Arrival Brief

The first thirty minutes

Airport Arrival Guides

Arrivals halls are where scams concentrate, because that's where travelers are tired, unoriented, and carrying everything they own. Each brief walks you from the gate to a legitimate ride.

  • ACC · Accra Kotoka International — Bolt/Uber, a pre-arranged hotel car, agreeing the fare, and skipping the arrivals touts.
  • ADD · Addis Ababa Bole Addis Ababa Bole — a pre-arranged hotel transfer, the RIDE/Feres apps, and the unmetered airport taxis and 'friendly fixer' to skip.
  • AGP · Málaga Costa del Sol Málaga Costa del Sol — the cheap Cercanías C-1 train into the city and along the coast, and the official taxis and apps.
  • AGR · Agra Agra — the fast train from Delhi, the prepaid taxi, the apps, and the commission detour and 'hotel is closed' tricks to refuse.
  • AKL · Auckland Auckland International — the airport bus and shuttles, rideshare and taxis into the city, and the rental-car break-in rule to internalize.
  • AMM · Amman Queen Alia International — the fixed-fare airport taxi, the Sariyah Airport Express bus, apps, and reaching Petra.
  • AMS · Amsterdam Schiphol Amsterdam Schiphol — the tap-in train to Centraal, the official rank, and the Plaza taxi touts.
  • ANU · Antigua (V.C. Bird) Antigua V.C. Bird — set-rate taxis and resort transfers to the beaches, and the money notes for a safe island.
  • AQP arrival
  • ARN · Stockholm Arlanda Stockholm Arlanda — the fast Arlanda Express, the cheaper commuter train and coaches, and the unregulated-taxi note to know.
  • ATH · Athens Eleftherios Venizelos Athens Eleftherios Venizelos — the metro line 3, the flat-fare taxi, the X95 express bus, and the pickpockets on the line in.
  • AUA · Aruba (Reina Beatrix) Aruba Reina Beatrix — the set-rate taxis, resort transfers, and rentals, plus the rental break-in and timeshare notes.
  • AUH · Abu Dhabi Zayed Abu Dhabi Zayed International — the honest metered taxis, the bus, and pre-booked transfers, plus the local-laws reminder.
  • AYT · Antalya Antalya Airport — the cheap tram and airport bus into the centre, pre-booked resort transfers, and the taxi meter games to skip.
  • BCN · Barcelona El Prat Barcelona El Prat — Aerobús, R2 train, metered taxis, and the pickpockets who ride the airport corridor.
  • BEG · Belgrade Belgrade Nikola Tesla — the official taxi voucher desk, the A1 minibus/bus 72, ride apps, and the 'wild' taxis to skip.
  • BER · Berlin Brandenburg Berlin Brandenburg — the FEX express and regional trains, the S-Bahn, the honest taxi, and the ticket habit.
  • BGI · Barbados (Grantley Adams) Barbados Grantley Adams — the no-meter 'Z' taxis, resort transfers, and the money notes for a safe, friendly island.
  • BGO arrival
  • BIO arrival
  • BKI · Kota Kinabalu Kota Kinabalu International — Grab and metered taxis for the short ride into town, and the money notes for safe Sabah.
  • BKK · Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Bangkok Suvarnabhumi — the official metered-taxi queue, the Airport Rail Link, and the limousine whisperers.
  • BLQ · Bologna Marconi Bologna Guglielmo Marconi — the Marconi Express monorail straight to the station, official metered taxis, and the pickpocket habit for the city.
  • BOG · Bogotá El Dorado Bogotá El Dorado — the official taxi desk, the apps, the TransMilenio, and the one arrival rule that matters.
  • BOM · Mumbai Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj — the prepaid taxi booth, the apps, the AC 'cool cab', and the curb touts to skip.
  • BOS arrival
  • BRU · Brussels Brussels Airport (Zaventem) — the airport train to the central stations, honest metered taxis, and watching your bag at the stations.
  • BSB · Brasília Juscelino Kubitschek Brasília Presidente Juscelino Kubitschek — Uber/99, the airport bus, and pre-booked transfers into the car-oriented capital, with the low-profile rules.
  • BTS · Bratislava Bratislava Airport — the cheap bus and Bolt into the centre, plus the Vienna-airport option, and the taxi overcharge to skip.
  • BUD · Budapest Ferenc Liszt Budapest Ferenc Liszt — the 100E airport express bus, the official Főtaxi, Bolt, and the touts to skip.
  • CAI · Cairo International Cairo International — Uber and Careem, the pre-booked hotel car, and the arrivals-hall taxi touts to skip.
  • CCU · Kolkata Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Kolkata Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose — the official prepaid taxi booth, Uber/Ola, and the meter-refusing yellow taxis and touts to skip.
  • CDG · Paris Charles de Gaulle Paris CDG — the official flat-fare taxi rank, the RER B, and the terminal touts to walk past.
  • CEB · Mactan-Cebu Mactan-Cebu International — Grab and official taxis into the city and resorts, and the low-profile and meter notes.
  • CGK · Jakarta Soekarno-Hatta International — the airport train, the official Blue Bird taxi, Grab/Gojek, and skipping the curb touts.
  • CJU · Jeju Jeju International — metered taxis, Kakao T, the airport bus, and rentals, plus the money notes for a very safe island.
  • CLO · Cali Alfonso Bonilla Aragón Cali Alfonso Bonilla Aragón — the official taxi, the apps, the airport shuttle bus, and the ride from Palmira.
  • CMB · Colombo Bandaranaike International — the official taxi and PickMe, the airport bus, and the far-out airport distance to know.
  • CMN · Casablanca Mohammed V Mohammed V International — the cheap ONCF train into the city, the official grand-taxi rank, and the airport touts and meter games to skip.
  • CNF · Belo Horizonte Confins Confins/Tancredo Neves International — the airport executive bus, Uber/99 and transfers into Belo Horizonte, and onward to Ouro Preto.
  • CNS arrival
  • CNX · Chiang Mai Chiang Mai International — the official taxi counter, Grab, the airport-to-Old-City short hop, and honest transport.
  • CPH · Copenhagen Kastrup Copenhagen Kastrup — the metro and trains straight into the city in minutes, and the honest, near-cashless ride into town.
  • CPT · Cape Town International Cape Town International — Uber and Bolt, the pre-booked shuttle, the MyCiTi bus, and the arrival habits that matter.
  • CTG · Cartagena Rafael Núñez Cartagena Rafael Núñez — the ride apps, the official taxi fare, the hotel transfer, and the arrival overcharge to skip.
  • CTS · Sapporo (New Chitose) Sapporo New Chitose — the JR rapid train into the city, IC cards, and the honest, easy ride into one of the world's safest cities.
  • CTU · Chengdu Shuangliu Chengdu Shuangliu International — the metro into the city, DiDi and official taxis, and the payment-app setup that makes the trip smooth.
  • CUN · Cancún Cancún Airport — the timeshare ambush to walk past, the ADO bus, and pre-booked private transfers to the Zona Hotelera and Riviera Maya.
  • CUR · Curaçao (Hato) Curaçao Hato International — the set-rate 'TX' taxis, resort transfers, and rentals, plus the rental break-in rule.
  • CUZ · Cusco Velasco Astete Cusco Alejandro Velasco Astete — the official taxi, the ride to the historic center, and the altitude on arrival.
  • CXR arrival
  • DAD · Da Nang Da Nang International — Grab, reputable metered taxis, and pre-booked transfers for the short ride to Hoi An.
  • DBV · Dubrovnik Dubrovnik Airport — the official shuttle bus, the taxi fare to agree, and the ride to the Pile Gate.
  • DEL · Delhi Indira Gandhi Delhi Indira Gandhi — the Airport Express metro, the prepaid police taxi booth, app cabs, and the diversion to refuse.
  • DOH · Doha Hamad International — the Doha Metro, the honest Karwa taxi, Uber/Careem, and a genuinely effortless arrival.
  • DPS · Bali Ngurah Rai Bali Ngurah Rai — the hotel pickup, the Grab/Gojek apps, the official airport taxi counter, and the taxi 'mafia' to skip.
  • DSS · Dakar Blaise Diagne International — the far-out airport, pre-booked transfers, official taxis, Yango/Heetch, and skipping the touts.
  • DUB · Dublin Dublin Airport — the Airlink/Aircoach buses, honest metered taxis, FREE NOW, and an easy, honest arrival.
  • DVO · Davao (Francisco Bangoy) Davao Francisco Bangoy — Grab and official taxis into the close-in city, and the low-profile and meter notes.
  • DXB · Dubai International Dubai International — the Metro, the honest metered taxi, Careem, the visa and money notes, and the (very few) things to know.
  • EAS arrival
  • EDI · Edinburgh Edinburgh Airport — the tram and Airlink bus straight into the city, and the honest, near-cashless ride into town.
  • ENI · El Nido (Lio) El Nido Lio Airport — the short transfer into town, the Puerto Princesa van alternative, and the crucial cash note.
  • EZE · Buenos Aires Ezeiza Buenos Aires Ezeiza — the official remis/taxi desk, the ride apps, the airport shuttle, and the change to check.
  • FCO · Rome Fiumicino Rome Fiumicino — official taxis, the Leonardo Express, and the touts to walk past.
  • FEZ · Fes Fès–Saïss Airport — the grand taxi, the airport bus, and a riad pickup to the car-free medina.
  • FLR · Florence Florence Amerigo Vespucci — the tram to the centre, the honest taxi, and arriving by train from Pisa or Rome.
  • FOR · Fortaleza Pinto Martins Fortaleza Pinto Martins — Uber/99 and pre-booked transfers to the Beira Mar tourist zones, and the low-profile rules for a higher-crime city.
  • FUK · Fukuoka Fukuoka Airport — the famously close subway (~5 min to Hakata/Tenjin), honest taxis, and the IC card to tap.
  • GCM · Grand Cayman (Owen Roberts) Grand Cayman Owen Roberts — set-rate taxis and resort transfers to Seven Mile Beach, and the pricey-fare and KYD/USD notes.
  • GDL · Guadalajara Guadalajara Miguel Hidalgo — the official airport taxi, Didi/Uber, a hotel transfer, and skipping the curb touts.
  • GIG · Rio de Janeiro Galeão Rio de Janeiro Galeão — the app rides, the official taxi desk, the BRT/bus, and the one arrival rule that matters most here.
  • GND · Grenada (Maurice Bishop) Grenada Maurice Bishop — set-rate taxis and resort transfers to Grand Anse, and the money notes for a safe island.
  • GOI · Goa Goa (Dabolim/Mopa) — the prepaid taxi counter, pre-booked transfers, the taxi-mafia workaround, and agreeing fares.
  • GRU · São Paulo São Paulo Guarulhos — the official taxi and ride apps, the Airport Bus Service, and the unofficial-car risk to skip.
  • GRX · Granada (F. García Lorca) Granada Federico García Lorca — the airport bus and taxis into the city, and the money notes for the Alhambra city.
  • GUA · Guatemala City La Aurora International — the pre-booked shuttle to Antigua, the official taxi, and passing through Guatemala City safely.
  • GYE · Guayaquil José Joaquín de Olmedo José Joaquín de Olmedo International — the authorized taxi desk, ride apps, and how to arrive in Guayaquil without the taxi-robbery risk.
  • HAN · Hanoi Noi Bai Hanoi Noi Bai — Grab, the pre-booked hotel car, the reputable taxis, the airport bus, and the meter games to skip.
  • HAV · Havana Havana José Martí International — the agreed-fare official taxi, hotel/casa transfers, changing money, and the cash-first reality to plan for.
  • HEL · Helsinki-Vantaa Helsinki-Vantaa — the cheap train straight into the city, and the honest, near-cashless ride into town.
  • HIJ · Hiroshima Hiroshima Airport — the limousine bus into the city, IC cards, and the honest, easy ride into one of the world's safest cities.
  • HKG · Hong Kong Hong Kong International — the Airport Express, the honest colour-coded taxis, the buses, and the Octopus card.
  • HKT · Phuket Phuket Airport — the metered airport taxi, the airport bus, pre-booked transfers, and the overpriced taxi 'mafia' to skip.
  • HNL · Honolulu Daniel K. Inouye Honolulu Daniel K. Inouye — the Skyline rail and TheBus, shuttles and rideshare, the official taxi, and the rental-car break-in rule to internalize.
  • HUI arrival
  • IAO · Siargao (Sayak) Siargao Sayak Airport — vans and transfers to General Luna, the Surigao ferry alternative, and the crucial cash note.
  • ICN · Seoul Incheon Seoul Incheon — the AREX train, the airport limousine bus, Kakao Taxi, and the ride into the city.
  • IGU · Foz do Iguaçu (Cataratas) Foz do Iguaçu Cataratas International — Uber/99, transfers and tours to the falls, and the low-profile and border notes.
  • IST · Istanbul Airport Istanbul Airport — the three taxi tiers, the M11 metro, Havaist buses, and the meter games to expect.
  • JAI · Jaipur Jaipur Airport — the prepaid taxi, the apps, the hotel pickup, and the commission-detour and diversion to refuse.
  • JFK · New York John F. Kennedy New York JFK — the yellow-cab flat fare, the AirTrain to the subway/LIRR, the apps, and the 'car service' touts to skip.
  • JMK arrival
  • JNB · Johannesburg OR Tambo Johannesburg OR Tambo — the Gautrain, the apps, the hotel/safari transfer, and the arrival habits that matter.
  • JOG · Yogyakarta Yogyakarta (YIA/Kulon Progo) — the airport train, Grab/Gojek, a hotel transfer, and the far-out new airport distance to know.
  • JRO · Kilimanjaro (for Arusha) Kilimanjaro International — the shuttle and pre-booked transfers to Arusha, agreed taxi fares, and the visa/yellow-fever notes.
  • JTR · Santorini (Thira) Santorini (Thira) — pre-booked transfers, the cheap KTEL bus, and the scarce overcharging taxis to plan around.
  • KBV · Krabi Krabi International — the airport bus/minibus and transfers to Ao Nang and Railay, and the no-meter taxi notes.
  • KCH · Kuching Kuching International — Grab and metered taxis for the short ride into the city, and the money notes for safe Sarawak.
  • KEF · Reykjavik (Keflavík) Keflavík International — the Flybus and Airport Direct coaches, pre-booked transfers, the honest (pricey) taxi, and the ~45-minute ride.
  • KGL · Kigali Kigali International — the Yego/Move apps, agreed taxi fares, a hotel car, the plastic-bag rule, and an easy, orderly arrival.
  • KIN · Kingston (Norman Manley) Kingston Norman Manley — pre-booked transfers and licensed JUTA taxis into the city, and the low-profile rules for a higher-crime capital.
  • KIX · Osaka Kansai Kansai International — the rapid trains (Nankai/JR) into the city, IC cards, and the honest, easy ride into Osaka.
  • KRK · Kraków Kraków John Paul II Airport — the airport train to the centre, the ride apps, and the unofficial taxis to skip.
  • KTM · Kathmandu Tribhuvan International — the visa-on-arrival flow, the prepaid taxi, hotel pickups, and the commission touts to skip.
  • KUL · Kuala Lumpur (KLIA) Kuala Lumpur KLIA — the KLIA Ekspres train, Grab, the airport-taxi coupon, and the meter games to skip.
  • KWL · Guilin (Liangjiang) Guilin Liangjiang International — the airport bus and DiDi into the city, and the payment-app setup that makes the trip smooth.
  • LAS · Las Vegas Harry Reid International — the rideshare vs taxi 'long-hauling', the short trip to the Strip, and the shuttle options.
  • LAX · Los Angeles LAX — the LAX-it rideshare lot, the FlyAway buses, the Metro connection, and the rental-car break-in caution.
  • LGK · Langkawi Langkawi International — the coupon taxis and transfers to the beaches, and the car/scooter hire notes for a very safe island.
  • LHR · London Heathrow London Heathrow — the Elizabeth line and Piccadilly line, the Heathrow Express, black cabs, and the minicab touts to skip.
  • LIM · Lima Jorge Chávez Lima Jorge Chávez — the official taxi desks, the apps, the airport express bus, and the one arrival rule that matters most.
  • LIS · Lisbon Humberto Delgado Lisbon Humberto Delgado — the metro red line, Bolt as the default ride, and the taxi-rank supplements to know.
  • LJU · Ljubljana (Jože Pučnik) Ljubljana Jože Pučnik — the airport bus and shuttles into the city, the Lake Bled option, and the money notes for a very safe capital.
  • LOS · Lagos Murtala Muhammed Murtala Muhammed International — the pre-arranged vetted pickup, the arrival hassle and 'dash' to expect, and how to reach Victoria Island/Ikoyi safely.
  • LPB · La Paz El Alto International — the world's highest major airport, the official taxi/radio taxi, and going slow for the altitude.
  • LPQ · Luang Prabang Luang Prabang International — the airport minivan/taxi desk, a guesthouse transfer, and the short ride into the old town.
  • LXR · Luxor Luxor International — the agreed-fare taxi, hotel transfers, and the baksheesh and commission games to sidestep.
  • LYS arrival
  • MAA · Chennai Chennai International — the prepaid taxi booth, Uber/Ola, the metro, and the auto-rickshaw meter games to skip.
  • MAD · Madrid Barajas Madrid Barajas — the flat-fare taxi, the Metro line 8, and the Cercanías train into the center.
  • MAO · Manaus Eduardo Gomes Manaus Eduardo Gomes — Uber/99 and pre-booked transfers, the safer way into the Amazon-gateway city, and the low-profile rules.
  • MBA · Mombasa Moi Mombasa Moi International — hotel transfers and Uber/Bolt to the resort beaches, and the low-profile and beach-tout notes.
  • MBJ · Montego Bay (Sangster) Montego Bay Sangster — resort transfers and licensed JUTA taxis to the Hip Strip and resorts, and the tout and low-profile notes.
  • MCT · Muscat Muscat International — the ride apps and agreed-fare taxis, a hotel car, and an easy, honest arrival in one of the Gulf's safest cities.
  • MDE · Medellín José María Córdova Medellín José María Córdova — the official taxi, the apps, the airport shuttle, and the long ride from Rionegro.
  • MEL · Melbourne Tullamarine Melbourne Tullamarine — the SkyBus and shuttles, rideshare and taxis into the city, and the rental-car break-in rule for road trips.
  • MEX · Mexico City Benito Juárez Mexico City Benito Juárez — the authorized-taxi desk, the app pickup, the Metrobús, and the one arrival rule that matters most here.
  • MGA · Managua Augusto C. Sandino Augusto C. Sandino International — hotel-booked taxis and pre-arranged transfers, onward shuttles to Granada/León/San Juan del Sur, and the street-taxi risk to skip.
  • MIA · Miami Miami International — the rideshare/taxi zones, the Metrorail/MIA Mover, and the rental-car cautions.
  • MID · Mérida Mérida Manuel Crescencio Rejón — the set-price official taxi, apps, and the honest, easy ride into one of Mexico's safest cities.
  • MNL · Manila Ninoy Aquino International — Grab, the official coupon/metered taxi, the airport loop bus, and the curb touts to skip.
  • MPH · Caticlan (for Boracay) Caticlan (for Boracay) — the jetty fees, boat, and tricycle chain, or a pre-booked package transfer, and the set-fee notes.
  • MRS · Marseille Marseille Provence — the airport shuttle bus and train to Saint-Charles, honest metered taxis, and Bolt/Uber.
  • MSY · New Orleans Louis Armstrong International — the flat-rate taxi, rideshare, the airport shuttle, and the streetcar/bus into the city.
  • MUC · Munich Munich Franz Josef Strauss — the S-Bahn, the Lufthansa Express Bus, honest taxis, and validating your ticket.
  • MVD · Montevideo Carrasco International — the official taxi/remise, Uber/Cabify, the airport bus, and an honest, easy arrival.
  • MXP · Milan Malpensa Milan Malpensa — the Malpensa Express train, the airport coaches, the taxi flat fare, and the pickpocket caution at Centrale.
  • NAN · Nadi (Fiji) Nadi International — resort transfers, metered taxis, and island boat connections, plus the money notes for friendly Fiji.
  • NAP · Naples Capodichino Naples Capodichino — the Alibus to Centrale and the port, flat-fare taxis, and the Garibaldi hustle to expect.
  • NAS · Nassau (Lynden Pindling) Nassau Lynden Pindling — the set-rate taxis and resort transfers to Cable Beach/Paradise Island, and the no-meter fare and jet-ski notes.
  • NAT · Natal (Greater Natal) Greater Natal International — Uber/99 and pre-booked transfers to the Ponta Negra beach zone, and the low-profile rules.
  • NAV · Nevşehir Kapadokya Nevşehir Kapadokya (and Kayseri) — the shuttle and pre-booked transfers to Göreme, and the 'free pickup' upsell hooks to skip.
  • NBO · Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta — the apps, the official taxi, the safari transfer, and the arrival habits that matter.
  • NCE · Nice Côte d'Azur Nice Côte d'Azur — the Line 2 tram straight into the city, buses and trains along the coast, and the pricey taxis to plan around.
  • NRT · Tokyo Narita Tokyo Narita — the Narita Express, the Keisei Skyliner, cheap highway buses, and why the taxi is the one thing to avoid (on price).
  • OAX · Oaxaca Oaxaca Xoxocotlán — the official colectivo/taxi, a hotel transfer, agreed fares, and the short ride to the centro.
  • OKA arrival
  • OPO · Porto Porto Francisco Sá Carneiro — the metro straight into the city, the honest taxi and apps, and the Andante ticket.
  • ORD · Chicago O'Hare Chicago O'Hare — the Blue Line 'L' straight downtown, rideshare and taxis, and the 'limo' touts to skip.
  • OTP · Bucharest Henri Coandă International — the train, Bolt/Uber, the official TouchTaxi machine, and beating the notorious taxi overcharge.
  • PBM · Paramaribo (Johan A. Pengel) Johan Adolf Pengel (Zanderij) — pre-booked transfers and reputable taxis for the ~45 km ride to Paramaribo, and the money and visa notes.
  • PEK · Beijing Capital Beijing Capital International — the Airport Express and metro, the official taxi rank, and the black-cab touts to ignore.
  • PEN · Penang Penang International — Grab, the airport coupon taxi, the bus, and the ride to George Town.
  • PLS · Providenciales (Turks & Caicos) Providenciales (Turks & Caicos) — set-rate taxis and resort transfers to Grace Bay, and the pricey-fare and money notes.
  • PMO · Palermo Falcone-Borsellino Palermo Falcone-Borsellino — the cheap Prestia e Comandè bus and the train into the centre, and the taxi overcharge to skip.
  • PNH · Phnom Penh Phnom Penh International — the Grab/PassApp ride, the official taxi/tuk-tuk rank, and the overcharging and 'gem/shopping stop' touts to skip.
  • POM · Port Moresby (Jacksons) Port Moresby Jacksons — arrange secure hotel/operator transport in advance; never street taxis. A high-security arrival.
  • POP · Puerto Plata Gregorio Luperón Gregorio Luperón International — the pre-booked transfer, official fixed-rate taxis, and the taxi overcharging and 'free gift' pitches to skip.
  • POS · Port of Spain (Piarco) Piarco International — pre-booked transfers and reputable taxis to the safer districts, and the low-profile rules for Trinidad.
  • PPS · Puerto Princesa (Palawan) Puerto Princesa (Palawan) — tricycles and agreed fares into the city, vans onward to El Nido, and the cash notes.
  • PRG · Prague Václav Havel Prague Václav Havel — trolleybus to the metro, Airport Express, app rides, and the exchange counters to walk past.
  • PTY · Panama City Tocumen Panama City Tocumen — the official taxi coupon, Uber/inDrive, the airport bus, and the ride to the city.
  • PUJ · Punta Cana Punta Cana International — the pre-booked resort transfer, official taxis, and the timeshare 'concierge' and taxi overcharging to skip.
  • PUS · Busan (Gimhae) Gimhae International — the light rail and metro, honest metered taxis, Kakao T, and the T-money card.
  • PVG · Shanghai Pudong Shanghai Pudong — the Maglev and metro, the official taxi rank, and the black-cab touts to ignore.
  • PVR · Puerto Vallarta Puerto Vallarta — how to walk past the aggressive timeshare 'desks' to Uber or the official voucher taxi, and the money notes.
  • RAK · Marrakech Menara Marrakech Menara — the fixed taxi tariff, the riad pickup that solves the medina maze, and the touts to skip.
  • RIX · Riga Riga Airport — the cheap bus and Bolt into the centre, and the airport-rank taxi overcharge to skip.
  • SAI · Siem Reap Siem Reap-Angkor International — the pre-booked transfer, the honest tuk-tuk/taxi, and the far-out new airport distance to know.
  • SAL · San Salvador (Óscar Romero) Óscar Romero International — the pre-booked transfer for the ~50 km ride, authorized taxis and Uber, and the curb touts to skip.
  • SCL · Santiago Santiago Arturo Merino Benítez — the official transfer/taxi desks, the airport buses, ride apps, and the unofficial cars to skip.
  • SDQ · Santo Domingo Las Américas International — the official airport taxi, a pre-booked transfer, Uber, and skipping the curb touts.
  • SFO · San Francisco Intl San Francisco International — BART straight downtown, official taxis and rideshare, and the rental-car break-in rule to internalize before you drive.
  • SGN · Ho Chi Minh City Tan Son Nhat Ho Chi Minh City Tan Son Nhat — Grab, the pre-booked hotel car, the reputable taxis, the airport bus, and the meter games to skip.
  • SIN · Singapore Changi Singapore Changi — the MRT, the honest metered taxi, Grab, and the world's easiest arrival.
  • SJD · Cabo (Los Cabos) Los Cabos International — the timeshare ambush to walk past, pre-booked transfers, shared shuttles, and agreeing taxi fares.
  • SJJ · Sarajevo Sarajevo International — the cheap tram/bus and marked metered taxis into the centre, and the unmetered curb cab to skip.
  • SJO · San José Juan Santamaría San José Juan Santamaría — the official orange taxis, Uber, the rental-car pickup, and the arrival habits that matter.
  • SJU · San Juan (Luis Muñoz Marín) San Juan Luis Muñoz Marín — the official 'taxi turístico' set rates, Uber, and the rental-car break-in rule.
  • SKD · Samarkand Samarkand International — Yandex Go, agreed-fare taxis, a hotel transfer, and the Afrosiyob train option.
  • SMR · Santa Marta Simón Bolívar Santa Marta Simón Bolívar — the taxi fare to agree, the apps, the hotel transfer, and the short ride in.
  • SOF · Sofia Sofia Airport — the metro straight to the centre, the official OK Supertrans taxi desk, and the rip-off 'lookalike' taxis to skip.
  • SPU · Split Split Airport — the airport bus, pre-booked transfers, Bolt/Uber, and agreeing taxi fares for the ~25 km ride.
  • SSA · Salvador (Bahia) Salvador Luís Eduardo Magalhães — Uber/99 and pre-booked transfers, the safer way into the city, and the flagged-cab and low-profile rules.
  • SVQ · Seville Seville Airport — the EA airport bus, the taxi flat fare, ride apps, and the short ride into town.
  • SXM · St. Maarten (Princess Juliana) St. Maarten Princess Juliana — set-rate taxis and resort transfers, driving on the right, and the money notes.
  • SYD · Sydney Kingsford Smith Sydney Kingsford Smith — the Airport Link train, the honest metered taxi, rideshare, and the short ride to the CBD.
  • TAG · Bohol-Panglao Bohol-Panglao International — tricycles and transfers to Alona Beach and the resorts, and the money notes for a safe island.
  • TBS · Tbilisi Tbilisi International — Bolt, the airport train and bus, the official taxi, and skipping the curb touts.
  • TIV arrival
  • TLL · Tallinn Tallinn Airport — the tram (line 4), Bolt, marked metered taxis, and a very short, honest ride to the Old Town.
  • TLV · Tel Aviv Ben Gurion Ben Gurion International — the cheap train into the city, the official taxi rank, the sherut, and the apps and touts to know.
  • TNG arrival
  • TPE · Taipei Taoyuan Taipei Taoyuan — the Airport MRT, the frequent buses, the honest metered taxi, and the EasyCard.
  • TQO · Tulum Tulum's new Felipe Carrillo Puerto airport — pre-booked transfers, the ADO bus, and the notorious taxi to skip.
  • TUN · Tunis Tunis-Carthage International — the metered taxi, hotel transfers, Bolt, and skipping the curb touts.
  • UIO · Quito Quito Mariscal Sucre — the far-out airport, the official taxis and the Aeroservicios bus, and the altitude and express-kidnapping cautions.
  • USM arrival
  • UTP · U-Tapao (for Pattaya) U-Tapao (Pattaya-Rayong) — transfers and taxis to Pattaya, the Bangkok-airport alternative, and the no-meter fare notes.
  • UVF · St. Lucia (Hewanorra) St. Lucia Hewanorra — resort transfers and set-rate taxis for the ~1.5-hour ride north, and the money notes.
  • VCE · Venice Marco Polo Venice Marco Polo — the Alilaguna water bus, the bus to Piazzale Roma, and honest water-taxi facts.
  • VIE · Vienna Schwechat Vienna Schwechat — the CAT train, the cheap S-Bahn S7, the City Airport Bus, and the honest taxi.
  • VLC · Valencia Valencia Airport (Manises) — the metro straight into the centre, honest taxis, and Cabify/FreeNow.
  • VNO · Vilnius Vilnius Airport — the cheap airport train and bus, Bolt, official metered taxis, and the unmetered curb cab to skip.
  • VNS · Varanasi (Lal Bahadur Shastri) Varanasi Lal Bahadur Shastri — the prepaid taxi stand, Uber/Ola, and the 'hotel is closed' redirect and touts to skip.
  • VTE · Vientiane Wattay Wattay International — the official taxi desk with a set fare, the LOCA app, and the short, cheap ride into the sleepy Lao capital.
  • WAW · Warsaw Chopin Warsaw Chopin — the cheap train and bus into the centre, Bolt/Uber, official taxis, and the unlicensed 'mafia' cab and exchange to skip.
  • XIY · Xi'an Xianyang Xi'an Xianyang International — the airport bus and metro into the city, DiDi, and the payment-app setup that makes the trip smooth.
  • YUL · Montreal-Trudeau Montreal-Trudeau — the 24/7 747 express bus straight downtown, rideshare and fixed-rate taxis, and the 'limo' touts to skip.
  • YVR · Vancouver Vancouver International — the Canada Line SkyTrain straight downtown, rideshare and taxis, and the rental-car break-in rule.
  • YYZ · Toronto Pearson Toronto Pearson — the UP Express train straight to Union Station, rideshare and official taxis, and the 'limo' touts to skip.
  • ZAG · Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Zagreb Franjo Tuđman — the cheap airport shuttle bus, Bolt/Uber, official metered taxis, and the unmetered curb cab to skip.
  • ZNZ · Zanzibar Abeid Amani Karume Zanzibar Abeid Amani Karume — the pre-booked hotel transfer, the taxi fare to agree, the visa and money notes, and the arrival touts.
  • ZQN arrival
  • ZRH · Zurich Zurich Airport — the direct train to the centre (~10 min), honest trams and taxis, and the SBB ticket to buy.