City, Turkey
Getting around Gaziantep
How to get around Gaziantep
The old town is walkable, and the rest of the city is best by taxi or bus. Gaziray commuter rail and intercity buses connect the region.
Ways to get around Gaziantep
| Option | Fare | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| City bus and tram | Low flat fare | Buses and tram; pay with a local transit card |
| Taxi | About 200–350 TRY for 5 km | Metered; insist on the meter, especially at night |
| Intercity bus | Varies by route | From the main otogar to Istanbul, Ankara, Adana and Şanlıurfa |
Taxis in Gaziantep
- No ride-hailing apps operate here. Street taxis are metered; ride apps are unconfirmed in Gaziantep. Hotels and restaurants can call a car.
Arriving in Gaziantep
Gaziantep Oğuzeli (GZT)
About 20 km from the center: taxi roughly 800–1,400 TRY; Havaş shuttle from the otogar about 190 TRY, 40–60 min.
Driving and onward travel
- Scooters: Not common for visitors: heavy traffic and hilly streets. Use taxis or buses.
- Driving: on the right. Foreign licences are valid for six months from entry; carry an IDP if yours isn't in Latin script.
- Onward travel in Turkey: Comfortable long-distance buses reach every town; fast trains link Istanbul, Ankara, Konya and Eskişehir; cheap domestic flights save days on long hops east.
Quick answers
Is there Uber in Gaziantep?
No ride-hailing apps work here. Street taxis are metered; ride apps are unconfirmed in Gaziantep. Hotels and restaurants can call a car.
What's the best way to get around Gaziantep?
The old town is walkable, and the rest of the city is best by taxi or bus. Gaziray commuter rail and intercity buses connect the region.
How do I get from the airport to Gaziantep?
About 20 km from the center: taxi roughly 800–1,400 TRY; Havaş shuttle from the otogar about 190 TRY, 40–60 min.
Is Gaziantep walkable?
Walkable center.
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Sources
- TCDD Taşımacılık (trains)
- Turkish Airlines
- Pegasus Airlines
- Gaziantep Airport (DHMI)
- Turkish e-Visa
- Zeugma Mosaic Museum (Ministry of Culture)
- Havaş airport shuttle
Fares are typical 2026 prices; check the operator for today's fares. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.