Wednesday, March 18, 2015

JOMO KENYATTA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT NAIROBI (NBO)


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Kenya Time Local time is (GMT+3)
Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport is an international airport in Nairobi, the capital of and largest city in Kenya. The airport has scheduled flights to destinations in over 50 countries.

Inter Terminal Transfer: The main entrance to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport is on Airport South Road, which can be accessed by an exit from the A109 expressway (Mombasa Road). The original terminal, located on the north side of the runway, is used by the Kenya Air Force and is sometimes referred as Old Embakasi Airport. The current terminal building is arranged in a semi-circular orientation and is divided into three parts: 1A, 1B, 1C,1D and 1E used for international arrivals and departures.

Getting to Nairobi city: Citizens from most countries will have to obtain a visa upon arrival. Currently, this costs US$50 for a single-entry visa and $100 for a multiple-entry visa (Euros, British Pounds and Swiss Francs are accepted as well). However, some countries require a visa before arrival, and some don't require one at all.
For more information, see the Kenya article. If you are only traveling through the country via a connecting flight and will not leave the secure area of the airport you will not need a visa.
The yellow fever vaccination is no longer required if you're coming from EU, Asia or North America. However, a vaccination certificate might be required if you're coming from a country where yellow flu is endemic.

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Facilities
Money:
ATMs, banking facilities and currency exchange services are available in the terminal building.
Communication:
A post office is located within the terminal. Paid-for Wi-Fi is also available in the terminal complex. Additionally, there is an internet café in the departures area. 

Food:
There is a restaurant on the fifth floor of the terminal building. A café is available in Unit 1, a restaurant and pub are located in Unit 2 and cafés and snack bars can be found in Unit 3 and the international arrivals hall. There are soft drink vending machines throughout the airport.
Shopping:
There are numerous shops at Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. These include an African clothes shops, jewellery retailer, bookshop, fashion shops and duty-free shops selling tobacco, spirits, cosmetics, toiletries, gift items and much more.

Parking 
Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta International Airport has 900 short-term and 100 long-term parking spaces.
Disabled facilities:
There are toilets accessible to wheelchair users in the terminal, but facilities are basic. Passengers in need of assistance are advised to contact their airline before travelling.
Airlines:
The following airlines fly to Nairobi:African Express Airways, Air Arabia, Air Mauritius, British Airways, Brussels Airlines, Condor, Daallo Airlines, EgyptAir, Emirates, Ethiopian Airlines, Etihad Airways, Fly SAX, Fly540, Jambo Jet, Jubba Airways, Kenya Airways, KLM, LAM Mozambique Airlines, Precision Air, Qatar Airways, RwandAir, Saudia, South African Airways, Swiss International Air Lines, Turkish Airlines, Yemenia
Business Class and VIP Lounges

MURTALA MUHAMMED INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT(LOS)


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Nigeria Time Local time is GMT +1

Nigeria’s  Murtala Muhammed International Airport is located 14 miles (22.5km) northwest of central Lagos. 
Terminals: Murtala Muhammed International Airport airport is made up of two terminals. The newer international terminal is modelled on Amsterdam's award-winning Schipol Airport, 
Inter Terminal Transfer: Terminals are within easy walking distance of each other,

Getting to Lagos city: Larger hotels have a shuttle bus meeting all international flights. Otherwise, taxis are the safest and most efficient way to travel to and from the airport
Car rental: Car rental companies at Murtala Muhammed International Airport include Avis, Europcar and Sixt. Note that driving oneself around Nigeria is strongly cautioned against, as the roads can be confusing and chaotic, and there is a risk of car-jacking.

Airport Taxis: Yellow taxis are available outside the terminal. It is wise to negotiate a fee before departure. Aim to get into Lagos for around NGN 5000.
Facilities Airport facilities include Food Court with local and international food, ATMs and foreign currency exchange, Executive lounges, a meet and greet lounge, prayer rooms, disabled facilities, and a tourist information desk in the arrival hall.
Parking There is a multi storey car park with 800 parking spaces
Departure Tax
The airport levies a Regional Passenger Charge of NGN 5,388.00, and a Domestic Passenger Service Charge of NGN 350.
Airlines
The following airlines fly to Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Air France, Emirates, Air Mali, Air Nigeria, Arik Air, Delta Airlines, Egypt Air, Iberia, Kenya Airways, KLM, Alitalia, Lufthansa, Qatar Airways, South African Airways, British Airways, Continental Airlines, Turkish Airlines, United Airlines and Virgin Atlantic Airways.
Business Class and VIP Lounges
There are executive and VIP lounges offering wifi internet and other basic business services.
There is free wifi available in the executive and VIP lounges.

Tuesday, March 17, 2015

MOHAMMED V INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT(CMN)

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Mohammed V International Airport (French: Aéroport international Mohammed V, Arabic: مطار محمد الخامس الدولي‎, Matar Muhammad al-Khamis ad-Dowaly, IATA: CMN, ICAO: GMMN) is an international airport serving Casablanca, operated by ONDA (National Airports Office). Located in the Nouaceur Province, it is the busiest airport in Morocco, with a traffic of 7.56 million passengers passing through the airport in 2013.ONDA informed an increase of 7.28% for passenger traffic in August 2014; this month, the number of passengers handled was 918,238.

CAPE TOWN INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT(CPT)


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Time Zone: UTC/GMT +2 hours

Cape Town International Airport is located 22km (15.5 miles) east of Cape Town. Cape Town is the second largest city in South Africa and is the capital of the Western Cape Province, as well as being the legislative capital of South Africa (the Houses of Parliament are here). It is located in the south-west corner of the country near the Cape of Good Hope, and is the most southern city in Africa. One of the busiest airports in Africa, Cape Town International is the second busiest airport in South Africa after O.R. Tambo in Johannesburg. Our guide to the airport includes information on facilities, transportation and nearby accommodation.

Public transport road: 
Bus: My Citi Bus links the city centre (Civic Centre on Herzog Boulevard) with Cape Town International Airport (journey time: around 30 minutes; fare: R61.50).
Taxi: Taxis are available from Cape Town International Airport to the city centre (journey time: 20 minutes, fare: around R250) from the Transport Plaza. Touch-Down Taxis is the authorised airport taxi company and travellers are advised to use this provider instead of unauthorised taxis.

Terminal facilities:
Money: 
Bureaux de change and ATMs are available in both terminals. There is a full-service bank in the international departures area.

Communication: 
A post office is located next to the domestic arrivals area. Wireless internet access is offered throughout the terminal buildings for a fee. Public telephones and mobile phone hire can be found in both terminals.

Food: 

Options for eating and drinking are located throughout Cape Town International Airport. These include full-service restaurants, fast food outlets, bars and cafés.

Shopping: 
Duty-free shopping is situated in the International Terminal, both pre- and post-security. Other retailers include a pharmacy, clothing outlets, bookshops, and gift shops selling local souvenirs. A VAT refund service is provided in International Departures.

Luggage: 
Baggage storage facilities are available in the Parkade 2 car park. A porter service is available; porters, who are dressed in black and orange, are self-employed and rely on tips for their income. All lost and found articles are taken to the police station; ask at the information desk for more details.

Other: 
There is a medical clinic in the Southern Office Block near the Domestic Terminal. Baby-changing facilities can be found in all ladies' toilets in the terminals.

Airport facilities:
Conference and business: 

The Airport Conference Centre is located in the Southern Office Block near the Domestic Terminal, and offers venues for meetings and conferences. The airport also offers fully equipped offices with a secretarial service for short and long-term hire.
Executive lounges can be found in the departures areas of both terminals: the Premier Lounge is available to all passengers for a fee in the Domestic Terminal and International Terminal , while the VIP Lounge can be found in Domestic Departures. British Airways and South African Airways lounges are present in both terminals.

Disabled facilities: 
Cape Town International Airport is fully accessible for disabled travellers, with lifts, ramps and adapted toilets. Wheelchairs can be supplied if required: passengers are advised to inform their airline of such needs in advance. Dedicated parking facilities are also available for disabled travellers in the multistorey car park.

Car parking: Parkade 1 (to the north of the terminals) contains 4,050 parking spaces and Parkade 2 (to the south) contains 1,749 parking spaces. Covered car parking is located either side of the car rental area; this can be reached via the pedestrian subway.
Shuttles are available to transport passengers to the relevant terminals from the car parks. For more information on parking. Valet parking and lock-up garages are offered by Katanga Executive Parking Services. These facilities must be booked in advance. Free parking for up to 30 minutes is available for drivers collecting arriving passengers.

Car rental: 
Car hire companies at Cape Town International Airport include: Avis, Budget, Capital, Dollar, Europcar, Hertz, First, Sixt, Tempest, Thrifty and Woodford. Car hire desks are located in front of the Transport Plaza and central area between the terminals.

Hotels
There is one on-site hotel at Cape Town International Airport. Other accommodation is situated in the central Cape Town area or at various destinations along the coast.

CAIRO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT(CAI)


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Cairo International Airport (IATA: CAI, ICAO: HECA) (Arabic: مطار القاهرة الدولي Maṭār al-Qāhirah al-Duwaliyy) is the international airport of Cairo and the busiest in Egypt and serves as the primary hub for EgyptAir and EgyptAir Express as well as several other airlines. The airport is located to the northeast of the city around 15 kilometres (9.3 mi) from the business area of the city and has an area of approximately 37 square kilometres (14 sq mi). It is the second busiest airport in Africa after OR Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg.

O.R. TAMBO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT (JNB)


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O. R. Tambo International Airport (IATA: JNB, ICAO: FAOR) (ORTIA) is a major airport in Kempton Park, Ekurhuleni, Gauteng, South Africa, near the city of Johannesburg. It serves as the primary airport for domestic and international travel to/from South Africa and is Africa's busiest airport with a capacity to handle up to 28 million passengers annually serving all continents except Antarctica (the only other airports on earth doing likewise are DOH, AUH and DXB). The airport is the hub of South Africa's largest international and domestic carrier, South African Airways (SAA), and a number of smaller local airlines. It was formerly officially known as Johannesburg International Airport and before that as Jan Smuts International Airport (hence the airport's former ICAO code, "FAJS") after South Africa's internationally renowned statesman by that name. The first renaming was done in 1994 when the newly reformed South African government implemented a national policy of not naming airports after politicians. The policy was however reversed later, and the airport renamed again on 27 October 2006 after Oliver Tambo, a former President of the African National Congress.

JULIUS NYERERE INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT (JNIA)

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Tanzania Time Local time is +3:00 hours from UTC/GMT
Julius Nyerere International Airport is the principal airport serving Dar es Salaam, the largest city in Tanzania. It is located about 12 kilometres (7.5 mi) southwest of the city centre. The airport has flights to destinations in Africa, Europe, and the Middle East. It was formerly officially known as Dar es Salaam International Airport before being renamed in 2006 in honour of Julius Nyerere, the nation's first president

Inter Terminal Transfer: There are no shuttle services, but taxis are available to ferry passengers between the two terminals. Terminal 1 caters for general aviation and charter services, while Terminal 2 houses international airlines and airlines operating regional and scheduled flights.

Driving directions: The airport access road is reached from Nyerere Road (formerly known as Pugu Road), which connects to central Dar es Salaam to the northeast. 

Public transport road: Bus: City buses are easily accessed from Dar es Salaam Julius Nyerere International Airport, with stops located 500m (600 yards) from the terminal. Services run 24 hours a day and the journey to the centre takes around 40 minutes at a cost of around TZS200. Shuttle: Many hotels provide shuttle bus services for their guests. Contact the relevant hotel for full details. Taxi: Airport taxis are available for hire to any destination in the city. Travellers are advised to negotiate a price before setting off, as taxis are not metered. Fares range TZS20-25,000, and journey time to the city centre is anything from 20-60 minutes depending on traffic. 

Terminal facilities: 
Money: There are banks, ATMs and a bureau de change at the airport. 
Communication: A post office is located on-site, Wi-Fi access is currently not available. 
Food: There are three restaurants at Dar es Salaam Julius Nyerere International Airport: one in the public area, and two in Departures. 
Shopping: There are both duty-paid and duty-free shops within the terminals, as well as several gift shops and a pharmacy. 
Luggage: A lost and found desk is located in the arrivals lounge. Porters are available to assist with luggage. 
Other: Several travel agents operate at the airport.
Airport facilities 
Conference and business: There is a conference room that’s normally used by airport stakeholders for hosting meetings, seminars and training. A business lounge is also available within the airport. Several hotels in central Dar es Salaam have conference and business facilities, including the Golden Tulip Hotel Dar es Salaam 
Disabled facilities: Wheelchairs are available – passengers should request any special assistance from their airline at the time of booking. Services and information for disabled travellers are provided by the Ground Handling Company. 
Car parking: Free car parking is available in front of Terminal 1. Parking is charged at the busier Terminal 2 
Car Rental: Car hire at Julius Nyerere International Airport is available from Tanzania Rent a Car and Avis (desks are in located the Arrivals area). Alternative rentals can be arranged in town. 
Hotels: There are no hotels at Dar es Salaam Julius Nyerere International Airport, but many of the larger hotels in the city have shuttles to/from the airport.
Airlines 
EgyptAir, Comores Aviation, Coastal Aviation, Auric Air, Air Tanzania, Air Seychelles, Air Excel, flydubai, Flightlink, Fastjet, Ewa Air, Ethiopian Airlines, Etihad Airways, Emirates, EgyptAir, Precision Air, Oman Air, Malawi Airlines, LAM Mozambique Airlines, KLM, Kenya Airways, Interair South Africa, ZanAir, Turkish Airlines, Tropical Air, Swiss International Air Lines, South African Airways, RwandAir, Qatar Airways