Ankara to Şanlıurfa flights
Şanlıurfa lies 600 km (373 mi) south-east of Ankara, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 31 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Ankara | Şanlıurfa | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Turkey | Turkey |
| Population | 3.5 million | 449,549 |
| Elevation | 874 m (2,867 ft) | 528 m (1,732 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Europe/Istanbul) | UTC+3 (Europe/Istanbul) |
| Nearest large airport | ESB, 26 km out | GNY, 32 km out |
Airports at each end
Leaving Ankara
Ankara is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Esenboğa International Airport (ESB), 26 km (16 mi) from the centre, whose 12,303-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
Arriving in Şanlıurfa
Şanlıurfa is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Şanlıurfa GAP Airport (GNY), 32 km (20 mi) from the centre, whose 13,123-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Adıyaman Airport (ADF, 69 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Şanlıurfa GAP Airport | GNY | 32 km (20 mi) | 13,123 ft | 2,708 ft |
| Adıyaman Airport (regional) | ADF | 69 km (43 mi) | 8,153 ft | 2,216 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Şanlıurfa from Ankara?
600 km (373 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Ankara.
How long does it take to get from Ankara to Şanlıurfa by air?
About 1 h 31 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Ankara and Şanlıurfa?
No, both are on Europe/Istanbul at the moment.
Which airports are used for Ankara to Şanlıurfa flights?
Typically Esenboğa International Airport (ESB) to Şanlıurfa GAP Airport (GNY); Şanlıurfa also has ADF.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.