Search Flights from Bakü to Portsmouth

Located along the Caspian Sea, Azerbaijan’s capital Baku is a rising star in the East gaining notoriety for its oil, gas, and caviar. Baku is a city that attracts the attention people migrating from Asia and other countries in the region, and businessmen from all around the world. The city’s only airport is the Heydar Aliyev International Airport, named after the National Leader and third President of Azerbaijan. The airport serves 5 million passengers annually.

You can get to the airport, which is located 25 km away, from the city center by car or a combination of the metro and airport buses.

Airport Buses

The easiest and cheapest way to get to the airport from the city center is by airport bus. Bus line 116 departs from Vurgun Park, located in central Baku, and takes about 50 minutes to get to the airport.

Metro

The metro system in Baku provides transportation to many central locations in the city like the Old City, 28 May Street, and the Caspian Sea. However, to get to the airport from the city center you have to first take the metro and then get on a bus. From central locations in the city like the Old City, Cafer Cabbari, and Khatai you can take the metro to the 28 May and Koroglu stations. From here you can get on bus line 116, which runs to the airport or take a taxi to the airport.   

Personal Car

Since the city is rich in oil, fuel is cheap, making traveling by car a very attractive option. Getting to the city center from the airport is very easy. One of the city’s most important avenues, Heydar Aliyev Avenue will connect you to the Boyuk Shor Highway, which goes to the airport. From the highway take the Airport exit. The airport contains indoor and outdoor parking lots where you can park your personal car for a certain fee.

Airport Information

Although it is not very large Heydar Aliyev International Airport is an important junction, especially for passengers traveling between Europe and Asia. The airport offers passengers a variety of eating, drinking, and shopping venues.

The airport has 2 terminals, Terminal 1, which was completely renovated, and Terminal 2, which serves domestic flights. The airport contains world famous fast food chains like Burger King, McDonald’s, and KFC, as well as restaurants that offer delicious flavors unique to Azerbaijani cuisine.

The international terminal has a large Duty Free shop as well as souvenir shops where you can buy items unique to Russian and Azeri culture. The airport features free wireless internet connection. 

PORTSMOUTH TRANSPORTATION GUIDE

You can travel to the Southampton Airport, which is one of the closest airports to the city, to go to the city of Portsmouth that is situated on the southern coast of the United Kingdom.

Transportation to the City Center from Southampton Airport

Trains are one of the fastest and most comfortable transportation ways to travel to the city from the Southampton Airport, which is about 20 miles far from Portsmouth. You can reach many places in the city center within about one hour by taking the trains from the train station near the Southampton airport. If you prefer a transportation option that you can reach directly where you want, you can also take a taxi in front of the airport terminal. Another possible option to reach the city is to rent a car, so that you can easily travel around Portsmouth without leaving the airport.

Train

You can easily travel to the Portsmouth city center in about an hour by taking the trains departing from the Southampton Airport Parkway station. Trains are not one of the fastest transportation options in terms of the distance, but the prices you have to pay for the journey with train are considered very budget-friendly when compared to other transportation options. You can easily reach the city center by getting off at Fratton station from the train that passes through Eastleigh, Hedge End, Botley and Fareham stations. Another travel option on this route is first to come to Eastleigh station and then easily transfer to Fratton trains from here. This travel route may take a little more than one hour in total, but train departure times are more frequently. If you need help about reaching the Portsmouth city center by train from the airport, you can also get support from the airport information desks.

Bus

You can take the buses that go to Portsmouth direction after coming to the Eastleigh city center by taking trains or taxis. Portsmouth buses provide services for their passengers from early hours in the morning. The fare you have to pay for bus journey is also affordable like train fares, but this way of transportation may not be the best option for those who give priority to speed and comfort because of that they need to transfer. If you need a vehicle to reach the city center without a pause, you may need to rent a car or take a taxi that is ready for passenger right in front of the airport.

Taxi

You can take a taxi to reach the Portsmouth city center from the airport, and this way of transportation is also the fastest and most comfortable alternative you can take on this route. The distance you have to travel from the Southampton Airport to Portsmouth is approximately 20 miles. When you reach the center of the city, the total fare you need to pay to taxi driver is about £ 40 for this journey. If you make an online reservation for taking a taxi in advance, the total fare you have to pay for the same journey may be reduced to even half price. The time that you will spend at the taxi while coming to the center usually does not exceed 30 minutes.

Car Rental

You can travel to Portsmouth by renting a car from the car rental companies at the Southampton Airport or from the city center that is not far away. Renting a car generally costs more than other vehicles such as taxis, buses and trains. Nevertheless, renting a car stands out while choosing a transportation option because of the fact that it offers easy transportation to many centers around the city.

Private Shuttle

If you prefer to travel as a crowded group or as a family, you can think about travelling from the Portsmouth Airport to the city center by taking private shuttle services at the airport. The prices that you have to pay for private shuttle services depends on your destination point in Portsmouth city and the number of the passengers you are travelling with. Taking a shuttle is especially a good option of transportation for those who travel with 7-10 people or more crowded than that. If you make a reservation for shuttle services also for your return, you can make your all journey at more affordable prices.