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About Balikesir Koca Seyit Airport

In Balıkesir, which is one of the popular holiday destinations of Turkey, there is Balıkesir Koca Seyit Airport in addition to Balıkesir Airport. The airport, which is located in Edremit province of Balikesir, was opened to flight traffic in 1997. Both domestic and international flights are performed from Balıkesir Koca Seyit Airport, which is included in the category of civil airport. There are only international flights to Germany from Koca Seyit Airport which is a small airport. The airport, which is located approximately 86 kilometers away from Balıkesir city center, was declared Temporary Border Crossing Point in June 2010. The airport is also close to the most of the popular tourist destinations. The airport, which is 4 kilometers of Edremit, is also 8 kilometers of Burhaniye, 14 kilometers of Akçay, 18 kilometers of Güre, 29 kilometers of Altınoluk and 40 kilometers of Ayvalık.

Getting to the City Center from Balikesir Koca Seyit Airport

Private Shuttle Services and Buses

Since there is no public transportation vehicle that departs from Koca Seyit Airport and goes directly to the city center, you can take the private transportation vehicles passing through Edremit, Burhaniye and Ayvalık districts to transfer to the city center. Another transportation option is the shuttle services provided by the tour companies located at the airport. You can reach directly to the city center taking the advantage of these services.

Taxi

Taxi is among the options you can prefer to reach the city center; having said that, taking a taxi is advisable if you are at the Central Airport. Because, it is 90km from Koca Seyit Airport to the city center and taking a taxi can cost a pretty penny. There are also special services provided by some tour companies at the airport. These include the services such as private taxi, minibus rental and etc.

Rent a car

Renting a car is one of the most preferred options. Balıkesir is a city coming into prominence with its history, culture and natural beauties. For this reason, we can say that there are many places to visit almost everywhere.

You can rent a car to enjoy the city and you can have a great time with your loved ones. You can choose between car rental offices at the airport if you wish, or you can save time by booking your car through internet in advance.

Getting to Balikesir Koca Seyit Airport from the City Center

There are two airports in Balıkesir as Balıkesir Central Airport and Balıkesir Edremit Koca Seyit Airport. Edremit Koca Seyit Airport is 90km away from the city center. The Central Airport is only 5km away from the city center. However, most of the flights at the Central Airport are made during the May-October period.

Bus

In order to get to the Koca Seyit Airport from the city center, you firstly need to pass through Edremit, Ayvalık and Burhaniye districts. You can get to Koca Seyit Airport from there by taking private public buses. It is easier to reach Balıkesir Central Airport compared to other options. You can reach the airport by private public buses leaving from the city center.

Taxi

Taking a taxi is one of the most convenient options to reach the Central Airport from the city center. The distance between the airport and the city center is short and you can reach there by pay an affordable taxi fare.

Minibus

Another transportation option is to board the “Körfez Birlik” minibuses passing through Izmir-Canakkale route. You can easily arrive at Koca Seyit Airport by taking these minibuses.

Airport Information

Transportation to Balıkesir and its surroundings is provided through Balıkesir Edremit Koca Seyit Airport. At the airport, there are stores where you can shop and a cafeteria where you can spend your time.

Weather in Edremit

DayMin - Max
MondayMin 6ºC - Max 10ºC
TuesdayMin 5ºC - Max 12ºC
WednesdayMin 4ºC - Max 13ºC
ThursdayMin 2ºC - Max 13ºC
FridayMin 6ºC - Max 14ºC

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