Airlines and services Route de la soie

Many serviced cities include Bodrum, Izmir, Antalya, Kayseri, Trabzon, Kars. Competitive rates. Online sales or in the many agencies of the city.

Whether you land on the European or Asian side, the Havabus shuttle is one of the cheapest and easiest ways to reach your destination. Always be there 5 minutes before departure: the shuttles are usually extremely punctual. All schedules are available on the website. From Sabiha Gökçen, go to Kadıköy (45 min) and Taksim. Depending on the traffic, the travel time can double, so count wide preferably. During busy periods, you may have to let a bus pass due to lack of space.

Aegean Airlines, the national airline, flies from Athens to many Greek islands such as Chios, Corfu, Kythera, Ikaria, Kalymnos, Karpathos, Kassos, Kos, Chania, Leros, Milos, Mykonos, Naxos, Rhodes, Samos, as well as Thessaloniki, Ionina and many other inland locations, which are becoming more and more numerous every year. The airplane is an increasingly popular means of transportation for the Greeks because it is, unfortunately for the environment, much faster than the ferries and surprisingly not more expensive.

The company serves the entire country. You can go from almost anywhere in France to anywhere in Turkey. The service on board is impeccable, the meals are copious and of good quality. The staff is welcoming and courteous. Kids are not to be outdone with a bunch of gadgets, toys and notebooks for games and colouring: they won't see time pass, and neither will you! Entertain yourself with a wide choice of films. For small budgets, there are economical flights that offer very affordable prices.

This is where most low-cost flights land. It is located on the Asian side. We advise you not to take a taxi, which is very expensive from this airport, and which will swallow up all the savings you have made by travelling on a low-cost flight. Choose Havabus buses (departures from the airport every half hour from 4am to 1am, to Taksim and Kadıköy). Smaller than the other airport, you will find the post office, restaurants and bars, two banks and a currency exchange office. On arrival and departure, you benefit from the duty free shop.

This Turkish airline no longer has a catalog of destinations from London to Almaty via Miami or Tel Aviv. Affordable rates for this low cost company, and the possibility to buy extra luggage or its meal via the website for little. The staff were very friendly and helpful. The big ones may find the seats a little narrow. Do not hesitate to buy your seat on the seats next to the emergency exit for more comfort.

This airport, inaugurated for the 2004 Olympic Games, is easily accessible from the city centre by metro, bus and taxi. It also offers direct connections to the ports of Piraeus and Rafina. Well arranged, you will find restaurants, banks and parking. The airport tourist office, open from 8am to 10pm, has many leaflets at your disposal and can provide you with information as soon as you arrive. And wifi is free throughout the airport.

There are several ways to reach the city center from the airport.

ATVO bus no. 35 (Express line). Every 30 minutes from 6am to 0.20am. 10 €, 18 € A/R.

ACTV buses no. 15 and 45 for the center and Mestre station.

ACTV bus no. 5 Aerobus. Every 30 minutes from 4.10am to 1.10am. 10 €, 18 € A/R.

Vaporetto Alilaguna. Go to the pier 10 minutes' walk from the airport (covered transfer area). 15 €, 27 € return to Lido or Venice. One or two departures per hour, from approx. 6 a.m. to midnight.

Water cab to San Marco for 1 to 6 people. 110/130 € approx.

Ryanair offers two flights a day from Beauvais-Tillé airport (so far, so near). These flights serve Ciampino airport, on the outskirts of Rome, and take an average of 2h15. To get to Beauvais airport, a paying bus service departs from Porte Maillot for ticket-holding passengers. The journey takes around 1h15. Ryanair also offers direct flights from Bordeaux, Figari, Lourdes, Marseille, Toulouse and Brussels-Charleroi or Zaventem.

It is the largest airport in the country and has all the services required: wifi, ATM, catering, duty free... It is located about 20 kilometres from the city centre. Be careful, it is necessary to specify to the taxi driver, at your departure, if you are leaving from terminal 1 or 3 (sala, in Arabic). Terminal 3 is now the main point of departure for Europe. It is indeed terminal 3 and not hall 3 (beb 3, in Arabic) of terminal 1: please be absolutely clear!

This company works for NGOs and connects Tbilisi to Touchetia. There is no regular line, but they can be contacted to try to find a seat on one of their flights. As the roads in Touchetia are considered among the most dangerous in the world and inaccessible in winter, a helicopter flight offers spectacular scenery. The Omalo airfield is well laid out and flights are also available for the inhabitants of the remote valleys. A kind of air "taxi".

About 20 km from the city centre. Regular flights to Turkey, Europe, Russia, Persian Gulf countries... Low cost flights land between 3 and 4 am.

Buses 37 and 137 (0.50 GEL) connect Place de la Gare via Avenue Rustaveli to the airport, round trips 24 hours a day every 30 minutes, in 60/70 minutes depending on traffic.

Taxi: the best option. Negotiate beforehand, fare between 30 and 50 GEL, have the exact account, journey about 30 minutes. No credit card.

This company offers direct connections between Ciampino and Fiumicino airports and Termini station, in the heart of Rome (a bus every 40 minutes/1 hour). We strongly advise you to book on their website to ensure a seat (it's often very busy at the airport!) and benefit from their special fare. You can present your electronic or printed ticket directly when boarding the bus. The Terravision stop is in via Giolitti, 38. See the website for timetables.

Between 45 and 60 minutes.

The Turkish low-cost airline offers daily flights from Paris, Lyon, Marseille, Nice and Istanbul. There are connections between Orly-Sud for Paris and Sabiha Gökçen airport in Istanbul. Wide choice of domestic and international flights available. Check carefully the dimensions (size and weight) of the baggage imposed by the airline. Please note that during the flight, drinks and snacks are available for a fee. This low-cost airline, for its affordable prices, offers you a comfortable trip with a quality service.

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Tbilisi, the capital of Georgia, is an increasingly popular tourist destination. The city offers a unique combination of historic charm and modernity. Visitors can explore the old town with its narrow streets and stone buildings, as well as the newer districts with their trendy boutiques and lively restaurants. Among Tbilisi's must-see attractions are Metechi Palace, Sameba Cathedral and Narikala Fortress, which offers panoramic views over the city. Art lovers can visit the Tbilisi Museum of Modern Art, which houses an impressive collection of contemporary works. Visitors can also enjoy Georgian cuisine, renowned for its diversity and unique flavours. The city's restaurants offer a variety of traditional dishes such as khinkali (Georgian ravioli) and khachapuri (cheese bread).

Belavia is an airline based in Tbilisi. Their telephone number is +995 32 295 38 15. Belavia also has ticketing offices in various Belarusian cities and representatives in other countries such as Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bulgaria, Georgia, Germany, India, Israel, Italy, Kazakhstan, the Netherlands, Russia, Sweden, Turkey and Uzbekistan.

The airport's main runway is built on water, which makes landing planes quite impressive. A magical experience! Daily flights to several destinations in Italy (Rome, Palermo, Bari...) and Europe (London, Brussels...). For France, there are only four flights a week to and from Paris-Orly with Volotea: Mondays and Fridays in each direction. Tourist office and car rental companies in the arrivals hall.