Although Kocaeli Airport was built in 1994, it started to officially provide flight service only in 2011 as it was severely damaged in the 1999 earthquake. Cengiz Topel Airport, which has a parking lot for 93 vehicles, is 15 km away from the city center. This city, also known as Izmit, is a mixture of Marmara and the Black Sea with its plateaus and villages. Kocaeli, one of Turkey's fastest growing provinces and an industrial city, is also among the cities visited on a daily basis with its location close to Istanbul. Most of the students come from Istanbul. While it is possible to come by car from nearby provinces on a daily basis, air travel helps provide quick transportation in remote locations. Especially young people visit this city for nature activities such as sea, winter tourism or picnics. Since the airport is close to the city center, transportation is carried out quite smoothly.
Transportation from Kocaeli Cengiz Topel Airport to the City Center
Transportation from Kocaeli airport to the city center varies depending on flight times. Bus, shuttle and taxi services are provided, varying according to different flight times.
Transportation by Taxi You can call a taxi from nearby taxi stands or take a taxi that arrives during flight hours.
Private Car Rental and Transfer You can rent a car from companies that provide rental car services, and when you want to be picked up at the airport, you can pick up your car when you get off your plane.
Transportation by Bus You can reach the airport directly from the Gulf by taking bus number 250 C. However, since bus schedules vary depending on flight schedules, the bus operates on Wednesdays and Fridays. You can reach from Sakarya by using 54K. You can take Esme and Uzuntarla buses via D100.
Places to Visit and See in Kocaeli
Most of those who buy Kocaeli flight tickets visit Sapanca Lake. It is also among the economical and popular winter tourism venues in Kartepe. Kocaeli, which is an ideal place for children where you can spend time in touch with nature in restaurants, welcomes tourists coming from Istanbul for a day trip. Kefken is among the areas that can be safely preferred for yacht tourism. The plateaus and Başiskele dam are among the most popular places, and the plateaus reminiscent of the Black Sea are the savior of those who want to have a pleasant weekend getaway.
Location: Kocaeli Year of Entry into Service: 2011 Airport Status: Civil/Military ICAO Code: LTBQ IATA: KCO Traffic Type: Domestic - International Line Total Size of the Terminal: 2,100 m² Geographic Coordinates: 40°44`06"N- 30°05`00"E Distance to City: 15 km Transportation: Bus, Taxi, Minibus, Rent a car Altitude (AMSL): 188 FT (57.30 M) VIP: Yes Health Services: Yes Parking Capacity: 93 vehicles