Popularly known in the world as the city of the Whirling Dervishes, Konya, Turkey, is one of the oldest urban centers in the world where prominent figures in history walked its streets and left awe-inspiring marks behind them, which are now the top tourist attractions in the country. Most notable highlights in Konya are the Alaeddin Hill Park and the city's marvelous Seljuk architecture. The most famous among the many examples is the Mausoleum of Jamal ad-Din Rumi, also known as Mevlana Museum. Thousands of pilgrims each year would visit the mausoleum where the body of the famous mystic and philosopher, Mevlana, is buried, and his manuscripts and other artwork is preserved.

Onur Air, Pegasus Airlines, and Turkish Airlines are the major airlines serving flights in Konya, Turkey. Other airlines also serving in the city are Atlasjet and Taban Air. The most popular route to Konya is coming from Istanbul. However, during summer, the airport in Konya receives flights coming from Copenhagen, Denmark, Germany, Netherlands, and Norway. The hotels and other accommodations in the city are usually packed during the month of December when Konya celebrates the annual Rumi commemoration. If you are looking for cheap flights, travel during the off-peak season and avoid major holidays.

Airports Serving Konya, Turkey

Konya Airport (KYA) is the international airport that serves the city, which is located 29 km from its center. People use public urban buses, dolmus minibuses, trams, or taxis to get to their specific destinations in the city.