Southeast Turkey's main gateway serving Diyarbakır region.
Opened
1953
Location
Diyarbakır, Turkey
Diyarbakır Airport (IATA: DIY, ICAO: LTCC) is the primary commercial airport serving Diyarbakır, the largest city in southeastern Turkey. It handles both domestic and limited international traffic, connecting the region to major Turkish hubs and providing access to the historically rich city known for its ancient basalt walls.
The airport operates alongside a Turkish Air Force base, functioning as a joint civil-military facility. It serves as an important transport node for southeastern Anatolia, a region with significant cultural, historical, and economic importance.
Domestic routes, particularly to Istanbul and Ankara, dominate the traffic at Diyarbakır Airport, with Turkish Airlines and Pegasus Airlines among the primary carriers offering scheduled services.
Terminals
The airport has a single passenger terminal building handling both domestic and international arrivals and departures.
Getting to & from
The airport is located approximately 3–4 kilometers from the city center and is accessible by taxi and public bus services.
Airlines here
Turkish Airlines and Pegasus Airlines are the primary carriers operating scheduled domestic routes from Diyarbakır Airport.
Notable facts
- ›Diyarbakır Airport functions as a joint civil-military airfield shared with the Turkish Air Force.
- ›The airport is situated close to Diyarbakır's UNESCO-listed ancient city walls and the Hevsel Gardens.
- ›Istanbul routes account for the majority of passenger traffic at the airport.
- ›The airport's elevation is approximately 2,251 feet (686 meters) above sea level.
- ›Diyarbakır is one of the busiest airports in southeastern Turkey by passenger volume.
This profile is provided for general information only. Details may be inaccurate or outdated — always verify with the airport's official website before acting on them.
