Elazığ lies in eastern Anatolia among the reservoirs formed by the branches of the Euphrates, and its historic core is Harput, the ancient settlement on the hill above. Turkish Airlines, Pegasus and AJet fly direct from Istanbul, Ankara, Izmir and Antalya, and the flight from Istanbul takes about 1 hour 50 minutes. Harput Castle, the shore of Lake Hazar, the Buzluk ice cave and the local kitchen of stuffed meatballs and orcik give a short autumn break plenty to fill it.
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See flights to Elazığ →When to visit Elazığ
May to June and September to October are the best stretches, with a green spring and a mild autumn that brings the grape harvest. Summers are very hot and winters are harsh and snowy.
Things to do in Elazığ
Harput Castle
Explore the castle on the hill above the city, with roots in the Urartian period, and look over the plain from its walls.
Lake Hazar
Walk the shore of the turquoise lake set between mountains and hear about the traces of the old settlement beneath the water.
The Ulu Mosque
See the Artuqid mosque built in Harput in 1156 and its brick minaret, which has leaned over time.
The Buzluk ice cave
Visit the unusual cave where icicles form in summer and the air warms in winter.
The Circir waterfall
Spend time on the picnic grounds and walking paths around the waterfall in the valley near the city.
The Elazığ kitchen and Okuzgozu
Try the stuffed meatballs and the walnut orcik sweet, and taste the wines made from the region's Okuzgozu grape.
Flights from Turkey to Elazığ
Elazığ is served by Elazığ Airport (EZS), about 11 km from the city centre and reached in about 20 minutes by airport shuttle or taxi. Direct flights depart from Istanbul, Ankara, Izmir and Antalya.
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Which airport serves Elazığ and how do I reach the city?
Flights land at Elazığ Airport (EZS), about 11 km from the centre, reached in about 20 minutes by airport shuttle or taxi.
Are there direct flights from Istanbul to Elazığ?
Yes. Turkish Airlines, Pegasus and AJet operate direct flights from Istanbul to Elazığ (IST-EZS) in about 1 hour 50 minutes.
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