Popular Airport | Embarkader Airport |
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Approximate Flight Duration | 20 hour 10 min |
Approximate Travel Distance | 16215 Km |
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Transportation to Airport from Lusaka City Center
Kenneth Kaunda Intl. Airport
Buses and minibuses are used in Lusaka city centre for transport, however there are no direct buses or minibuses that take you from the city centre to Lusaka Airport. As result you will need to arrange your transport to the airport privately. If your hotel offers a transfer service then you can talk to them, or you can take a taxi from the city centre. Another option is to rent a car. It takes a maximum of 35 minutes to get to Lusaka Airport from central Lusaka.
Taxi
You can use a taxi to get anywhere in Lusaka. They provide quick and affordable transport, and they’re also the ideal way of getting to Lusaka Airport from the city centre. It’s possible to reach Lusaka Airport in 35-40 minutes by paying something like 30-40 dollars.
Car Rental
There are many local car rental agencies in Lusaka city centre. There aren’t as many foreign car rental agencies. In order to be able to leave the car that you pick up in the city centre at Lusaka Airport, the same agency has to have an office both in the city centre and in Lusaka Airport. You can pick from Avis or Europcar and make a pre-reservation before your flight. You can reach Lusaka Airport from city centre in 30 minutes by taking the Great E/T4 road.
Airport Information
Lusaka Airport, also known as Kenneth Kaunda International Airport, is located in Lusaka, which is the capital and biggest city of Zambia. It was known as Kenneth Kauda before 2011 and the name comes from the first president of Zambia, Kenneth Kaunda. The airport has a potential to capacitate 2 million passengers per year is located right on the Great East Road, 27 southeast of the city centre. Some of the airlines that have direct flights to Lusaka Airport are Air Namibia, Airlink, Ethiopian Airlines, Emirates, Proflight Zambia, and South African Airways. You can fly directly to Zambia’s capital Lusaka from airports such as Windhoek-Hosea Kutako, Johannesburg-OR Tambo, Dubai, Dar es Salaam, Luanda and others. Lusaka Airport has been in service since 1967. Services at the airport include free Wi-Fi, tourist information, ATM machines, and resting lounges. In addition you can shop at Zambezi Jewels, Window into Africa, Flamingo Duy Free, Kingdom Venture and Newnachi, and get something to eat or drink at Cafe Expresso, Clay Oven, Tuku’s ya or Nsonge Walala Restaurant.
Transportation to San Francisco City Center from Airport
San Francisco Intl. Airport
San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is located in San Francisco California, 21 km from the city center. The airport is a major transit center for passengers, particularly those traveling from Asia. San Francisco International is the second busiest airport in California and one of the first major airports to have an automated baggage system in place.
San Francisco International Airport is an important hub for United Airlines and Virgin America. There are a variety of transportation alternatives available to get to the city center from the airport. You can get to various parts of the city from San Francisco International Airport by taxi, bus, train, rental car, and personal car.
Train
There are two rail systems that you can use to get to the city center from San Francisco International Airport. The first is the BART, a rapid-rail system. The BART station is located in the international terminal at the airport. The BART starts running in the early hours of the morning, providing easy and fast transportation between the airport and the northern and southern parts of the city.
The other rail system that you can use to get to the city center from SFO is the CalTrain. This train departs on the hour, every hour, every day of the week, until 10 pm. This train provides transportation between SFO and San Francisco and San Jose.
Taxi
One of the most convenient and fastest transportation alternatives to get to the city center from SFO is by taxi. Taxi fares are calculated based on the kilometers traveled. A taxi from the airport to downtown San Francisco can cost between 42 and 62 dollars and takes about 20 minutes. Taxis are readily available at each terminal at the airport and depart from the taxi zones located on the arrivals/baggage claim level. For more information on taxi companies and their contact information please visit San Francisco International Airport’s website.
Bus
SamTrans buses provide transportation between San Francisco International Airport and the city center. These public buses are operated by San Mateo County and run between San Francisco International Airport and San Mateo and various parts of San Francisco. SamTrans lines KX, 292, 397, and 398 stop at the airport terminals. Buses stop at the arrivals and baggage claim level of Terminal 2 and Terminal 3 and at Level 1 of the International Terminal.
Rental Car
Renting a car is another transportation alternative to get to the city center. There are many rental car companies that have offices at the airport. Renting a car is also a great way to get around the city during your trip. The AirTrain Blue Line provides access to the Rental Car Center from the airport terminals and it operates 24 hours a day, every day of the week. Rental car companies that you can choose from include Alamo, Dollar, Hertz, Avis, Enterprise, National, Budget, Fox and Thrifty. If you are traveling between multiple places make sure to specify your vehicle pick up and drop off location.
Bike
San Francisco International Airport contains bike assembly stations and parking areas for those who are traveling with their bike or who want to leave their bike at the airport. The BART and SamTrans rapid rail systems provide passengers with bike/transit options and the airport features marked bicycle routes.
