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Gaziantep Oğuzeli International Airport

Gaziantep, Turkey

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LTAJ

Elevation

2315 ft

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The Essence of Gaziantep Oğuzeli International Airport

GZT

Location

Gaziantep · 27 · Turkey

Connectivity

9 routes · 5 destinations

Position

36.947°, 37.479° · 2315 ft elev.

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Gateway to southeastern Turkey and the historic city of Gaziantep.

Opened

1954

Location

Gaziantep, Turkey

Gaziantep Oğuzeli International Airport (GZT/LTAJ) serves Gaziantep, one of Turkey's largest and fastest-growing cities, located in the southeastern part of the country near the Syrian border. The airport handles both domestic and international traffic, connecting the region to major Turkish cities as well as destinations across Europe and the Middle East. The airport underwent significant expansions and modernization efforts in the 2000s and 2010s to accommodate growing passenger demand, driven by Gaziantep's booming industrial economy and its status as a major commercial hub. It is named after the Oğuzeli district in which it is situated. Gaziantep is internationally renowned for its cuisine, particularly baklava and kebabs, and the airport serves as an entry point for culinary tourists, business travelers, and diaspora communities. Passenger numbers have grown substantially over recent years, reflecting the city's rising regional importance.

Terminals

The airport operates a single terminal building handling both domestic and international passengers.

Getting to & from

The airport is located approximately 20 km from Gaziantep city center and is accessible by taxi, private car, and public bus services.

Airlines here

Turkish Airlines and Pegasus Airlines are among the primary carriers operating at GZT, offering domestic routes and select international connections.

Notable facts

›The airport is named after the Oğuzeli district where it is located, southeast of Gaziantep city center.
›Gaziantep is one of the largest cities in Turkey, and the airport reflects its growing commercial significance.
›The airport handles a mix of domestic Turkish routes and international flights to European and Middle Eastern destinations.
›Significant infrastructure investments were made in the 2000s–2010s to expand capacity and modernize facilities.
›The airport serves as an important gateway for humanitarian and logistics operations related to the nearby Syrian border region.

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Route map (5 destinations)

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Airlines serving this airport

Routes

GZT → IST8Q · 320

GZT → ISTKK · 320

GZT → SAWPC · 738 320

GZT → ADBPC · 738

GZT → ECNPC · 738

GZT → SAWTK · 73G

GZT → ESBTK · 73G 73W 738

GZT → ISTTK · 320 738 319 321 73W

GZT → ADBXQ · 738

Aircraft operating here

Boeing 737-8006 routes Airbus A3204 routes Boeing 737-7002 routes 73W2 routes Airbus A3191 routes Airbus A3211 routes

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