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Distance to Malatya27.3km
Distance to Elazig102.0km

About Malatya Airport

  • Malatya Airport is a main airport for Malatya and is located in Malatya Province.

  • The airport is also used by passengers travelling to or from nearby Elazig and Adiyaman, making it a major gateway for the wider area.

  • Here's a snapshot of the leading airlines at Malatya Airport:

  • Need ideas on where to go if you're starting your trip from Malatya? Direct flights from Malatya Airport can take you to some standout places, including:

    • Istanbul

    • Ankara

    • Izmir

  • April, May, and December are the busiest months at Malatya Airport. Spring brings pleasant conditions ideal for exploring the region's apricot orchards and historical sites, while May extends that seasonal appeal. December sees increased arrivals tied to winter holidays and year-end domestic travel.

  • June, August, and October tend to see lower passenger volumes at Malatya Airport. June and August bring intense summer heat that can soften leisure demand, while October sits in a shoulder period after summer travel winds down and before winter holiday traffic picks up.

How to get from Malatya Airport to Malatya

  • Bus transfers are available between the airport and central Malatya. You can arrive at Malatya city centre in about 45 minutes by taking the HAVAŞ.

  • It usually takes around 35 minutes to drive from Malatya Airport to Malatya by taxi or rideshare service, though traffic conditions can affect journey times.

  • Check the airport's official website for up-to-date transport options into the city.

How to get to Malatya Airport from Malatya

  • If you're travelling from the city by bus, take the HAVAŞ. Get on at Malatya city centre and it'll take you roughly 45 minutes to get to the airport.

  • Whether you're driving from central Malatya or being dropped off, it should take 35 minutes or so to get to the airport.

  • Check the airport's official website for up-to-date transport options from the city to the airport.

Malatya Airport facilities

  • Malatya Airport handles flights from one terminal.

Car rental options near Malatya Airport

  • If you're jetting into Malatya, pick up a car rental at Malatya Airport and follow your own route through the city and beyond.

  • Enterprise and Rent Go are among the most popular providers. You'll find vehicle types for different travel needs, from short city hops to longer road trips.

Malatya Airport FAQs

For international arrivals, it usually takes around an hour to clear Malatya Airport’s passport control and claim your baggage if you checked any in. Domestic arrivals to Malatya Airport don’t need to pass through passport control, so take a little less time.

If you’re heading to Malatya Airport arrivals to pick up a family member or friend, consider arriving half an hour after their flight is due to touch down.

We recommend you leave at least two and a half hours between your inbound and outbound flights, especially if you are self-transferring on an international flight. When you self-transfer, you may need to clear customs, claim any luggage and then check it back on to your next flight yourself. Take into account that you might need to change terminals, or it could take longer than necessary to navigate Malatya Airport’s departure lounge.

Check-in and bag drop often close an hour before your scheduled departure time for domestic flights, and sometimes an hour and a half before for longer-haul international flights. As a rule of thumb, you should try to arrive at Malatya Airport two hours before you fly but check with the airline you’re flying with.

Don’t worry if there’s no information available on our live flight tracker. We try our best to pull it directly from each airline but sometimes this might not work properly. Try contacting the airline directly, or checking their website to see if you can get an update.

Don’t panic! If you are not already at Malatya Airport, try contacting the airline directly to see if you can get on the next flight out, or a refund.

If you’re already inside Malatya Airport Departures when you find out, head to the airline’s desk to speak directly with someone.

If there are no more flights to your destination with the same airline and you really need to get there soon, we recommend searching for a new flight with Skyscanner and booking as soon as possible. You can then try to claim a refund for the original cancelled flight.

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