Elazığ, Türkiye
Elazığ: airports, things to do and where to stay
Elazığ is a city in eastern Anatolia, near Lake Hazar and the Keban reservoir on the Euphrates; on the nearby hills stands old Harput, with its castle and Seljuk and Ottoman heritage.
Elazığ airports
From the airport to central Elazığ
Elazığ airport is about 10 km from central Elazığ.
Servis / minibüs
Shuttle buses (servis) and minibuses usually link the airport with the centre of Elazığ, 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 Elazığ takes about 15 min.
Elazığ
Things to do in Elazığ
Harput Ulu Camii
A 12th-century mosque in old Harput, one of the oldest in the region, with a tall minaret.
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Hazar Gölü
A mountain lake with blue water, around 1,250 m above sea level and ringed by hills, a regular weekend destination from Elazığ.
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Keban Barajı
A large dam on the Euphrates, north-west of Elazığ, surrounded by mountains; its reservoir is one of the largest in Türkiye.
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Which airport serves Elazığ?
Elazığ is served by Elazığ (EZS).
How far is the airport from central Elazığ?
Elazığ airport is about 10 km from central Elazığ.
How do I get from the airport to central Elazığ?
From Elazığ airport you can take Servis / minibüs (bus) and Taxi. Pre-booked taxis and private transfers are also available.
What are the must-sees in Elazığ?
Highlights of Elazığ include Harput Kalesi, Harput Ulu Camii, Hazar Gölü, and Keban Barajı.
Photo credits
- Harput Kalesi: Dosseman, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Harput Ulu Camii: Zavallıçocuk, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Hazar Gölü: Gakgos, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Keban Barajı: Heinz it up 57 at en.wikipedia, CC BY-SA 2.5, Wikimedia Commons