Kocaeli, Türkiye
Kocaeli: airports, things to do and where to stay
Kocaeli is an industrial province on the Sea of Marmara whose capital, İzmit, lies at the head of the gulf of the same name, close to Istanbul, with the Kartepe mountain for skiing.
Kocaeli airports
From the airport to central Kocaeli
Kocaeli Cengiz Topel airport is about 12 km from central Kocaeli.
Taxi
Taxis wait outside the terminal and are the usual way into the city.
Frequently asked questions
Which airport serves Kocaeli?
Kocaeli is served by Kocaeli Cengiz Topel (KCO).
How far is the airport from central Kocaeli?
Kocaeli Cengiz Topel airport is about 12 km from central Kocaeli.
How do I get from the airport to central Kocaeli?
From Kocaeli Cengiz Topel airport you can take Taxi. Pre-booked taxis and private transfers are also available.
What are the must-sees in Kocaeli?
Highlights of Kocaeli include İzmit Saat Kulesi, Kartepe, Çoban Mustafa Paşa Külliyesi, and Seka Parkı.
Photo credits
- İzmit Saat Kulesi: Kocaeligönüllüsü, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Kartepe: Kocaeligönüllüsü, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Çoban Mustafa Paşa Külliyesi: Dosseman, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Seka Parkı: Fatih Renkligil, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons