A Çukurova Airport to Altınkum Tatil Köyü transfer is day one of a long holiday, and day one is usually the most tiring. The plane lands near Tarsus; the car passes Mersin and follows the coast west, through Kızkalesi and Atakent, to Arkum and the holiday village entrance. This page is about making that journey easier for families arriving with a lot of luggage.
From the Baggage Belt to Your Name Sign
Two weeks of luggage takes a while to come off the belt. No rush. With your flight number in the booking we track the flight, and if it is late the pickup moves to the real landing time. Once you have everything, head into the arrivals hall, where a sign with your name is waiting.
If you added a child seat, it is fitted in the car. Anything you write in the notes about a pushchair or extra bags helps match the right vehicle.
Choose by Suitcase Count
On a long stay, luggage decides the vehicle more than head count does. Roughly:
- A couple with two large cases: Business Sedan, Comfort Class or Premium Sedan
- A family of four with two weeks of bags and a pushchair: VIP Vito
- The same family wanting a roomier, quieter cabin: Ultra VIP Vito
- Three generations together: the eight-seat Mercedes Vito
- Several families heading to the same complex: Mercedes Sprinter
- A group of seven wanting more comfort: Ultra VIP Sprinter
Prices are per vehicle, not per person, which makes one shared vehicle good value for a large party.
Along the Coast to Arkum
The car heads west from the airport onto the wide roads around Mersin. Past the city the road runs parallel to the sea, through Erdemli's greenhouses and the turn-offs for beach towns. After Kızkalesi and the rocky coves of Narlıkuyu come Atakent and then Arkum.
For the final stretch the car leaves the coastal road, enters the neighbourhood and stops at the holiday village entrance. For more on the location and short trips during your stay, see our Altınkum Tatil Köyü page.
The Last Day of a Long Holiday
Departure day is the busiest day of a two-week stay: packing, handing back the flat, one last swim. Planning the return transfer early takes the pressure off. Add it with “Add return” when booking your arrival, so both legs sit in one reservation.
Work the pickup time back from your flight. On summer weekends traffic towards Mersin can build up, and it helps to know the complex's check-out time in advance. If your dates change, send a change request through the My Reservation page. To start, select Çukurova Airport and Altınkum Tatil Köyü in the booking form.
Frequently Asked Questions
What should we do about a pushchair and lots of suitcases?
Mention the pushchair and the number of suitcases in the notes field when you book, and pick the vehicle class accordingly. For a family of four or five with long-stay luggage a VIP Vito works well, and larger families can choose the eight-seat Mercedes Vito. Prices are shown separately for each class.
Which route does the car take to Arkum?
From the airport the car heads west onto the wide roads around Mersin, then follows the coastal road through Erdemli, Kızkalesi, Narlıkuyu and Atakent. At Arkum it turns off into the neighbourhood and stops at the holiday village entrance. On summer weekends traffic on the coastal road can be heavier.
Several families are on the same flight. Can we share one vehicle?
Yes. Groups of up to fifteen can travel together in a Mercedes Sprinter, and groups of up to seven wanting a more comfortable cabin can choose the Ultra VIP Sprinter. Because the price is per vehicle, the families can split the cost between them however they like.
Can we change the return date if we extend the holiday?
Yes. Open the My Reservation page to view your booking and send a change request for the return date or time. Include your new flight details in the request. Sending it as early as possible makes it easier to arrange the new plan.
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