We plan most Çukurova Airport to Ekinozu transfer trips in summer, for families travelling to the İçmeler springs. Many of them bring elderly parents, a week's worth of clothes and a bag of medication. This page explains how to make the long drive from the arrivals hall to your apartment hotel as easy as possible.
A Calm Welcome at Arrivals
We track your flight number, so if the plane lands late the pickup time moves with it. Your driver waits at the arrivals exit holding a sign with your name. There is no searching through a crowd and no explaining over the phone where you are standing. For older passengers, that simplicity counts.
Before leaving the terminal, use the restrooms, buy water and check when the next dose of medication is due. The journey is long. Starting prepared helps everyone.
From the Hot Plain to Cool Hills
In July the plain around the airport is scorching. The first part of the drive runs around Adana and on towards Osmaniye on wide, flat roads. Past Kahramanmaraş the road climbs into the mountains, the temperature drops and the slopes outside turn green. By the time you reach İçmeler, evenings often call for a cardigan.
Pack with that in mind. Keep a light jacket in your hand luggage.
Choosing a Car for a Week's Luggage
Visitors to the springs usually stay several days or a week, and their luggage shows it: clothes, medicines, sometimes their own food. Think about luggage volume, not only the number of passengers.
- An older couple with two suitcases: Premium Sedan or Comfort Class
- Parents travelling with a companion: VIP Vito
- Passengers who want to stretch out and rest: Ultra VIP Vito
- Several families on holiday together: the eight-seat Mercedes Vito
A village association or a large family group fits in the fifteen-seat Mercedes Sprinter, and a smaller group that puts comfort first can choose the seven-seat Ultra VIP Sprinter. Bringing grandchildren? Add a child seat as an extra when you book. Prices are per vehicle and every class appears side by side in the booking form.
Apartment Hotel Drop-Off and a Heavier Return
The places to stay at İçmeler are close together, but signs are not always obvious. Put the apartment hotel's name and phone number in the booking notes. For more on the district and its springs, see our Ekinözü page.
Book your return together with your arrival, using the "Add return" option so both legs share one reservation. Autumn visitors often go home with jars of grape molasses, so leave room for glass in the boot. Pick a pickup time that works back from your flight, allowing for the long drive and airport check-in. To start, choose Çukurova Airport as pickup and Ekinözü as drop-off in the booking form.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who will meet us at the airport?
Your driver waits at the arrivals exit of Çukurova Airport with a sign showing your name. We track your flight, so if it is delayed the meeting time is adjusted to the actual landing. Collect your luggage, walk out and look for the sign; the car then takes you straight to your apartment hotel at İçmeler or your address in the district.
We are staying a week. Should we book the return now?
Yes, it is the simplest option. While booking your arrival, add the return with the "Add return" option so both journeys sit in one reservation. If your plans change, for example if you decide to stay a few extra days, send a change request for the date and time through the My Reservation page.
Any tips for travelling with elderly passengers?
The drive is long, so use the restrooms and buy water at the airport before setting off, and keep medicines in hand luggage. A car with roomy seats reduces fatigue: a Premium Sedan or Comfort Class for two people, or a VIP Vito or Ultra VIP Vito if a companion and extra bags come along.
Can we bring back jars of grape molasses and heavy boxes?
Of course, but choose the vehicle for the load. Glass jars and boxes take up boot space quickly, so even a small group may be more comfortable in a VIP Vito or the eight-seat Mercedes Vito. Prices are per vehicle, so you can compare classes in the booking form and pick the one that fits your luggage.
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