Gazipaşa Airport, the construction of which began 19 years ago in Antalya, has opened to traffic.
TAV Havalimanları Holding CEO Sani Şener was welcomed by Mayor Cemburak Özgenç, AK Parti District Chairman Fazıl Yüksel, Alanya District Governor Hulusi Doğan, the ALTİD board of directors, and some political party representatives, led by Gazipaşa District Governor and Airport Civil Authority İsmail Gültekin.
Şener, who shook hands one by one with those who welcomed him, made statements to members of the press after touring the interior of the airport. Explaining that the economy of Gazipaşa and Alanya would develop to a great extent with the opening of the airport, Şener said, "The opening of this place is as important for our company as it is for the local people. The Prime Ministry, the Ministry of Transport, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation, and the authorized units of Gazipaşa Alanya have made great contributions to the opening of the airport. We have officially made the first landing. The airport serves as the gateway to that region. From now on, A319 type aircraft will be able to land here easily. As of today, Gazipaşa Airport is also ready for international flights. By starting to bring tourists here as soon as possible, we will spearhead the development of the region's economy and tourism."
Stating that they currently operate 10 airports, Şener conveyed that 4 airports are under construction. By flying to Riyadh for the airport whose construction is continuing in Saudi Arabia, Şener became the first passenger to travel abroad from the district.