If this is your first trip to Mersin, it helps to know that the airport is not in the city but out towards Tarsus. So a Çukurova Airport to Kardelen Oteli transfer is not a quick hop across town but a drive across the plain: west from the airport, past Tarsus into Mersin, then to Fasih Kayabalı Street in the Mesudiye neighbourhood of Akdeniz. For travellers on a budget who like to know every step in advance, here is how it works.
Three Things First-Time Visitors Should Know
First, prices are per vehicle. When you choose a class in the booking form you see the amount you will pay, and the number of passengers does not change it. Second, we track your flight number, so a delay shifts the pickup to your actual landing. Third, the driver waits at the arrivals exit with a sign showing your name. No phone calls, no haggling.
The Plain, Tarsus, Then Mersin
The car leaves the airport and turns west. Most of the trip is the fast road across the Çukurova plain: flat, wide and usually free-flowing. Tarsus sits along the way. Then comes Mersin's eastern entrance. Coming from this direction, Akdeniz is the first urban district you reach, and since the hotel is there, the drive through the city is shorter than for addresses in western Mersin.
The Final Stretch on Fasih Kayabalı Street
Inside the Akdeniz district the car heads towards the centre and into the tightly packed streets of Mesudiye. Fasih Kayabalı Street is one of the neighbourhood's shop-lined roads. In the daytime, deliveries and local traffic can slow the last part; evenings and nights are easier. The driver drops you right at the hotel door.
Choosing a Class by Budget and Head Count
If you are keeping costs down on the room, choosing the car wisely by passenger numbers pays off too.
- One traveller, one suitcase: Business Sedan
- One or two travellers wanting a little more comfort: Premium Sedan
- Three friends or a small family: Comfort Class
- A family or team of four to six: VIP Vito or Ultra VIP Vito
- A group of up to eight: Mercedes Vito
- A large group of up to fifteen: Mercedes Sprinter
The more people who share one vehicle, the lower the cost per head. A child seat can be added as an extra. All classes are listed side by side in the form.
Before or After You Check In
For early morning arrivals, agree on the check-in time with the hotel in advance. If you have something to do in the city before your room is ready, you can ride from the airport straight to that address and take a separate transfer to the hotel afterwards. For the neighbourhood and rides you can take during your stay, see our Kardelen Oteli page.
Your Flight Home and the Pickup Time
You do not need a separate booking for the return. Use the "Add return" option while booking and enter the date and time for the hotel pickup. Set the time by counting back from your flight, allowing for traffic in the neighbourhood, the fast road towards Tarsus and check-in at the airport. To start, choose Çukurova Airport as pickup and Kardelen Oteli as drop-off, then enter your flight number.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find my driver at the airport?
After collecting your luggage, walk to the arrivals exit. Your driver will be waiting there with a sign showing your name. We track your flight number, so even if your plane lands late, the pickup time follows the actual landing. You can view your booking details at any time on the My Reservation page.
When and how do I find out the price?
In the booking form, choose Çukurova Airport as pickup and Kardelen Oteli as drop-off, then enter the date and time; the price for every vehicle class appears side by side. Prices are per vehicle, and the number of passengers does not change them. That way you know the amount before you travel.
There are four of us. Is Comfort Class enough?
No. Comfort Class and the sedans carry a maximum of three passengers. A group of four should choose the six-seat VIP Vito or Ultra VIP Vito. These vans also have more room for luggage, and because the price is per vehicle, splitting it four ways keeps the cost per person down.
How early should I leave the hotel for my flight?
Count back from your departure time: getting out of the Mesudiye streets to the main road, the fast road towards Tarsus, then check-in and security at the airport. If your return falls during daytime working hours, a slightly earlier pickup is a good idea. You set the pickup time yourself when booking.
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