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Hasan Polatkan Airport

Eskişehir, Turkey
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Eskişehir's gateway serving central Anatolia with regional connections.

Location
Eskişehir, Turkey
Hasan Polatkan Airport (IATA: AOE, ICAO: LTBY) is a public airport serving Eskişehir, a major industrial and university city in northwestern Turkey. The airport is named after Hasan Polatkan, a Turkish politician and former Finance Minister who died in the 1961 coup executions. The airport primarily handles domestic flights, connecting Eskişehir to Istanbul and other Turkish cities. It serves as an important air link for a city that is also well connected by high-speed rail to Ankara and Istanbul. Given Eskişehir's strong high-speed rail connections, the airport sees relatively modest passenger traffic compared to other Turkish regional airports. Turkish Airlines and its subsidiary Anadolu Jet have operated routes from this facility.
Terminals
The airport operates a single terminal building handling both domestic arrivals and departures.
Getting to & from
The airport is accessible from central Eskişehir primarily by taxi and private vehicle, with limited public bus connections.
Airlines here
AnadoluJet, a subsidiary of Turkish Airlines, has been among the primary carriers serving the airport with domestic routes.
Notable facts
  • ›Named after Hasan Polatkan, a Turkish politician executed following the 1960 military coup.
  • ›Located approximately 10 km from central Eskişehir.
  • ›Eskişehir's excellent high-speed rail links to Ankara and Istanbul reduce demand for air travel.
  • ›Primarily serves domestic routes within Turkey.
  • ›Eskişehir is home to major Turkish universities and aerospace industry, generating some air traffic demand.
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Airlines serving this airport

Turkish Airlines
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Routes

AOE → BRUTK · 738

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Boeing 737-8001 routes
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City & Place Guide

Turkey's youthful canal city where Ottoman history meets vibrant culture.

Eskişehir is a lively mid-sized city in northwestern Turkey, best known for its charming Porsuk Canal waterfront, large student population from two major universities, and a surprisingly cosmopolitan atmosphere. The city balances well-preserved Ottoman and Seljuk heritage with modern cafes, art galleries, and a thriving nightlife scene that feels unlike most Anatolian cities.

The city is also the global center of meerschaum (white sea foam) carving, a centuries-old craft that produces intricate pipes and figurines sold throughout the bazaars. Eskişehir is compact, walkable, and genuinely welcoming to independent travelers looking for an authentic Turkish experience off the typical tourist trail.

  • •Porsuk Canal & Adalar — scenic island-dotted waterway perfect for gondola rides and riverside strolling.
  • •Odunpazarı Historic District — beautifully restored Ottoman wooden houses now filled with boutiques and cafes.
  • •Eskişehir Archaeological Museum — coins, ceramics, and artifacts spanning Phrygian to Byzantine eras.
  • •Meerschaum Museum — showcases the city's legendary white mineral carvings and local craft history.
  • •Sazova Science, Art & Culture Park — sprawling family-friendly park with a replica castle and hot-air balloon rides.
  • •Kurşunlu Mosque Complex — elegant 16th-century Ottoman mosque with original baths and medrese.

Getting around: Eskişehir has an excellent tram (tramvay) network connecting the city center, university campuses, and main attractions affordably. Buses and dolmuş minibuses cover outer neighborhoods. Taxis are plentiful and metered, while BiTaksi and InDriver apps work locally. The compact city center is very walkable, and bicycles can be rented along the canal.

Best time: Late spring (April–June) and early autumn (September–October) offer mild temperatures and pleasant outdoor conditions ideal for exploring the canal district and parks.

Local food: Don't miss çiğ börek (crispy fried dough stuffed with minced meat), a beloved Eskişehir street specialty, along with pumpkin desserts, local mezes, and the lively café culture along the canal.

This guide is provided for general information only. Verify details locally before making travel decisions.

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Hasan Polatkan Airport
Encyclopaedia

Hasan Polatkan Airport is an international airport that serves the city of Eskişehir. Located within the Faculty of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Eskişehir Technical University.

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