About Tekirdag
Situated on the Thrace peninsula and bordering the Marmara Sea, Tekirdağ is home to 870,000 people.
As a greater portion of the city lies along the Marmara coast, the city has a predominantly Mediterranean climate. Summers are hot and winters mild.
With the first known settlements dating back to thousands of years B.C., Tekirdağ has been home to many states including the Phrygians, Hittites, Romans, Byzantines, and Ottomans. Before the population exchange between Greece and Turkey after World War I, half of this city's inhabitants were Greek. It has sadly lost this cultural diversity, but there are still historical places of interest in Tekirdag such as the Rakoczi Museum, Tekirdağ Archeological and Ethnographic Museum, Çorlu Castle, and the Hora Lighthouse.
The touristic neighborhoods of Şarköy and Kumbağ play an important role in promoting the city. Many local tourists flock to these areas in the summer. One of the things that first comes to mind when you think of Tekirdağ is its special meatballs. It is also famous for its çılbır (boiled eggs with yoghurt) and ciğer sarması (minced liver wrapped in lamb’s fat).
There are flights to the Tekirdağ Çorlu Airport; and you can reach the city by rail, sea and road, as well. The city is also a few hours' drive from Istanbul.
Transportation to Tekirdag City Center from Airport
Çorlu Airport
Located 15 kilometers from the city center, Tekirdağ Çorlu Airport operates both domestic and international flights out of one passenger terminal. The airport, which is a military and public airport, offers passengers a variety of services including its own parking lot. There are many transportation alternatives available to get to the city center from Tekirdağ Çorlu Airport including shuttle services, taxis, buses, and rental cars. Each transportation alternative is very convenient and readily available once you land.
Taxi
Taxis are a convenient transportation alternative to get to the city center from Tekirdağ Çorlu Airport. Taxis are also the fastest way to get to the city. Of course the time it takes to get to the city from the airport can vary slightly depending on the traffic conditions. Taxis are readily available at the terminal exit 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Bus
Another convenient transportation alternative to get to the city from Tekirdağ Çorlu Airport is by bus. It takes about 20 minutes to get to the city from the airport by bus. Buses are a more affordable option compared to taxis. Buses are easily accessible at the terminal exit once you land.
Shuttle Services
Shuttle services are another transportation alternative to get to the city from Tekirdağ Çorlu Airport. Thanks to Turkish Airlines’ passenger shuttle services it is easy to travel between the airport and the city, and vice versa.
Rental Car
Renting a car is another convenient way to get to the city center from the airport. You can easily get to the city center by renting a car from the rental car offices located at the terminal. You can get this service from rental car companies located in Tekirdağ Çorlu Airport.
