---
iata: COV
name: Çukurova International Airport
city: Tarsus
country: Turkey
lastUpdated: '2026-09-19'
officialWebsite: 'https://cukurovaairport.aero/'
sources:
  - 'https://cukurovaairport.aero/'
  - >-
    https://cukurovaairport.aero/yolcular-ve-ziyaretciler/terminal-servisleri/lounge?lang=en
  - 'https://cukurovaairport.aero/yolcular-ve-ziyaretciler/ulasim/otobus?lang=en'
  - >-
    https://www.prioritypass.com/en-GB/lounges/turkey/cukurova-international-airport/cov1-celebi-platinum-international-lounge
  - >-
    https://www.prioritypass.com/en-GB/lounges/turkey/cukurova-international-airport/cov2-celebi-platinum-domestic-lounge
quickFacts:
  - >-
    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
bentoTips:
  - label: Lounge hours
    title: Çelebi Platinum listed 24h on Priority Pass
    detail: Domestic under-6 free; International does not admit children (PP).
    summary: 'Domestic and International both 00:00–23:59; max stay 3h.'
    category: timing
  - label: Find it
    title: After / opposite the second security crossing
    detail: >-
      Official also lists a Turkish Airlines CIP on domestic airside — airline
      product, not PP.
    summary: >-
      Domestic: end of corridor after 2nd security. International: opposite 2nd
      security.
    category: terminal
  - label: Alcohol rules
    title: 'International: 1 beer/wine then pay'
    detail: Confirm live buffet/snack offering on the day at both Celebi rooms.
    summary: PP limits complimentary alcohol on the international Celebi lounge.
    category: food
  - label: ADA → COV
    title: 'Book COV, not ADA, for commercial flights'
    detail: >-
      COV is farther from Adana centre than old Şakirpaşa — budget longer ground
      times.
    summary: ADA closed to commercial passenger airlines 11 Aug 2024.
    category: status
lounges:
  - name: Celebi Platinum Domestic Lounge
    zone: airside
    hours: 'Priority Pass: 00:00–23:59 daily'
    access:
      - Priority Pass (max stay 3h; under-6 free)
    bestFor:
      - PP holders on domestic COV departures
    summary: >-
      24h domestic Celebi after second security; 4.0 / 112 PP rating research
      day.
    verdict: worth-it
    terminal: Domestic Terminal
    amenities:
      - Air conditioning
      - 'Alcoholic drinks (standard, complimentary)'
      - Digital card accepted
      - Disabled access
      - Flight information
  - name: CELEBI PLATINUM INTERNATIONAL LOUNGE
    zone: airside
    hours: 'Priority Pass: 00:00–23:59 daily'
    access:
      - Priority Pass (max stay 3h; children not admitted; 1 beer/wine then pay)
    bestFor:
      - Adult PP holders on international COV departures
    summary: >-
      24h international Celebi opposite second security — no children; limited
      complimentary alcohol.
    verdict: depends
    terminal: International Terminal
    amenities:
      - Air conditioning
      - 'Alcoholic drinks (standard, limited complimentary)'
      - Digital card accepted
      - Disabled access
      - Flight information
waterOptions: []
airportistScore: 6.9
slug: cov
region: Middle East
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# Çukurova International Airport (COV)
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**
Weighted sum of the six published categories (no holistic fudge).
- Ease of use (25%): 7.2 — Wayfinding, security wait, and layout.
- Comfort & amenities (20%): 7.0 — Seating, Wi-Fi, cleanliness, and quiet.
- Food & retail (15%): 6.6 — Food and retail quality and variety.
- Ground access (15%): 6.4 — Transit, taxi, and parking to the city.
- Reliability (15%): 6.8 — Delays, cancellations, and weather resilience.
- Lounges (10%): 7.0 — Worth-it density and access quality.

## At a glance

- Passengers: undefined
- Terminals: Domestic + International
- Typical security: undefined min
- On-time: undefined%
- Disruption: normal

## 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

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