Adana Şakirpaşa Airport is in Adana, about 4 km from the city centre, but scheduled flights moved to Çukurova Airport after it opened to flight traffic. If your itinerary uses Şakirpaşa, Meydan minibuses and airport taxis can take you toward central Adana.
- Airport: Adana Şakirpaşa Airport (ADA)
- Distance to the city centre: approximately 4 km
- Meydan minibuses depart from outside the airport, on Bakımyurdu Caddesi
- Airport taxis serve the domestic and international terminals 24 hours a day
Airport location and arrival planning
Adana Şakirpaşa Airport is within Adana, approximately 4 km from the city centre.
The airport’s IATA code is ADA and its ICAO code is LTAF. The Directorate General of State Airports Authority (DHMİ) gives its location as 36°58′56″N, 35°16′49″E and records its service-entry year as 1937. It handles domestic and international traffic.
Before arranging a transfer, confirm which airport is named on your flight booking: scheduled flights at Şakirpaşa ended after Çukurova Airport opened to flight traffic. Çukurova Airport is 24 km from Adana city centre, with HAVAMAŞ, taxis and private cars as access options.
How do you get from Adana Şakirpaşa Airport to the city centre by public transport?
Meydan minibuses on Bakımyurdu Caddesi, just outside the airport, run toward the city centre.
Public-transport vehicles do not enter the airport. Adana Metropolitan Municipality identifies Meydan minibuses on Bakımyurdu Caddesi as a route toward the city centre; service hours are reported as ending between 23:30 and 24:00. Passengers heading to northern Adana can transfer at Taşköprü.
Public transport also runs along the D-400 highway, and the airport–D-400 connection road is a 10-minute walk away. Check the route and operating details before relying on this connection.
For a broader look at the city’s rail network and stops, the Adana Metro guide, with its lines and stations, can help you plan onward travel once you reach central Adana.
Are taxis available at Adana Şakirpaşa Airport?
Airport taxis serve the domestic and international terminals at Şakirpaşa around the clock.
Airport taxis operate 24 hours a day and use the same fare tariff throughout the day. Adana Metropolitan Municipality’s tariff sets airport taxis with T plates at a distance rate 20% above the listed base rate and excludes them from the short-distance tariff. Because prices and notices can change, confirm the current tariff with the municipality before your trip.
The drive from the airport to the city centre takes approximately 10 minutes. Havaş services also run from Şakirpaşa toward Tarsus–Mersin and İskenderun; those destinations are not city-centre transfers.
How far is Surmeli Adana Hotel from the airport?
Surmeli Adana Hotel is about 3.9 km from Adana Şakirpaşa Airport, with an estimated 20-minute drive between them.
For a city-centre visit after arriving, the hotel is about a 6-minute walk from Adana city centre. Its five-star hotel rooms in Adana are one accommodation option in the central area.
If you plan to continue on foot around the centre, a one-day walking route can link local sights into a day’s itinerary.
Choosing a transfer for your arrival
Choose your transfer based first on the airport shown on your ticket, then on the arrival time and your onward destination.
- Taking a taxi: airport taxis operate at Şakirpaşa 24 hours a day. Ask about the current fare tariff before setting off.
- Using a minibus: Meydan minibuses leave from outside the airport on Bakımyurdu Caddesi and run toward the city centre until between 23:30 and 24:00.
- Connecting toward northern Adana: transfer from a Meydan minibus at Taşköprü.
A one-day walking route through central Adana can help you plan what to do after reaching the city. Operating details may change, so check the official site before you go. For flights using Çukurova rather than Şakirpaşa, plan around its access options: HAVAMAŞ, taxis and private cars.
FAQs
Is Adana Şakirpaşa Airport still used for scheduled flights?
No. Scheduled flights ended after Çukurova Airport opened to flight traffic. Check your ticket to confirm which airport serves your flight.
Where do Meydan minibuses leave from?
They leave from Bakımyurdu Caddesi, just outside Şakirpaşa Airport, and operate toward the city centre, with reported service hours ending between 23:30 and 24:00.
Do taxis operate at Şakirpaşa Airport overnight?
Yes. Airport taxis serve the domestic and international terminals 24 hours a day.