Balıklıgöl
Sacred pools full of carp, beside a mosque and a madrasa, in the heart of the old town; according to tradition, linked to Abraham.
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Şanlıurfa: airports, things to do and where to stay
Şanlıurfa, also called Urfa, is a holy city associated with Abraham, with the sacred Balıklıgöl pool, old bazaars and, close by, Göbekli Tepe, one of the oldest sites in the world.
Şanlıurfa airports
From the airport to central Şanlıurfa
Şanlıurfa GAP airport is about 33 km from central Şanlıurfa.
Servis / minibüs
Shuttle buses (servis) and minibuses usually link the airport with the centre of Şanlıurfa, 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 Şanlıurfa takes about 50 min.
Şanlıurfa
Things to do in Şanlıurfa
Göbekli Tepe
A Neolithic site some 12,000 years old, with T-shaped stone pillars carved with animals; a World Heritage Site.
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Urfa Kalesi
A fortress on a rocky hill above the old town, with two tall ancient columns and panoramic views.
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Harran
An ancient town south of Şanlıurfa, famous for its beehive-shaped mud-brick houses and its long history.
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Which airport serves Şanlıurfa?
Şanlıurfa is served by Şanlıurfa GAP (GNY).
How far is the airport from central Şanlıurfa?
Şanlıurfa GAP airport is about 33 km from central Şanlıurfa.
How do I get from the airport to central Şanlıurfa?
From Şanlıurfa GAP airport you can take Servis / minibüs (bus) and Taxi. Pre-booked taxis and private transfers are also available.
What are the must-sees in Şanlıurfa?
Highlights of Şanlıurfa include Balıklıgöl, Göbekli Tepe, Urfa Kalesi, and Harran.
Photo credits
- Balıklıgöl: Hamdigumus, CC0, Wikimedia Commons
- Göbekli Tepe: Teomancimit, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Urfa Kalesi: Dosseman, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Harran: Dosseman, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons