Tokat lies in the valley of the Yesilirmak, with a castle crag rising behind it. Its position on the Silk Road made it prosperous under the Seljuks and the Ottomans, leaving stone buildings such as the Gokmedrese and mansions with carved woodwork. Turkish Airlines and AJet fly direct from both Istanbul airports and from Ankara, and the flight from Istanbul takes about 1 hour 25 minutes. The centre is small enough to walk, and the rest of a visit spreads out to the Ballica Cave and the districts of Niksar and Zile.
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See flights to Tokat →When to visit Tokat
May to October is the best stretch for the city and the districts; summers are hot and humid along the valley. Inside the Ballica Cave the temperature stays around eighteen degrees all year, so it can be visited in any season. Winters are snowy and cold.
Things to do in Tokat
The Ballica Cave
Follow the walkways in Pazar district past giant stalactites and the onion-shaped dripstone formations.
Tokat Castle and the Yesilirmak
Climb the castle on the crag above the city, then cross the old bridges along the river on the way back.
The Latifoglu Mansion
See the painted ceilings and period room arrangements in this nineteenth century mansion.
The Gokmedrese
Visit the stone facade and courtyard of this Seljuk medrese with its tilework.
Tokat printed cloth
Visit the workshops where cloth is still printed by hand with carved wooden blocks and watch the process.
Tokat kebab
Try the skewer of meat layered with aubergine and garlic, cooked in a wood-fired oven at a local bakery.
Flights from Turkey to Tokat
Tokat is served by Tokat Airport (TJK), about 17 km from the city centre, reached in about 20 minutes by airport shuttle or taxi. There are direct flights from both Istanbul airports and from Ankara, and the Ballica Cave is about 30 km from the centre.
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Which airport serves Tokat and how do I reach the city?
Flights land at Tokat Airport (TJK), about 17 km from the centre, reached in about 20 minutes by airport shuttle or taxi.
Where in Turkiye are there direct flights to Tokat from?
Turkish Airlines and AJet fly direct from both Istanbul airports and from Ankara. The flight from Istanbul takes about 1 hour 25 minutes.
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