Yakutiye Medresesi
A 14th-century Ilkhanid madrasa with a richly decorated portal and a brick minaret; it is now a museum.
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Erzurum: airports, things to do and where to stay
Erzurum is a high, cold city in eastern Anatolia, at about 1,900 m above sea level, with Seljuk and Ottoman monuments and the Palandöken ski resort, one of the best in Türkiye.
Erzurum airports
From the airport to central Erzurum
Erzurum airport is about 10 km from central Erzurum.
Servis / minibüs
Shuttle buses (servis) and minibuses usually link the airport with the centre of Erzurum, 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 Erzurum takes about 15 min.
Erzurum
Things to do in Erzurum
Çifte Minareli Medrese
A 13th-century Seljuk madrasa, famous for its carved portal and its twin minarets.
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Erzurum Kalesi
A historic citadel above the centre, with a clock tower and views over the whole city.
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Palandöken
Mountains and a ski resort on the edge of the city, with many pistes and a long snow season.
Tickets →Frequently asked questions
Which airport serves Erzurum?
Erzurum is served by Erzurum (ERZ).
How far is the airport from central Erzurum?
Erzurum airport is about 10 km from central Erzurum.
How do I get from the airport to central Erzurum?
From Erzurum airport you can take Servis / minibüs (bus) and Taxi. Pre-booked taxis and private transfers are also available.
What are the must-sees in Erzurum?
Highlights of Erzurum include Yakutiye Medresesi, Çifte Minareli Medrese, Erzurum Kalesi, and Palandöken.
Photo credits
- Yakutiye Medresesi: Francesco Bini, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Çifte Minareli Medrese: Dosseman, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Erzurum Kalesi: Brian Dell, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Palandöken: Bjørn Christian Tørrissen, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons