Gaziantep travel guide

Gaziantep Tourism | Gaziantep Guide

You're Going to Love Gaziantep

With a population of 1.07 million, Gaziantep is the largest city in Gaziantep Province, Türkiye by the number of inhabitants. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Gaziantep has to offer.

When to visit Gaziantep

Gaziantep in June
Estimated hotel price
£51
1 night at 3-star hotel
Gaziantep in June
Estimated hotel price
£51
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Gaziantep

Plane

When flying to Gaziantep, you’ll arrive at Gaziantep (GZT), which is located 9 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Gaziantep from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 4h 30m.

Car

Another option to get to Gaziantep is to pick up a car hire from Kayseri, which is about 155 miles from Gaziantep. You’ll find branches of Nissa Car Rental and GREEN MOTION , among others, in Kayseri.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Gaziantep using Kamil Koç or Metro Turizm. From Adana, the bus ride to Gaziantep takes 180 miles and will cost you around £15. From Konya, the ticket costs about £18 for a journey of 435 miles. The most popular bus station is Gaziantep central bus station, located 3 miles from the city centre of Gaziantep. Gaziantep Adliye Sarayı is also a commonly used station, and is 3 miles from the city centre.

Plane

When flying to Gaziantep, you’ll arrive at Gaziantep (GZT), which is located 9 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Gaziantep from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 4h 30m.

Car

Another option to get to Gaziantep is to pick up a car hire from Kayseri, which is about 155 miles from Gaziantep. You’ll find branches of Nissa Car Rental and GREEN MOTION , among others, in Kayseri.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Gaziantep using Kamil Koç or Metro Turizm. From Adana, the bus ride to Gaziantep takes 180 miles and will cost you around £15. From Konya, the ticket costs about £18 for a journey of 435 miles. The most popular bus station is Gaziantep central bus station, located 3 miles from the city centre of Gaziantep. Gaziantep Adliye Sarayı is also a commonly used station, and is 3 miles from the city centre.

Airports near Gaziantep

Airlines serving Gaziantep

Lufthansa
Good (4,597 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,275 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (909 reviews)
Pegasus Airlines
Good (396 reviews)
Air Serbia
Good (134 reviews)
SAUDIA
Good (412 reviews)
Royal Jordanian
Good (219 reviews)
SunExpress
Good (102 reviews)

Where to stay in Gaziantep

From 5-star hotels such as the Divan Gaziantep to great affordable options like the ibis Gaziantep, Gaziantep offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around £53 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £84 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Gaziantep

Most booked hotels in Gaziantep

Novotel Gaziantep
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£62+
ibis Gaziantep
3 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
£41+

Hiring a car in Gaziantep

Hiring a car in Gaziantep costs £29 per day, on average, or £86 if you want to hire it for 3 days.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 7% more expensive than at Gaziantep.

Expect to pay £1.08 per litre in Gaziantep (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £12.92 and £17.23. The most frequently booked car type in Gaziantep is Mini (Hyundai i10 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Ford Focus or similar) is, on average, 26% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Gaziantep costs £29 per day, on average, or £86 if you want to hire it for 3 days.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 7% more expensive than at Gaziantep.

Expect to pay £1.08 per litre in Gaziantep (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £12.92 and £17.23. The most frequently booked car type in Gaziantep is Mini (Hyundai i10 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Ford Focus or similar) is, on average, 26% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.