Mardin Eski Şehir
An old town of steep streets and golden-stone houses stacked up the hillside, with views over the plain.
Tickets →Mardin, Türkiye
Mardin: airports, things to do and where to stay
Mardin is a golden-stone town on a hill overlooking the Mesopotamian plain, with houses, madrasas, churches and monasteries and a strong Syriac heritage.
Mardin airports
From the airport to central Mardin
Mardin airport is about 14 km from central Mardin.
Servis / minibüs
Shuttle buses (servis) and minibuses usually link the airport with the centre of Mardin, 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 Mardin takes about 20 min.
Mardin
Things to do in Mardin
Deyrulzafaran Manastırı
An ancient Syriac Orthodox monastery a few kilometres from the city, for centuries the seat of the patriarchate, built of yellow stone.
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Kasımiye Medresesi
A medieval madrasa of reddish stone with a richly carved portal and a courtyard overlooking the plain.
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Mardin Ulu Camii
A 12th-century mosque with a tall stone minaret, one of the oldest buildings in the city.
Tickets →Frequently asked questions
Which airport serves Mardin?
Mardin is served by Mardin (MQM).
How far is the airport from central Mardin?
Mardin airport is about 14 km from central Mardin.
How do I get from the airport to central Mardin?
From Mardin airport you can take Servis / minibüs (bus) and Taxi. Pre-booked taxis and private transfers are also available.
What are the must-sees in Mardin?
Highlights of Mardin include Mardin Eski Şehir, Deyrulzafaran Manastırı, Kasımiye Medresesi, and Mardin Ulu Camii.
Photo credits
- Mardin Eski Şehir: Senol Demir from Turkey, CC BY 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Deyrulzafaran Manastırı: Izabela Miszczak, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Kasımiye Medresesi: Nedim Ardoğa, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Mardin Ulu Camii: Kushared (Mohammed Serdar), CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons