Girlevik Şelalesi
A waterfall near the city, surrounded by greenery, a popular day-trip spot for people from Erzincan.
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Erzincan: airports, things to do and where to stay
Erzincan lies on a broad plain by the Karasu, a branch of the Euphrates, ringed by mountains. It is known for tulum cheese and is a base for visiting the Kemaliye canyon.
Erzincan airports
From the airport to central Erzincan
Erzincan Yıldırım Akbulut airport is about 5 km from central Erzincan.
Servis / minibüs
Shuttle buses (servis) and minibuses usually link the airport with the centre of Erzincan, 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 Erzincan takes about 10 min.
Erzincan
Things to do in Erzincan
Kemah Kalesi
A fortress on a rock at Kemah, on the banks of the Euphrates, west of Erzincan.
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Altıntepe
The site of an Urartian fortress from the 8th century BC on the Erzincan plain, with remains of a temple and a columned hall.
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Kemaliye Karanlık Kanyon
A deep Euphrates canyon near Kemaliye, with a road cut into the rock and walking trails.
Tickets →Frequently asked questions
Which airport serves Erzincan?
Erzincan is served by Erzincan Yıldırım Akbulut (ERC).
How far is the airport from central Erzincan?
Erzincan Yıldırım Akbulut airport is about 5 km from central Erzincan.
How do I get from the airport to central Erzincan?
From Erzincan Yıldırım Akbulut airport you can take Servis / minibüs (bus) and Taxi. Pre-booked taxis and private transfers are also available.
What are the must-sees in Erzincan?
Highlights of Erzincan include Girlevik Şelalesi, Kemah Kalesi, Altıntepe, and Kemaliye Karanlık Kanyon.
Photo credits
- Girlevik Şelalesi: Medgeorgia, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Kemah Kalesi: Nidayi, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Altıntepe: Bertramz, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Kemaliye Karanlık Kanyon: Bodrumlu60, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons