Hatay lies on the plain where the Orontes nears the sea, wedged between the Mediterranean and the Amanos mountains. Antakya is being rebuilt after the 2023 earthquake and some buildings in the centre remain under restoration. Most of the province's visited corners are open, however: the waterfalls at Harbiye, the Roman tunnel on the Samandag shore, the rock-cut Church of St Peter, and the market life the city's cooking is known for. Turkish Airlines, Pegasus and AJet fly direct from both Istanbul airports, from Ankara and from Izmir, and the flight from Istanbul takes about 1 hour 45 minutes.
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See flights to Hatay →When to visit Hatay
April to June and September to November are the most balanced stretches; the plain turns hot and humid in summer. Winters are mild and rainy, with snow on the higher Amanos. Part of the museums and places of worship in the centre are still under restoration, so it is worth checking current opening status before a visit.
Things to do in Hatay
The Harbiye waterfalls
Cross the wooden bridges in the valley about 6 km from Antakya and watch the falls from the viewing terraces.
The Church of St Peter
See the church cut into the slope of Mount Staurin, counted among the world's first cave churches.
The Titus Tunnel
Walk the 1,380 metre water tunnel the Romans cut through solid rock by hand at Samandag.
Vakifli village
Visit Turkiye's only Armenian village for its organic citrus groves and village coffee house.
The Arsuz shore
Walk the long beach of the coastal town facing the Gulf of Iskenderun and sit down at its fish restaurants.
Antakya cooking
Try kunefe, oruk and zahter at the market stalls where the city's cooking lives.
Flights from Turkey to Hatay
Hatay is served by Hatay Airport (HTY), about 25 km from Antakya, reached in about 30 minutes by airport shuttle or taxi. There are direct flights from both Istanbul airports, from Ankara and from Izmir, and Harbiye is about 6 km from the centre.
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Which airport serves Hatay and how do I reach the city?
Flights land at Hatay Airport (HTY), about 25 km from Antakya, reached in about 30 minutes by airport shuttle or taxi.
Are Hatay's sights open after the earthquake?
Most of the province's visited corners are open, including the Harbiye waterfalls, the Titus Tunnel, Vakifli village and the Arsuz shore. Some historic buildings and museums in central Antakya are still under restoration, so check their current status before travelling.
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