Süleyman Demirel Airport serves Isparta, a city in south-west Anatolia renowned for rose cultivation, used for the production of essential oil and rose water.
Gateway to Lake Eğirdir and the surrounding mountains.
How to get to Süleyman Demirel International Airport
By Car
By Train
By Bus
Average travel time to ISE
Parking near Süleyman Demirel International Airport
A parking area is located in front of the terminal with limited capacity.
Parking rates are average for the area.
How to get to Isparta from ISE
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Car rental at Süleyman Demirel International Airport
Some car rental companies have a desk in the arrivals area.
For rental, you need a driver's license, passport, and credit card, plus the IDP in most cases.
Hotels near Süleyman Demirel International Airport
Isparta centre
About 30 km from the airport, 30-35 minutes by taxi or private car; there are no regular airport shuttles nor a fixed rent-a-car desk in the terminal.
Best for: Business trips and one-night layovers, with quick access to the shops and restaurants of the centre.
- International chain hotel with pool and gym just steps from the centre
- A convenient starting point for Eğirdir and the other towns of the Göller Bölgesi, the lakes region
- The trip from the airport always requires a taxi or private car, with no cheaper alternatives
- Evening life is limited to a few restaurants in the centre, nothing comparable to a tourist city
Recommended hotels
- Hilton Garden Inn Isparta International chain hotel on Atatürk avenue, a few minutes from the centre; indoor pool, a gym open 24 hours and a well-kept breakfast, handy for those arriving on an evening flight. View availability
- Devin Otel About 500 metres from the town hall and 3 minutes on foot from the centre, above the Özkanlar junction; simple but with a buffet breakfast included and free parking. View availability
Keçiborlu and the lavender valley
The airport is within the same district as Keçiborlu; the village of Kuyucak, the heart of the lavender fields, is about 15 km from central Keçiborlu, in practice closer to the airport than Isparta city is.
Best for: Those arriving during the lavender bloom, between mid-July and August, or who prefer the countryside to a city hotel.
- Closer to the airport than central Isparta, handy for an early-morning flight
- Breakfast with produce from the family farm and a genuine rural atmosphere
- Outside the flowering season (late July-August) the fields are bare and the area is isolated
- Few services nearby: for restaurants and shops you need to head to Isparta or central Keçiborlu
Eğirdir
60-70 km from the airport, about an hour by car passing through Isparta; there are no direct airport-Eğirdir buses.
Best for: Those who want to see the lake and castle of Eğirdir and accept a longer transfer from the airport.
- A guesthouse on the Yeşilada peninsula, overlooking the lake, run by the same fishing family for four generations
- Eğirdir castle and the lake beaches reachable on foot from the property
- The transfer from the airport is the longest among the zones in this guide, over an hour
- Very few rooms: the guesthouse fills up quickly on summer weekends
Airport services
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Terminal guide
The terminal, of limited size, handles domestic connections.
The recommended advance time for flights is 2 hours.
Map of Süleyman Demirel International Airport
Frequently asked questions
Q. Is Isparta famous for roses?
Yes, it is one of Turkey's main rose-growing centers, used to produce essential oil and rosewater.
Q. When is the best time to see the blooms?
May-June, when the region holds events and visits to the traditional rose fields.
Q. Is Isparta near a lake?
Yes, Lake Eğirdir, surrounded by mountains, can be reached on a day trip from the city.
Q. How far is downtown Isparta from the airport?
About 28-30 km, a 35-40 minute taxi ride.
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