Hasankeyf
An ancient town on cliffs above the Tigris, with caves, a castle and centuries of history; part of it now lies beneath the Ilısu reservoir.
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Airport · Batman, Türkiye
Batman BAL
6 km from central Batman. Live flights, getting to town, car rental and where to stay.
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About the airport
Batman Airport (BAL) serves Batman and is about 6 km north of the centre of Batman. It is mainly used for domestic flights, especially to Istanbul and Ankara.
Terminals
There is a single terminal building, with arrivals and departures together. It is small, so check-in, security and boarding are quick.
Services
Basic services: a café, cash machines and car rental desks. It is a small, simple airport, so bring what you need. To reach the centre of Batman there are taxis and, usually, shuttle buses (servis); check the times before you travel.
Getting to the city
Servis / minibüs
Shuttle buses (servis) and minibuses usually link the airport with the centre of Batman, often timed to flights. Check the current services with your airline or the airport.
Taxi
Taxis wait outside the terminal. Agree the price or check that the meter is running. The ride to the centre of Batman takes about 10 min.
Airport map
Terminal
A single terminal building, with arrivals and departures together. It is small and easy to get around, with mostly domestic flights.
Batman
Things to do in Batman
Batman is a modern city in south-eastern Anatolia, known for its oil industry and a base for visiting Hasankeyf, an ancient town on the Tigris.
Zeynel Bey Türbesi
A 15th-century cylindrical mausoleum decorated with glazed tiles, one of the best-known monuments of Hasankeyf.
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Er-Rızk Camii
A historic mosque in Hasankeyf, with a tall stone minaret that can be seen from afar.
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Hasankeyf Mağaraları
The cliffs around Hasankeyf are full of dwellings cut into the rock, inhabited for centuries.
Tickets →Frequently asked questions
How far is the airport from central Batman?
Batman airport is about 6 km from central Batman.
How do I get from the airport to central Batman?
From Batman airport you can take Servis / minibüs (bus) and Taxi. Pre-booked taxis and private transfers are also available.
How many terminals does Batman airport have?
Batman has one terminal: Terminal.
Landing in Batman?
Book your car and your stay before you arrive: more choice and better prices.
Photo credits
- The terminal building: Kayhan ERTUGRUL, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Hasankeyf: Zorka Sojka, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Zeynel Bey Türbesi: Dosseman, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Er-Rızk Camii: Frat070699, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Hasankeyf Mağaraları: Zeynep Tağu, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons