Van - Sirnak Flights
Transportation from City Center to Van Airport

Ferit Melen Airport
Reaching Van Ferit Melen Airport is quick and economical thanks to minibuses and shared taxis (dolmuş) departing from the city center. Especially the "İskele" minibuses are one of the preferred vehicles for transportation to the airport. Besides minibuses, you can also reach the airport using the bus services provided by Van Metropolitan Municipality. The duration of the journey may vary depending on traffic congestion.
Taxi or private transfer services also provide a comfortable and quick transportation to the airport. Taxis offer direct transportation, ensuring you reach the airport on time. If you prefer a more comfortable and personalized transportation, you can consider private transfer services. With these services, a vehicle will wait for you at the specified time and place, and take you to the airport safely.

Reaching Van Ferit Melen Airport by bus from the city center is a fairly easy and economical option. The bus services organized by Van Municipality facilitate transportation from the city center to the airport. For this, you can opt for the bus number 351 operated by Van Municipality.
This bus departs from the city center at specified hours and follows a designated route: Zaferler Elementary School, Culture Palace, Ezberciler Business Center, Maraş Street, Old Security Intersection, İpekyolu Street, Çatak Stop, DSI 17th Regional Directorate, and finally Ferit Melen Airport. Along the route, the bus makes stops at the mentioned stations to pick up passengers. This way, transportation from the city center to the airport becomes quite easy and predictable.

Accessing Van Ferit Melen Airport by minibus provides a quick and economical alternative. It is possible to reach a point near the airport with minibuses departing from the city center. Minibuses operate at specific times and travel through main roads and central points, allowing passengers to alight near the airport. In minibus transportation, the arrival time may vary depending on the traffic intensity and the departure time of the minibus.

Renting a car is a sensible option to explore the unique beauties of Van city and its surroundings. Thanks to several car rental companies operating in the city, you can easily rent a vehicle of your choice and embark on a journey to discover the historical and natural wonders of Van. After renting a car, you can visit significant tourist spots in the region such as Lake Van, Akdamar Island, and Akdamar Church, and then plan your return journey to Ferit Melen Airport.
Recommended car rental companies in the city include Central Rent A Car, Budget Rent A Car, Avis Rent A Car, Europcar, and Akdamar Tourism. With their extensive vehicle options and reasonable prices, you can find a vehicle that suits your needs and comfortably explore the surroundings of Van. On the return, you can reach the airport to return your rental car and continue with your journey.

Reaching Van Ferit Melen Airport by private vehicle offers a comfortable journey option from the city center to the airport. You can easily get to the airport from the city center by following the Avarek Road and İpek Yolu Cd./D300 towards the airport. By following the airport signs along the route, you can find the correct way, and thus, you can arrive at the airport quickly and safely.
Once you arrive at the airport, there is a parking area close to the domestic flights terminal. This parking area is suitable for both short-term and long-term parking needs. Thanks to the special parking spaces allocated for passengers with mobility restrictions, convenient parking facilities are provided for everyone.

Accessing Ferit Melen Airport via private transfer is a personalized and comfortable option. Private transfer services are an ideal solution for those who want to get to the airport from the city center or other areas of Van. A private transfer picks you up from the specified location and time and drops you off at the airport, ensuring you reach the airport in time for your flight without any hassles.
In the city of Van, firms like Alan Transfer, Number Van Tourism, and ZeasTravel offer private transfer services. These companies provide a service that picks you up from your specified address and drops you off at Ferit Melen Airport, making it easy for you to catch your flight. Especially for groups or families, a private transfer service can be a more comfortable and practical option compared to using public transportation or taxis.

Reaching Van Ferit Melen Airport by taxi is a quick and practical option. You can easily get to the airport by hailing a taxi from the city center or other areas of Van. Taxis generally move swiftly on the routes during less busy hours, thus completing your journey in a short period. The taxi routes often traverse Van's main roads and avenues, minimizing your access time to the airport and facilitating your arrival. The taxi option is especially ideal for travelers with limited time or those who wish to get to the airport promptly.

Reaching Van Ferit Melen Airport from Patnos and Erciş is quite practical. Especially with the private services offered by companies like Pinaşya Turizm and Naim Turizm, you can easily and swiftly travel to the airport from these regions. The journey from Erciş to Van Ferit Melen Airport takes approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes, while it takes about 2 hours to travel from Patnos to the airport. Private services are generally scheduled according to the landing times of domestic flights, ensuring passengers arrive in time for their flights.
To obtain information about the service schedules and stops, you can call the provided phone numbers. For Naim Turizm (Erciş), you can dial 0432 351 09 74 or 0535 612 70 09, and for Pinaşya Turizm (Patnos), you can call 0472 616 63 63 or 0472 616 27 41. These services pick up passengers at designated times and transport them to the airport following specified routes. Upon arrival at the airport, you can disembark at the exit of the arrival hall of the terminal, proceed with your check-in procedures, and wait for your flight.
Transportation from Sirnak Airport to City Center

Şırnak Şerafettin Elçi Airport
Şırnak Şerafettin Elçi Airport is located 60 kilometers from the city center and 20 kilometers from Cizre district. Transportation to the city center and Cizre is provided by two local transport companies, as there is no public transport service offered by the Şırnak Municipality. Additionally, taxis offer transportation services to the city center and districts in line with domestic flights.
There is no agency office at the airport for private transfers or car rentals. However, you can obtain private transfer services or rent a car from agencies in Şırnak city center. Passenger transfers are arranged in accordance with the flights of Turkish Airlines and Anadolu Jet from Ankara and Istanbul.

From Şırnak Şerafettin Elçi Airport, shuttle bus services to the city center and Cizre district are provided by Özlem Cizre Nuh and Barışlar Turizm. These shuttles depart 25 minutes after each flight arrival, transporting passengers to designated locations.
These shuttle buses are synchronized with flights arriving from Ankara and Istanbul. Located at the exit of the airport's arrival hall, these services offer regular trips to both Cizre and the city center of Şırnak, ensuring convenient transportation for passengers.

While Şırnak Şerafettin Elçi Airport does not have an on-site car rental office, you can rent a vehicle from various firms located in Şırnak city center or Cizre. These companies can deliver the car to the airport, ensuring it is ready for you upon arrival.
Some of the car rental services available for transportation to Şırnak Airport include Cizre Rent a Car, Deniz Rent a Car, Frt Rent a Car, Tatar Rent a Car, and MF Oto Kiralama. You can choose from these options and arrange for your rental car to be ready on your arrival day and time at the airport.

For private transfer services from Şırnak Şerafettin Elçi Airport to the city center, although there is no direct agency at the airport, you can make a reservation with agencies providing such services in Şırnak city center or Cizre. These agencies can meet you at the airport upon your arrival and comfortably transport you to your destination.
For instance, agencies like Cizre Rent a Car and Deniz Rent a Car offer these services. When making a reservation, ensure to inform the agencies about your flight’s arrival day and time. This way, you will be greeted by a driver waiting at the airport, allowing you to quickly and comfortably reach your desired location.

Taxi transportation from Şırnak Şerafettin Elçi Airport to the city center can be easily accessed from the domestic terminal's passenger exits. The taxi service is available 24/7, with an approximate travel time of 60 minutes to the city center. During this journey, passengers can experience both a comfortable and quick transit.
Moreover, taxi transportation is also available to other central locations such as Cizre or Silopi from the airport. Passengers who wish to use taxi services from Şırnak Şerafettin Elçi Airport can obtain information and make reservations by contacting the taxi service at the phone number 0486 636 77 00.