Adana is the sixth most populated city of Turkey and is located in the southernmost part of it. The city is home to various cultures in its borders and through this; Adana successfully creates its own great mixture and that mixture is quite delicious. Adana attracts more than one million tourists both locally and internationally thanks to its great modern, natural and historical attractions.
| Country: | Turkey |
| Region: | Southern Turkey |
| Area: | 13.915 km2 |
| Language: | Turkish |
| Average temperature: | 19.3 Celsius |
| Climate: | Mediterranean Climate |
| Vegetation: | Typical Mediterranean Plants and Forest |
| The difference between GMT: | GMT+3 |
| Telephone Code: | +322 |
| Currency: | Turkish Lira |
| Socket Type: | Type C |
Adana is a spectacular city to enjoy and welcomes its visitors with great cuisine and culture. Pegasus Airlines offers direct flights to Adana from İstanbul, İzmir, Antalya, Trabzon and Van. Those flights take approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes from the majority of destinations. You can buy your direct flight tickets to Adana from İstanbul, İzmir, Antalya, Trabzon and Van.
Adana Şakirpaşa Airport located just 4 kilometers away from the city center. You can get to the city center with municipality bus, small bus, taxi and car.
135, 159, 250, 251 and 252 are the municipality busses that go through Adana city center. 135 and 159 are available for every 30 minutes from 06.00 to 18.50. 250, 251 and 252 are available every 60 minutes after 22.00, until 04:00. The ticket costs 3 Turkish Liras and the trip takes approximately 10 minutes.
Small busses are located outside of the airport and they depart every 5 minutes. They are available from 6.00 to 24.00. The fare is again 3 Turkish Liras and trip takes approximately 10 minutes.
There are also many taxis at the airport that can take you to the city center. Taxis cost 3.5 TL per kilometer. In Adana, you can also discover the city with a rental car. Pegasus Airlines car rental service has great offers for you.
Busses are frequent and accessible in Adana. The city offers a detailed schedule of the bus network and schedules. You need to have a prepaid “Kent Kart” in order to use busses in the city. They are available in the airport and almost in any shop.
Small busses, called “dolmuş” are another way of transportation in Adana. They have fixed routes and prices. Those buses have a distinctive blue color.
You can also travel in Adana with taxis. There are a lot of taxis in populated areas with a starting price of 4 liras. Taxis cost 3,5 liras per kilometer.
Adana is a great city to explore in every way. The city’s distinctive cultural qualities will never cease to surprise you. There are also many natural and historical attractions that are scattered around the city.
Stone Bridge (Taşköprü) is the most famous historic landmark of Adana. The bridge is built on the Seyhan River during the Roma reign. The bridge is located in the center of the city near the Adana Sabancı Central Mosque.
Adana has produced plenty of directors, actors and producers who contributed greatly to the development of Turkish Cinema. Adana Cinema Museum exhibits their works and parts of their professional lives. The museum is located on the west side of the Seyhan River and is only a walking distance away from the city center.
Great Mosque was built in the 16th century by the Ottoman Empire and embodies the influences of Mamluk and Seljuk empires. It was the largest mosque of Adana until the completion of Sabancı Central Mosque in 1998. The mosque also has a madrasah next to it which used to be the home to many dervishes.
The Great Clock Tower is the tallest tower clock of Turkey and was built in 1882. The tower has a height of 32 meters. The tower is located in Ulucami district.
Adana Sabancı Central Mosque is a great example of modern Turkish architecture. The mosque is located in the heart of the city and a tough one to miss. There is a lovely city park around the mosque where locals love to spend their leisure time.
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