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Transportation from Izmit Airport to City Center
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Cengiz Topel Airport
Traveling from Kocaeli Cengiz Topel Airport to Izmit city center is quite straightforward. The airport is only 18 km away from the city center. Upon your arrival, you can use buses operated by Kocaeli Metropolitan Municipality buses to reach your destination.
At the airport, taxis are readily available at the terminal exit. These taxis are prepared to quickly meet the transportation needs of passengers. Your journey will take approximately 20-25 minutes on average.
There isn't a specific car rental office at the airport. However, you can rent a car or get transfer services from firms in Izmit city center. If you make a reservation in advance, you can arrange for these companies to come to the airport.
If your ultimate destination is Sakarya, buses operated by Sakarya Metropolitan Municipality also provide service from the airport. You can easily reach Sakarya with these buses.
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From Kocaeli Cengiz Topel Airport to İzmit city center, public buses operated by Kocaeli Metropolitan Municipality can be preferred. These buses depart from the exit of the airport's arrivals lounge. The bus routes continue towards Körfez and Gebze after passing through the Kocaeli city center. The average travel time, depending on traffic conditions, is approximately 40 minutes.
The bus route number 250C departing from Kocaeli Airport follows this route: Airport → Factory → Company → Light → İbrikdere → Emekevler Storage → Fire Department → Overpass → Erdem → Soda → Tax Inspection → Station → Military Turnoff → Yahyakaptan Lights → Forestry → D-100 Kandıra Junction → 42 Houses → D-100 Turgut Özal Bridge → Halkevi D-100 → Officers' Club → Friendship Site → D-100 Yenidoğan → Seka State Hospital → Chlorine → Maternity Home → Kuruçeşme Lights → Construction Site → Çenesuyu Storage Area → Spoon Side Road → New Side Road → Old Road → Semih → Post Office → Passage → Port Road 1 → Yenisey → Derince List → 44 Houses → Hospital Turnoff → Police Station → Border → Wealth → Inn → Burcu → Side Road 1 → Side Road 2 → Side Road 3 → Tütünçiftlik Center → Cafes → Back Road → Samsun Neighborhood → Connection → Pioneer → Overpass → Regional Traffic → Crescent Site → Petkim → Brother. Current timetable information for this route can be obtained from the official transportation website of Kocaeli Metropolitan Municipality.
If you plan to stay in Kocaeli for a while and use public transportation for city commuting, you can travel economically by obtaining a Kocaeli Card. The Kocaeli Card can be obtained from Card Processing Centers and Filling Dealers in the city center. Additionally, one-time ride cards can be purchased from bus drivers.
For passengers wishing to go to Sakarya from Kocaeli Airport, there is the 54K bus operated by Sakarya Metropolitan Municipality. This bus route is as follows: Airport → D-100 Highway → New Terminal (Bus Station) → SEDAŞ → Adnan M. Ave. → Z. Hanım Ave. → M. Independence Ave. → Station Square → Atatürk Boulevard → Unkapanı → Karaağaç Boulevard → North Terminal. Information on departure times and other details can be obtained from the specified phone numbers.
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While there isn't a direct car rental agency located at Kocaeli Cengiz Topel Airport, there are several agencies in the city center that offer this service. When making a reservation, you can request the vehicle to be delivered to the airport. It's crucial to specify your flight's landing date and time.
In Kocaeli's city center, you can find well-known car rental companies such as Enterprise, Budget, Avis, Onur Oto Kiralama, Tusem Car Rental, and Abay Rent a Car. With the services provided by these firms, you can easily access any part of Kocaeli.
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At Cengiz Topel Airport, there isn't a direct agency offering private transfer services. However, in the city center of Kocaeli, there are companies that provide both local services and airport transfers. You can make a reservation with these firms either online or by phone, ensuring to provide your flight details for timely pick-up upon your arrival. This service offers you a fast and comfortable transportation option to the city center or other destinations.
In Kocaeli, some of the firms that can cater to your private transfer needs include Onten Tourism Travel, Erhan Transfer, Anadolu Travel, Ertekin Tourism, and Kocaeli Tourism. With the services these companies offer, you can easily reach your specified destination.
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If you're looking for a quick way to get to the city center from Cengiz Topel Airport, taxis are your best bet. You can easily find taxis at the airport, ready to serve you at any time of the day.
These taxis are operated by the S.S 193 Cengiz Topel Airport Taxi Cooperative. They can be located right outside the arrivals hall.
The journey to the city center usually takes around 30 minutes, but this might vary depending on the traffic conditions.