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You can travel to Douala Airport, which is only 10 kilometers away from the city center, by benefitting from the private transportation vehicles, transfer or car rental services rather than the means of public transportation. You can reach Douala Airport in about 10-12 minutes by using one of these alternatives. All of these transportation options offer a fast and comfortable travel.

Taxi

Taxis, which are among the commonly used transportation vehicles by both local and foreign tourists, offer a budget-friendly travel between the city center Douala Airport. You can easily find a taxi in many central points of the city. You can also call a taxi to your location and take the road to the airport in a fast way.

Car Rental

One of the most comfortable and practical ways of reaching Douala Airport is renting a car. There are many local and foreign car rental companies offering service in the city center. By choosing one of them, you can rent your car for daily or hourly and arrive at Douala Airport in about 10-15 minutes.

Airport Information

Douala International Airport, which is located about 10 kilometers away from Douala city center, is the busiest airport of Cameroon in terms of its passenger. Some of the airline companies that organize flights to Douala Airport, which is the central airport of Douala, the capital and the biggest city of Cameroon, are Congo Airways, Rwandair, Turkish Airlines, ASKY Airlines, Air France and Royal Air Maroc. There are direct and connecting flights to Douala Airport from many parts of the world. The terminal of Douala Airport offers many services such as VIP lounges, eating and drinking areas, duty-free shops, parking areas, information desks and offices of many car rental companies.

Manchester Airport was ranked the 3^rd busiest airport in the UK, in terms of passenger traffic, in 2015. It is a major international airport operating both domestic and international flights out of 3 passenger terminals. The airport offers a range of services aimed at meeting passengers’ pre-flight and post-flight needs.

There are a variety of transportation alternatives to get to the city center from Manchester Airport, including taxi, bus, train, tram, bicycle, and rental car. The airport is located 15 km from the city center, so any method you choose will be a convenient and quick option.  

Taxi

Taking a taxi from the airport to the city center is quite convenient and fast. Taxis are readily available outside of the terminal exits once you land. A taxi to the city center from the airport should take less than 30 minutes, under normal traffic conditions, and cost around 20-30 pounds. The airport also features private hire taxis through the company Arrow Cars. This service can accommodate up to 8 passengers and provides comfortable and reliable transportation to the city.

Bus

Another transportation alternative to get to the city center from Manchester Airport is by bus. Buses depart from The Station, Manchester Airport’s ground transport interchange. Buses are an affordable and convenient way to get to the city. There are 9 different bus routes that operate between the airport and the city. The bus you need to take will depend on your destination in the city.

Train

Trains are another affordable and convenient method of transportation to get to the city from the airport. Trains depart from the Manchester Airport railway station, which is located at The Station. Trains operate every day of the week and run every 10 minutes. A train from the airport to the city center takes about 20 minutes.

Tram

There is a Metrolink station at the airport for those who want to take the tram to the city center. The tram is accessible from The Station and provides convenient transportation to the city. Trams operates every day of the week and run every 12-15 minutes and provide comfortable transportation to many parts of the city.

Bicycle

Manchester Airport places great emphasis on the use of bicycles as an environmentally friendly transportation alternative. There are designated bike paths between the airport and the city center and special parking areas for bicycles at the airport. Thanks to these paths and cycle bays passengers can ride their bikes to and from the airport.

Rental Car

Another transportation alternative to get to the city is by rental car. Renting a car is also a great way to get around in the city and explore the surrounding areas during your trip. There are various rental car offices located at the airport. Since the airport is located 15 km away, you can enjoy a comfortable drive to the city center. Rental car companies that you can choose from include Avis, Europcar, Enterprise, Hertz and Sixt.