Airports in Turkey

What is Turkey famous for?

Officially known as the Republic of Turkey, Turkey is fascinating for several reasons. This European country is engulfed with water bodies on three sides - the Black Sea, Aegean Sea and the Mediterranean Sea. From picturesque beaches to lush-green forests, Turkey is home to a number of stunning tourist attractions. It is also famous for housing as many as 16 UNESCO’s World Heritage Sites. 

Talking about the popular places to visit in Turkey, Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia Museum and Temple of Artemis tops the list. Adventure enthusiasts can also indulge in a number of water activities at the pristine beaches in Turkey. Shopaholics, do not forget to collect a number of unique treasures from the local markets of Turkey. 

Explore some popular tourist attractions in Istanbul.

All about the domestic and international airports in Turkey for passenger’s ease

Turkey has a number of airports and as the list of airports is long, we have shortlisted only some of the best airports in Turkey. So, go through this insightful list and gather all the information related to airports in Turkey.

1. Istanbul Airport

One of the most important airports in Turkey is the Istanbul Airport. As the name suggests the airport is located in the capital city of Turkey, Istanbul. The airport replaced the Istanbul Ataturk Airport in 2019. With a mission to reduce the pressure on the former airport, the Istanbul Airport was built with a larger passenger withstanding capacity. The airport can handle as many as 90 million passengers per year. 

It was officially inaugurated by Turkey’s president, Erdogan in the year 2018. The location of the airport is about 25 km away from the city centre of Istanbul. The airport was built in several phases to make the infrastructure of the airport convenient for the ease of passengers. 

Several facilities like car rental services, luggage wrapping centre, numerous information desks and more coupled with the well-planned runways make the Istanbul Airport cater to most of the needs of the travellers. Although the airport has only recently been inaugurated, a number of airlines including IndiGo offer flights to this international airport in Istanbul. 

To get additional details about the airport, visit our Istanbul Airport page. 

• Airport address: Tayakadın, Terminal Cad No:1, 34283 Arnavutköy/İstanbul, Turkey
• Airport code: IST

2. Konya Airport

This airport serves both military and commercial needs and is occasionally used by NATO. The Konya Airport was officially opened in 2000. The State Airports Administration is responsible for the operation of the Konya Airport. Passengers landing at the Konya Airport can also visit some of the famous places like Mevlana Museum, Karatay Madarsa, Azizia Mosque and a few more. 

• Airport address: Büyükkayacık, Vali Ahmet Kayhan Cd. No:15, 42250 Selçuklu/Konya, Turkey
• Airport code: KYA

3. Antalya Airport

Another airport is the Antalya Airport that is worthy of mention in this list of domestic and international airports in Turkey. The airport is situated at a distance of 13 km from the city centre of Antalya. This airport remains crowded as a number of tourists visit this place to spend some time at the beaches in Antalya. Moreover, the hassle-free transfers from the airports make it convenient for passengers to book tickets to the Antalya Airport. 

• Airport address: Yeşilköy, Antalya Havaalanı Dış Hatlar Terminali 1, 07230 Muratpaşa/Antalya, Turkey
• Airport code: AYT

4. Erkilet International Airport

Also known as Kayseri Erkilet International Airport or the Erkilet International Airport, this airport is located 5 km away from Kayseri. As the airport is used as a military airport too, so if you are lucky you can even spot military activities going on in the airport area. Earlier the airport was incapable of handling many passengers, however, after the expansion in 2007, the Erkilet International Airport can now handle more than a million passengers. 

• Airport address: Hoca Ahmet Yesevi, Mustafa Kemal Paşa Blv., 38090 Kocasinan/Kayseri, Turkey
• Airport code: ASR

5. Dalaman Airport

The Dalaman Airport serves mainly South-West Turkey and is another airport in Turkey that is used by the military as well as civilians. The airport has separate terminals for both international and domestic flights. The construction of the airport began in 1976, and it was only after 13 long years that it got the status of an airport. 

• Airport address:Ege, 48770 Dalaman/Muğla, Turkey
• Airport code: DLM

6. Trabzon Airport

Located in the scenic region of the Black Sea, the Trabzon Airport in Turkey has some of the best views in store for all the passengers landing here. The Trabzon Airport mainly fulfills the needs of domestic passengers. Over the years, the domestic passenger footfall increased manifolds, making it imperative for the airport to undergo revamping and accommodate a large number of passengers. 

• Airport address: Üniversite, Trabzon Havaalanı, 61100 Ortahisar/Trabzon, Turkey
• Airport code: TZX

7. Adana Airport

The Adana Airport is also known as the Adana Sakirpasa Airport. It ranks as the sixth busiest airport in Turkey and has a passenger withstanding capacity of 6 million passengers per year. It is also the oldest commercial airport in Turkey that was opened in the year 1937. The airport has two terminals for both international and domestic flights. 

• Airport address: Yeşiloba, Turhan Cemal Beriker Blv., 01000 Seyhan/Adana, Turkey
• Airport code: ADA

8. Adiyaman Airport

Despite being a small airport, the facilities offered by the Adiyaman Airport makes it worthy of mentioning. The Adiyaman Airport has a runway that is about 2500 m long. The General Directorate of States Airports Authority is responsible for the operation of this public airport in Turkey. 

• Airport address: 02000 Adıyaman Merkez/Adıyaman, Turkey
• Airport code: ADF

9. Erzurum Airport

The Erzurum Airport is a military cum civil airport in Turkey that was opened in 1966. This is a domestic airport and thus serves only regional flights. The airport is located about 11 km away from the Erzurum region. There have been quite a few accidents reported at this airport, however, despite these owing to its facilities, the airport continues to serve the passenger needs. 

• Airport address: Çiftlik, Erzurum Havaalanı Yolu, 25050 Yakutiye/Erzurum, Turkey
• Airport code: ERZ

10. Hatay Airport

This airport is one of the newest airports in Turkey that was inaugurated in 2007. This international airport is located in the Hatay region and is at a distance of 18 km from the main city of Hatay. Some of the places which tourists can visit in Hatay are Antakya Archaeological Museum, İskenderun Sahil, Harbiye Selalesi, etc. 

• Airport address: Paşaköy, Havalimanı Cad 1/1, 31121 Hatay, Turkey
• Airport code: HTY

Popular IndiGo flights to Turkey from India

With IndiGo, flying to any destination has been a cakewalk. Offering a number of International flights to destinations across the world, IndiGo has grown as one of the most trusted Indian airlines. Indigo even offers flights to Turkey. Passengers can book tickets and explore the charm of the country to the fullest. 

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