Aziz Petrus Kilisesi
A church carved into the rock on the edge of the city, regarded by tradition as one of the first Christian places of worship and linked to the apostle Peter's stay in Antioch.
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Antakya: airports, things to do and where to stay
Antakya, the ancient Antioch on the Orontes, is the capital of Hatay province, a city where Christian, Muslim and Jewish communities lived side by side for centuries. It was severely hit by the February 2023 earthquakes, which damaged much of its historic centre; rebuilding is still under way.
Antakya airports
From the airport to central Antakya
Hatay airport is about 21 km from central Antakya.
Havalimanı servisi
Shuttle buses and minibuses link the airport with Antakya and İskenderun. Times are set around the flights, so check them in advance.
Taxi
Taxis wait outside the terminal and are the most direct way to Antakya and İskenderun. Agree the fare or make sure the meter is running.
Antakya
Things to do in Antakya
Harbiye Şelaleleri
A series of waterfalls among trees in Harbiye, the ancient Daphne, a short drive south of Antakya and long a favourite place to cool off in summer.
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Titüs Tüneli
A Roman water tunnel cut through the rock near Samandağ, dating from the 1st century AD and part of the ancient port of Seleucia Pieria.
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Hatay Arkeoloji Müzesi
A museum known for its collection of Roman mosaics from Antioch, among the finest in the world. The building was damaged in the 2023 earthquakes, so check whether it is open.
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Which airport serves Antakya?
Antakya is served by Hatay (HTY).
How far is the airport from central Antakya?
Hatay airport is about 21 km from central Antakya.
How do I get from the airport to central Antakya?
From Hatay airport you can take Havalimanı servisi (bus) and Taxi. Pre-booked taxis and private transfers are also available.
What are the must-sees in Antakya?
Highlights of Antakya include Aziz Petrus Kilisesi, Harbiye Şelaleleri, Titüs Tüneli, and Hatay Arkeoloji Müzesi.
Photo credits
- Aziz Petrus Kilisesi: Carole Raddato, CC BY-SA 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Harbiye Şelaleleri: Ahmet KAYNARPUNAR, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Titüs Tüneli: Klaus-Peter Simon, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Hatay Arkeoloji Müzesi: Carole Raddato from FRANKFURT, Germany, CC BY-SA 2.0, Wikimedia Commons