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3 hour 30 min
King Abdulaziz Intl. Airport

Transportation to Kandahar Airport from the City Center

The government of Afghanistan is in the process of establishing a bus network for the transportation to the airport from Kandahar city center. Moreover, 50 off-road vehicles are planned to be included on this transportation network. Until the infrastructure of these alternatives is complete, you have two options for the transfer between these two points. These alternatives are taxi or renting a car.

Taxi

You can ask your hotel to call a taxi for you, call a taxi company or make a reservation through online platforms. Traveling to the airport from Kandahar city center takes about 20 minutes. This is also the most practical alternative for traveling to the airport.

Car Rental

The best way to rent a car in the city center for traveling to Kandahar International Airport is to make an online reservation. You can choose one of the foreign car rental companies such as Avis, Dollar, Fox, Sixt and Europcar. You can also search for the local car rental companies and get advice from your hotel about this issue.

Airport Information

Kandahar International Airport in Afghanistan is located 17 kilometers southeast of Kandahar. As well as being the second largest airport of the country with its large capacity of 250 airplanes, it is also one of the largest military bases. Due to its important location, it is used for military and civil flights.

The airport, which was restored in 2007 and gained new facilities, is a structure built between 1956 and 1962 with a plan designed by the United States. The airport, which was used by the Red Army as an air base between 1980 and 1989 and was controlled by the United States until 2006, is now operated by NATO. The terminal covers a large area of 650 acres, and the Afghan National Police ensures security within the terminal.

Kandahar International Airport is Afghanistan's only airport offering service 24/7. In addition to Kam Air, Safi and Ariana, which are the three local airports of the country, Iran Airlines, which flies to Dubai, India, Iran and Kabul, is one of the most active companies of the airport. The airport has free Wi-Fi and limited shopping and eating areas.

Last Updated: 06 Aug 2018

Transportation to Jeddah City Center from Airport

King Abdulaziz International Airport is located 19 km from the city center of Jeddah, the second largest city in Saudi Arabia after the capital city Riyadh. King Abdulaziz International Airport is the busiest airport in Saudi Arabia and the 3rd largest airport in the kingdom. The airport operates both international and domestic flights and handles a significant number of passengers every year. King Abdulaziz International Airport is located in Jeddah, a port city near Mecca, and it has an important role for Muslims going to Mecca. The airport is renowned for it’s Hajj terminal, designed specifically for Islamic pilgrims going to Mecca.

King Abdulaziz International Airport offers passengers a variety of services to meet their pre-flight and post-flights needs. There are various transportation alternatives available to get to the city from the airport including taxis, buses, limousines, and rental cars.

Taxi

Taxis are easily accessible at the terminal exit at King Abdulaziz International Airport. Taxis are a convenient transportation alternative to get to the city center from the airport. Taxis are a quick and safe option to get to the city. The airport doesn’t work with one specific taxi company; instead there are various taxis that are waiting outside of the airport.

Bus

Another transportation alternative to get to the city from the airport is by bus. Buses are an affordable option, providing transportation to Jeddah, Mecca, and Medina. Buses are readily available in front of the airport. Buses are the most economical transportation alternative when compared to other options and they provide easy transportation to the city.

Limousine Rental

King Abdulaziz International Airport has a large number of limousine rental companies. You can easily get to Jeddah, Mecca and Medina by limousine. You can enjoy a pleasant ride to the city by limousine, which is one of the most comfortable and reliable transportation options.

Rental Car

Another way to get to the city from King Abdulaziz International Airport is by rental car. There are various rental car companies located at the airport. Traveling to the city by rental car is a convenient and fast transportation alternative. Rental car companies that you can choose from include Tipoa, 3 Click, Avis and Hertz.

Last Updated: 03 Apr 2017

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Which airports can I use for Kandahar-Jeddah flights?

For Kandahar-Jeddah flights, you can use Ahmad Shah Baba Intl. - Kandahar Intl. Airport as departure airport, and King Abdulaziz Intl. Airport for arrival.

How many kilometers is the flight distance from Kandahar-Jeddah and how long does the flight take?

The flight distance between Kandahar-Jeddah is 2856 kilometers in total. The flight between the two cities takes 3 hour 30 minutes.

Which day is the most convenient for Kandahar-Jeddah flights?

When the average prices are examined, the most suitable day for Kandahar-Jeddah flights is Monday.

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