Popular Airport | Marrakesh Menara Airport |
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Popular Airlines | |
Approximate Flight Duration | 11 hour 20 min |
Approximate Travel Distance | 9169 Km |
In order to go to Pajas Blancas Airport from the city center of Cordoba, Argentina, you can take means of transportation such as buses, shuttles, and taxis or you can rent a car as well. The distance between the two points is approximately 11 kilometers; when the time wasted in traffic is considered, it may take 20 minutes to 1 hour to arrive the airport.
Taravella Public Bus and express buses which go to Pajas Blancas Airport from Cordoba leave from the main bus terminal, line A5, in the city center. The bus terminal, on the other hand, is located where Boulevard Peron and Boulevard Illia near Rio Suquia intercept. There are also buses departing in front of the University Campus in the city center; by taking them, you can directly reach the airport via D20.
Buses move with 15-minutes intervals during working hours. At other times, they move with half-hour intervals. The most economical transfer to the airport is to take a bus. You pay only 4.50 Argentine Pesos to go to Pajas Blancas Airport from the city center. 1 USD=27 ARS on average) When you are taking a bus, you should be careful about time and the form of payment. You need to show a pre-paid card to take the bus. You can buy this card from counters in the terminal or ask a passenger on the bus to show the card for you after paying him/her in cash. When you buy a card, you can also use it for those accompanying you. Because the bus keeps stopping, the journey to the airport, which normally takes half an hour, may take more than an hour. For this reason, we recommend you to make a good plan in terms of time.
You can also take a taxi in front of the main bus terminal in the city center in order to go to the airport. Transfer to the airport with a taxi takes approximately 20 minutes, by which you can save time. You can stop the yellow taxis in the city, whereas you can call the green taxis only by telephone (Radiotaxi tel: 957 764 444). Transfer costs 75 Argentine Pesos on average if the taximeter is opened, and you can take a receipt from the driver if you want.
Another transfer alternative to go to Pajas Blancas Airport from the city center is to rent a car. This option is not so advantageous in terms of cost; however, you can get discounts when you get a reservation made on the Internet from companies such as Hertz, Avis, Sixt, Alamo, Fox Rent and Budget. Besides, you can also ask for support from the agencies in the city center or your hotel.
There are VIP services, in Cordoba, which enable you to be picked up from your door via the reservation you are going to make on the Internet, as well as the airport shuttles picking up passengers by stopping by the hotels and holiday resorts in the city center. For this transfer, you need to buy tickets online. You will pay 15 American Dollars on average and reach the airport in approximately 45 minutes.
The official name of Cordoba Pajas Blancas Airport is 'Aeropuerto Internacional de Cordoba' Ing. A. Taravella'. Due to its long official name, it is only mentioned as Cordoba Airport. Being the third biggest airport of Argentina and the main airport of Cordoba, Pajas Blancas lies 11 kilometers northwest of the city center. Its location in the center of Argentina is important for transportation to both South America countries and various destinations in Europe.
Planes of 17 airline companies, such as Pluna, Copa, Lan, Omni Air, Air Europa, Air Force and Aerolineas, land on the airport, which has two large runways and is visited by more than 2.2 million passengers every year. At Cordoba Pajas Blancas Airport, which offers direct flight services to 26 cities, you can get services in many languages from the information desk on the right side of Terminal A for 24/7.
In the terminal, you can come across VIP Club, ATMs, restaurants, pharmacy and duty-free shops, and also taste delicacies from Argentinian cuisine if you wish. There are also open and multi-layer parking lots in the airport.
Marrakech, which is one of the most developed and crowded cities of Morocco, has the characteristic of being the country's first capital before Rabat. The city takes attention with its historical structure and cultural richness. The city, which also has the most advanced trade networks of Africa and the country, is one of the most attractive tourist destinations of the country.
Marrakech is a city settled on the lower slopes of the Atlas Mountains. The city is located almost in the middle of the country. The city is composed of two regions, Medina (old city) and Ville Nouvella (new city), both of which are easily reached by certain means of transportation. In Marrakech, the vehicles offering service in urban transportation are operating very punctually. The fact that the highways are modern and ordered has also a big influence on this.
Means of urban transportation are also extremely comfortable and affordable in terms of the ticket prices. In Marrakech, buses, taxis and shared cars offer service in urban transportation. The fact that the city is not large in terms of the surface area also offers the opportunity to use vehicles such as motorcycles and bicycles. Using train is a common option throughout the country, but the trains under the management of ONFC company do not provide urban transportation services. While the train provides an intercity transportation service, the train route also passing through Marrakech carries passengers to Casablanca, Tangier, Rabat and Fez.
The bus is the most convenient means of public transportation in urban transportation. All buses offering service in the city belong to ALSAR company. The buses are very well maintained and modern. You can take advantage of the buses with your ticket that you will buy by paying 4 dirhams. It is possible to get your ticket in the bus.
You can also evaluate the taxi option if you don’t want to use the buses. These taxis, called petit taxis, do not have the authority to get out of the city. So, if you want to get out of the city during your visit, you might get a negative response. If you will travel in the city by taxi, you should pay minimum 10 - 15 dirhams. You can try to bargain with the taxi drivers in order not to pay more.
Minibus taxis are more profitable than petit taxis. Ticket prices for minibus taxis that follow a certain route vary between 2 and 4 dirhams. It is possible to reach the two regions of the city by using these minibus taxis. Menara Airport is the only and official airport in Marrakech. There are not many options for the transportation to the city center from the airport which is located in the west of the city center. Passengers landing at the airport prefer taxis and buses to reach the city center.
Car rental is another option that can be used to reach the city center. Marrakech Railway Station is 2 km of the airport. but passengers do not have a chance to reach the city center by train because they only provide intercity transportation. About 10 km. It is possible to reach the city center from Menara Airport, which is 10 km of the city center, in about 30 - 40 minutes.
If you are not in a hurry and have enough time to get to the city center from the airport, bus is the most convenient option. The Spanish bus company ALSA, which offers service in the city, also provides service for carrying passengers to the city center. Bus route 19 is the only bus you can use to get to the city center. It is also very easy to reach this bus. You can see the bus stop just outside of the airport. Bus route 19 offers easy and comfortable transportation service to Marrakech's regions called the new city and the old city.
Tickets prices for the buses departing every 30 minutes in front of the airport are 30 dirhams for single use. If you will buy a round-trip ticket, the amount you need to pay is 50 dirhams. Bus route 19 offers service 7 days a week and it operates from 06:15 am to 09:30 pm. If you will choose getting on a bus to reach the city center, you have to be at the airport between these hours. Another advantage of the buses offering easy transportation thanks to the bus stops in the central districts of the city is that they are cheaper than the taxis.
Another option you can evaluate for travelling to the city center from Marrakech Airport is the taxi. The taxis are waiting for their passengers just outside of the airport. Those who don’t want to use the bus option can have a comfortable and quick travel by taxi. When we consider that there are not many options to get to the city center, taxi is a very good alternative for those who have limited time. However, don’t forget that the amount you will pay will be higher compared to bus. Taxi drivers generally start bargaining from 20 dollars. Therefore, you should be good at bargaining about the fare. The taxis accept maximum 4 passengers. If you find three passengers going to the city center, you will reduce your transportation cost.
You can also rent a car in order to reach the city center in a comfortable way. From various companies, you can receive this service. If you get in contact with one of the car rental companies before your arrival, you can receive your car without waiting and take the road to the city center easily.