An Araban to Çukurova Airport transfer is a road in two halves. First you head down toward Gaziantep, then turn west, cross the Amanos Mountains and continue through Osmaniye and Adana to the airport near Tarsus. Most people who book this ride are families travelling with older relatives or young children. This page covers fitting the long drive around your departure time, travelling with elderly passengers, and setting off when several households from one village share a flight.
Tying the Long Drive to Your Departure
The most common mistake on this route is underestimating it. On the map Araban looks close to Gaziantep, but the airport is on the far side of the mountains, on the Mediterranean side. Start the sum with the flight. From the departure time, subtract the check-in and bag-drop window your airline recommends, and allow for security and, on international flights, passport control. Then add the drive from the village to Gaziantep and over the mountains to the plain. Enter the result as your pickup time in the form. You set it; the driver is at your door at that time.
For early-morning flights that means leaving in the middle of the night. Night roads are generally quiet. In winter, widen the margin, as the Amanos crossing can see snow or fog.
Travelling With Older Relatives
If parents or grandparents are flying too, build the journey around their pace. Small details make a long road easier:
- Keep daily medicines and prescriptions in hand luggage, not the hold case.
- If a wheelchair or assistance is needed at the airport, request it from your airline through your booking in advance.
- A soft cardigan and a neck pillow help on a long drive.
- If you may need a break, note it in the booking.
Vehicle choice matters here as well. Pick something easy to get in and out of, with roomy seats. That is why the Ultra VIP Vito is a frequent choice for long drives like this.
Several Households From One Village
After a holiday or a wedding, several families often fly out together. Rather than collecting door to door around the village, gather at one house and give that as the pickup address. In the notes, add the village and neighbourhood, directions to the house, whether the lane is narrow or unpaved, and a phone number that will be on. If the households are in different villages, a separate point-to-point transfer for each group is the cleaner option.
Think about people and cases together. A family of up to six fits a VIP Vito, two households of up to eight a Mercedes Vito, and a larger gathering of relatives the fifteen-seat Mercedes Sprinter. Prices are per vehicle, not per person, and the form lists each class side by side. A child seat can be added as an extra.
Garlic, Pistachios and Packing
Bags leaving Araban often hold something from the district, and braided garlic is high on the list. It smells strong, so seal it well and pack it inside the suitcase. Flying abroad? Check whether fresh farm produce is allowed in your destination country before you leave. Weigh your cases at home; weight limits are set by the airline.
In the form, choose Gaziantep Araban as the start and Çukurova Airport as the destination, and add the flight number and departure time to the notes. If the date changes, send a change request from the My Reservation page. For more about the district, see our Araban transfer page.
Frequently Asked Questions
Araban is close to Gaziantep, so why do we need to leave so early?
Because the airport is not on the Gaziantep side but west of the Amanos Mountains, near Tarsus. The route first heads toward Gaziantep, then crosses the mountains and continues through Osmaniye and Adana. Count back from your departure, allowing for this long drive, the airline's recommended check-in time and a security margin, to find your pickup time.
Our elderly mother is flying with us. How can we make the trip easier?
Choose a vehicle with roomy seats that is easy to get into; on a long drive the Ultra VIP Vito or VIP Vito works well. Keep medicines in hand luggage and request any airport assistance from your airline in advance. If anyone may need a break, mention it in the booking notes.
Can we take garlic and other village produce?
Carrying it in the car is no problem; just keep strong-smelling items in well-sealed bags inside a suitcase. What you can take on the plane depends on your airline and your destination country. If you are flying abroad, check the rules on fresh produce before leaving and weigh your cases at home.
Three households from our village are on the same flight. Is one vehicle enough?
If there are up to eight people with reasonable luggage, the eight-seat Mercedes Vito is usually enough. For more people, the fifteen-seat Mercedes Sprinter is more comfortable. Gathering everyone at one house speeds up the pickup. Put the number of households, people and cases in the notes so you choose the right vehicle.
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