Şanlıurfa

Founded between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers, Sanliurfa is known as one of the oldest settlements in human history. Şanlıurfa has an increasing number of visitors every day with its different culture, rich history, sacred areas that host monotheistic religions and polytheistic religions, numerous places to visit, museums, rich cuisine, historical bazaars and alternative tourism opportunities. It is also known as the city of prophets because many prophets lived here. Sanliurfa which has a rich history is also Turkey’s most excavated province.

Distances to Sanliurfa:

Adana  Şanlıurfa 365 km

Alanya Şanlıurfa 770 km

Ankara Şanlıurfa  843 km

Antalya Şanlıurfa 904 km

Gaziantep Şanlıurfa 150 km

İstanbul Şanlıurfa 290 km

How to get to Sanliurfa?  

It is very easy to reach Şanlıurfa both by land and by air. There are direct buses from every province in Turkey as well as regular flights from Ankara, Istanbul, Izmir and Antalya. The bus terminal is 4 km from the centre of Şanlıurfa and the airport is 60 km away. It is easy to get to Diyarbakır city centre from both the airport and the bus terminal by shuttle or municipal buses.

Transportation to Şanlıurfa by Plane: Transportation to Sanliurfa by plane is provided through Sanliurfa GAP Airport. Flights are held daily from different provinces of Turkey. Shuttle services from the airport to the city centre are provided by taxi or public bus.

Şanlıurfa city transport

There are many different options to provide transportation in Şanlıurfa. Options include municipal buses, private-public buses, minibuses, taxis and rental cars. It is possible to reach many places very cheaply by using buses belonging to Şanlıurfa Municipality. In the buses where the city card is used, those who wish can take bus cards from kiosks as well as have the opportunity to travel by paying the bus driver.

What to eat in Sanliurfa?

Sanliurfa cuisine, which has a very important place in food culture, gives its visitors an unforgettable taste. Among the recommended dishes to be tasted in the Şanlıurfa, the region is Ciger kebab, Hashhash kebab, Eggplant kebab, Raw meatballs, Urfa kebab, Sabut fish, Shishlik dessert and Billuriye.

Accommodation:

Şanlıurfa, which has an increased number of visitors in recent years, has accommodation options suitable for all kinds of budgets. Options include authentic buildings, boutique hotels, hostels, rental houses, apartments, four- and five-star hotels in and around Şanlıurfa. Visitors are advised to book their rooms before arriving in Şanlıurfa.