Elazığ Airport is one of Türkiye's first civil airports. The Lake Van Express and the Southern Kurtalan Express pass through the city. Harput is 8 km from the centre, and Lake Hazar is about 30 km away.
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Getting to the Districts of Elazığ: Distances
| District | Distance from centre | Transport | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elazığ Central District | — | Elazığ is 680 km from Ankara and 1,100 km from Istanbul. Elazığ Airport has direct flights to Istanbul and Ankara. The intercity bus terminal connects with all major cities. There is also a rail connection. | Directions |
| Ağın | 75 km | Ağın is 75 km from Elazığ city centre. It is reached by road via Elazığ–Keban. Minibus services run from Elazığ. | Directions |
| Alacakaya | 90 km | Alacakaya is 90 km from Elazığ city centre. It is reached by road via the Elazığ–Kovancılar route. Minibus services run from Elazığ. | Directions |
| Arıcak | 100 km | Arıcak is 100 km from Elazığ city centre. It is reached by road via the Elazığ–Bingöl route. Minibus services run from Elazığ. | Directions |
| Baskil | 45 km | Baskil is 45 km from Elazığ city centre. The district, on the Elazığ–Malatya highway, is easily reached from both cities. Minibus services run from Elazığ. | Directions |
| Karakoçan | 60 km | Karakoçan is 60 km from Elazığ city centre. It lies on the Elazığ-Bingöl highway and can be easily reached from both cities. There are minibus services from Elazığ. | Directions |
| Keban | 55 km | Keban is 55 km from Elazığ city centre. It is reached by road via Elazığ. Minibus services run from Elazığ. | Directions |
| Kovancılar | 50 km | Kovancılar is 50 km from Elazığ city centre. The district, located on the Elazığ-Bingöl highway, can be easily reached from both cities. There are regular minibus services from Elazığ. | Directions |
| Maden | 80 km | Maden is 80 km from Elazığ city centre. It is reached by road via the Elazığ–Ergani route. Minibus services run from Elazığ. | Directions |
| Palu | 70 km | Palu is 70 km from Elazığ city centre. It is reached by road via Elazığ. There are minibus services from Elazığ. | Directions |
| Sivrice | 25 km | Sivrice is 25 km from Elazığ city centre. It is reached by road via Elazığ. Minibus services run to the district, which lies on the Elazığ–Diyarbakır highway. | Directions |
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get to Elazığ?
You can reach Elazığ by air, rail and road. Elazığ Airport is one of Türkiye's first civil airports. The Lake Van Express and the Southern Kurtalan Express pass through the city. Harput is 8 km from the centre, and Lake Hazar is about 30 km away.
Which districts of Elazığ are closest to and farthest from the centre?
The closest district to the centre of Elazığ is Sivrice (25 km) and the farthest is Arıcak (100 km).
How do I get directions to Elazığ?
Use the "Get directions on Google Maps" button on this page for up-to-date directions to Elazığ from wherever you are; the table also has a directions link for each district.