Turkey International Airport is one of the best airports around the world, it has been designed to serve hundreds of millions of travelers annually inside and outside the country at the highest possible level of quality and comfort, and many of them received international awards even before the completion of construction as the new Istanbul International Airport.
The importance of Turkey’s international airports is due to the fact that Turkey is the point of contact between the continents of Asia, Africa and the European continent, besides being one of the most important tourist destinations in the world for about 40 million tourists every year.
Turkey includes more than 57 international and domestic airports distributed in a way that connects all provinces and regions with each other, and facilitating access between them and most of the countries of the world. Turkey is also home to many international airlines such as Turkish Airlines and famous Pegasus Airlines.
Below, we will introduce you to the 6 most important airports in Turkey, specifically Turkey’s international airports and their geographical locations on Google Maps, in addition to the means of transportation available to and from them.
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Turkey’s best international airports
Turkey’s international airports are located in the most important provinces and cities such as Istanbul, which are the most popular tourist destinations in Turkey and the capital Ankara, in addition to some other important cities such as Trabzon, Bodrum, Izmir and Antalya. Among these airports:
Ataturk International Airport (IST)
It is also known as Turkey Istanbul International Airport as well, it is one of the largest international airports in Turkey and one of the busiest airports in all of Europe, and it was named after Mustafa Kemal Ataturk, founder and first president of Turkey. Ataturk International Airport is the main hub of Turkish Airlines operations so far, and it will be closed soon to be replaced by the new Istanbul Airport, starting early next year 2020.
Airport location and transportation: The airport is located in the European part of Istanbul, about 22 km from the city center. It can be reached by taxi, bus, metro and by car rental in Istanbul from one of the offices of rental companies spread throughout the city.
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The following map shows the exact location of the airport on Google Maps:
Hotels near Ataturk International Airport:
Tav Airport Hotel Istanbul
One of the best hotels in Istanbul, it is located only half a kilometer from the airport, and provides all guests with free transportation to and from the airport. It also includes rooms with fine decor and comfortable wooden furniture.
Summary of Arab visitor ratings
Guests have expressed over 1400 very good reviews on hotel features such as location, staff, and services.
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
It is the second most important airport in Istanbul, Turkey International, and it has been called the Subhia Airport in relation to the first Turkish woman to fly a war plane, and it took nearly two years to build it. It is considered the operations center of Turkish Airlines Anadolu Jet.
Airport location and transportation: The airport is located in the Asian part of Istanbul, about 35 kilometers from the city center, and that distance can be traveled in about half an hour by car, and you can also travel between the airport and some important areas such as Taksim and Kadikoy by buses with the numbers E10 and E11.
The airport can also be reached by using the M4 metro line and get off at Tavşantepe Station, 10 km from the airport, and then complete the route with the E9 bus or by taxi.
Hotels near Subhia International Airport:
ISG Airport Hotel Sabiha Gokcen
It is one of the best Istanbul hotels and one of the chosen accommodation options to stay in. It is less than 200 meters from Subhia International Airport. It offers modern rooms and provides free airport transportation for guests.
Summary of Arab visitor ratings
The hotel has over 3000 very good reviews about the great location, room size, helpful staff and fine service.
Antalya International Airport (AYT)
One of the best airports in Turkey and one of the most crowded airports, which is the main airport for the cities of southwestern Turkey. It was chosen as the Best Airport in Europe for 2011 in the category of airports that attract 10-25 million passengers annually.
The airport consists of three travel halls, two of which are for international flights and one hall for domestic flights. It is a landing and take-off point for about 80 airlines, including Atlas Global and Turkish Airlines.
Airport location and transportation: The airport is located northeast of the city of Antalya, only 13 km from its center. It can be reached by car in 25 minutes, and can also be transported between the city and the city by using trams or public buses that run every 30 minutes to the Antalya “otogar” bus station.
The nearest hotels to Antalya Airport:
AC Airport Hotel
One of the best 4-star hotels in Antalya, located only 800 meters from the airport, and provides its guests with free transportation to and from the airport, as it contains luxurious rooms with comfortable wooden furniture.
Summary of Arab visitor ratings
The hotel got very good reviews for both great location, staff, cleanliness and services.
Esenboga International Airport (ESB)
The first airport in the capital, Ankara, was classified as one of the best airports in Europe, it is characterized by its high-level equipment according to international standards, and has previously won the International Airport Council award as the best airport in Europe in 2013. It is considered one of the most vital airports in Turkey, where more than 233 aircraft are launched daily . It is also the headquarters of Turkish Airlines and its Anatolia Jet Company.
Airport location: The airport is located 28 kilometers east of the city, and can be reached by bus No. 442, which operates to transport passengers between the airport and the city center from 6:00 am until 11:00 pm, and can also be reached by taxi.
Hotels near Esenboga International Airport:
Ibis Ankara Airport Hotel
One of the best hotels in Ankara, the capital, is located only about 2 km from the airport, and features clean rooms equipped with modern amenities such as free Wi-Fi and comfortable furniture.
Summary of Arab visitor ratings
The hotel got very good reviews for the location near the airport, services, staff, hygiene and facilities.
Izmir airport Adnan Menderes (ADB)
Izmir Airport or Adnan Menderes Airport is the main international airport that serves the city of Izmir, and it was named in this name in honor of the former Prime Minister Adnan Menderes, and it is considered the fifth busiest international airport in Turkey, and in 2014 it was able to serve about 11 million passengers. It is worth noting that the airport also provides domestic flights throughout the week.
Airport location: The airport is located 18 kilometers south of the city of Izmir, and it provides buses that operate to transport passengers to and from the airport. Taxis and a railway line are also available near the airport.
Hotels near Adnan Menderes Airport:
Orty Airport Hotel
One of the best hotels in Izmir near Adnan Menderes Airport, it is located at the entrance to the airport only 400 meters from it, and it provides free airport transportation to all guests. It features rooms with warm colors and luxurious wooden furniture.
Summary of Arab visitor ratings
The hotel earned more than 500 great reviews around perfect location, cleanliness, tranquility and helpful staff.
Trabzon International Airport (TZX)
It is the main airport for the city of Trabzon, and it is the ninth busiest international airport in Turkey and the only airport in Turkey that overlooks the sea, and despite being an international airport, the number of domestic flights originating from it constitutes 95% of the total flights, so it is considered one of Turkey’s most internal airports From being an international airport.
Airport location: The airport is located close to the city of Trabzon, east of the Black Sea, just 6 kilometers from the city center. It can be reached by renting a car in Trabzon or by taxi and bus.
Hotels near Trabzon international airport:
Zorlu Grand Trabzon Hotel
It is one of the best 5-star hotels in Trabzon and one of the chosen accommodation options in it. It is located close to the city center, 6 kilometers from the airport, and provides transportation to and from the airport.
Summary of Arab visitor ratings
The hotel has received around 1,350 very good reviews about both the great location close to the airport and services, cheerful staff and varied food.
The best Turkish airlines
As Turkey’s airports are considered one of the best airports in the world, Turkey also includes a group of the best airlines and airlines that have a long history and good reputation, and that work to provide high-quality service at the lowest possible price. Among the most prominent of these companies:
Turkish Airlines: One of the best global airlines and the most famous airline in Turkey, working to provide service to more than 290 destinations around the world, and takes from Ataturk International Airport the center of its operation.
Sun Express: One of the distinguished airlines, operating on a low-cost flight system, and its flights are through Adnan Menderes Airport and Antalya International Airport to more than 107 destinations around the world.
Atlas Jet: A relatively modern airline, it was founded in 2001, is based in Istanbul Ataturk Airport, and provides domestic and foreign flights to about 17 different destinations.
Onur Airlines: It is one of the most prominent Turkish airlines operating low-cost aviation, and its flights are pronounced from Istanbul and Antalya International Airports to about 38 domestic and foreign destinations.
Pegasus Airlines: one of the most important Turkish airlines operating low-cost flights, provides service to more than 109 destinations around the world, and is taken from the airport.
