Travelling from Çukurova International Airport (COV) to Istanbul Airport (IST): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 45 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Çukurova International Airport to Istanbul Airport.
Istanbul's timezone is UTC+3, which is the same as Tarsus.
There are 76 Çukurova International Airport to Istanbul Airport flights every week.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to catch your COV to IST flight.
Flying during a peak time like August? Major public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer queues at security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Turkish Airlines offers direct flights from Çukurova International Airport to Istanbul Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to check out the sights in Istanbul — and maybe even more of Türkiye (Turkey) if you have time.
The airline with the highest booking volume on this route is Turkish Airlines.
How to find the cheapest flights from Çukurova International Airport (COV) to Istanbul Airport (IST)
Currently, 27 € is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Çukurova International Airport to Istanbul Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is 54 €. Bear in mind that fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
It's usually smart to book ahead of time if you want to find cheap tickets from COV to IST. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
Getting cheap flights from Çukurova International Airport to Istanbul Airport is easier if you can be flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the best prices throughout the month and land a great deal.
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Handy information about Çukurova International Airport (COV)
Çukurova International Airport gets high marks for on-time performance. 82% of flights that depart COV land on time.
To get to Çukurova International Airport from central Tarsus, it'll take about 35 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 32 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey on public transport takes about 1 hour.
Arriving at Istanbul Airport (IST)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Çukurova International Airport to Istanbul Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near IST instead:
Travel at your own pace with a Istanbul Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Hit, Avec car rentals or Eren Rent a Car and venture far and wide through Istanbul and beyond.
Booking your vehicle from Istanbul Airport around two weeks ahead can help you get the best possible rate.
Getting from Istanbul Airport (IST) to central Istanbul
Istanbul Airport to the centre of Istanbul has a drive time of around 45 minutes. It's approximately 40 kilometres away.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey of roughly 1 hour 10 minutes.
When to fly to Istanbul Airport (IST)
August is the most popular month for flights from Çukurova International Airport to Istanbul Airport. For smaller crowds, go to Istanbul in March.
Book your flight from Çukurova International Airport to Istanbul Airport for July if you'd like to visit Istanbul during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 21ºC (70ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 2ºC (36ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF). Look for cheap tickets from COV to IST around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)
Istanbul is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of Türkiye (Turkey) you'll want to see. About 354 kilometres east of Istanbul, a visit to Ankara will keep you on the move. Start with leading sights like The Roman Theatre, Kocatepe Mosque (Kocatepe Camii) and Museum of Anatolian Civilizations.
Around 322 kilometres south-west of Istanbul, Izmir is another favourite stop in Türkiye (Turkey). Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Aegean Coast, Smyrna Basilika and Ataturk Konak Square.