Hakkari Yuksekova Selahaddin Eyyubi Airport is an important airport serving Hakkari province and is located in Yuksekova district. The airport, which took five years to build and opened in 2015 with a two-year delay, is named after the Muslim leader Saladin Ayyubi. This airport, which was completed with a total expenditure of 102 million TL, makes a significant contribution to private jet traffic in the region.
The airport, which was closed on August 4, 2015 due to problems in the region, reopened in September 2016 after test flights in July 2016. The airport has a 3,200 m × 45 m runway, a 228 m × 120 m airport apron, a 265 m × 24 m taxiway and a 6,600 m² terminal building. A 9.3 km long road surrounds the facility. The airport is designed with an annual passenger traffic volume of 1 million passengers.
Hakkari private jet charter prices
Although Hakkari Yuksekova 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 → Hakkari are as follows.
| Light Jet | 15.850 EUR + VAT |
| Midsize Jet | 21.250 EUR + VAT |
| Heavy Jet | 29.300 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.
History of Hakkari Airport
Construction of the airport started on July 18, 2010. The airport opened to public/civilian air traffic on May 26, 2015. During the opening ceremony attended by President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoğlu, it was announced that the airport was renamed Hakkari-Yuksekova Saladin Eyyubi Airport after the Muslim leader Saladin Eyyubi (1137/1138-1193) who fought against the Crusaders and captured Jerusalem. The airport is 5 km from Yuksekova district center.
Places to visit in Hakkari
Hakkari is a city that attracts attention with its natural beauties and historical texture. One of the most important touristic spots of the city is Munzur Valley National Park. Munzur Valley is famous for its magnificent mountain views, green valleys and clear waters. Here you can hike, explore the wildlife and have a picnic. In addition, Munzur Gozes, waterfalls and ponds in Munzur Valley are among the places worth seeing.
Another place to visit in Hakkari is Cilo Sat Mountain.A perfect destination for those interested in nature sports, Cilo Sat Mountain offers an ideal environment for activities such as mountaineering, trekking and camping.The villages with historical and cultural heritage in the region are also worth a visit.You can visit these villages to get to know the local culture and lifestyle of Hakkari and explore the traditional Hakkari houses.
Hakkari Yuksekova Selahaddin Eyyubi airport information
Located in Yuksekova, the largest district of Hakkari, there is a distance of 92 kilometers between Yuksekova Selahaddin Eyyubi Airport and the city center. Passengers can reach the city center by taking taxis or minibuses from the airport. Taxis waiting for passengers all day at the airport can be preferred for a comfortable and hassle-free journey.
Minibuses, on the other hand, carry passengers from the airport to the city center only 2 times a day. Opening hours are determined according to the arrival time of the planes and there is no clear timetable.
