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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Airport · Şanlıurfa, Türkiye
Şanlıurfa GAP GNY
33 km from central Şanlıurfa. Live flights, getting to town, car rental and where to stay.
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About the airport
Şanlıurfa GAP Airport (GNY) serves Şanlıurfa and is about 33 km north of the centre of Şanlıurfa. It is mainly used for domestic flights, especially to Istanbul and Ankara.
Terminals
There is a single terminal building, with arrivals and departures together. It is small, so check-in, security and boarding are quick.
Services
Basic services: a café, cash machines and car rental desks. It is a small, simple airport, so bring what you need. To reach the centre of Şanlıurfa there are taxis and, usually, shuttle buses (servis); check the times before you travel.
Getting to the city
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.
Airport map
Terminal
A single terminal building, with arrivals and departures together. It is small and easy to get around, with mostly domestic flights.
Şanlıurfa
Things to do in Şanlıurfa
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.
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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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.
How many terminals does Şanlıurfa GAP airport have?
Şanlıurfa GAP has one terminal: Terminal.
Landing in Şanlıurfa?
Book your car and your stay before you arrive: more choice and better prices.
Photo credits
- The terminal building: Kayhan ERTUGRUL, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
- The control tower: Kayhan ERTUGRUL, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
- 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