Şanlıurfa GAP Airport
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Şanlıurfa GAP Airport (GNY) is the gateway to Şanlıurfa (Urfa), the "City of Prophets", and to Göbeklitepe — the world's oldest known temple complex and a UNESCO World Heritage Site dating back around 12,000 years. The airport is about 33 km from the city centre. There is no municipal city bus to the terminal: the Havaş coach is the main link to the centre for 210 TRY (about 45 minutes), with extended runs to Siverek and Hilvan, coordinated with flights. For Göbeklitepe, the beehive houses of Harran and the sacred Balıklıgöl (Pool of Abraham), a taxi or organised tour is needed — a taxi runs about 1,600 TRY to the centre and around 2,300 TRY to Göbeklitepe. The open car park follows the 2026 DHMİ Group A tariff at 280 TRY per day, with the first 15 minutes free.
Sanliurfa GAP Airport Transport Guide
Sanliurfa GAP Airport is the gateway to Göbekli Tepe, the world's oldest known temple and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, as well as to Balıklıgöl and the beehive houses of Harran. The airport is 34 km from the city centre. To reach the centre, Göbekli Tepe, Harran and towns such as Siverek and Hilvan you can use the Havaş shuttle, a taxi, a private transfer or a rental car. Below is the price, journey time and best use case for each.
Havaş Shuttle
Havaş runs from outside the terminal to Sanliurfa city centre for 210 TRY (45 min), Siverek for 310 TRY (60 min) and Hilvan for 180 TRY (20 min). Buses leave according to flight arrivals; buy tickets at the desk or online. The Havaş shuttle is the most economical and comfortable way into the centre. For current times see the Sanliurfa shuttle page.
Taxi, Göbekli Tepe and Harran
Taxis wait outside the terminal around the clock; the base fare is 50 TRY, 45 TRY per km, with a 155 TRY minimum drop fee. As there is no direct shuttle to the archaeological sites, a taxi or private transfer is the practical way to reach Göbekli Tepe (Gobeklitepe) and Harran. Approximate fixed fares to the main points:
| Destination | Distance | Est. Fare |
|---|---|---|
| Sanliurfa centre (Balıklıgöl) | 34 km | 1,600 TRY |
| Göbekli Tepe | 50 km | 2,300 TRY |
| Harran | 70 km | 3,200 TRY |
| Siverek | 95 km | 4,300 TRY |
If you plan to see Göbekli Tepe and Harran in one day, or you are travelling as a group or with heavy luggage, a private transfer can be arranged in advance at a fixed price, with the driver meeting you at arrivals.
Parking
At the airport open-air car park (DHMİ) the daily rate is 280 TRY for a car and 140 TRY for a motorcycle. For the full tariff and current prices, see the Sanliurfa Airport parking page.
Distances
Approximate road distances from Sanliurfa GAP Airport to the main points (they vary with traffic and season):
| Destination | Distance |
|---|---|
| Sanliurfa centre / Balıklıgöl | 34 km |
| Göbekli Tepe | 50 km |
| Harran | 70 km |
| Siverek | 95 km |
Terminal
Sanliurfa GAP Airport serves domestic and international flights from a single terminal building, with food and drink outlets, duty free, ATMs, car rental offices and an information desk. Thanks to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Göbekli Tepe, the airport draws Turkish and international visitors year-round.
Sanliurfa Airport Flight Times — Arrivals & Departures
Sanliurfa GAP Airport has mainly domestic traffic, with scheduled services to Istanbul, Ankara and Izmir. The main routes and approximate flight times are below; check the current time and status of your flight (on time, delayed, landed) with your airline before departure.
| To / From | Airlines | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Istanbul (IST) | Turkish Airlines | 2 hr |
| Istanbul (SAW) | Pegasus, AJet | 2 hr |
| Ankara (ESB) | Turkish Airlines, AJet | 1 hr 30 min |
| Izmir (ADB) | Pegasus, AJet | 2 hr 20 min |
Confirm the current status of arrivals and departures (on time, delayed, landed) with your airline or Sanliurfa GAP Airport information. The route network and times vary by season and day.