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  "address": {
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    "addressCountry": "Turkey",
    "addressLocality": "Seyhan"
  },
  "airlines": [
    "No scheduled commercial airlines"
  ],
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      "name": "Domestic to Domestic Connection Time",
      "value": "40 minutes"
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      "name": "Domestic to International Connection Time",
      "value": "75 minutes"
    },
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      "name": "International to Domestic Connection Time",
      "value": "75 minutes"
    },
    {
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      "name": "International to International Connection Time",
      "value": "90 minutes"
    },
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      "name": "Interline Connection Time",
      "value": "0 minutes"
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  "city": "Seyhan",
  "code": "ADA",
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  "connection_tips": "Adana \u015eakirpa\u015fa Airport ceased all commercial passenger operations on August 11, 2024, with all flights permanently transferred to the newly inaugurated \u00c7ukurova International Airport (COV) located 35 kilometers west in Tarsus district, Mersin Province. President Recep Tayyip Erdo\u011fan opened the modern 110,051-square-meter terminal designed for 9 million annual passengers, replacing the capacity-constrained urban airport that had operated near its 6.5 million passenger limit with no room for expansion due to its central city location just 5 kilometers from downtown Adana.\n\nCommercial aviation connections now exclusively operate through \u00c7ukurova International Airport serving both Adana and Mersin provinces, with Turkish Airlines, Pegasus Airlines, SunExpress, and international carriers providing domestic connections to Istanbul, Ankara, and \u0130zmir, plus international services to European and Middle Eastern destinations. The massive transition involved transferring 250 pieces of equipment using 80 trucks and 275 personnel completed in just 4 hours, well ahead of the planned 12-hour timeline, with the new airport recording 1,917,538 passengers from August to December 2024 and over 30,000 aircraft movements in its first operational year.\n\nGround transportation to COV includes Hava\u015f shuttle services connecting the airport to Adana and Mersin city centers, while the former \u015eakirpa\u015fa Airport now exclusively serves general aviation, private aircraft, pilot training, and air sports activities. Travelers should note the significantly increased travel time from Adana center (35 km to COV versus the former 5 km to ADA) and verify departure airports carefully when booking, as the old centrally-located facility no longer handles any commercial passenger services. The transition represents Turkey's largest airport infrastructure upgrade in the Mediterranean region, supporting the growing \u00c7ukurova economic zone with modern aviation facilities designed for future expansion and international connectivity.",
  "country": "Turkey",
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  "flight_search_affiliate_link": "https://book.beatthatflight.com.au/?currency=TRY",
  "frequent_traveler_tip": [
    "Confirm your departure airport carefully; COV is much further from the city than ADA.",
    "Take the Hava\u015f shuttle for a direct transfer to major regional hotels and terminals.",
    "Allow at least an extra hour for transport if departing from the new hub (COV).",
    "Enjoy the local Adana-style kebabs and specialties available at the airport food court.",
    "The new COV airport has much more extensive duty-free and lounge options than the old ADA.",
    "If booking a ride, specify COV so drivers do not take you to old ADA."
  ],
  "global_map_link": "https://www.google.com/maps?q=Adana+%C5%9Eakirpa%C5%9Fa+Airport",
  "google_maps_reviews": {
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    "recent_reviews": [],
    "total_reviews": 0
  },
  "hotel_affiliate_link": "https://book.beatthatflight.com.au/?currency=TRY",
  "iataCode": "ADA",
  "icao": "LTAF",
  "international": false,
  "last_modified": "May 2026",
  "last_updated": "2026-03-29",
  "latitude": 36.982,
  "layover_planner_info": "Shops and caf\u00e9s; quick access to city by taxi/metro.",
  "longitude": 35.28,
  "mct_domestic_to_domestic": 40,
  "mct_domestic_to_international": 75,
  "mct_interline": 110,
  "mct_international_to_domestic": 75,
  "mct_international_to_international": 90,
  "missed_connection_help": "Visit airline service desks in departures.",
  "name": "Adana \u015eakirpa\u015fa Airport",
  "region": "Asia",
  "related_airports": [
    {
      "code": "COV",
      "name": "\u00c7ukurova International Airport"
    },
    {
      "code": "HTY",
      "name": "Hatay Airport"
    },
    {
      "code": "UAB",
      "name": "Incirlik Air Base"
    }
  ],
  "terminal_info": "Adana \u015eakirpa\u015fa Airport (ADA), with ICAO code LTAF, located in Adana, Turkey, has transitioned its primary role. As of August 10, 2024, all commercial airline passenger flights have ceased operations at this airport and have been relocated to the newly opened \u00c7ukurova International Airport. Consequently, the previous domestic and international terminals are no longer used for scheduled commercial passenger services. Adana \u015eakirpa\u015fa Airport now primarily serves general aviation, private travel, pilot training, and air sports. The facilities, while historically designed for commercial passenger flow, are now adapted to support these non-commercial aviation activities.\n\nThe infrastructure at Adana \u015eakirpa\u015fa, once a bustling commercial hub, now accommodates its general aviation focus. This includes maintenance facilities for smaller aircraft, hangars for private planes, and specialized areas for flight schools and air sports enthusiasts. While the terminal buildings remain, their purpose has shifted from high-volume passenger processing to supporting the technical and logistical needs of general aviation operations. Signage and services are now geared towards pilots, aircraft owners, and those involved in aviation training rather than the general public seeking commercial flights.\n\nSecurity protocols at ADA are now tailored to general aviation standards, differing from the more stringent requirements of commercial passenger airports. Access control remains important for aircraft safety and operational security, but the extensive passenger screening procedures seen at commercial airports are no longer in place. Any basic amenities that remain are primarily for the convenience of general aviation users. Customs and immigration facilities, if still present, would be for specialized international general aviation flights only, requiring prior arrangement.",
  "terminal_map_url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adana_%C5%9Eakirpa%C5%9Fa_Airport"
}