Kızkalesi
A medieval castle built on a small island just off the coast near Erdemli, west of Mersin, and one of the best-known images of Türkiye's Mediterranean coast.
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Mersin: airports, things to do and where to stay
Mersin is a port city on Türkiye's Mediterranean coast and one of the main outlets to the sea for the Çukurova plain. Nearby are the ancient city of Tarsus, birthplace of Saint Paul, and the castle of Kızkalesi on the coast.
Mersin airports
From the airport to central Mersin
Mersin Çukurova airport is about 39 km from central Mersin.
Havalimanı servisi
Shuttle buses and minibuses link the airport with Adana, Mersin and Tarsus. Times are set around the flights, so check them in advance.
Taxi
Taxis wait outside the terminal and are the most direct way to Adana and Mersin. Agree the fare or make sure the meter is running.
Mersin
Things to do in Mersin
Cleopatra Kapısı
An old city gate in Tarsus, popularly linked to the meeting of Cleopatra and Mark Antony.
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Aziz Pavlus Kuyusu
A well in the old town of Tarsus, tied by tradition to the house of Saint Paul, who was born in the city.
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Cennet ve Cehennem Obrukları
Two large karst sinkholes, 'Heaven' and 'Hell', near Silifke, west of Mersin, with a cave and a small chapel at the bottom of Cennet.
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Which airport serves Mersin?
Mersin is served by Mersin Çukurova (COV).
How far is the airport from central Mersin?
Mersin Çukurova airport is about 39 km from central Mersin.
How do I get from the airport to central Mersin?
From Mersin Çukurova airport you can take Havalimanı servisi (bus) and Taxi. Pre-booked taxis and private transfers are also available.
What are the must-sees in Mersin?
Highlights of Mersin include Kızkalesi, Cleopatra Kapısı, Aziz Pavlus Kuyusu, and Cennet ve Cehennem Obrukları.
Photo credits
- Kızkalesi: Nedim Ardoğa, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Cleopatra Kapısı: Nedim Ardoğa, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Aziz Pavlus Kuyusu: Nedim Ardoğa, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Cennet ve Cehennem Obrukları: Engin Asil, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons