Şanlıurfa GAP Airport – GNY
Şanlıurfa GAP Airport is a public airport that serves the city of Urfa, also known as Şanlıurfa, Turkey. It is located about 21.1 miles northeast of the city center. Opened in 2007, this airport replaced the old Şanlıurfa Airport (GNY) found in another location. It is part of the Southeastern Anatolia Project or GAP, which gave it its local moniker, the GAP Airport. A number of airlines serve the airport including Turkish Airlines, AnadoluJet, Onur Air, and Pegasus Airlines, which fly to various Turkish cities Istanbul, Ankara, and Izmir. Seasonal flights to Saudi Arabia are also available. The Şanlıurfa GAP Airport is operated by the General Directorate of State Airports Authority.
Best Time to Visit
Şanlıurfa GAP Airport boasts the longest runway in the country with the asphalt surface extending 13,084 feet long. It is set at an elevation of 2,700 feet above mean sea level. While the airport is equipped with many facilities, including a café, the staff are only present when there are flights scheduled. In 2011, traffic at GAP Airport reached a total of 242,778 passengers, marking a 10% increase from the previous year.
What to Do & Area Attractions
There are many good value Şanlıurfa accommodations found throughout the city. However, the best hotels are found at least half an hour away from the Şanlıurfa GAP Airport, including the posh Hilton Garden Inn Şanlıurfa and the 5-star accommodations of Dedeman Şanlıurfa. If close proximity to the airport is crucial to a tourist, a good option is Harran Otel, which is only 15 minutes away by car.
On this page it is easy to search for Sanliurfa, Turkey airport hotels, we have listed hotels, airport motels,
resorts, inns in order of proximity, closest airport lodging options are listed first. Sanliurfa, Turkey (GNY-Gap Guney Anadolu) airport
area map also gives you guidance on the distance of these hotels from the GNY airport.
Most of these GNY
hotels are designed to serve frequent travelers. If you are on business trip or family vacation or if your flight is delayed
and you need an overnight stay near the airport. Some of these Sanliurfa, Turkey
motels have passenger pick up or free airport shuttle service which you can take advantage of.
Some of the main attractions in the area around the GNY airport are Halil Ul Rahman Mosque, Aleppian Garden Mosaics, and Gumruk Hani.
Map of Sanliurfa, Turkey Hotels
View all Sanliurfa, Turkey (GNY-Gap Guney Anadolu) hotels, motels, lodging and attractions on Sanliurfa, Turkey (GNY-Gap Guney Anadolu) location map.
Weather Forecast for Sanliurfa, Turkey (GNY-Gap Guney Anadolu)
If you planning to travel to Sanliurfa, Turkey (GNY-Gap Guney Anadolu), here is your 6-day travel weather forecast to make sure you have all the essentials needed during your stay.
Start your day when the sunrises at 2:03 AM.
The temperature feels like 85.80000000000001 with a humidity level of 37 so dress accordingly.
Cloud coverage is 7 percent with visibility at 14.9 percent.
Today’s UV index is 9, don’t forget the sunscreen if you need it!
Today’s winds are traveling west-southwest at a speed of 6 MPH. At the end of the day don’t miss the sunset at 4:44 PM.
Fahrenheit / Celsius
Today
7/4
Few clouds
89°F
High: 101°F
Low: 74°F
Precipitation: 20%
Friday
7/5
Clear Sky
87°F
High: 98°F
Low: 73°F
Precipitation: 0%
Saturday
7/6
Clear Sky
86°F
High: 99°F
Low: 78°F
Precipitation: 0%
Sunday
7/7
Few clouds
90°F
High: 100°F
Low: 83°F
Precipitation: 20%
Monday
7/8
Few clouds
93°F
High: 103°F
Low: 81°F
Precipitation: 0%
Tuesday
7/9
Few clouds
88°F
High: 99°F
Low: 82°F
Precipitation: 15%
FAQs
What are the most common amenities for Sanliurfa, Turkey GNY airport hotels?
Airport hotels have useful amenities for frequent travelers like free GNY airport shuttle service, 24 hour in-room dinning,
late check-in and check-out and free breakfast. For business traveler amenities like
free wifi and meeting rooms are helpful. Most common amenities are Vending Machines, Complimentary Breakfast
and Complimentary Breakfast.
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