Search Flights from Sinop to Izmir

Sinop, the northernmost settlement in Turkey, provides Aegean air with its geographical and coastal waters in the Black Sea. There is an airport in the city which is now on the agenda with its bays, the famous prison which is turned into a museum and the construction of a nuclear power plant which is one of the most important investments of Turkey.

The airport is about 8 kilometers from the city center of Sinop, one of the most beautiful cities of the Black Sea region. You can get to the airport with shuttle service, minibuses, taxis and private cars.

Airport Services

The most important and most used means of transport between the Sinop city center and the airport are services that are operated by Turkish Airlines. The shuttle buses depart 90 minutes before flights in front of Sinop PTT and arrive at the airport in twenty minutes. These services are more economical than most alternatives. They also pass through Sinop Prison and Sinop Central Bus Station.

Minibus

It is also possible to get to the airport with the minibuses which are also called dolmuş in Turkish. These are considered to be slower than the airport services. The minibuses stop frequently to get their passengers and pass through Sinop Prison and TOKİ buildings.

Taxi

There are also taxi transportation between the city center and the airport which is located within the borders of Bostancılı village 8 kilometers outside the city. Remember that you have the right to bargain, even if there are fixed fees for taxi transportation. It takes about 15 minutes to get to the airport by taxi.

Private Car

Sinop city center is located on the Sinop Peninsula and its extension, Boztepe nose. It is also possible to use a private car to reach the airport from the city center, which is situated on these two land connected by a thin piece of land. First of all, you have to get to Fatih Caddesi via Sakarya Caddesi which connects the nose and the peninsula. Fatih Caddesi will also take you directly to the Bostancılı Village which will connect to the airport. There is also a car park for 100 cars where you can park your car at the airport.

Airport Information

Sinop Airport, which is only open for domestic flights, welcomes about 65,000 passengers per year. Despite this fact, the airport is not very well developed. There is one café and one restaurant at the airport. Within the terminal are offices of airline companies and check-in counters.

You can get to the city center from Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport, which is located in the Gaziemir district 18 km away, by Havas shuttles, public buses, train, taxi or personal car. You can also rent a car at the airport.

Personal Car

If you are going to drive to the city center from Adnan Menderes Airport using your personal car, you can get to central locations like Alsancak and Konak in about 30 minutes.

Havaş

Havaş shuttles are a good choice to reach the city center. Havaş shuttles provide high frequency transportation to the city starting in the early morning and continue until late at night. You can reach many locations both in the city and outside the city, like Alsancak, Karsiyaka, Kusadasi, and Aydin, using Havaş shuttles.

In addition, from March-October Havaş shuttles provide transportation to and from Çeşme.

Taxi

You can get to your destination quickly by taking a taxi. Taxis are located right outside the terminal. However, if you’re going somewhere outside of the city like Çeşme taking a taxi can be very expensive. We would recommend finding out the distance to your destination and calculating the fare before hand.

Bus

Public buses are another alternative to get to the city center. Using line 200 you can get to Mavisehir, using line 202 you can get to Alsancak and its surrounding areas, and using line 204 you can get to Bornova and its surrounding areas. Before getting on the bus purchase a Kentkart (smart card for fare payment), which is valid for the metro and train as well.

Train

The fastest and most practical way to get to the city center from Adnan Menderes Airport is by train. The platforms are just outside the terminal, a short walk away. You can buy a Kentkart on the platform and take the train to the city center.

Rental Cars

Renting a car to get around in Izmir is a good idea, especially if you plan to spend a few days in the city and/or travel to the surrounding areas. You can reserve your vehicle in advance and pick it up from the car rental office located at the airport. You can return your vehicle at the airport rental office a few hours before your departure. In Izmir traffic is generally mild, with the exception of rush hour, which is another reason why renting a car can be more advantageous. Rental car agencies at the airport include Avis, Hertz, Işıl Tur, Sun Rent a Car, and Duray Rent a Car.

Airport Information

You can watch aircrafts land and take off from almost every part of Adnan Menderes Airport. After you go through the security check there are many eating and drinking alternatives in the domestic and international terminals, including Kantin, Starbucks, Gloria Jean's, Cafe İzmir, Burger King and Beer Port.

If you are travelling internationally, you can go shopping for a variety of products like chocolate, alcohol, and perfume at the Duty Free shops. Some of these shops include the Old Bazaar, Duty Free Shop, Desa, Alsancak and D&R. If you have time before your departure you can enjoy the Comfort Lounge and THY CIP Lounge in the domestic terminal and the Millenium Lounge in the international terminal.

To take advantage of this space, where you can read daily newspapers, relax in comfortable chairs, and enjoy free refreshments, you simply have to pay an entry fee. THY CIP Lounge is free to Business and First Class passengers.

Certain credit card holders can use the Millenium Lounge and Comfort Lounge for free or at a discounted price. By finding out more information about these conditions you and your loved ones can have a more enjoyable experience before your flight.