Batman is one of Turkiye's youngest cities: it grew on the site of the village of Iluh after oil was found at Raman in 1940, and gained one of the country's first refineries in 1955. The centre of gravity today is the Tigris valley; when the waters of the Ilisu dam rose, the monuments of Hasankeyf were moved to a newly built culture park. Turkish Airlines, Pegasus and AJet fly direct from Istanbul, Ankara and Izmir, and the flight from Istanbul takes about 2 hours. The city is a practical entry point for a regional trip that also takes in Mardin and Diyarbakir.
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See flights to Batman →When to visit Batman
April to May and September to October are the best stretches, with a green spring and a mild autumn. Daytime temperatures climb steeply in July and August, while winters are mild and wet.
Things to do in Batman
The Hasankeyf Culture Park
See structures such as the Zeynel Bey Tomb and the Artuqid bath, moved before the reservoir filled, in their new setting.
The Malabadi Bridge
Get close to the single great arch of the 1147 Artuqid bridge over the Batman river.
Batman Museum
Follow finds from the Hasankeyf excavations and the history of the upper Tigris region in one place.
The Tigris valley and reservoir
Look into the valley from the canyon-edge viewpoints and walk the shore of the risen lake.
The Sason and Kozluk highlands
Head up to the mountain villages in the north of the province for its walnut groves and highland honey.
Raman and the oil trail
Around Mount Raman, where the 1940 discovery founded the city, see the wellheads and the refinery skyline.
Flights from Turkey to Batman
Batman is served by Batman Airport (BAL), about 5 km from the city centre, reached in about 10 minutes by airport shuttle or taxi. Direct flights depart from Istanbul, Ankara and Izmir; Hasankeyf is about 40 km from the centre and Mardin about 100 km.
Batman FAQ
How can I get a Batman flight package?
You can split the cost of your Batman flight package with Suso over 3 to 24 months, and no credit card limit is required.
Which airport serves Batman and how do I reach the city?
Flights land at Batman Airport (BAL), about 5 km from the centre, reached in about 10 minutes by airport shuttle or taxi.
Where in Turkiye are there direct flights to Batman from?
Turkish Airlines, Pegasus and AJet fly direct from both Istanbul airports, from Ankara and from Izmir. The flight from Istanbul takes about 2 hours.
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