Gaziantep Airport
Gaziantep Oğuzeli International Airport is the main air gateway for Gaziantep in southeastern Türkiye, serving both the city and the wider surrounding region. Known by the codes GZT and LTAJ, it is classified as a large airport, so travellers can expect a facility designed to handle regular domestic and international air traffic rather than a small local airfield. The airport operates in the Europe/Istanbul time zone, which is useful to keep in mind when checking flight times, booking transfers, or coordinating arrivals with hotels and drivers.
About Gaziantep Airport
Gaziantep Oğuzeli International Airport is the main air gateway for Gaziantep in southeastern Türkiye, serving both the city and the wider surrounding region. Known by the codes GZT and LTAJ, it is classified as a large airport, so travellers can expect a facility designed to handle regular domestic and international air traffic rather than a small local airfield. The airport operates in the Europe/Istanbul time zone, which is useful to keep in mind when checking flight times, booking transfers, or coordinating arrivals with hotels and drivers.
Overview
Gaziantep Oğuzeli International Airport is the main air gateway for Gaziantep in southeastern Türkiye, serving both the city and the wider surrounding region. Known by the codes GZT and LTAJ, it is classified as a large airport, so travellers can expect a facility designed to handle regular domestic and international air traffic rather than a small local airfield. The airport operates in the Europe/Istanbul time zone, which is useful to keep in mind when checking flight times, booking transfers, or coordinating arrivals with hotels and drivers.
What Travellers Should Know
- Airport name: Gaziantep Oğuzeli International Airport
- Location served: Gaziantep, Türkiye
- Airport codes: GZT (IATA) and LTAJ (ICAO)
- Elevation: 2315 ft (706 m) above sea level
- Runway: 10L/28R, 9842 ft long, paved and lighted
Airfield Details
For aviation-minded visitors, the airport sits at an elevation of 2315 feet, or 706 metres, which can slightly affect weather feel and aircraft performance compared with sea-level airports. Its single runway, 10L/28R, measures 9842 feet and is both paved and lighted, supporting operations in a wide range of conditions and making the airport suitable for larger commercial aircraft. For most passengers, that translates into a fully capable regional hub rather than a basic strip with limited infrastructure.
Planning Your Arrival
When planning your trip, treat Gaziantep Oğuzeli International Airport as the practical starting point for reaching the city quickly and efficiently. Because it serves a major urban centre, it is wise to double-check local time on arrival day, especially if you are connecting from another country or region. Saving both GZT and LTAJ in your travel notes can also help when searching flights, tracking an aircraft, or confirming airport details with travel providers.
Routes
Top routes from GZT
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Nearby airports
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FAQ
Gaziantep Airport — frequently asked questions
Quick answers to the details travellers usually check first, from codes and locations to the practical basics that help with planning.
8 common questions
- Gaziantep Airport is located in Gaziantep, Turkey (Europe), at coordinates 36.940°, 37.470°.
- Its IATA code is GZT and its ICAO code is LTAJ.
- Gaziantep Airport serves Gaziantep, Turkey. When comparing fares, check whether other airports also serve the same area — prices and transfer times can differ between them.
- Gaziantep Airport operates on Europe/Istanbul local time. Departure and arrival times on tickets are always shown in each airport's local time, so double-check the offset when planning connections or pick-ups.
- Gaziantep Airport sits at latitude 36.940° and longitude 37.470°. The map link in the details panel on this page opens the exact location for driving directions.
- Originfacts does not yet track scheduled routes from GZT. Use the flight search on this page to see live airline options for your travel dates.
- Route coverage for GZT is still being added to Originfacts. Run a search from GZT on the flight search page to see every destination airlines currently sell for your dates.
- Yes — Originfacts lists 9 other airports in Turkey. The nearby-airports section on this page links to each of them, which is useful when comparing fares or finding an alternative departure point.