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Elazığ Airport

Elazığ, TR

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Elazığ Airport

Elazığ, Turkey · Europe

Eastern Anatolia Elazığ gateway with dense **Turkish Airlines / Pegasus / AJet** Istanbul banks (IST + SAW) — **no Priority Pass lounge** verified on research day; taxis cover ~12 km into the city.

Airportist Score

5.9/ 10

Mixed

Ease of use7.0
Comfort & amenities5.8
Food & retail5.2
Ground access6.6
Reliability6.8
Lounges2.0

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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Elazığ Airport

Elazığ, Turkey · Europe

Eastern Anatolia Elazığ gateway with dense **Turkish Airlines / Pegasus / AJet** Istanbul banks (IST + SAW) — **no Priority Pass lounge** verified on research day; taxis cover ~12 km into the city.

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5.9/ 10

Mixed

Ease of use7.0
Comfort & amenities5.8
Food & retail5.2
Ground access6.6
Reliability6.8
Lounges2.0

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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Best way to city
~15–25 min
Arrivals taxi
Terminals
Single passenger terminal (DHMI)

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ADFAdıyaman Airport
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ERCErzincan Airport
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GNYŞanlıurfa GAP Airport
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Most important tips

Know before you go

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

Banks

Dense IST / SAW domestic banks

TK to IST plus Pegasus / AJet to SAW are the clear commercial pins.

Confirm live frequencies day-of.

Plant

Single compact DHMI terminal

One passenger plant — simple landside/airside flow.

No PP lounge door to hunt.

F&B

Thin airside F&B expectation

Regional Anatolian field — do not expect IST-scale retail.

No invented bottle prices — omitted.

Ground

Taxi ~15–25 min into Elazığ

Taxis from terminal exit are the practical ground default (~12 km).

Confirm live TRY tariff; agree fare if needed.

Live conditions

Right now at EZS

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

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Who this airport works for

Best for

Domestic IST / SAW connections via TK, PC, AJet
Eastern Anatolia travelers avoiding longer road hops
Compact single-terminal ops

Watch out for

No Priority Pass lounge listed on research day
Thinner F&B / retail than IST/SAW hubs
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.

7.0

Comfort & amenities · 20%

Seating, Wi-Fi, cleanliness, and quiet.

5.8

Food & retail · 15%

Food and retail quality and variety.

5.2

Ground access · 15%

Transit, taxi, and parking to the city.

6.6

Reliability · 15%

Delays, cancellations, and weather resilience.

6.8

Lounges · 10%

Worth-it density and access quality.

2.0

Key stats

Editorial reference figures, not live readings.

Terminals

Single passenger terminal (DHMI)

Guide quick facts

From the editorial guide for EZS.

Updated Sep 25, 2026

IATA EZS / ICAO LTCA — Elazığ Airport
GPS 38.606944, 39.291389 · ~12 km from Elazığ center
No Priority Pass lounge verified on research day
Airlines: Turkish Airlines · Pegasus · AJet — IST / SAW banks — confirm live
Ground: taxis ~15–25 min into Elazığ city
No official MCT or security wait minutes — omitted

3 official sources

https://www.dhmi.gov.tr/Sayfalar/Havalimani/Elazig/AnaSayfa.aspx
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elaz%C4%B1%C4%9F_Airport
https://www.flypgs.com/en/airports/elazig-airport

Full guide

Explore the EZS guide

Each section answers one trip question in depth.

Getting There
3 ways into the city, compared on time, cost, and luggage.
Fastest: Arrivals taxi
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Lounges
No Priority Pass lounge listed on research day.
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Traveler Tips
Match IST (TK) vs SAW (PC/AJet) to your onward city-side plan.
6 tips & hacks
View Traveler Tips
Amenities
3 rated amenities — food, Wi-Fi, quiet spots, family, and sleep.
TK / Pegasus / AJet IST–SAW banksCompact single terminalArrivals taxi ~12 km
View Amenities
Water
No authoritative fountain map or official bottle tariff → empty water_options.
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Reviews
Editorial and traveler reviews — what people actually complain about.
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🌙19°C / 66°F

Security wait times

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

Official airport site

Operational status

Normal operations

No Flighty-reported operational issues for this airport.

Source: Flighty Airports

Status response Sep 27, 02:28 UTC · Confirm live conditions with official sources before travel.