Yen. You can buy your ticket from the terminal in the city center for your all urban transportations. The travel between the airport and departure point of the buses takes about 53 minutes but you can take off early because the traffic may sometimes be heavy.
Even though there is not a railway network connecting the city center to the airport, you can take the train from the city and arrive at the JR Shiraichi station in 50 minutes. This station is very close to the airport. The ticket price of the buses called Geiyo, which carries passengers to the airport from the station, is 390 Japanese Yen and these buses reach the airport in about 15 minutes. When you follow this route, you are not affected by the traffic jam of the Sanyo Expressway which is the busiest road to the airport.
In order to get on the train, you need to use “Rail Pass” and “JR-west Rail Pass” which are not valid on buses. You can buy these cards while getting on the train. The amount you haven't used can be refunded if you deliver the card at the airport.
Although there are many taxi stands in the city, you can easily find a taxi while you are on the roadside. If the light of the taxi sign is on, it means that the taxi is available. The left doors of the taxis are opened automatically. After telling the driver where you will go, you can follow the fare that you will pay from the taximeter. Travelling to the airport from Hiroshima city center costs about 13000-17000 Japanese Yen, which equals to 15-200 USD. An additional amount is demanded for night transfers.
If you prefer renting a car for your transportation to the airport from Hiroshima city center, you can benefit from the special offers and discounts of car rental companies if you make an online reservation by choosing a car rental company. There are many international car rental companies like Europcar, Orix, Hertz, Budget and Sky offering car rental services in the city. You can also ask help from your hotel about finding a reliable local company. The cost of renting a car varies depending on the model and size of the vehicle you choose.
Hiroshima International Airport, which is located in the southwest of Japan, is situated on a hill having a wonderful view of the Chūgoku Mountains and Seto Inland Sea. The airport welcomes 3.5 million passengers every year. It is the biggest airport of the region. It is located in the east and approximately 56 kilometers of the city center. The airport, which has a 3000 km-long airfield, offers domestic and international flights. There are charter flights to Alaska and Hawaii from the airport.
Hiroshima International Airport has three floors in total. On the first floor, there are areas where the traditional Japanese products are exhibited. The second floor is home to Hiroshima Bank, foreign exchange points like Travelex and check-in counters. There are stores and food areas on the third floor of the airport.
Sankeien Garden, which covers over 175000 square meters, is renowned for its seasonal beauty and is home to a festival in the autumn season, is very close to the airport and adds a different panorama to the airport.
There is no train station since the airport has an unusual location for Japan. At the airport, there are many services offered to the passengers like playgrounds for children, duty-free shop, lost and found office, free internet access, charger, ATM, foreign exchange office etc. The airport has also a large parking area.
You can rent a car at the airport for travelling to the city center from Thyna Airport which is 8 kilometers away from Sfax which is located in Tunisia. You can also get on one of the airport taxis waiting for their passengers in front of the airport terminal. It is possible to reach Sfax city center in about 15 minutes by taxi. Taxi is the most practical and economic transportation option for travelling to the city center from the airport since the distance is close. However, if you want to discover the nearby places or travel to different cities from the airport, you can prefer renting a car. International car rental companies are in the service of Sfax passengers with their offices at the airport. If you need to travel with more than three passengers or if you have heavy luggage, you can prefer using a transfer vehicle for travelling to the center from the airport by making a reservation in advance.
You can travel to the city center by finding a taxi without having a problem. In front of Thyna Airport, there are many taxis especially during the hours of flights. Airport taxis generally carry passengers with a fixed fare for certain distances but you can agree on the fare by bargaining with the driver before getting on the taxi if you need to travel to a distant place rather than the city center. The fare that you will pay for travelling to Sfax city center doesn’t generally increase too much. However, you should keep in mind that if you arrive at the airport at a late hour, the amount you need to pay for taxi may be higher. If you want to reduce your transportation costs, you can reach the city center by taxi and then get on a bus in order to travel to other nearby cities. If you can find different passengers travelling to the same destination as you, you can reduce the amount you will pay by sharing your taxi with them. In this way, you can have a comfortable and more budget-friendly travel.
At the airport, you can find the offices of many world-known international car rental companies like AVIS. By visiting one of these offices, you can rent a car in a few minutes and take the road to your destination. Passengers who prefer renting a car for their transportation should have a driver’s license that is valid in Tunisia and other necessary documents. After completing car rental process and receiving your car, you can take the road to your destination. If you don’t know the roads very well, you may take a map with you and reach Sfax city center in approximately 15-20 minutes by following the signs.
Near Thyna Airport and Sfax city center, there are companies where you can rent private transfer vehicle. By contacting one of these companies, you can make a reservation in advance. In this way, your vehicle will be ready for you in front of the airport terminal at the landing hour of your plane. In this way, you will not lose time and reach your destination in a short time. If you don’t have much information about this issue, you can get information from your hotel or information desks located at the airport terminal. You can ask them to arrange a vehicle for you. The biggest advantage of transfer vehicles is that they have the capacity of carrying 5 and even more passengers. Crowded groups can benefit from this service for travelling to the city center. You can directly travel to the city center by using a transfer vehicle. This is one of the comfortable options. If you make a reservation in advance, you can have a more budget-friendly travel. In addition, if you will be visiting the city in a season that is not very busy, the chance of bargaining will increase.