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Adana Turkey: Insider Tips, FAQs & Links |
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The full name of the Adana
Airport is Adana Sakirpasa airport. It is 41kms away from the city
center. There is shuttle service available which costs about $2 USD or taxi
service which will cost around $25 USD. The telephone number for Sakirpasa
Airport is: 90.(322) 435 9186. You can fly with Turkish Airlines from Istanbul to Adana -- the 1 hour 10 minute flight costs about $110 (one way). You can book the flight directly with Turkish Airlines - in the USA call toll free 1 800 874 8875. |
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Reliable train service
operates between Istanbul's Haydarpasa train station (on the
Asian side) and Adana. There is one departure daily at 11:50pm. It takes
about 19 hours. Cost of a one-way ticket is about $16. The Adana to
Istanbul train departs daily from Adana at 2:10pm. The trains are clean,
comfortable, air-conditioned and usually have a dining car. We suggest
that you purchase tickets directly at Haydarpasa station in Istanbul or
the Adana station (or have a travel agent get the tickets for you). You
can also make reservations by phone (but they only speak Turkish) at
(322) 453 6914.
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Or take a bus! Here is all the web info we
could find about the busses in Turkey... Varan- http://www.varan.com/ Ulusoy- This one is not in English , but maybe you still can figure it out http://www.ulusoy.com.tr/ Fez Bus- This is a hop on - hop off service: http://www.feztravel.com/ |
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Adana's local transportation
consists of busses, mini busses and taxis. The Mini Bus depot is at the
city center at Seyhan. This minibus will take you to cities and villages
in the area. The Mini Bus depot for busses to the ruins is at Vuruyer
Mevkii-Karsiyaka.
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There are Car Rental
services available in the airport. The best company seems to be Europcar-rental
service. There is an office in the airport, Tel no:322 433 2957. The
Adana city center office address is Doseme mahhallesi, mucaitler bulvari,
kayali aprt.No:87/C Seyhan-Adana Tel no: 322.453 4775. |
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Speed limits
are generally 80 kms to 110kms on highways. Within the city speed limits
are 50kms. There are speed traps on major highways. In addition, random
police check points are common in Turkey. You may be surprised to see
military soldiers with rifles looking ominous at some of these points.
Do not be afraid. If you are stopped - just present your papers, and in
moments you will be back on your way.
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In general the Turkish
highway system is a very good one. Well maintained 4 lane highways
connect Turkey's larger cities so travel is comfortable and quick. Roads
within larger cities are paved 2 lane roads and maintenance condition
varies per city. Small towns usually have a few paved 2 lane roads, but
you move out of the towns, road conditions are worse and you may find
dirt roads. Most roads to ruin sights will be dirt roads.
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Average temperatures: January is between 45F (8C) and 60F (15C). July is between 85F (30C) and 95F (35C). |
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Adana is 1,342 Feet (409m) above sea level. | ||
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You can change money in the airport,
banks, hotels and exchange offices. Banks and exchange offices usually give the best rates but you
may want to shop around.
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Tourism office for Adana Ataturk caddesi No.11,Seyhan Phone: (322) 363 1448 |
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1,934,907
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US Consulate Ataturk Caddesi, Vali Yollu, Bossa Apartment. Kat 1 Phone +90 322 459 1551 Fax +90 322 457 6591 |
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Adana is a very safe city
(as most Turkish cities are). But as in any big city, we recommend you
be aware of pick-pockets and common petty thieves. Keep your cameras,
valuables, purses and wallets close to you. Although these incidents are
uncommon, it is good practice to be prepared.
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Water from the tap is for
use, like for washing, you should not drink it. To have drinking water -
I recommend the bottled water that is securely closed. This water is
good quality and you can find it in any grocery shops and restaurants.
Always carry a bottle of water with you whenever you are sightseeing. Do
not drink the bottled water with tin foil tops (they are sometimes
filled with tap water). The Turkish word for water is "su".
Drinking water is "taze su", pronounced "ta-zey sue" The best hospital in Adana is Adana State Hospital at Riza caddesi Seyhan, in the city center. Tel no: (322) 321 5752 |
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"Hi Selma, My Sister and Husband
are moving to Adana's US Airforce Base. My question is what
commercial airport in Turkey would I use as my destination. How far is
Istanbul from Adana? Is it a modern city?
What about shopping for leather products? What airlines would you
recommend, and will New Year's be good to go in terms of economics,
things to do, weather, etc." - Christopher, Hepmstead, NY
Adana Airforce base is one of the largest bases in Turkey. There are direct Turkish Airlines flights from NY Kennedy to Istanbul with Turkish Airlines. From Istanbul you can get a connecting flight with Turkish Airlines to Adana. Adana is situated in the middle of an agricultural area - but Adana is a modern city - the fourth largest in Turkey. You will find everything you need there. Your leather shopping can be done in Adana - my advice is to find the Bazaar - you can usually find good quality inexpensive leather products there. I hope this helps and have fun! |
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"Hi, I currently live in Adana at Incirlik Air
Force Base. I was looking for Turkish Towels while shopping in Adana but have not be able to find them. Do you know of a store and directions where I could find these? Thanks" Lisa - Adana, Turkey The best Turkish towels are from Bursa. The cotton quality is world famous. You can usually find these towels in local Turkish towel and bedding shops (not the fancy ones - just the ones that the regular Turks get their towels), or in a bazaar. Unfortunately, I don't know the name of a particular store, but there should be several in Adana. Take a day off (if you can) and explore Adana. The Turks in Adana are some of the nicest people in the world - they'll point you in the right direction. |
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"Are there
Campgrounds in Adana?" Yes. Here it is... Rasit Ener Tur. Tesisleri, Iskenderun Yolu 5. km / Adana, Tel: (322) 321 27 58 |
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"I am planning a
birthday party for my brother based in Incirlik. Are there any good
restaurants and night clubs in Adana that you would recommend?" -
Mike We can recommend serevral here are the names and phone numbers: Emperyal Club in Hotel Seyhan, 454 6655 Afrodit Club, 428 4462 Efes Pub & Restaurant, 457 0397 Adanus Restaurant, 457 0854 Nihat Restaurant, 435 7797 Pelit Restaurant, 581 3121 |
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