Sanliurfa GAP Airport is a civilian airport serving Sanliurfa province of Turkey. Opened on June 17, 2007, the distance to the city center is 35 km. Sanliurfa Airport, which has an apron capacity of 8 aircraft, serves with a 12.000 m² terminal building. There is a VIP area for private jet passengers inside the terminal. Sanliurfa GAP Airport, whose construction was completed in 10 years, is operated by DHMI. It is possible to reach the airport via D-885 and D-390 highways, taxi, private car or bus. There is a parking lot for approximately 500 vehicles in front of the terminal. There are flights to Saudi Arabia for Hajj from GAP Airport.
Sanliurfa private jet charter prices
Although Sanliurfa Airport air charter fees depend on variables such as the number of passengers, departure airport, flight time, aircraft position, flight date, the prices for private jet charter from Istanbul → Sanliurfa are as follows.
| Light Jet | 12.750 EUR + VAT |
| Midsize Jet | 17.250 EUR + VAT |
| Heavy Jet | 23.600 EUR + VAT |
These prices are average amounts and you can contact us on our flight reservation screen or by phone for the most accurate price information.
Brief history of Sanliurfa GAP Airport
Sanliurfa Airport, located in Sanliurfa and serving from 1988 until 2007, used to be the only airport in the city. When it became clear that the port was insufficient and needed to be renovated, the construction of Sanliurfa GAP Airport was brought to the agenda with a decision taken in 1998. As a result of the studies, a decision was taken to build a new airport in the same year. The construction of the new airport was completed in 9 years, i.e. until 2007, and it was opened in July of the same year. In the year it was opened, it was the airport with the longest runway in Turkey.
Important places to visit in Sanliurfa
Sanliurfa is a city full of historical and cultural richness. Your first stop should be Balıklıgöl. Known for the cave where it is rumored that Abraham was thrown into the fire, this area has historical and religious significance. Then, you should go to Göbeklitepe. Considered the oldest known temple in the world, Göbeklitepe is of great importance for the cultural heritage of humanity.
Harran Ancient City is also one of the must-see places in Sanliurfa. Bearing the traces of ancient Mesopotamian civilizations, this ancient city dazzles with its historical buildings. Sanliurfa Museum, located in the center of the city, exhibits the archaeological and ethnographic heritage of the region. Sanliurfa offers a unique experience to every visitor with its historical, cultural and religious heritage.
Sanliurfa GAP airport information
Transportation from Sanliurfa GAP Airport to the city center offers several different alternatives. Finding a taxi at the airport exit is one of the fastest and most convenient options. The journey by taxi usually takes about 45 minutes and it is quite easy to reach the center. In addition, municipal buses departing from the public transportation stops in front of the airport are another option.
There are also private shuttles that run regularly between the airport and the city center. Visitors who want to reach the city center with Havaş shuttles can have a comfortable travel experience.
