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How much is a taxi in Adana? Fares & Calculator

From ₺45 + ₺50/km

Adana taxis run on the city meter: ₺45 to start, ₺50 per kilometre, with a ₺170 minimum in 2026, and no night tariff. The big change is the airport: Sakirpasa (ADA), the old in-city field, closed to passenger flights in August 2024, and Adana is now served by Cukurova International (COV), about 35 km west of the city near Tarsus.

Quick answer

Adana taxis start at ₺45 plus ₺50/km, with a ₺170 minimum. A 35 km trip (cukurova airport (cov) → adana centre) runs about €31.9 (₺1,795).

Tariff data updated: 2026-07-11 · Source: Adana Metropolitan Municipality (UKOME)

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Distance: 35 km

Estimated metered fare · 35 km

≈ €31.9

₺1,795 on the meter

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Estimate uses Adana's official taxi tariff (opening ₺45 + ₺50/km, minimum ₺170). Tolls and traffic can change the final meter amount.

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Common Adana taxi trips

Trip	Distance	Est. fare
Cukurova Airport (COV) → Adana centre	35 km	€31.9 (₺1,795)

That move turned the airport run from a short hop into a real transfer. On the current Adana meter, 35 km works out to roughly ₺1,800–2,100, and since the airport sits in Mersin province the fare basis can vary by operator; confirm it before you set off. Trips inside the city itself stay short and cheap on the meter.

Taxi vs other ways into town

Option	Duration	Price	Notes
Metered taxi	30–45 min	~₺1,800–2,100 to centre	COV is about 35 km out, near Tarsus
Havas airport coach	40–50 min	Fixed coach fare	Drops near the train station and Buyuk Saat
City bus	45–55 min	Cheapest option	Municipal buses into central Adana

Avoid the common taxi scams

The airport ride is long now, so it deserves attention: make sure the meter is running or the fare basis is agreed before leaving Cukurova Airport, and keep the route open on your phone's map.
Pay by card or app where you can, and keep a little cash as a backup. If you want the total known in advance, a pre-booked fixed-price transfer removes the guesswork.

Frequently asked questions

Which airport serves Adana now?

Sakirpasa (ADA), the old airport inside the city, closed to passenger flights in August 2024. Commercial flights now use Cukurova International Airport (COV), about 35 km west of Adana near Tarsus, which serves both Adana and Mersin.

How much is a taxi from Cukurova Airport to Adana?

The ride is about 35 km and takes 30 to 45 minutes. On the current Adana meter that works out to roughly ₺1,800–2,100; confirm the fare basis before you set off, or pre-book a fixed-price transfer to know the total in advance.

Is there a night tariff in Adana?

No. Adana taxis use a single 24-hour rate, so the meter maths works out the same whenever your flight lands.

What is the cheapest way from Cukurova Airport to the centre?

Municipal buses run from the terminal into central Adana and are the cheapest option, taking roughly 45 to 55 minutes. Havas coaches cost more but are quicker to board and drop near the train station area.