Cudi Dağı
A mountain of about 2,000 m above the city, which Islamic tradition links with the place where Noah's Ark came to rest.
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Şırnak: airports, things to do and where to stay
Şırnak is a mountain city in south-eastern Türkiye, near the Iraqi border, at the foot of Mount Cudi, with historic Cizre in the same province.
Şırnak airports
From the airport to central Şırnak
Şırnak Şerafettin Elçi airport is about 39 km from central Şırnak.
Taxi
Taxis wait outside the terminal and are the usual way into the city.
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Things to do in Şırnak
Cizre Ulu Camii
The Great Mosque of Cizre, in dark stone with an arched courtyard, in a historic town of the province.
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Mem û Zîn Türbesi
The mausoleum in Cizre of Mem and Zin, the lovers of Ahmed-i Hani's epic poem.
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Şırnak Millet Bahçesi
A public park in the city, with walking areas and views of the mountains.
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Which airport serves Şırnak?
Şırnak is served by Şırnak Şerafettin Elçi (NKT).
How far is the airport from central Şırnak?
Şırnak Şerafettin Elçi airport is about 39 km from central Şırnak.
How do I get from the airport to central Şırnak?
From Şırnak Şerafettin Elçi airport you can take Taxi. Pre-booked taxis and private transfers are also available.
What are the must-sees in Şırnak?
Highlights of Şırnak include Cudi Dağı, Cizre Ulu Camii, Mem û Zîn Türbesi, and Şırnak Millet Bahçesi.
Photo credits
- Cudi Dağı: KediÇobanı, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Cizre Ulu Camii: MikaelF, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Mem û Zîn Türbesi: KediÇobanı, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Şırnak Millet Bahçesi: KediÇobanı, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons