Popular Airport | Kavala Intl. - Alexander The Great Airport |
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Popular Airlines | |
Approximate Flight Duration | 1 hour 20 min |
Approximate Travel Distance | 1133 Km |
Known as the city of tolerance in Turkey, Hatay is also known as Antakya. Urban transportation is usually provided by bus, minibus or taxi in Hatay.
Transportation to Hatay Airport, which has domestic and international terminals, is also provided by HAVAŞ shuttle services. The shuttle services depart from the opposite of Atatürk Park, the city center. HAVAŞ shuttle services are arranged according to the landings and departures of the airplanes.
If you want to enjoy an easier and more practical journey, you can reach the airport by taxi. You can easily get a taxi in the city center.
There are the offices of car rental companies at Hatay Airport. You can also leave your rental car at these offices, once you arrive at the airport.
Hatay Airport is 25 kilometers away from Hatay city center. Iskenderun and Reyhanlı, the other important districts of Hatay, are 45 and 41 kilometers away from the airport. The airport, which was opened in 2008, was also announced as Air Border Crossing and thus opened to international flights.
There are flights to Cyprus as well as the major cities such as Istanbul and Ankara. There are direct flights to Dusseldorf city of Germany from the airport, where Turkish Airlines (THY), Pegasus and Borajet arrange flights.
Known to be among the most beautiful seaside cities of Greece, Kavala attracts tourists with its beautiful beaches and places of entertainment. Those who want to travel to this city fly to Megas Alexandros Apt Airport.
The airport is located about 30 kilometers east of the city. The town, called Chrysoupolis, is very close to the airport. As there is no railway station near the city, it is also very difficult to reach the city center using public transportation. For this reason, you can take the advantage of taking a taxi, renting a car or private shuttle services provided by your hotel.
You can also prefer to benefit from the buses providing transportation between the airport and the city center. It is very difficult to catch the express bus lines that depart twice a day on weekdays at 06:15 and 18:15 and on Saturdays at 07:10 and 19:15; on Sundays and holidays the express bus line only serves at 19:15. Express buses reach the city center in about half an hour. The buses following the long route do not have regular departure times.
You can also benefit from the shuttle services provided by the hotels or some private shuttle companies. You are advised to get information about the shuttle service before deciding on the hotel you are going to stay.
Finding a taxi at the airport is easier compared to finding a bus. Compared to European standards, taking a taxi in Kavala is much more affordable. Therefore, taking a taxi is one of the most convenient options you can prefer to reach the city center from the airport.
There are also available car rental companies at the airport. You can travel more practically and comfortably by the car you can rent from these companies. If you prefer, you can also reserve your rental car before your flight.