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Minibus, bus, car and taxi are among the alternatives you can prefer to reach Hurghada Airport from the city center. The most important criterion for your journey to the airport is where you are. If you are going to the airport directly from the holiday resorts without passing through the city center, taxi and buses are more practical compared to other transportation options.

Car

You can also travel to the airport from the city center by renting a car. You can rent a car from the car rental companies such as Hertz, Budget and Europecar and you can deliver the car you have rented at the offices of these companies at the airport.

Taxi

Taxi is another option you can prefer for transportation to the airport. Taxi options a little expensive, yet it is comfortable and convenient. You may need to negotiate with taxi drivers before taking a taxi, which you can easily prefer to reach the airport from the coastal areas.

Bus and Minibus

Public transportation is another option you can prefer to reach the airport from the city center. You need to go to the bus stops to take the advantage of bus, while you can easily get on a minibus in the city center or from anywhere on airport route. In addition, you can also go to the airport by the private bus services departing from the hotel where you stay or from the coastal holiday resorts. The buses from the city center to the airport also depart once they reach full capacity, yet there is no such requirement for minibuses.

Airport Information

Hurghada Airport, Egypt's second largest airport, consists of two passenger terminals. Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 passenger transportation areas host the world's busiest passenger traffic. The airport, which covers an area of approximately 92.000 meters, has 70 check-in areas and 20 aircraft take-off areas.

The airport, which transports millions of visitor to Hurghada every month, offers a unique atmosphere with shopping stores, restaurants and various souvenir stores for the passengers passing through Hurghada. You can enjoy the delicacies of different cultural cuisines at Hurghada Airport.

You can see the fast-food restaurants like Burger King, McDonald’s and Pizza Hut at the airport, as well as you can also see the restaurants serving local food such as pilaff, chickpea meal, pasta, kebabs and döner kebab. Gad Restaurant and Bulls Restaurant are the most popular restaurants for local cuisine.

At Hurghada Airport, you can buy the products of various brands at affordable prices by taking the advantage of duty-free shopping. Chanel, Christian Dior, Guerlain, Givenchy, Gucci Guilty and Lancome are among the various brands and stores you can see at the airport. In addition, the airport also has a playground for children, stores selling books and newspapers and various British style cafés and bars.

Hurghada Airport also offers VIP lounge service for the passengers. You need to make a reservation in advance to benefit from the passenger lounges which are very stylish and comfortable. The passengers can taste various snacks at VIP lounge while they read international magazines.

Passengers can prefer one of the different vehicle options to reach the center from Princess Juliana International Airport, which takes approximately 25 minutes to drive to Philipsburg, the magnificent capital city of Sint Maarten Island. In order to go to the center of the island, which is world-famous due to its wildlife and brilliant beaches, you can easily rent a car or make use of VIP services at the airport.

Those who would like to go to the center from Princess Juliana International Airport as a group of 5-6 individuals or more can make a reservation for one of the bigger vehicles of the tour operators.

Besides, it is extremely easy to find a taxi at arrival times of the airplanes at the airport. With the taxis that are quite practical to go to the center, you can reach Philipsburg, which is considered as the center of Sint Maarten Island, in less than 30 minutes without waiting in front of the terminal. 

Car Rental 

Visitors who land on Princess Juliana International Airport can opt for going to the center by renting a car from rental companies such as Avis, Best Deal, Hertz and Empress Rent A Car almost at all hours of the day. There are also rental companies available, such as Paradise Island Car Rental, Safari Car Rental, Best Deal Car Rental, Budget Car Rental and Sushine Car Rental for domestic and foreign tourists who would like to rent a car at the airport. While renting a car to reach the center and other spots on the island, do not forget that your passport and other travel documents may be required. If you are going to travel on the island for the first time, get one of the offline maps, which you can use in places with no internet connection, with you. 

Tour Shuttle

Tour shuttles provided at Princess Juliana International Airport by many different companies such as Xaro Tours & Transportation, St. Maarten Sightseeing Tours, Transco SARL and D & J Tours are among the alternatives to go to the center. The difference between shuttles and taxis and rental cars is that reservation for shuttles needs to be made a few days or weeks earlier. If you need to take a shuttle, you can ask for a shuttle with a reasonable price by contacting the hotel you are going to stay on the island before you take the airplane. 

VIP Service  

To go to Philipsburg from the airport, you can benefit from the vehicles of VIP services, which offer a more comfortable journey. Companies such as Island Reps and VIP Destinations provide transportation from the airport to different places within the island. 

Taxi 

You can go to the mesmerizing beaches in and around Philipsburg by taxi as well. Moreover, taxis can be found at the airport gates in accordance with the arrival times of the flights. Bargaining a price is not so much possible in the taxis of Princess Juliana International Airport. However, it is always possible to learn about the average price you are going to pay or a fixed price in advance.