A Çukurova Airport to Gozne transfer swaps the heat of the coastal plain for mountain air within hours of landing. The airport lies on the flat land near Tarsus, while Gozne sits on the Taurus slopes north of Mersin. The first half of the drive is wide and flat, the second winding and uphill. Here we cover the meeting at arrivals, the character of the road and how to pick a vehicle for a trip into the hills.
Your Name on a Sign at Arrivals
Give us your flight number when booking and we track that flight. If the landing is delayed, your pickup time shifts to match. Once you have your luggage, walk through the arrivals exit and your driver will be there holding a sign with your name.
People heading to a highland house rarely travel light. Visitors from abroad bring suitcases full of gifts; families bring seasonal belongings and a box or two. Choosing the vehicle for your actual load when you book avoids surprises at the kerb.
From the Plain Into the Pines
The drive begins on the wide roads between Tarsus and Mersin. Near the northern edge of Mersin it turns towards the mountains. The apartment blocks fall away, orchards cover the slopes and then the pines begin. The road narrows and the bends come closer together. Look back and the city and the sea spread out below you.
This is not a stretch to rush. Our drivers take the mountain bends at a steady, calm pace. If a child is prone to car sickness, a seat near the front and a light snack before the climb usually help.
Picking a Car for the Mountain Road
On a hill road, three things matter most: luggage space, seating comfort and group size.
- Couple with light luggage: Business Sedan or Premium Sedan
- Travelling with elderly parents: Comfort Class
- Family moving up for the summer: VIP Vito
- Several households together: Mercedes Vito or the fifteen-seat Mercedes Sprinter
For more legroom and a more refined cabin, there is the Ultra VIP Vito, or the Ultra VIP Sprinter for a group of up to seven. Prices are per vehicle and all classes appear side by side in the booking form. Child seats can be added as an extra.
The Front Door and the Trip Back Down
Some houses in Gozne need directions. Add a nearby landmark and your phone number in the notes. For more on the village itself, its castle and other trips from there, see our Gozne page.
Plan the end-of-summer trip down now. The “Add return” option in the booking form puts both directions in one reservation. For the return, allow for the mountain road and the drive across the city, and choose a pickup time with a comfortable margin before your flight. To begin, select Çukurova Airport as pickup and Gozne as drop-off.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the road winding? Will it be hard on the children?
The last part of the trip is a winding mountain road up the Taurus slopes, and our drivers take it at a calm pace. For children prone to car sickness, sitting near the front and eating something light beforehand helps. Child seats can be added to your booking as an extra.
We are flying in from abroad with a lot of luggage. What should we book?
Choose the vehicle by your load, not just your headcount. With gift-filled suitcases and boxes, a VIP Vito or the eight-seat Mercedes Vito is the better fit. Describe your luggage briefly in the notes. Since prices are per vehicle, a large family sharing one car keeps the cost down per person.
If my flight lands late, will we drive up in the dark?
We track your flight, so the pickup is set to the actual landing time and the trip starts once you arrive. For evening and night landings the driver still meets you at arrivals with a name sign, takes the mountain road at a steady pace and drops you at the door of your house.
Can I add the end-of-summer return to the same booking?
Yes. Tick “Add return” in the booking form and the trip from Gozne back to the airport becomes part of the same reservation. If your return date changes during the summer, send a change request through the My Reservation page and the plan is updated to the new date.
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