Layover in Tarsus (COV)
Çukurova International Airport (COV). Here's how much of a layover you can really use, and what fits in it.
About Tarsus
Tarsus is a city on the Çukurova or Cilician Plains of Mediterranean Turkey, with a population of 631,000 in 2022. It's modern and industrial, hosting the regional airport, but with a few antiquities. Its main interest to overseas travellers is as the birthplace of St Paul the Apostle.
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How much time can you use?
After getting off the plane, immigration for international arrivals, the trip into town and back, and security.
| Layover | Domestic arrival | International arrival |
|---|---|---|
| 4 hours | Stay at the airport | Head straight to your gate |
| 6 hours | About 3h 27m in the city | About 1h 52m in the city |
| 8 hours | About 5h 27m in the city | About 3h 52m in the city |
| 12 hours | About 9h 27m in the city | About 7h 52m in the city |
Getting into Tarsus
About 29m each way by train, bus or taxi to the center, roughly 16 km (10 mi). This is an estimate based on distance; the planner checks real transit times for your exact flight.
Questions
Can I leave the airport on a layover in Tarsus?
On a domestic connection, you need roughly 5 hours or more to get into Tarsus and back with time to enjoy it. If you're arriving internationally and must clear immigration, plan on about 6 hours or more.
How do I get from COV to central Tarsus?
Allow about 29m each way by train, bus or taxi to the center; the center is about 16 km (10 mi) from the airport.
How early should I head back to COV?
Be back through security about 1h 20m before a domestic departure and 2h 10m before an international one, plus the ride back.
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Guide data from OurAirports, © OpenStreetMap contributors and Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA). Times are estimates for planning; check transit schedules and airline rules before you leave the airport.