A Çukurova Airport to Soli Pompeiopolis transfer crosses Mersin from one end to the other. The airport is on the Tarsus side, east of the city; Viranşehir, home to the columns of ancient Soli Pompeiopolis, lies at the western end in Mezitli, right on the seafront. In between are the Tarsus plain, Mersin's port, the city centre and a long stretch of coastline. This page explains how the trip runs, from landing to your door.
Meeting You: Name Sign and Flight Tracking
We track the flight number in your booking. If your plane is delayed, the pickup time shifts to the actual landing. After collecting your luggage, you will find your driver at the arrivals exit holding a sign with your name.
You may be coming off a long-haul flight with a connection. Family is waiting at the other end. No phone calls to find a car.
Across the Whole City
From the airport, the road first crosses the flat Tarsus plain. Approaching Mersin you pass warehouses, industrial zones and the cranes of the port. Then the city begins. Depending on traffic, the route uses either the ring roads to the north or the avenues nearer the sea. Past Yenişehir and Mezitli, you turn towards the shore and the columns are close.
City traffic is what really shapes this route. Weekday rush hours and the evening crowds on the summer seafront can slow things down, and the eve of a public holiday is busier still. If your flight lands at such times, your driver plans for it. Keep the same in mind when you choose a pickup time for the return.
Expat Suitcases and Business Bags
Luggage varies hugely with the purpose of the trip. Someone flying in for a meeting carries one bag. A family from abroad spending the summer with relatives carries cases full of gifts.
- A single traveller arriving for a meeting: Business Sedan
- A couple wanting quiet after a long flight: Premium Sedan
- An expat family with gift-filled suitcases: VIP Vito
- Three generations travelling together: eight-seat Mercedes Vito
Culture tour groups visiting the ancient sites travel in a Mercedes Sprinter, and small groups wanting more legroom choose the Ultra VIP Vito. Prices are per vehicle, all classes appear side by side in the booking form, and child seats can be added as an extra.
Arriving at the Door, Planning Ahead
Many apartment blocks in the neighbourhood look alike. Put the building or complex name, block and a reachable phone number in the notes so the driver finds the right door. For more about the neighbourhood, the ancient city and nearby stops, see our Soli Pompeiopolis page.
Families visiting from abroad usually know their return date from the start. Use the Add return option in the booking form to put the return in the same reservation now; if plans change, send a change request from the My Reservation page. To begin, choose Çukurova Airport as pickup and Soli Pompeiopolis as drop-off, then add your flight number.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the drive to Viranşehir go through Mersin city?
Yes. Viranşehir is at the western end of Mersin, in Mezitli, so the trip crosses the city from east to west. Depending on traffic, the route uses ring roads or avenues closer to the sea. Weekday rush hours and the eve of public holidays can be busy, so we suggest choosing your return pickup time with that in mind.
I am arriving on a connecting flight. What if it is delayed?
We track the number of the final flight in your booking. If that plane lands late, because of a missed connection or any other reason, the pickup time is adjusted to the actual landing. Your driver waits at the arrivals exit with a name sign. If your flight number changes, let us know through the My Reservation page.
We are flying in from abroad with lots of luggage. Which vehicle?
A family of four or five with gifts and holiday luggage has plenty of room in a VIP Vito. For a bigger family or many large suitcases, the eight-seat Mercedes Vito is more comfortable. Because the price is per vehicle, travelling together in one car lowers the cost per person.
Do I need to book the return now?
It is not required, but it helps if you know your date. Use the Add return option in the booking form to put the airport run home in the same reservation. If the date or time changes, send a change request through the My Reservation page. Allow for city traffic and choose a pickup time with a comfortable margin before your flight.
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