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Kahramanmaraş Airport

Kahramanmaraş, Turkey
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Gateway to southeastern Turkey's historic Kahramanmaraş region.

Opened
1998
Location
Kahramanmaraş, Turkey
Kahramanmaraş Airport (IATA: KCM, ICAO: LTCN) is a regional airport serving the city of Kahramanmaraş in south-central Turkey. It handles domestic flights connecting the city to major Turkish hubs, primarily Istanbul. The airport is operated by the Turkish State Airports Authority (DHMI) and serves a city known for its distinctive ice cream and red pepper products. Following the devastating February 2023 earthquakes centered near Kahramanmaraş, the airport played a critical role in disaster relief and humanitarian aid operations. While relatively modest in size, the airport supports the economic and social connectivity of the broader Kahramanmaraş province, which has been undergoing significant reconstruction efforts following the earthquake disaster.
Terminals
The airport operates a single passenger terminal handling domestic arrivals and departures.
Getting to & from
The airport is located approximately 8 kilometres from the city centre, with taxi and shuttle services available for passengers.
Airlines here
Turkish Airlines and Pegasus Airlines are among the primary carriers offering scheduled domestic services from Kahramanmaraş Airport.
Notable facts
  • ›The airport became a major hub for earthquake relief operations following the catastrophic February 6, 2023 earthquakes.
  • ›It primarily handles domestic routes to Istanbul's Sabiha Gökçen and Atatürk/Istanbul Airport.
  • ›Operated and managed by DHMI, Turkey's state airports authority.
  • ›Kahramanmaraş province is the epicentre region of the 2023 Turkey–Syria earthquake sequence.
  • ›The airport serves a city famous for its dondurma (stretchy Turkish ice cream) and spicy red pepper.
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KCM → SAWPC · 738 320
KCM → ESBTK · 738
KCM → ISTTK · 319
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City & Place Guide

Ice cream, castles, and mountain air in southern Turkey.

Kahramanmaraş is a mid-sized city in southeastern Turkey, nestled between the Taurus Mountains and the Fertile Crescent, known throughout the country for its legendary dondurma — a stretchy, mastic-flavored ice cream that performers sell with theatrical flair. The city carries a proud history, earning the honorific 'Kahraman' (heroic) for its resistance during the Turkish War of Independence.

Beyond its culinary fame, Kahramanmaraş offers Ottoman-era mosques, a hilltop castle with sweeping city views, and a relaxed provincial atmosphere that sees relatively few foreign tourists. The region is also a gateway to scenic highland areas and the Ahır Mountain plateau, popular with hikers and nature lovers.

  • •Kahramanmaraş Castle — hilltop Ottoman fortress with panoramic city and mountain views.
  • •Taş Han Bazaar — restored caravanserai housing local artisan shops and teahouses.
  • •Archaeology and Ethnography Museum — artifacts spanning Hittite, Roman, and Ottoman periods.
  • •Ulu Mosque — grand 15th-century mosque showcasing classic Ottoman architecture.
  • •Ahır Mountain — highland plateau ideal for trekking, picnics, and cool summer escapes.
  • •Sütçü İmam Üniversitesi Botanical Garden — peaceful green space popular with locals.

Getting around: Kahramanmaraş is best navigated by minibus (dolmuş), which covers most districts cheaply and frequently. City buses run main corridors, and taxis are widely available and affordable. There is no urban tram or metro, and the city lacks a major passenger rail hub, so intercity travel relies on long-distance buses departing from the central otogar. Ride-hailing apps have limited but growing coverage.

Best time: Spring (April–June) and autumn (September–October) offer the most pleasant temperatures, avoiding the intense summer heat that can push above 40 °C.

Local food: Must-tries include the world-famous stretchy dondurma ice cream, fiery Maraş-style red pepper paste, kebabs seasoned with local spices, and kadayıf-stuffed desserts drizzled with syrup.

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

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Kahramanmaraş Airport
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Kahramanmaraş Airport is an airport in Kahramanmaraş, Turkey.

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