Iğdır, Türkiye
Iğdır: airports, things to do and where to stay
Iğdır is a city at the far eastern edge of Türkiye, on the Aras plain at the foot of Mount Ararat, next to the borders with Armenia, Azerbaijan (Nakhchivan) and Iran.
Iğdır airports
From the airport to central Iğdır
Iğdır Şehit Bülent Aydın airport is about 16 km from central Iğdır.
Taxi
Taxis wait outside the terminal and are the usual way into the city.
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Things to do in Iğdır
Tuzluca Tuz Mağarası
A salt cave in Tuzluca, a rock-salt mine with lit galleries that can be visited.
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Aras Nehri
The Aras River, which crosses the plain and marks the border with Armenia and Iran.
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Ağrı Dağı Milli Parkı
A national park on the slopes of Ararat, with meadows, old stone grave markers and views of the snowy summit.
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Which airport serves Iğdır?
Iğdır is served by Iğdır Şehit Bülent Aydın (IGD).
How far is the airport from central Iğdır?
Iğdır Şehit Bülent Aydın airport is about 16 km from central Iğdır.
How do I get from the airport to central Iğdır?
From Iğdır Şehit Bülent Aydın airport you can take Taxi. Pre-booked taxis and private transfers are also available.
What are the must-sees in Iğdır?
Highlights of Iğdır include Ağrı Dağı, Tuzluca Tuz Mağarası, Aras Nehri, and Ağrı Dağı Milli Parkı.
Photo credits
- Ağrı Dağı: Sabri76, CC0, Wikimedia Commons
- Tuzluca Tuz Mağarası: Özlemcoskunoktav, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Aras Nehri: Sabri76, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Ağrı Dağı Milli Parkı: Ceyda Taşdelen Özkaya, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons