The name of the airport, which was opened in 1997 as Edremit Körfez Airport, was changed to Balıkesir Koca Seyit Airport in 2012. The airport is located in the south of Edremit, 86 km from Balıkesir city center. Balıkesir Koca Seyit Airport, which is classified in the category of civil airport, offers both domestic and international flights.
Operated by the State Airports Authority (DHMI), the airport has a terminal building of 1678 m² and a runway of 3000 × 45 meters. The total usage area of the port is 23.600 m².
Due to its proximity to vacation locations such as Ayvalık, Altınoluk, Akçay, Küçükkuyu, Ören and Dikili, passengers who charter private jets for holiday purposes use the port intensively, especially in the summer months.
Balıkesir private jet charter prices
Although Balikesir Edremit 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 → Balıkesir Koca Seyit are as follows.
| Light Jet | 6.900 EUR + VAT |
| Midsize Jet | 9.775 EUR + VAT |
| Heavy Jet | 14.100 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 Balıkesir Koca Seyit Airport
The aerodrome, which was opened in Edremit district of Balıkesir in 1997, served only for domestic flights in its first years. The airport, which could not provide adequate service due to the small size of the runway and terminal building build during establishment (Old runway: 2080×30 meters, Terminal building 320 m²), was renovated on June 19, 2010 and opened to service.
The airport was declared a Temporary Border Gate on the same date and opened to international flights. The name of the port, which was named as Edremit Körfez Airport in its establishment, was renamed to Balıkesir Koca Seyit Airport with the decision of the Council of Ministers dated 11.06.2012 and numbered 3280, with its publication in the Official Gazette dated 28.06.2012 and numbered 28337.
Balıkesir districts and places to visit
Balıkesir, one of the most important tourist attractions of Southern Marmara, hosts hundreds of thousands of holidaymakers every year. The most prominent place in the city is Kaz Mountains National Park, 120 kilometers from the city center. Rahmi Koç Museum, where many cultural artifacts are exhibited, Kuşcenneti National Park, which attracts the most attention by foreign tourists, Kuvayi Milliye Museum, where historical and cultural pieces are located, and Marmara Island, which is a natural wonder, are among the must-see spots in the city.
In addition, Lovers Hill, Balıkesir Clock Tower, Sevim and Necdet City Library, Antandros Ancient City, Hasanboğuldu Pond, Manyas Bird Lake, Atatürk Rocks, Saatli Mosque, Tahtakuşlar Ethnography Museum, Değirmenboğazı Nature Park can be counted as places to visit when visiting the city.
Balıkesir Koca Seyit Airport transportation and car rental
It is possible to reach the city center by public bus, direct bus, taxi and car. Edremit – Bostancı public bus line connects Balıkesir Koca Seyit Airport to Edremit city center. To use the public bus, it is necessary to go to Bostancı district, which is a 15-minute walk from the outside of the airport. It takes approximately 20 minutes to reach the city center from Bostancı.
Buses departing directly to the city center depart 25 minutes after each trip. There are taxis available 24/7 outside the airport. There are no companies providing car rental services at the airport. Vehicles must be arranged before visiting the city.
Passengers who want to reach Balıkesir with their private vehicle can reach the city center in approximately 1 hour by using the Balıkesir Edremit Yolu/D230 highway.
