Erzurum Airport serves the homonymous city in eastern Anatolia, situated at over 1,750 metres of altitude, among Turkey's highest.
Gateway to the Palandöken ski resort, among Turkey's main, and to the mountainous landscapes of eastern Anatolia.
How to get to Erzurum International Airport
By Car
By Train
By Bus
Average travel time to ERZ
Parking near Erzurum International Airport
In front of the terminal there is parking of limited size.
Rates reflect prices typical for the zone.
How to get to Erzurum from ERZ
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Car rental at Erzurum International Airport
Some car rental companies have desks in the arrivals area, useful for reaching Palandöken.
Bring a driver's license, passport, and credit card; an International Driving Permit (IDP) is typically required as well. Winter driving requires experience on snow and ice.
Hotels near Erzurum International Airport
Erzurum centre
11-14 km from the airport, 15-20 minutes by taxi; both hotels in this area offer a free shuttle to the airport and to the lifts of Palandöken.
Best for: Business trips and visits to the historic centre, with a free shuttle to both the airport and the slopes.
- Free shuttle to both the airport and the Palandöken slopes
- A few minutes on foot from Atatürk University and the historic centre
- In the depths of winter the roads to Palandöken can be slow due to snow and traffic
- The real historic centre, with the Çifte Minareli Medrese, is still a short taxi ride away
Recommended hotels
- Hilton Garden Inn Erzurum 1.3 km from the centre, with a free shuttle to the airport and to the Palandöken slopes; spa, a fireplace in the lobby and gym. View availability
- Ramada by Wyndham Erzurum 6 minutes on foot from the Yakutiye Medresesi and 10 from Atatürk University, facing the city hospital; sauna, Turkish bath and free shuttle to the slopes. View availability
Palandöken
About 15 km and 15 minutes from the airport; outside ski season the area is much quieter and isolated from the city.
Best for: Skiers and those who want to sleep at the foot of the slopes, with direct access to the lifts.
- Near ski-in/ski-out access to the Palandöken slopes
- The Ski Lodge is a boutique hotel just 30 metres from the lifts, the Resort Hotel is larger with a full spa
- In summer, outside ski season, the area empties out and services are reduced
- The transfer from the airport still requires a dedicated taxi, more expensive than a direct ride into the centre
Recommended hotels
- Dedeman Palandoken Resort Hotel 187 rooms at the foot of Palandöken, a minute's drive from the lifts; a full spa with massages. View availability
- Dedeman Palandoken Ski Lodge Hotel The first boutique hotel on Palandöken, 65 rooms 30 metres from the slopes and about 1,000 metres below the mountain's summit. View availability
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Terminal guide
The terminal, open since 1966, handles domestic connections and seasonal traffic linked to winter skiing.
Best not to risk it: 2.5 hours in advance for flights is the safest choice.
Map of Erzurum International Airport
Frequently asked questions
Q. Is Erzurum at high altitude?
Yes, over 1,750 meters above sea level, among the highest cities in Turkey, with a harsh climate especially in winter.
Q. Is Erzurum close to a ski resort?
Yes, Palandöken, among Turkey's main ski resorts, is about 30-40 minutes from the airport.
Q. Are credit cards accepted in shops in Erzurum?
Yes, in the large hotels and restaurants downtown, but in the bazaars and shops of this eastern city, less used to international tourism, it's best to have Turkish lira in cash.
Q. Is Erzurum airport historic?
Yes, open since 1966, it's one of the longest-operating airports in eastern Anatolia.
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