Balçova Gondola, Aerial transport system in Balçova, Turkey.
The Balçova Gondola extends 810 meters across İzmir's landscape, carrying passengers in 20 cabins that accommodate 8 people each through its route.
Constructed by a German company in 1972, the gondola opened in March 1974 and underwent complete reconstruction between 2013 and 2015 with modern equipment.
The gondola system represents an essential part of İzmir's transportation network, connecting residents and visitors to recreational areas and hiking trails.
Passengers can purchase tickets using Turkish lira, İzmirim Kart credit, or standard credit cards, and each journey takes approximately 2 minutes and 42 seconds.
The system operates with eight support towers and reaches a height difference of 351 meters between its lower station at Yeşiloğlu Hill and Dede Mountain summit.
Location: Balçova
Inception: March 24, 1974
Height: 45 m
Length: 810.71 m
Website: http://izmirteleferik.com.tr
GPS coordinates: 38.38717,27.04442
Latest update: March 6, 2025 12:17
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