Turkish Airlines offers one direct flight on a daily basis from Ankara to Malatya. Ongoing all year round, the number of flights remains quite the same throughout the year; however there may be changes on the hours of departure. Direct flights with Turkish Airlines from Ankara to Malatya take nearly an hour and fifteen minutes.
Apart from these direct flights, there are flights operated as connecting over Istanbul in this route as well. Both Istanbul Airport (IST) and Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW) serve as the transfer points in connecting flights; the arrival airport therefore may not be the next airport of departure to Malatya. It would accordingly be recommendable paying attention to such details while booking your flight from Ankara so as to set the most convenient plan.
The capital Ankara is the center of the country both politically and economically. This lovely city dating back to the Stone Age steers the country’s cultural and artistic improvement. As an extremely attractive destination by tourist attractions and verdant spaces glamorizing the city, Ankara welcomes a large number of visitors every year.
Anıtkabir, the mausoleum of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, founder of modern Republic of Türkiye, together with the Museum of Anatolian Civilizations providing an insight into the city’s background, Republic Museum and the War of Independence Museum, the splendid Ankara Castle remaining from the 2nd century before common era, and the city’s industrial museum, Çengelhan Rahmi M. Koç Museum are among the top popular icons of the capital.
Ankara hosts busy air traffic both for administrative, political and touristic purposes. Managing such air traffic of the city, Ankara Esenboğa Airport (ESB) serves as the city’s gate to outside by many domestic and international flights taking place all year round.
There are a couple of different options for reaching the airport from the city center. EGO municipal buses numbered 442 reach Esenboğa Airport (ESB) following the route of Kızılay and Aşti (Bus Terminal). Another alternative would be the airport shuttles, setting off from 19 Mayıs Stadium.
Moreover, you may always use the cabs to reach Ankara Esenboğa Airport (ESB) from anywhere in the city in a comfortable way.
Situated in the Eastern Anatolia Region in Upper Euphrates basin, Malatya has a deep-rooted history dating back to 6000s before Common Era. Having been a significant stop on historic trading routes, Malatya owns a highly rich cultural presence and arouses interests by its rich artifacts bearing the traces of many civilizations, its natural beauties and its advanced economical level.
Also known as the homeland of the world’s tastiest apricots, Malatya offers many attractions to enthrall its guests as well. Aslantepe hosts one of the oldest mounds countrywide. Along with that, the Great Mosque dating back to 7th century in Battalgazi region is an amazing artifact managing to survive up to now by many renovations. As a stop in Historic Royal Road and Silk Road, Malatya’s another crowd-pulling must see spot is Armorer Mustafa Pasha Caravanserai. Levent Valley, on the other hand is the favorite of those interested in outdoor activities like natural sports, mountaineering and hiking. Tohma Canyon is another natural beauty the city owns, offering a convenient opportunity for rafting activities.
Passengers with a flight ticket to Malatya with Turkish Airlines land at Malatya Airport (MLX), which is 34 kilometers to the center.
Passengers wishing to reach the city center from Malatya Airport (MLX) may use the airport shuttles. Setting off 25 minutes after the flights, these shuttles reach the center within nearly 45 minutes, following the route Onbin Konut, Polis Kantini, Polis Okulu (Police School), AFRA, Bus Terminal, 2. Ordu TSK Lojmanları Kavşağı, Beydağı Devlet Hastanesi, Altın Kayısı, Old Bus Terminal, Emeksiz Kavşağı, Doğu Garajı (Terminal), and İnönü Stadium.
Those interested in a private option may take the cabs serving 7/24 on the way out the airport to reach the center.