Airports in Asia

Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH):www.abudhabiairport.ae is located 32km east of Abu Dhabi.

To / from the airport: The municipal bus service runs 24 hours a day; buses are green and white, air-conditioned and depart from outside Arrivals. Taxi: Al Ghazal Transport operates a fixed-rate service to the city centre.

Facilities: Banks/bureau de change, duty-free shops, restaurants, bars and car hire.

Al Ain International Airport (AAN):www.dcaauh.gov.ae is 13km (8 miles) northwest of Al Ain.

To / from the airport: Bus: Public buses to Al Ain serve the airport. Taxi: Al Ghazal Taxis operates a fixed-rate service to the centre of Al Ain.

Facilities: Banks/bureau de change, duty-free shops, restaurants, bars and car hire.

Antalya Havalimani Airport (AYT):www.aytport.com is 17km (10 miles) from Antalya, the main city on Turkey’s Mediterranean coast.

To / from the airport: Shuttle: Hotels and tour operators often provide a courtesy shuttle service for their customers. Private airport transfers are available for a door-to-door service. Taxis serve the airport and leave from in front of the main terminal building; passengers are advised to haggle a fare before setting off.

Facilities: banks and bureau de change, postal service, telephones, bars, cafés, fast-food restaurants, duty-free shops, lost luggage, medical service, baby rooms and a resting lounge for business people and VIPs.

Atatürk International Airport (IST):www.ataturkairport.com is located 24km (15 miles) west of Istanbul.

To / from the airport: Havas runs a regular bus service between the airport and the city centre. Taxis are available.

Facilities: Duty-free shops, bank/bureau de change, bar, restaurant, and car hire.

Suvarnabhumi International Airport (BKK): www2.airportthai.co.th The airport is located 30km (18.5 miles) east of Bangkok.

To/from the airport: Work on a city airport terminal in Makkasan and a 28.5km high-speed rail link to the new airport started in July 2005 and is due for completion by late 2008. When operational, the high-speed link is expected to take travellers from city to airport in 15 minutes. Public taxis can be found on Level 2 (Arrivals). Public bus service is provided from the bus terminal at the airport’s Transport Center (which can be reached by taking a free airport shuttle bus).

Facilities: Bureau de change, ATMs, public telephones, restaurants, food outlets and bars, shops, luggage trolleys, traditional Thai massage and spa, airline lounges.

Ben-Gurion International Airport (TLV): www.iaa.gov.il is located 20km (12 miles) southeast of Tel Aviv and 50km (31 miles) west of Jerusalem.

To/from the airport: There are bus services from the airport to Tel Aviv, Jerusalem, Be'er Sheva and other smaller towns. The airport has a train station located on level five with services into Tel Aviv. There is also a taxi service. A shared sherut (taxi service) is available, charging a fixed rate per passenger. The El Al airline bus goes to the airport terminal in Tel Aviv. Departure depends on El Al flights.

Facilities: Banks, restaurants, duty-free shops, general shops, tourist information, car hire desks and VIP lounge.

Singapore Changi Airport (SIN):www.changi.airport.com.sg is 20km (13 miles) east of the city.

To/from the airport: Public transport and taxis are readily available to the city centre. The Mass Rapid Transit train system operates from the airport to the city centre and trains depart frequently. The Maxicab, a six-seater taxi shuttle, operates throughout the day; tickets must be bought in advance from the shuttle service counter in the arrivals hall.

Facilities: Fitness centre, swimming pool, supermarket, medical clinics and full banking services (including money changing) to business centres and transit hotels with private bathrooms (advance booking is recommended for the hotels). There are left luggage facilities, post offices, bars and restaurants, extensive duty-free shops and car hire operators.

Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE):www.taoyuanairport.gov.tw is 40km (25 miles) south of the city.

To/from the airport: Buses depart for both Sung Shan (domestic) airport and the main railway station. Taxis and buses are available to the city centre.

Facilities: Duty-free shop, post office, car hire, bank/bureau de change, bar/restaurant and tourist information.