What is the best way to get from ADA airport to the city?

⚠️ Historical/general aviation context only.

Adana Sakirpasa Airport (ADA) Guide: Seyhan / Adana, Turkey

Adana Sakirpasa Airport is an important airport to write about carefully because the old ADA code still appears in older guides, maps, and memories, but scheduled commercial passenger service has moved to Cukurova International Airport (COV). Sakirpasa served Adana for decades and was famous for being close to the city center. Today, travelers booking normal airline tickets for Adana/Mersin should search COV, not ADA, unless they are dealing with private aviation, training, or a specialist operator.

This guide is written for travelers who want the useful details first: the real airport name, where it sits, how much to budget for transport, what to expect in the terminal, where to search for flights, and which services to arrange before landing. Prices and routes are updated for June 2026 and should be treated as practical planning ranges rather than fixed promises.

Quick airport facts

Item	Details
Full airport name	Adana Sakirpasa Airport
Short codes	ADA / LTAF
Also searched as	Adana Airport, Adana Sakirpasa Airport, ADA Airport
City and country	Seyhan / Adana, Turkey
Practical address	Sakirpasa district, Seyhan/Adana, Turkiye; coordinates 36.982201, 35.280399.
Distance to city	Historically only a few kilometers from central Adana, but commercial passenger flights moved to Cukurova International Airport in August 2024.
Updated	2026-06-15

Best for: historical context, private/general aviation notes, and explaining why travelers should now use COV for Adana/Mersin flights.
Main route logic: scheduled passenger flights ceased in August 2024 and moved to Cukurova International Airport.
Airport style: former commercial airport, now primarily general aviation/private/training/air-sports use in public records.
Planning rule: if your airline ticket says Adana in 2026, check whether it is actually COV.

Address and location

Use Adana Sakirpasa Airport (ADA) for flight searches and Adana Airport, Adana Sakirpasa Airport, ADA Airport as backup search wording in maps, hotel messages, and taxi conversations. The practical address is:

Sakirpasa district, Seyhan/Adana, Turkiye; coordinates 36.982201, 35.280399.

Historically only a few kilometers from central Adana, but commercial passenger flights moved to Cukurova International Airport in August 2024. For a serious itinerary, save the airport coordinates offline, download the city area in Google Maps or Organic Maps, and keep your hotel address in both English and the local language where possible.

How to get from the airport to the city

Option	Typical time	Approximate cost	Best use
Old ADA to central Adana area	10-20 min	Local taxi fare if access is relevant	⚠️ Historical/general aviation context only.
COV to Adana center	35-55 min	About TRY 200 bus or TRY 900-1,200 taxi in recent guides	✅ Use this for normal passenger flights.
COV to Mersin	45-70 min	Taxi often TRY 1,000-1,500; bus/shuttle lower	🚌 Key route for regional travelers.
Private transfer from COV	35-70 min	Often from TRY 1,000+ depending city	🧳 Best for groups and late arrivals.

Do not go to old ADA for a normal scheduled flight unless your operator explicitly instructs you. Check the IATA code on your ticket: COV is the current commercial airport for the region.

Transport tips

🧾 Confirm the fare before loading luggage, especially when there is no visible meter or posted rate.
📍 Save the exact hotel pin offline; airport drivers may know districts better than street names.
💵 Carry small local cash for the first transfer, baggage carts, snacks, or phone calls.
🌐 Install an eSIM before departure so you can message your driver immediately after landing.

Public transport and metro

Old ADA is not the current scheduled passenger airport and has no relevant airport metro. For commercial flights, plan transport from COV by bus, taxi, or transfer.

Where public transport exists, it is usually best for daylight arrivals with light luggage. For late flights, family travel, heavy bags, or first-time visits, a taxi, hotel transfer, or pre-booked private driver is usually worth the extra cost.

Taxi prices and transfer strategy

Taxi prices around airports are rarely as neat as an official table. Time of day, luggage, driver availability, fuel prices, and whether the destination is inside or outside the central city all matter. The ranges above are realistic planning budgets, but the best practice is simple: agree the fare before moving, keep your phone map open, and avoid changing money with random drivers.

For smoother arrival logistics:

🚕 Use official taxi ranks or a hotel-arranged driver where available.
🧳 Pre-book a transfer if you land late, carry equipment, or travel with children.
🚗 Compare rental cars before arrival with DiscoverCars if you need regional freedom.
🏨 Use Expedia to check hotels near the airport and in the city before choosing a transfer.

Airport facilities, shops, and restaurants

Old Sakirpasa is not the normal commercial passenger terminal anymore.
For shops, restaurants, baggage, airline check-in, and commercial passenger services, use Cukurova International Airport.
Older articles may still mention ADA buses, terminal cafes, and city-center taxi convenience; those details are legacy for scheduled passenger travel.
If using private aviation, coordinate all services through the operator or handler.

The smart rule at ADA is to treat the terminal as a transfer point rather than as a shopping destination. Eat before arriving when possible, keep a refillable bottle where security rules allow, and bring a small power bank. If you have a long delay, an airport-area hotel or city hotel is usually more comfortable than waiting in the terminal.

Airlines and where the airport flies

Pegasus states that with the closure of Sakirpasa Airport to scheduled flights in 2024, its Adana operations moved to Cukurova International Airport. Corendon announced Adana Airport would close to air traffic and Cukurova would open in August 2024. Public summaries list the last commercial passenger service shortly after midnight on 11 August 2024.

For normal Adana passenger flights in 2026, check Pegasus, AJet, Turkish Airlines, SunExpress, Corendon, and other operators at COV rather than ADA.

Cheap routes to check first

Search COV to Istanbul SAW/IST, Izmir, Ankara, Antalya, Ercan, Dusseldorf, and Frankfurt.
If a booking site still shows ADA, verify whether it maps to COV or old data.
For Adana city hotels, compare COV bus/shuttle against taxi because COV is much farther than old ADA.

Cheap airport strategy is different from simply sorting by lowest fare. Always compare the final cost after checked baggage, seat selection, payment fees, transfer costs, and missed-connection risk. A slightly more expensive flight into the correct airport can be cheaper than a low base fare that forces a long taxi ride or overnight hotel.

Where to buy flights and hotels

Start with broad searches, then verify the exact airport code before paying. This is especially important in cities with more than one airport or with airport transitions.

Need	Recommended booking link	Why it matters
Internet on arrival	🌐 Yesim eSIM	Install before flying so maps, airline apps, WhatsApp, and hotel messages work as soon as you land.
Flights and hotels	🏨 Expedia flights and stays	Useful for comparing nearby hotels, airport overnights, and onward tickets in one search.
Tours and transfers	🎟️ Viator tours and airport transfers	Best for guided city tours, day trips, private arrival transfers, and skip-the-line activities.
Rental cars	🚗 DiscoverCars	Compare local and international rental agencies before accepting a walk-up airport rate.
Travel medical insurance	🛡️ SafetyWing	Check coverage, exclusions, and country wording before travel, especially on complex itineraries.
Support this airport-guide project	🤝 Patreon: HEDONISMcloud	Helps keep airport guides updated with fares, route changes, and city transport notes.

eSIM, internet, insurance, and car rental

🌐 Internet: install Yesim eSIM before the flight. Airport Wi-Fi can be slow, blocked by SMS verification, or unavailable exactly when you need maps.
🛡️ Insurance: compare policy wording with SafetyWing. Read exclusions for the destination, adventure activities, medical evacuation, political/security events, and pre-existing conditions.
🚗 Cars: compare vehicles on DiscoverCars before arrival. Airport counters can run out of automatic cars or quote higher walk-up rates.
🎟️ Tours: use Viator for airport transfers, city tours, day trips, and guided experiences when independent transport is inconvenient.

Practical arrival checklist

Before you fly	Why it matters
Check the IATA code on the ticket	Prevents booking a hotel or transfer for the wrong airport.
Save airline, hotel, and driver contacts offline	Messaging apps may not work until data is active.
Carry local cash	Useful for taxis, snacks, and small airport expenses.
Recheck live departures	Regional schedules can change more quickly than major-hub schedules.
Keep insurance documents accessible	Helps at medical facilities and during airline disruption.

Safety and travel notes

Türkiye is under a U.S. Level 2 advisory due to terrorism, armed conflict risk near the Syria/Iraq border, and arbitrary detentions. For airport travelers, the practical advice is to use official transport, keep documents ready, avoid protests, monitor local news, and leave a buffer for security checks and traffic. For Adana travel, the main practical issue is using the correct airport and allowing time for the longer COV transfer.

The most reliable traveler is the boringly prepared traveler: documents printed, data working, transport confirmed, hotel address saved, and enough time between every moving part of the itinerary.

Short airport excursion idea

If you have a long layover or an overnight stop, choose one simple plan rather than trying to see everything. Stay close to the city center or a known hotel district, keep the return transfer booked, and avoid cutting the return to the airport too close. In smaller airports, a missed flight may mean waiting a day or more for the next practical departure.

Frequently asked questions

How far is Adana Sakirpasa Airport from Seyhan / Adana?

Historically only a few kilometers from central Adana, but commercial passenger flights moved to Cukurova International Airport in August 2024.

How much is a taxi from ADA airport?

Typical taxi planning ranges are shown in the transport table above. The safest method is to confirm the price before loading luggage and to use a hotel-arranged driver when arriving late or visiting for the first time.

Are there restaurants and shops at Adana Sakirpasa Airport?

Yes, but the depth of choice depends on the airport size and operating schedule. Expect practical cafes or snack options at smaller airports and a better range at major hubs. Carry backup snacks and water for delays.

Which airlines should I check first?