Search Flights from Sanliurfa to Heraklion

Şanlıurfa GAP Airport is located 35 kilometers away from Şanlıurfa city center and has been serving domestic and international flights since 2007. Serving in the civil category, GAP Airport has its own open car park and offers various alternatives for you to reach the city center. You can also benefit from the same alternatives for going to GAP Airport from the city center.

Taxi

You can reach Şanlıurfa GAP Airport by taking a taxi from wherever you are in the city center. Depending on the traffic density, you can use your time in a more economical way by taking a taxi, which is the fastest option you can choose, compared to other alternatives. In this sense, the taxis, which provide a 24-hour service, can be a good choice for you.

HAVAŞ

You can reach Şanlıurfa GAP Airport from the city center through the HAVAŞ buses. HAVAŞ shuttle services are arranged by the take-off times; the shuttle buses depart from the point of departure 2 hours before the take-off time for domestic flights and 2 and a half hours before the take-off time for international flights. You can arrive at the airport after an average 45-minute journey by HAVAŞ buses departing from Abide Ziyaettin Akbulut Park.

Rent a car

You can get to the airport by the car you can rent from the car rental offices in the city center in addition to the car rental offices in the terminal building. Once you reach the airport by the rental car you can rent from the central offices of AVIS and Baydili companies, you can deliver it at the offices in the airport building.

Airport Information

At Şanlıurfa GAP Airport, Domestic Flights and International Flights are arranged in a single terminal building. GAP Airport, which has been completed in 10 years and been serving since 2007, has the distinction of having the longest runway in Turkey. In addition, there are various sections in the terminal where you can access the services such as car rental offices, fixed telephone service, doctor, buffet, parking area and lost property office. You can travel to Istanbul, Izmir and Ankara airports from Şanlıurfa GAP Airport with Turkish Airlines, Anadolujet, Onur Air and Pegasus Airlines.

Although Heraklion is the largest residential area in Crete, especially the old city district is proper for walking. You can explore the whole city with a comfortable shoe, but you should always consider the weather. On the other hand, it is possible to explore the city by participating in the tours of many tourism agencies. Public transportation in the city is provided by buses. You can get to the whole city by buses, which will take you from the main bus stops A, B, and C.

Of course, there are many ferry and boat services in Heraklion, the biggest port city of Crete island. From there you can travel to many ports such as Santorini, Ios, Mykonos or Rhodes. Daily ferry service to Piraeus Port is also organized. It is possible to reach Athens from this port. You can rent a car in the city. Motorcycles and scooters, as well as cars, are quite common. It provides not only an ideal way of transportation to visit the city in warm weather but also an easy access to the other settlements of Crete Island such as Ayios Nikolaos and Chania. You can reach these cities by following the E75 highway. Traffic in the city can be really busy from time to time. Usually, there is an irregular traffic flow and road works are done. You can see the taxi almost everywhere in the city. However, it is not allowed to stop a taxi on the road, you need to use the taxi stops. You can see the taxi stops in front of the port, the bus station, and the airport. It is possible to use it not only for short trips but also as a private tour vehicle as well.

Taxis do not have a standard price policy, so if you can agree on the fare you can travel the whole city by having breaks at the important places of the city. All signs in Crete Island are written in English, using Latin alphabet as well as Greek alphabet, so you will not have trouble during transportation. The most used transportation vehicle from Nikos Kazantzakis International Airport to the city center is taxi. Buses are available for those who prefer to use public transportation. If you rent a car at the airport, you can easily reach the surrounding cities, not just the city center.

Bus

You can use the buses to the city center from bus stops at the airport terminal exit. The services are quite frequent, buses depart every 5 minutes. The services are rare only on Sundays. Buses start to pick up passengers early in the morning and continue its services until late in the evening.

Taxi

You can easily see the taxi stop when you leave the airport arrival terminal. Getting to the city center by taxi is easy and fast. If you wish, you can reserve a taxi for you by contacting the airport taxi station in advance.

Rent a car

Nikos Kazantzakis International Airport has 9 different vehicle rental companies that you can rent cars or motorbikes. You can make your vehicle rental operations online before your flight. You must remember that you must have international competence in order to be able to drive in Crete. The airport is located right on the E75 highway.