Afyonkarahisar

Afyonkarahisar City Guide

Afyonkarahisar

You can visit the charming city known for its hot springs by purchasing a flight ticket to Afyonkarahisar. Afyonkarahisar has been known as Afyon for many years, and in 2005 it was named Afyonkarahisar today. By visiting this city, which draws attention with its historical structure and hot springs, you can both have a pleasant time and get the treatment of many diseases from the hot springs.

Information about Afyonkarahisar, Places to Visit, What to Eat?

You can explore this charming city in the Aegean Region by buying a flight ticket to Afyonkarahisar. Since Afyonkarahisar is known for its historical riches and thermal springs, it is visited by local and foreign tourists every year. The population of Afyonkarahisar is around 700,000. By visiting Afyonkarahisar, which has a deep-rooted history, you can explore the historical and natural beauties of the city. The history of Afyonkarahisar dates back to 3000 BC.

The city has hosted many civilizations such as Hattis, Phrygians, Persians. Afyonkarahisar, which joined the Turkish lands thanks to his sons who did not come, lived under the rule of the Ottoman Empire for many years. The city's neighbors include Uşak, Burdur, Eskişehir, Isparta and Denizli. This city, at an altitude of 1.021, is approximately 14,000 square kilometers in area. People who visit Afyonkarahisar should definitely discover the historical and natural beauties in the city. The first place to be seen in Afyonkarahisar is the Phrygian valley nature park. This Nature Park is located 39 kilometers from the city center. By visiting the Phrygian Valley, you can come across many traces of the Roman and Byzantine periods. The Phrygian valley is a region used by the Phrygians as a settlement and it is possible to come across structures resembling fairy chimneys while visiting the valley. Another nature park that should be seen during the Afyonkarahisar trip is the 26 August nature park. 26 August Nature Park is located 17 kilometers from the city center and it is possible to reach this nature park by public transport. It is possible to have a picnic in the Nature Park, to have a pleasant time in the playground and to do sports in areas such as football field and basketball court.

In addition, 26 August Nature Park will be the favorite place of those who want to take impressive photos with its natural beauties. Eber lake should definitely be visited during a trip to Afyon. This lake is located in the district of Bolvadin and is 13 km from the center of the district. Lake Eber is a lake formed due to depression and visitors to the city visit this lake to explore its natural beauties. Eber Lake is among the places frequently visited by nature lovers due to the impressive nature view it provides and the possibility of camping around the lake. When Afyon is mentioned, Afyon thermal springs usually come to mind. There are many hot springs in Afyon and these hot springs are known to have healing waters. If people who visit Afyon encounter problems such as muscle pain and arthritis, they can find healing by visiting the hot springs. Acıgöl bird sanctuary is another place that must be seen during a trip to Afyonkarahisar. Located 5 kilometers from the city center, this bird sanctuary is home to more than 170 bird species.

Bird watchers and people who want to take nature photos can visit Acıgöl bird paradise and capture impressive photos. During the Afyonkarahisar trip, the Afyon ice cave can also be visited. Afyon Buzluk Cave is located 200 kilometers from the city center and this cave is large enough for a single person to enter. There are different levels of coldness in Bari and it is possible to encounter ice pieces as the level progresses. It is possible to both have an interesting experience and visit one of the natural places in Afyonkarahisar by visiting the Afyon iceluk district. During the trip to Afyonkarahisar, the city-specific flavors should definitely be tasted. When Afyon cuisine is mentioned, sausage and Turkish delight usually come to mind. In addition to sausage and Turkish delight, it is also beneficial to taste delicacies such as goce meatballs, keskek, pita with poppy seeds.

How to Get to the Airport?

Afyonkarahisar is a city that does not have an airport. For this reason, people who want to buy Afyonkarahisar flight tickets can buy a plane ticket to Kütahya Zafer Airport, which is the closest to the city. Kütahya Zafer Airport is located 55 kilometers from Afyon city center. People who get off at Kütahya Zafer Airport can choose buses, shuttles and rental cars to reach Afyonkarahisar city center. Since there is no Afyonkarahisar Airport, it is necessary to take a 50-minute journey to reach Afyonkarahisar city center from Kütahya Zafer Airport by using buses. People who want to visit Afyonkarahisar can take a flight after getting off at the airport in Kütahya. They can reach the city center of Afyon in about an hour, by using Kalkan shuttles, taxis or rental cars.

Transportation to Afyonkarahisar

It is possible to land at Kütahya Zafer Airport, which is the closest to Afyon, with Afyonkarahisar flight ticket purchase. Airline can be preferred for transportation to Afyonkarahisar, as well as buses, trains and private vehicles. People who want to reach Afyonkarahisar by bus can reach the city by bus services that depart almost every hour of the day, especially from big cities. When the bus station in Afyonkarahisar is approximately 7 kilometers from the city center, transportation to the city center is provided by buses and taxis after getting off at the bus station. Another way of transportation that can be preferred to visit Afyonkarahisar is the railway. Although there is no direct rail service to Afyonkarahisar, after reaching cities such as Kütahya and Konya, which are close to the city, by train, you can go to Afyonkarahisar by buses or private vehicles. People who reach Afyonkarahisar can use buses and minibuses to ensure their transportation within Afyon. It is possible to travel to Afyonkarahisar city center by buses, as well as to travel to many districts of the city. In addition to buses, it is possible to reach many points by minibuses to travel within Afyonkarahisar.

Airlines Flying to Afyonkarahisar

• Turkish Airlines

• Pegasus Airlines

• Anadolujet

Frequently asked Questions

What Flavors Should Visitors to Afyonkarahisar Taste?

People who visit Afyonkarahisar should first taste the foods such as cream, Turkish delight and sausage, which are unique to the city.

What can be bought as a gift from Afyonkarahisar?

Products such as Turkish delight, cream and sausage can be bought as gifts from Afyonkarahisar. In addition to these products, figurines made of marble, ornaments and jewelry are among the souvenirs that can be bought from Afyonkarahisar.

Is Afyonkarahisar Nightlife Lively?

Afyonkarahisar nightlife is as lively as the day. Visitors to the city can have fun in the evenings at the bars of the hotels or in places such as the disco nightclub in the city center of Afyonkarahisar.

Which Festivals Are Held in Afyonkarahisar?

Those who want to bring Afyonkarahisar trip to the festival period can visit the city especially in May and June. In May, music and art festival, kite festival and Hamza sheikh grandfather commemoration festival are held in Afyonkarahisar. In June, oil wrestling, carpet rug culture festival, pea festival and thermal tourism festival are held in the city. By participating in these festivals, you can both have a pleasant time and establish warmer relations with the people of the region.

How Many Days Do You Need To Visit Afyonkarahisar?

In order to discover the historical and natural beauties in Afyonkarahisar, it is necessary to stay in the city for a minimum of 2 days. Those who want to have a pleasant time in the hot springs in the city can extend their trip for another day and stay in the city for 3 days.

Where to Stay in Afyonkarahisar?

People visiting Afyonkarahisar can choose hotels to stay. In addition to hotels, it is possible to stay in thermal hotels in this city where thermal tourism is developed.

What climate is observed in Afyonkarahisar?

Continental climate is seen in Afyonkarahisar.

When to Visit Afyonkarahisar?

Afyonkarahisar is a city with a continental climate. Therefore, the best time to visit the city is during the spring and summer months. The weather is quite cold in the city, as there is a lot of snow in the winter. For this reason, the most suitable time period for people who want to visit Afyonkarahisar is between July and August.