Popular Airport | Oğuzeli Intl. Airport |
|---|---|
Popular Airlines | |
Approximate Flight Duration | 4 hour 20 min |
Approximate Travel Distance | 3560 Km |
Transportation to Airport from Madrid City Center
Adolfo Suarez Madrid Barajas - Madrid Barajas Airport
The Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport, also referred to as Madrid-Barajas Airport, is located 12 km from Madrid’s city center. The airport is very easily accessible by taxi, rental car, and public transportation. Taking the train and metro are both convenient and quick transportation alternatives to access Madrid-Barajas Airport.
Rail
To get to the airport by metro from the city center you have to take metro line 8. This line starts from the Nuevos Ministerios Station and provides transportation to every terminal at the airport. This line takes between 12 and 15 minutes to reach the airport. The RENFRE train C1 line, which you can access from the Chamartin, Nuevos Ministerios, Atocha and Principe Pio stations, provides transportation to Terminal 4. The total trip time will vary depending on your location and which station you get on from. It takes 11 minutes to get to the airport from Chamartin and 38 minutes to get to the airport from Principe Pio.
Bus
Airport Express buses are another transportation alternative. These Airport Express buses depart from the Atocha Station. You can access Atocha Station from your location in the city using a different bus line or metro line. When calculating the duration of the trip take the varying traffic conditions into consideration, especially during rush hour. There are also regular public bus services that operate between the city and the airport. For more information on these bus routes please visit Madrid-Barajas Airport’s website.
Airport Information
Located 12 km from the city center, Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport, also referred to as Madrid-Barajas Airport, is the main airport in Madrid, serving both international and domestic flights. Madrid-Barajas Airport consists of 4 terminals, Terminal 1, Terminal 2, Terminal 3, and Terminal 4, which was built in 2006. Terminal 4 is the largest terminal in the airport and operates flights for many major airlines such as Turkish Airlines and American Airlines. It is an impressive structure with modern architecture that also features a satellite building, TS4. Terminal 1 is the airport’s oldest building and another major terminal. Many airlines take off and land at Terminal 1. Terminal 2 and Terminal 3 are smaller in comparison to the others. Terminal 3 is dedicated to flights operated by Lagun Air. There is an airport shuttle bus that runs 24 hours a day, providing inter-terminal transportation.
Internet at the airport is free for the first 15 minutes. In Terminal 4 you can connect to the internet by paying a fee. In Terminal 1, Terminal 2, and Terminal 3 you can connect to the internet in the departure lounges, VIP lounges, and restaurant area.
There are various VIP lounges located at the airport. The La Revoltosa and Premium lounges at Terminal 4, La Revoltosa lounge in Terminal 4S, Cibeles lounge in Terminal 1, Puerta de Alcala lounge in Terminal 2, and Puerto del Sol lounge in Terminal 3 are accessible for those with a Priority Pass card. Apart from those there are 3 VIP lounges in Terminal 4 belonging to Iberia Airlines. Madrid-Barajas Airport offers passengers a rich variety of stores where they can go shopping. If you weren’t able to do as much shopping as you would have liked during your time in the city, you can easily make up for it at the airport.
There are many stores at the airport where you can buy various products such as duty free items, food, cosmetics, gifts, electronics, clothing, jewelry, and accessories. While the majority of the stores are located in Terminal 1 and Terminal 4 there are plenty of options in the other terminals as well. The airport is home to many brand name stores such as Adidas, Carolina Herrera, Sunglass Hut, Hugo Boss, Burberry, Massimo Dutti, Zara, and Michael Kors.
Madrid-Barajas Airport also offers passengers a range of eateries aimed at meeting their pre-flight and post-flight needs. If you want to get a bite to eat or something to drink before or after your flight you can go enjoy familiar venues such as Starbucks, Mc Donald’s, Burger King, Paul, and Lavazza. The airport also features various cafes and restaurants that serve delicious examples of international cuisine.
Transportation to Gaziantep City Center from Airport
Oğuzeli Intl. Airport
Gaziantep Oğuzeli Airport is located 20 kilometers southeast of the city center. The airport, which serves in the civilian category, also hosts international flights.
Transportation from the airport to the city center is provided by HAVAŞ shuttles, municipal buses, and taxi options; if you want, you can also opt to rent a car.
HAVAŞ
HAVAŞ shuttle services are one of the easiest ways to get to the city center. Shuttle services are arranged according to flight departure times. If you want to take advantage of this option to go to the city center from the airport, please keep in mind that the shuttle services depart 25 minutes later after your plane lands at the airport.
The route of shuttle services are as the follows: ‘’Gaziantep Airport, Oğuzeli Crossing, Perilikaya Et ve Balık Kurumu, Şehreküstü İtfaiyesi (Fire Station), İnönü Street, Şirehan Devlet Hastanesi (Hospital), in front of Sosyal Sigortalar Kurumu (Social Insurance Inst.), Öğretmen Evi, HAVAŞ City Office, and Bus Station”.
Municipal Bus
Municipal buses are available all day long for transportation to the city center. Transportation is provided through two different routes. Municipal buses on the first route pass through Karataş, University, Ordu Street, and Metropolitan Municipality stops, while the buses on the second route pass through the Bus Station, Balıklı Square, and Hasan Kalyoncu University stops.
Taxi
Taxi can also be preferred for convenience. Although the initial charge of taxis in Gaziantep is almost the same as other cities, please keep in mind that taxi is a more costly option than other transportation alternatives.
Rent a car
If you want to rent a car, offices of the car rental companies such as Avis, Hertz, Sixt, Acarsan, and National Car Rental are available at Gaziantep Airport. You can get to the city by renting a car by choosing from one of these companies. However, it would be useful for you to keep in mind the traffic condition.
