Travelling from Diyarbakir Airport (DIY) to Istanbul Airport (IST): what you need to know
Around 2 hours 15 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Diyarbakir Airport to Istanbul Airport.
Diyarbakir and Istanbul share the same timezone, UTC+3.
You can choose from 37 weekly Diyarbakir Airport to Istanbul Airport flights. The 03:35 departure with Turkish Airlines is the earliest flight available. Turkish Airlines operates the last service of the day at 23:35.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably board your DIY to IST flight.
You can expect longer lines in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
Travelling to Istanbul (and then seeing more of Türkiye (Turkey)!) is a cinch with Turkish Airlines. This popular airline has direct flights from Diyarbakir Airport to Istanbul Airport.
The majority of travellers choose to travel with Turkish Airlines on this route.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Diyarbakir Airport to Istanbul Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Here's where you can stop between DIY and IST:
Frankfurt am Main Airport
Antalya Airport
Izmir Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Diyarbakir Airport (DIY) to Istanbul Airport (IST)
69 € is the lowest price for a one-way Diyarbakir Airport to Istanbul Airport flight. A return flight starts from 137 €. These fares can change depending on availability.
To score cheap tickets from DIY to IST, book as early as you can. Airlines generally offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
The cheapest month for flights from Diyarbakir Airport to Istanbul Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have flexible dates.
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Handy information about Diyarbakir Airport (DIY)
73% of flights taking off from Diyarbakir Airport touch down at their destination on time.
Diyarbakir Airport is around 16 kilometres from central Diyarbakir. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Expect a journey time of around 40 minutes on public transport.
Have an early flight from Diyarbakir Airport to Istanbul Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels near DIY:
Arriving at Istanbul Airport (IST)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Diyarbakir Airport to Istanbul Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near IST instead:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Istanbul Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Hit, Avec car rentals or Eren Rent a Car to explore Istanbul and beyond.
Reserving your vehicle from Istanbul Airport about two weeks ahead gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
Getting from Istanbul Airport (IST) to central Istanbul
From Istanbul Airport, Istanbul is approximately 40 kilometres away. It takes around 45 minutes to drive to the centre.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey of about 1 hour 10 minutes.
When to fly to Istanbul Airport (IST)
August is the most popular month for flights from Diyarbakir Airport to Istanbul Airport. To escape the crowds, visit Istanbul in March.
The warmest month in Istanbul is July, with the temperature ranging between 21ºC (70ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Book your flights from Diyarbakir Airport to Istanbul Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
Search for cheap tickets from DIY to IST in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 2ºC (36ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF) on average.
Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)
Istanbul has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of Türkiye (Turkey) just waiting to be discovered. Around 354 kilometres east of Istanbul, a visit to Ankara will keep your itinerary busy. Check out popular attractions 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). Experience major highlights starting with Aegean Coast, Smyrna Basilika and Ataturk Konak Square.