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Çukurova International Airport

Tarsus, Turkey · Middle East

New Adana–Mersin commercial gateway (opened Aug 2024) replacing ADA. Priority Pass Celebi Platinum Domestic and International both list 24h. HAVAMAŞ buses officially linked; expect longer ground times than old Şakirpaşa.

Airportist Score

6.9/ 10

Solid

Ease of use7.2
Comfort & amenities7.0
Food & retail6.6
Ground access6.4
Reliability6.8
Lounges7.0

How the score works

An editorial 0–10 score. The overall is exactly the weighted sum of six traveler categories — not a Google rating and not a poll.

25%Ease of use — Wayfinding, security wait, and layout.
20%Comfort & amenities — Seating, Wi-Fi, cleanliness, and quiet.
15%Food & retail — Food and retail quality and variety.
15%Ground access — Transit, taxi, and parking to the city.
15%Reliability — Delays, cancellations, and weather resilience.
10%Lounges — Worth-it density and access quality.

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Çukurova International Airport

Tarsus, Turkey · Middle East

New Adana–Mersin commercial gateway (opened Aug 2024) replacing ADA. Priority Pass Celebi Platinum Domestic and International both list 24h. HAVAMAŞ buses officially linked; expect longer ground times than old Şakirpaşa.

Airportist Score

6.9/ 10

Solid

Ease of use7.2
Comfort & amenities7.0
Food & retail6.6
Ground access6.4
Reliability6.8
Lounges7.0

How the score works

An editorial 0–10 score. The overall is exactly the weighted sum of six traveler categories — not a Google rating and not a poll.

25%Ease of use — Wayfinding, security wait, and layout.
20%Comfort & amenities — Seating, Wi-Fi, cleanliness, and quiet.
15%Food & retail — Food and retail quality and variety.
15%Ground access — Transit, taxi, and parking to the city.
15%Reliability — Delays, cancellations, and weather resilience.
10%Lounges — Worth-it density and access quality.

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Cheapest to city
HAVAMAŞ bus
confirm live HAVAMAŞ · longer than old ADA — budget buffer to Adana centre
Lounges
2
1 rated worth it
Terminals
Domestic + International

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A compact traveler cheat sheet for timing, terminals, food, and disruption checks.

Lounge hours

Çelebi Platinum listed 24h on Priority Pass

Domestic and International both 00:00–23:59; max stay 3h.

Domestic under-6 free; International does not admit children (PP).

Find it

After / opposite the second security crossing

Domestic: end of corridor after 2nd security. International: opposite 2nd security.

Official also lists a Turkish Airlines CIP on domestic airside — airline product, not PP.

Alcohol rules

International: 1 beer/wine then pay

PP limits complimentary alcohol on the international Celebi lounge.

Confirm live buffet/snack offering on the day at both Celebi rooms.

ADA → COV

Book COV, not ADA, for commercial flights

ADA closed to commercial passenger airlines 11 Aug 2024.

COV is farther from Adana centre than old Şakirpaşa — budget longer ground times.

Live conditions

Right now at COV

Security waits and operational status from official feeds, where the airport publishes them.

Honest verdict

Who this airport works for

Best for

Travelers flying commercially to Adana or Mersin (book COV not ADA)
Priority Pass holders on domestic Celebi
Adult PP holders on international Celebi

Watch out for

ADA has no commercial passenger airlines since 11 Aug 2024
International Celebi does not admit children
Farther from Adana centre than old ADA
No published MCT

Airportist Score

Why this score

Overall is the published weighted sum of six categories. No holistic fudge on top.

Ease of use · 25%

Wayfinding, security wait, and layout.

7.2

Comfort & amenities · 20%

Seating, Wi-Fi, cleanliness, and quiet.

7.0

Food & retail · 15%

Food and retail quality and variety.

6.6

Ground access · 15%

Transit, taxi, and parking to the city.

6.4

Reliability · 15%

Delays, cancellations, and weather resilience.

6.8

Lounges · 10%

Worth-it density and access quality.

7.0

Key stats

Editorial reference figures, not live readings.

Terminals

Domestic + International

Guide quick facts

From the editorial guide for COV.

Updated Sep 19, 2026

IATA COV / ICAO LTDB — Çukurova International (Tarsus/Mersin); opened Aug 2024
Replaced Adana Şakirpaşa (ADA) for all commercial passenger airlines
Priority Pass: Celebi Platinum Domestic + International — both 00:00–23:59
Official: 3 lounges total (THY CIP domestic + Çelebi domestic + Çelebi international)
HAVAMAŞ buses official (444 33 26); children 0–6 free on lap — confirm live fares
No official MCT or security wait minutes published — omitted

3 official sources

https://cukurovaairport.aero/
https://www.prioritypass.com/en-GB/lounges/turkey/cukurova-international-airport/cov2-celebi-platinum-domestic-lounge
https://www.prioritypass.com/en-GB/lounges/turkey/cukurova-international-airport/cov1-celebi-platinum-international-lounge

Full guide

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Each section answers one trip question in depth.

Getting There
2 ways into the city, compared on time, cost, and luggage.
Cheapest: HAVAMAŞ bus
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Lounges
2 lounges with access rules, hours, and verdicts. 1 rated worth it.
Celebi Platinum Domestic Lounge
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Traveler Tips
Tickets still saying ADA? Confirm the operating airport is COV.
6 tips & hacks
View Traveler Tips
Amenities
4 rated amenities — food, Wi-Fi, quiet spots, family, and sleep.
Celebi Platinum Domestic (PP)Celebi Platinum International (PP)
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Water
No authoritative fountain map or official bottle price list → empty water_options.
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Reviews
Editorial and traveler reviews — what people actually complain about.
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Security wait times

Current security wait information is not available for this airport. Check the airport's official website or app before travel.

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Operational status

Delays reported

Departure delays

Flights are taking off 19m late on average.

Delay range: 19m avg

Arrival delays

Flights are landing 11m late on average.

Delay range: 11m avg

Source: Flighty Airports

Status response Sep 21, 21:44 UTC · Confirm live conditions with official sources before travel.