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Ağrı Airport

Ağrı, Turkey

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Ağrı Airport

Ağrı, Turkey
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LTCO
ICAO
5462 ft
Elevation
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Gateway to eastern Turkey and the slopes of Mount Ararat.

Opened
2009
Location
Ağrı, Turkey
Ağrı Airport (IATA: AJI, ICAO: LTCO) is a domestic airport serving the city of Ağrı in far eastern Turkey, situated near the iconic Mount Ararat, Turkey's highest peak. The airport provides essential air connectivity for a region that is otherwise relatively remote and reliant on long overland journeys to reach major Turkish cities. The facility is operated under the authority of the Turkish State Airports Authority (DHMİ) and primarily handles domestic flights connecting Ağrı to Istanbul and Ankara. Traffic volumes are modest, reflecting the relatively small population of the surrounding province. Ağrı province is known for its rugged landscape, harsh winters, and proximity to the Iranian and Armenian borders, making reliable air service particularly important for residents and government officials in the area.
Terminals
The airport has a single small passenger terminal designed to handle domestic traffic at low to moderate volumes.
Getting to & from
Ground transport between the airport and Ağrı city center is available via taxis and minibuses, with the city located approximately 10 kilometres from the terminal.
Airlines here
Turkish Airlines and its low-cost subsidiary AnadoluJet operate the primary domestic routes from Ağrı Airport.
Notable facts
  • ›The airport sits at an elevation of approximately 1,632 metres (5,354 feet) above sea level.
  • ›It is one of the highest-elevation airports in Turkey.
  • ›The airport serves a province bordering both Iran and Armenia.
  • ›Mount Ararat, at 5,137 metres, is visible from the airport on clear days.
  • ›DHMİ (General Directorate of State Airports Authority) manages airport operations.
Wikipedia
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Gateway to Mount Ararat, where legend meets the eastern sky

Ağrı Airport is a small regional airport serving the city of Ağrı in eastern Turkey, situated near the iconic Mount Ararat, Turkey's highest peak and a symbol of national identity. The airport connects this remote province to major Turkish cities, primarily through domestic routes operated by Turkish Airlines and its subsidiaries. It plays a vital role in linking an otherwise geographically isolated region to the rest of the country.

Terminals
  • Main Terminal — A single compact terminal handling all domestic arrivals and departures with basic passenger amenities.
Ground Transport
  • Taxi services available outside the terminal building
  • Minibus (dolmuş) connections to Ağrı city centre
  • Private car hire arranged through local agencies
  • Hotel shuttle transfers available from select properties
Nearby Hotels
  • Doğu Beyazıt Hotel
  • Hotel Ararat
  • Grand Ağrı Hotel
  • Sim-Er Hotel
Dining

The terminal offers limited food and beverage options, typically a small café serving Turkish tea, snacks, and light meals. For a broader dining experience, the city centre of Ağrı, about 10 kilometres away, offers local restaurants serving traditional eastern Anatolian cuisine including lamb dishes and fresh bread.

Traveller Tips
  • Arrive early as the small terminal can become congested during peak departure times.
  • Carry Turkish lira cash as card payment options may be limited at the airport.
  • If visiting Mount Ararat, arrange permits well in advance through official Turkish government channels.
  • Dress in layers, as Ağrı's high-altitude climate means temperatures can drop sharply even in summer.
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Route map (2 destinations)

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Airlines serving this airport

Turkish Airlines
TK

Routes

AJI → ESBTK · 73W
AJI → ISTTK · 738

Aircraft operating here

73W1 routesBoeing 737-8001 routes
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Ağrı Airport
Encyclopaedia

Ağrı Ahmed-i Hani Airport is an airport in Ağrı, in eastern Turkey. The airport is situated about 8 km (5.0 mi) south of Ağrı's city center.

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