Gazipaşa, Türkiye

Gazipaşa: airports, things to do and where to stay

Gazipaşa is a quiet town on Türkiye's Mediterranean coast, between the sea and the mountains, with remains of ancient Selinus and close to Alanya.

Gazipaşa airports

Gazipaşa, Türkiye

Gazipaşa-Alanya airport is about 4 km from central Gazipaşa.

Shuttle a Alanya
Shuttle buses and private transfers run to Alanya and the nearby coast. Schedules depend on the flights, so confirm them in advance.
Taxi
Official rank outside arrivals, with a meter. About 40-45 min to Alanya depending on traffic.

Gazipaşa

Gazipaşa stands on ancient Selinus in Cilicia, where Emperor Trajan died in AD 117. Ruins remain above the small harbour.

A quiet bay on Gazipaşa's rugged coast, with mountains dropping to the sea. A good spot for a swim or a walk away from the busier tourist areas.

A 13th-century Seljuk fortress on a rocky peninsula, with long walls and views of the coast. It is in Alanya, west of Gazipaşa.

An octagonal red-brick tower from the 13th century beside Alanya harbour, and a symbol of the city. You can visit the inside.

Which airport serves Gazipaşa?

Gazipaşa is served by Gazipaşa-Alanya (GZP).

How far is the airport from central Gazipaşa?

Gazipaşa-Alanya airport is about 4 km from central Gazipaşa.

How do I get from the airport to central Gazipaşa?

From Gazipaşa-Alanya airport you can take Shuttle a Alanya (bus) and Taxi. Pre-booked taxis and private transfers are also available.

What are the must-sees in Gazipaşa?

Highlights of Gazipaşa include Selinus, Kral Koyu, Alanya Kalesi, and Kızıl Kule.

Photo credits

Selinus: Carole Raddato from FRANKFURT, Germany, CC BY-SA 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
Kral Koyu: Selçuk Kara, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
Alanya Kalesi: Luke_33, CC BY 2.5 pl, Wikimedia Commons
Kızıl Kule: kallerna, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons