About Siirt
An important town in Turkey's southeastern region and a site that has been settled continously by various peoples for over 5,000 years, Siirt has a population of nearly 325,000.
Among the must-sees are the Great Mosque (Ulu Cami) dating back to the Seljuks, the Tomb of Veysel Karani, the Sağlarca Spa frequented by patients with skin diseases, and caves formed as a result of the calcareous formations in the region. It is recommended to try local foods such as Siirt’s special biryani (pit roasted lamb), bumbar dolması (stuffed mutton intestines) and pistachios.
Due to its location and the surrounding mountains, a continental climate prevails in Siirt. Summers are excessively hot, and winters excessively cold. Despite previous challenges in transportation due to the mountainous characteristic of the region, significant advances have been made. Now it is possible to reach Siirt easily by air from the Siirt Airport, by road, and by rail all year round.
Transportation to Siirt City Center from Airport
Siirt Airport
Situated on the Southeast Anatolia Region of Turkey, Siirt has an airport which has been serving domestic flights since 1998. The airport is constantly renovated to achieve modern airport standards. It is possible to easily reach the city center from the airport, which is located on Pınarca Mevkii in the central east of Siirt city. There are also various alternatives to reach the airport from the city center.
It is possible to reach the city center from Siirt Airport, which is located in Pınarca District, by preferring various transportation options such as municipal buses, rental car and municipal shuttle services, as well as you can drive to the airport through the highway.
Bus
You can prefer the municipality buses for transportation to the city center from Siirt Airport. By taking a bus, the most economical alternative, you can comfortably reach the city center, which is about 14 kilometers from the airport.
Rent a car
As another alternative, you can comfortable reach the city center by renting a car at Siirt Airport, which offers car rental service in the terminal building. You can benefit from this service offered by Acarlar and Hayat companies at the airport.
Shuttle Service
The shuttle service provided by the municipality is another option you can prefer to get to the city center from Siirt Airport. You can easily reach the city center by taking the advantage of the shuttle services offered to you by the municipality.
