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Adana Şakirpaşa Airport

Seyhan, Turkey
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Southern Turkey's gateway serving Adana and the Çukurova region.

Opened
1937
Location
Adana, Turkey
Adana Şakirpaşa Airport is a major domestic and international airport located in Seyhan district, within the city of Adana, Turkey's fourth-largest city by population. Situated just a few kilometers from the city center, it is one of the most conveniently positioned airports in Turkey relative to its urban core. The airport serves a mix of domestic Turkish routes and international destinations, particularly to European cities with large Turkish diaspora communities. It handles several million passengers annually and is operated by Fraport TAV Antalya, under Turkey's privatized airport management model. Adana's strategic location in the fertile Çukurova plain and its proximity to the Incirlik Air Base, a major NATO installation, give the airport both commercial and military significance in the region.
Terminals
The airport operates a single passenger terminal serving both domestic and international flights.
Getting to & from
The airport is accessible by taxi, private shuttle, and public bus services, with the city center located approximately 3–4 kilometers away.
Airlines here
Major carriers operating at Adana include Turkish Airlines, Pegasus Airlines, and AnadoluJet, with various European charter and low-cost carriers also serving the airport.
Notable facts
  • ›One of the closest major airports to a city center in Turkey, approximately 3 km from downtown Adana.
  • ›The airport's name honors Şakirpaşa, a neighborhood of Adana where it is situated.
  • ›Incirlik Air Base, a key NATO facility, is located approximately 10 km from the airport.
  • ›The airport serves the broader Çukurova region, including the cities of Mersin and Osmaniye.
  • ›Adana is Turkey's fourth most populous city, supporting consistent demand for air travel.
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Route map (10 destinations)

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Routes

ADA → IST8Q · 320
ADA → ECNKK · 320
ADA → EBLKK · 320
ADA → ISTKK · 320
ADA → TZXPC · 738
ADA → SAWPC · 738 320
ADA → ECNPC · 738
ADA → VANPC · 738
ADA → ADBPC · 738
ADA → AYTPC · 738
ADA → ESBTK · 73W 738
ADA → ISTTK · 319 738 320 321 73W 739
ADA → SAWTK · 738
ADA → JEDXY · 320
ADA → EBLZ4 · 321
ADA → ADBXQ · 738
ADA → AYTXQ · 738
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City & Place Guide

Adana's vibrant heart where history meets the Seyhan River

Seyhan is the central district of Adana, Turkey's fifth-largest city, situated in the fertile Çukurova Plain of southern Anatolia. It serves as the administrative, cultural, and commercial core of the city, blending ancient Roman heritage with a lively modern urban scene.

The district is named after the Seyhan River, which flows through the city and offers scenic riverside promenades. Visitors will find a welcoming, down-to-earth atmosphere shaped by a proud local culture, warm hospitality, and one of Turkey's most famous culinary traditions — the legendary Adana kebab.

  • •Stone Bridge (Taşköprü) — Roman-era bridge over the Seyhan River, over 2,000 years old.
  • •Adana Grand Mosque (Sabancı Merkez Camii) — one of Turkey's largest mosques with stunning architecture.
  • •Adana Archaeology Museum — rich collection of artifacts from the Çukurova region spanning millennia.
  • •Atatürk Park — lively riverside park ideal for evening strolls along the Seyhan.
  • •Adana Clock Tower — iconic 1882 Ottoman landmark in the city center.
  • •Merkez Hanı Bazaar — bustling traditional market for local crafts, spices, and street food.

Getting around: Seyhan is well served by Adana's city bus network (AKTAŞ), which connects major neighborhoods and landmarks affordably. Minibuses (dolmuş) run fixed routes and are a cheap local favorite. Taxis are widely available and metered, while BiTaksi and Uber operate in the city. Adana's Şakirpaşa Airport is just minutes from the district center.

Best time: Spring (April–May) and autumn (September–October) offer the most pleasant weather, avoiding the intense summer heat that can exceed 40°C.

Local food: Do not miss Adana kebab — spicy hand-minced lamb on a skewer — along with şalgam (fermented turnip juice), liver kebab, and fresh flatbread from street-side bakeries.

This guide is provided for general information only. Verify details locally before making travel decisions.

Adana Şakirpaşa Airport
Encyclopaedia

Adana Şakirpaşa Airport is a general aviation airport located in Adana. It served as the main commercial airport of Cilicia region from 1937 to 2024. Çukurova International Airport, which opened on 10 August 2024, replaced Şakirpaşa Airport as the regional airport. All commercial airline flights have been moved to the new airport, while Şakirpaşa Airport is now used primarily for private travel, pilot training and air sports.

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