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Şanlıurfa (Urfa) — City of Prophets

  • Distance140 km east
  • Travel time1.5–2 hours by car/bus
  • TransportHourly buses from Gaziantep Otogar (~₺150 / ~$5 USD); taxi ~₺1,200 round trip (~$37 USD)
  • Rating★ 4.7
  • Best seasonApril–May and September–October
By Updated Reviewed by Daniel Mercer
Şanlıurfa (Urfa) — City of Prophets

How to get there

  • Intercity bus from Gaziantep bus station: ₺150–₺200 (~$5–$6 USD)
  • Private taxi: ₺1,000–₺1,400 round trip (~$31–$43 USD)
  • Rent-a-car via airport: see Avis/Enterprise at GZT

Location

Şanlıurfa city center, 140 km east of Gaziantep

37.1591, 38.7963 View on map