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How to go to Sabiha Gokcen Airport from the City Center?

Put into service in the year 2001 together with its elegant architecture, functional means of transport, and airport services, Sabiha Gokcen Airport has been named after Sabiha Gokcen, Turkey's first female pilot and the world's first female fighter pilot. Sabiha Gokcen Airport is the only airport of Istanbul Anatolian side and Turkey's second highest capacity airport.

In addition to the easiness of transportation to the centers like Pendik, Kartal, Bostanci, Kadıkoy, Taksim, Besiktas, Levent, it also provides the cities like Kocaeli, Sakarya, Yalova, Duzce, Bolu, and Bursa with transportation opportunity. Having a strategic position in Turkey's air traffic, approximately 30 million domestic and international passenger flights are performed at Sabiha Gokcen Airport every year.

Taxi

Although the factors like traffic density, weather conditions, work start and finish times can be determinant, taxi is a transportation option you can prefer to go to Sabiha Gokcen Airport.

By taxi you can find almost everywhere in Istanbul, you can go up to the departing passenger gate easily. You can use various taxi fare calculation applications to calculate the cost of a taxi journey in Istanbul.

Havabus

Havabus that provides shuttle bus service from certain points in European and Anatolian sides for a direct transfer to Sabiha Gokcen Airport from the city center is one of the alternatives preferred for fast transportation.

Serving from Taksim, Kadıkoy, and Yenisahra, Havabus provides a practical service by departing at brief intervals. For detailed information on Havabus services and fares, please click here.

Marmaray-Metro

You can benefit from the developed public transport system of the city to go to the airport. You can come to Ayrilik Cesmesi by riding the Marmaray trains, where you can change to Kadikoy-Kartal metro. After getting to Kartal, you can get on E-9 buses that go to Sabiha Gokcen Airport.

Bus

There are bus services that will enable you to get to Sabiha Gokcen Airport from numerous points in Anatolian and European sides.

You can ride the buses number E11and E10 departing from Kadıkoy, E9 from Bostanci, E18 from Altunizade and Umraniye and KM20 from Pendik. If you will go to the airport from 4. Levent, the bus number E3 will help you.

Car Rental

You can use the car rental firms that have branches at the airport to go to Sabiha Gokcen Airport.

You can visit the national and international car rental offices in Istanbul. Besides, you can ensure that your car is prepared in advance by booking one online.

General Information on Erzurum

Erzurum that tops the list of the most crowded cities of the Eastern Anatolia Region has still been preserving the heritage of numerous civilizations it had hosted. This city, which has a harsh climate due to its geographical location, is a brand in winter tourism and winter sports in Turkey.

In addition to skiing, cirit (horseback javelin throw) is also another sports branch played professionally and followed enthusiastically in Erzurum. Erzurum, which is visited by the winter sports practitioners and fans frequently, is also a city flooded by numerous domestic and foreign tourists for its nature, deep-rooted history, local tastes, and traditional handcrafts.

How to go to the City Center from Erzurum Airport?

Erzurum Airport, used for civil and military flights since 1947, welcomes its passengers from the city center and the neighboring cities. One of Turkey's deepest-rooted airports, Erzurum Airport is located in Aziziye district of Erzurum. There are many transfer options to the city center from Erzurum Airport that is 13 km to the city center.

Taxi

The fastest and the most comfortable option to go to the city center from Erzurum Airport is taxi. The taxi stands are adjacent to the airport. You can go to the city center by taxi in 20 minutes approximately.

Shuttle Buses

Another alternative to go to the city center from Erzurum Airport is the shuttle buses. The shuttle buses provided by Erzurum Metropolitan Municipality go to the city center as per a schedule based on the flight times.

Car Rental

You can make a private travel by benefiting from the options of renting a car meeting your needs from the car rental offices available at Erzurum Airport. By renting a car, you can go to the city center and anywhere in the city and the neighboring cities. You can ensure that your car is prepared in advance by booking one online before arriving at Erzurum Airport where you can find the offices of numerous car rental firms, and when you have completed your travels, you can deliver your vehicle to the car rental office from which you have received service.

What to eat in Erzurum?

The centuries-old Erzurum culture generously offers its riches to us with its meals as well. "Cag kebab” made of goat or lamb meat is one of the most renowned meals of Erzurum. Marinated in a special recipe for 24 hours, the meat pieces are skewered like spinning kebab but cooked horizontally.

Erzurum’s most renowned dessert is “stuffed kataifi roll". The stuffed kataifi roll prepared by wrapping walnuts or pistachios with fresh kataifi, is dipped into egg and fried in boiling oil. Remember to taste this delicious syrupy dessert after cag kebab.

The water pastry that is baked by using methods completely peculiar to the region is another meal that must be tasted in Erzurum. This water pastry that is totally different from the water pastries you have eaten in other places so far is made by using string cheese and one egg per layer.

"Ayran asi", which you can see on the tables especially throughout the entire Ramadan month, is one of the most renowned soups of Erzurum. This soup is made by using buttermilk or yogurt.

The pastry called “hingel” in Erzurum is known as "manti" across the country. It has two types: with or without water. In Erzurum where hundreds of types of plants grow, the vegetable dish varieties are also rather rich as well as the pastries and meat dishes. “Ciris pancari", "cortutu pancari", "turnip cirtmasi", "cec pancari", "casir kavurmasi", and "borani" are some of them.

Where to stay in Erzurum?

In Erzurum, numerous accommodation alternatives for different budgets both in the city center and near the ski center await you. If you want to have a holiday in Palandoken Ski Center, numerous accommodation facilities ranging from 4 or 5 star luxurious hotels to boutique hotels or one-day facilities await you in Palandoken in all seasons of the year.

For those who want to have their holidays in spas, there are thermal facilities in the region. In these facilities, you can use the healing waters in the bathroom of your room, and benefit from the pools.

Must-Do's in Erzurum

Erzurum is one of Turkey’s oldest cities, which is really worth seeing. One of the indispensable destinations for winter holidays, this city will take you to a unique cultural journey. Erzurum is quite cold in winter, but you can rest assured that its hospitable people and local tastes will warm you inside.

While walking around the streets of the city, you can see the historical buildings that take you to the past. Besides, the sites you should see in Erzurum are very close to each other. It you have booked your Istanbul-Erzurum flight ticket, the next thing to do is to plan your tour route. If you are ready, let’s have a look at the things you must make sure to do in Erzurum.

• Visit the Twin Minaret Madrasa, an icon of Erzurum, and examine its traditional ornaments.
• Visit Yakutiye Madrasa, which is now the Museum of Turkish and Islamic Arts. Know the city better by examining the works of art there.
• Go on a pleasant walk along Cumhuriyet (Republic) Avenue. Do not come back without seeing Uc Kumbetler monuments while you are there.
• Enjoy the city view from Erzurum Fortress. You can witness history by visiting Erzurum Archeology Museum there.
• Visit Erzurum Grand Mosque and feel the historical atmosphere of the building.
• Go to Tortum Waterfall to add some nature to your Erzurum travel. You may be struck with admiration when you see this natural beauty that is one of the most beautiful waterfalls of Turkey.
• Visit Tebrizkapi Culture and Art Bazaar. Here, you can buy objects to remind you your Erzurum travel. You can also find the most beautiful souvenir options for your beloved ones in this bazaar.
• Discover the magnificence of Mount Palandoken. This is one of the best destinations for skiing, one of the most beautiful winter activities. You may have a very good time in Palandoken Ski Resort, one of Turkey’s best ski centers.
• Do not come back without tasting the famous cag kebab while you are in Erzurum. Discover the taste of molasses baklava and stuffed kadaifi, which are peculiar to Erzurum.