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Malatya is one of the biggest cities in the Eastern Anatolia region of Turkey. Malatya's history backs to Hittites. The city is very famous with its apricots. Every July there exists an Apricot Festival in the city. The ancient Malatya (20 km far away from the city center) is one of the most important historical places. On the other hand, Malatya is also very close to the Mount Nemrut.

Culture and History

Travel to Malatya - Visa Requirements

Flights and airtickets to Malatya

Malatya Erhac Airport is 30 km away from the city center and can be reached by shuttle buses of the airlines and taxis. Flights leave from Istanbul and Ankara. Turkish Airlines THY [1], Pegasus Airlines [2] and Onur Air [3] have daily flights to Malatya.

By train

There are daily trains (Mavi train and Ekspres train) fromAnkara. More informations about trains can be obtained from Turkish State Railways [4].

By car

Malatya can easily be reached by car, via Kayseri-Malatya motorway.

Buses to Malatya

There are many domestic coach firms from İstanbul bus station. The coaches, reach Malatya via Ankara and the journey takes nearly 15 hours. Beydağı Turizm[5], Aksoğanoğlu Zafer Turizm [6],Kernek Turizm[7] have at least 5 daily coaches to Malatya within the specific times of the day.

Tours and Getting around Malatya

Walking

In the center, especially in the main part, everything is easy accessible by foot.

Malatya tourist attractions and sightseeing

Especially during the spring and summer there are daily trips to Mount Nemrut from Malatya City center. The tour starts from tourism information center located at the City Hall(Vilayet).

Malatya city tours

  • Visit during the Malatya International Arts and Apricot Festival in July.

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Malatya souvenirs and shopping

Malatya Restaurants: cheap, moderate and expensive

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Malatya nightlife, bars, clubs and pubs

Malatya cheap and luxurious hotels, youth hostels and lodging

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  • Murat Palancı Oteli Turgut Temelli Cad. No: 26 Malatya; +90-422-3251003
  • Yeni Butik Oteli Yeni Camii Karşısı Zafer iş Hanı No:1 Malatya; +90-3231424
  • Otel Avşar Çevreyolu, Eski Otogar Karşısı Malatya; +90-422-3248491 [8]
  • Bezginler Hotel Çevreyolu Adliye Kavşağı No:12/3 Malatya; +90-422-3241252

Splurge

  • Altın Kayısı Hotel Istasyon Caddesi 44200 Malatya; 90-422-2114444 [9]

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