| Popular Airport | Oğuzeli Intl. Airport |
|---|---|
| Popular Airlines | |
| Approximate Flight Duration | 5 hour |
| Approximate Travel Distance | 4000 Km |
The most preferred means of transportation in the city center is motorcycle taxis. If you have a small luggage and you are traveling alone, you can take a motorcycle. Normal taxis are another alternative. However, in both cases, remember to negotiate with the driver about the fare beforehand. If you have rented a car during your stay in the city, you can go to the airport on an average of 30 - 40 minutes using the Airport Road or the A2 motorway. Some hotels in Kano also offer extra charged airport shuttle service for their guests.
Aminu Kano International Airport is located approximately 13 kilometers northwest of the city center of Kano. The airport established in 1936 is the oldest airport in the country. Aminu Kano International Airport hosts military as well as civil flights. Duty free shops at the airport, serves passengers with a small café and a VIP lounge, are closed for a while.
Gaziantep Oğuzeli Airport is located 20 kilometers southeast of the city center. The airport, which serves in the civilian category, also hosts international flights.
Transportation from the airport to the city center is provided by HAVAŞ shuttles, municipal buses, and taxi options; if you want, you can also opt to rent a car.
HAVAŞ shuttle services are one of the easiest ways to get to the city center. Shuttle services are arranged according to flight departure times. If you want to take advantage of this option to go to the city center from the airport, please keep in mind that the shuttle services depart 25 minutes later after your plane lands at the airport.
The route of shuttle services are as the follows: ‘’Gaziantep Airport, Oğuzeli Crossing, Perilikaya Et ve Balık Kurumu, Şehreküstü İtfaiyesi (Fire Station), İnönü Street, Şirehan Devlet Hastanesi (Hospital), in front of Sosyal Sigortalar Kurumu (Social Insurance Inst.), Öğretmen Evi, HAVAŞ City Office, and Bus Station”.
Municipal buses are available all day long for transportation to the city center. Transportation is provided through two different routes. Municipal buses on the first route pass through Karataş, University, Ordu Street, and Metropolitan Municipality stops, while the buses on the second route pass through the Bus Station, Balıklı Square, and Hasan Kalyoncu University stops.
Taxi can also be preferred for convenience. Although the initial charge of taxis in Gaziantep is almost the same as other cities, please keep in mind that taxi is a more costly option than other transportation alternatives.
If you want to rent a car, offices of the car rental companies such as Avis, Hertz, Sixt, Acarsan, and National Car Rental are available at Gaziantep Airport. You can get to the city by renting a car by choosing from one of these companies. However, it would be useful for you to keep in mind the traffic condition.
