Transportation from the City Center to Sulaymaniyah Airport
Sulaymaniyah, which attracts the attention of travelers with its history and nature, is a modern city located in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq. Süleymaniye, a vibrant city center with its hotels, shopping malls, theaters and restaurants, was founded in 1784 by İbrahim Pasha.
Suleymaniye, which has made a name for itself with its architectural features, baths and streets even in history books, is located between the Goizha, Azmir, Glazarda and Piramargun Mountains.
It is best to take a taxi, as there is no public transportation option going to Sulaymaniyah Airport, which is 12 km from the city center.
As in most parts of Iraq, it is always possible to find a taxi in Sulaymaniyah. If you want to call a taxi by phone, you can call +964 7709105353. The fare, which takes 10-15 minutes, is quite affordable compared to a big city. However, it is useful to talk to the driver before you set off and agree on the destination and the price from the beginning, because they do not use taximeters.
Taxis, which provide honest service without resorting to any lies about the fare, do not accept tips. Generally, beige, red or white sedans are used as taxis. Since there is no public transportation in the city, most people use taxis for transportation.
Private transfer services are also highly developed in the city, and both licensed companies and pirate transport drivers are working to transport passengers to different parts of the city. You have the chance to get private transfer service from companies that carry licensed passengers from the city center to the airport.
In addition, if you are staying in a hotel, you can request a car from the hotel reception to the airport. While some luxury hotels offer this service free of charge, many hotels have options that provide airport shuttle services for a fee. You can also rent a car from the city center and have it delivered at the airport. You can rent a car according to your return day and deliver your car at the airport and continue your journey without any problems.
Transportation from ŞırnakŞerafettinElçi Airport to the City Center
Şırnak Şerafettin Elçi Airport, which is approximately 10 kilometers from the Cizre district of Şırnak, has been serving the region since 2013. This airport, which facilitates transportation from other regions to nearby cities that do not have airports in Eastern and Southeastern Anatolia, is currently only open to domestic flights.
If you want to go directly to the city center after getting off at Şırnak Şerafettin Elçi Airport, which was built on an area of 3,50 square meters on the İdil - Cizre highway, taxis are the most convenient vehicle you can use, because in order to use other public transportation vehicles, you must first go to Cizre and transfer to the center from there. . In addition, some aircraft companies have shuttles that take them to Cizre.
After getting off at the airport, it costs approximately 30 TL to go to Cizre by taxi, and 70 TL to go to Şırnak centre, but don't forget to negotiate the fare before you set off. It is possible to reach the center by taxi in an hour or an hour and a half, depending on the condition of the road.
In addition to taxis, private shuttle minibuses waiting at the airport also carry passengers to Cizre. After getting off these minibuses, which depart almost every hour, minibuses or buses going to the center of Şırnak or to other routes serve the passengers. You can pay 12 TL for the minibuses going from the airport to Cizre, and 12 TL for the minibuses that go from Cizre to the center of Şırnak and complete your journey between the airport and Şırnak center for a total of 24 TL. Although the journey time varies according to the departure and arrival times of the two minibuses, the time on the road takes at least an hour and a half.
Şırnak Şerafettin Elçi Airport Contact Information
Address: Şerafettin Elçi Airport, Mardin-Şırnak Road, Düzova Village, Cizre-Şırnak
Telephone: 0486 636 77 00 - 01 - 02