Airports in Asia

Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH):www.dcaauh.gov.ae/index.htm is located 20 miles 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 center.

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

Al Ain International Airport (AAN):www.dcaauh.gov.ae is 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 center of Al Ain.

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

Antalya Havalimani Airport (AYT):www.aytport.com is 9 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 15 miles west of Istanbul.

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

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

(Bangkok) Suvarnabhumi International Airport (BKK): The airport is located 5 miles south of the city (journey time – 30 minutes).

To/from the airport: The airport is located in Racha Thewa in the Bang Phli district of Samut Prakan province, 30km (18.5 miles) east of Bangkok.

Facilities: Rrestaurants, cafés, bars and a food hall, as well as information desks, lockers, a health care center, money changing facilities, ATMs, luxury spa and massage rooms, showers and private meeting rooms.

Beijing Capital International (PEK/BJS): en.bcia.com.cn/ is located 18 miles northeast of the city

To/from the airport: Buses and taxis area available. An Airport Express subway line from the airport to central Beijing will open in 2008.

Facilities: Duty-free shop, bank, bar, snack bar, bureau de change, post office and car hire.

Ben-Gurion International Airport (TLV): www.iaa.gov.il is 12 miles southeast of the city.

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.

Changi (SIN):www.changi.airport.com.sg is 12 miles east of the city.

To/from the airport: Public transport and taxis are readily available to the city center. The Mass Rapid Transit train system operates from the airport to the city center 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 center, swimming pool, supermarket, medical clinics and full banking services (including money changing) to business centers 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.

Mumbai (BOM) (Chhatrapati Shivaji International):www.csia.in is 22 miles north of the city

To/from the airport: Taxi and bus services go to the city. There is also a railway system connecting with the Metro rail system.

Facilities: Bank/bureau de change, post office, restaurant and shops.

Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE):www.taoyuanairport.gov.tw is 25 miles south of the city (journey time - 30 minutes).

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 center.

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