Turkey Airports
Turkey is a land of historic wealth and boasts an incredibly diverse landscape
that consists of sunny Mediterranean beaches and mountainous terrain that
harbour many excellent ski resorts. The country is massive and travelling
any farther
than a few hundred miles by train or bus can be tiring, while the roads are
plagued by inconsiderate local drivers.
Turkey has several convenient and well-equipped airports that have opened
up otherwise out-of-reach places and air tickets with the national carrier
are reasonably priced. There are ten airports in Turkey, many of which accept
international flights and have good transportation links.
Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport is located to the east of the
city and serves millions of domestic and international passengers that pass
through its two terminals each year. Flights go to numerous destinations around
the world and throughout Turkey and connections with Istanbul’s second
airport are good. Istanbul Atatürk International Airport also received
many flights and a regular shuttle bus runs between the city’s two airports.
The Seabus Port is also an option for travelling to neighbouring cities.
On the beautiful south coast of Turkey lies the busy Antalya International
Airport, which boasts a capacity to handle three-million passengers per year
and is open 24 hours a day. Situated to the east of Antalya, Antalya Airport
has three terminals - one for domestic, one for international and one for cargo.
A shuttle bus provides transport to the nearby resorts and hotels, while taxis
are also readily available.
Located to the west of Antalya and also on the Mediterranean coast is the
modern Dalaman International Airport, which handles three-million passengers
per year who pass through its two terminals. There are regular flights from
Istanbul as well as direct flights to European destinations. The airport is
open 24 hours a day and is situated very near to the city, with transport links
provided by buses and taxis.