The Çukurova Airport to Aktaş Oteli transfer runs from the open motorway into one of Mersin's busiest streets. First the wide road past Tarsus, then the old city centre, then the door of the hotel on İstiklal Street. Below, each stage of the trip is laid out, with particular attention to the last few minutes on the street itself.
Before You Leave the Terminal
Add your flight number when you book. We track the flight, and if the landing is delayed the pickup time moves with it. In the arrivals area you will see a sign with your name on it.
While you wait at the baggage belt, your trip details are there on the My Reservation page. The hotel's address is already in the booking. The only thing left for you to do is spot the sign.
From Motorway to Main Street
The airport lies near Tarsus, so the car heads west towards Mersin. Most of the drive is motorway: flat plain, citrus groves, then the industrial and port area at the city's eastern edge.
The last part is specific to this hotel. The car leaves the motorway, heads for the old centre and turns onto İstiklal Street. It is a lively street all day, with shoppers on the pavements and cars waiting at junctions. Around lunchtime and evening rush hour this final stretch can take longer. Outside the hotel the car stops briefly while you step out, so having your bags ready to lift out speeds things up on a busy street.
A Meeting or a Wedding?
Why you are coming shapes the choice of car. A solo business traveller is well served by a Business Sedan, or the roomier Premium Sedan. A company representative meeting a client at the airport and riding into town together might choose the Ultra VIP Vito. An extended family arriving for a wedding fits into the eight-seat Mercedes Vito or the fifteen-seat Mercedes Sprinter.
Prices are per vehicle, so the number of people sharing the car does not change the fare. With a small child, remember to add a child seat as an extra.
Business Before Check-in
Landing in the morning with a meeting before noon? You have two options. Stop at the hotel first to leave your bags, if the hotel can accommodate that, so ask in advance. Or ride straight from the airport to the meeting address: set it as your destination and book the hop to the hotel as a separate transfer.
For what is within walking distance of the hotel and the trips you can take from it, see our Aktaş Oteli page.
From İstiklal Street Back to the Airport
Add the return through "Add return" in the booking form; no separate reservation is needed. When choosing the pickup time, allow for the street's own rhythm, since getting from the centre to the motorway can take a few extra minutes depending on the hour. Then comes the motorway and check-in and security at the airport. If plans change, send a change request from the My Reservation page. To begin, select Çukurova Airport as pickup and Aktaş Oteli as destination, and enter your flight number.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will the car drop me right at the hotel entrance?
The hotel is on İstiklal Street, so the car pulls up on the street outside it. Because the street is busy all day, the car stops only briefly, and having your bags ready makes the drop-off quicker. Just select the hotel as your destination when booking and the address goes to the driver with the reservation.
When is traffic heaviest in the centre?
Central Mersin tends to be busiest around lunchtime and during the evening rush hour. If you land at those times, the city stretch after the motorway may take a little longer. If you have an appointment soon after arriving, leave some margin. Late evenings and early mornings are usually calmer in the centre.
Can I book a pickup for a client arriving at the airport?
Yes. You can make the booking yourself and ask for your guest's name to appear on the meeting sign. For a guest you want to look after, the Ultra VIP Vito or Premium Sedan are good choices. With the flight number in the booking, the pickup time is adjusted to the actual landing even if the flight is delayed.
How early should I leave for my flight home?
Work backwards from your departure time. Allow for getting out of the centre to the motorway, the motorway drive, and check-in and security at the airport. If your pickup falls at lunchtime or evening rush hour, choose an earlier time. You can add the return to your booking with the "Add return" option.
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