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  "@type": "Airport",
  "address": {
    "@type": "PostalAddress",
    "addressCountry": "Turkey",
    "addressLocality": "Ayd\u0131n"
  },
  "airlines": [
    "Turkish Airlines (Flight Academy)",
    "General Aviation",
    "Private Charters"
  ],
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      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "Domestic to Domestic Connection Time",
      "value": "45 minutes"
    },
    {
      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "Domestic to International Connection Time",
      "value": "60 minutes"
    },
    {
      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "International to Domestic Connection Time",
      "value": "60 minutes"
    },
    {
      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "International to International Connection Time",
      "value": "90 minutes"
    },
    {
      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "Interline Connection Time",
      "value": "120 minutes"
    }
  ],
  "city": "Ayd\u0131n",
  "code": "CII",
  "comparison_tool_link": "/compare/CII",
  "connection_tips": "Ayd\u0131n \u00c7\u0131ld\u0131r Airport (CII) should be treated as a specialized general aviation and training airport rather than as a scheduled passenger connection point. Its main relevance today is pilot training and local aviation activity, not a broad commercial route network. That means the real passenger connection for anyone visiting Ayd\u0131n or the academy still belongs at \u0130zmir Adnan Menderes or another larger Turkish airport, with the final movement handled by road.\n\nThat distinction matters because the airport can look closer and simpler than it actually is for a traveler who expects airline-style service. If the itinerary begins or ends on an international flight, the protected part of the journey should be at \u0130zmir, not at CII. The road transfer into Ayd\u0131n is then the actual connection, and it should be treated as such in the schedule.\n\nFor academy, training, or local aviation visitors, the field may be exactly the right destination. In those cases, the key is to confirm pickup and road transport before departure rather than expecting airport-day flexibility. CII works best when it is used for what it is: a local aviation field with specialized importance. Keep the commercial-airline exposure at \u0130zmir, and make the road link to Ayd\u0131n the planned final segment instead of assuming the airport itself functions like a regional passenger hub.",
  "country": "Turkey",
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  "flight_search_affiliate_link": "https://book.beatthatflight.com.au/?currency=TRY",
  "frequent_traveler_tip": [
    "The airport is a major center for pilot training at this airport.",
    "Arriving 60-75 minutes before your domestic flight is ample for this small and efficient terminal.",
    "The airport is notably accessible for passengers with disabilities.",
    "Taxis to central Ayd\u0131n are affordable and the journey typically takes only 10-15 minutes.",
    "Ayd\u0131n figs and olives make a fitting regional souvenir if sold on site."
  ],
  "global_map_link": "https://www.google.com/maps?q=LTBD",
  "google_maps_reviews": {
    "rating": 0.0,
    "recent_reviews": [],
    "total_reviews": 0
  },
  "hotel_affiliate_link": "https://book.beatthatflight.com.au/?currency=TRY",
  "iataCode": "CII",
  "icao": "LTBD",
  "international": false,
  "last_modified": "June 2026",
  "last_updated": "2026-03-30",
  "latitude": 37.8154,
  "layover_planner_info": "Compact regional terminal with basic dining and waiting areas. Ayd\u0131n city center is a 10-minute drive away for hotels and traditional Turkish restaurants.",
  "longitude": 27.8876,
  "mct_domestic_to_domestic": 45,
  "mct_domestic_to_international": 60,
  "mct_interline": 120,
  "mct_international_to_domestic": 60,
  "mct_international_to_international": 90,
  "missed_connection_help": "Contact the respective airline service desk or the Turkish Airlines Flight Academy office located in the main terminal hall.",
  "name": "Ayd\u0131n \u00c7\u0131ld\u0131r Airport",
  "region": "Asia",
  "related_airports": [
    {
      "code": "ADB",
      "name": "Adnan Menderes Airport (Izmir)"
    }
  ],
  "terminal_info": "Ayd\u0131n \u00c7\u0131ld\u0131r Airport (CII) serves as a specialized aviation facility in Turkey's Ayd\u0131n province. Since 2012, it has been operated by the Turkish Airlines Flight Academy, making it a pivotal center for pilot training and general aviation in the region. While it historically served some regional commercial flights, its current primary function is to support the intensive flight training programs of Turkey's national carrier, featuring a single asphalt runway and dedicated hangar space for training aircraft.\n\nThe terminal infrastructure at Ayd\u0131n \u00c7\u0131ld\u0131r is compact and designed to efficiently handle the needs of flight students, instructors, and private general aviation pilots. Facilities are relatively basic compared to major international hubs, focusing on essential pre-flight briefing rooms, administrative offices for the academy, and a modest waiting area. Visitors will find that the terminal provides a streamlined experience, though it lacks the extensive retail and dining options typical of larger commercial airports.\n\nFor travelers or crew members arriving at CII, the connection process is straightforward due to the airport's small footprint. Most \"connections\" in the traditional sense involve transitioning from regional training flights to broader commercial networks via nearby hubs like Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport (ADB) or through the major Turkish Airlines hub in Istanbul. Ground transportation to the city center of Ayd\u0131n is readily available, typically taking about 15 minutes, which is often necessary for those requiring more comprehensive travel services or overnight accommodation.",
  "terminal_map_url": "https://www.google.com/maps/@37.8154,27.8876,15z"
}