137 € Cheap Flights from Diyarbakir to Istanbul

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Flight deals from Diyarbakir to Istanbul

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Diyarbakir Airport to Istanbul Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from 137 €. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Direct flights from Diyarbakir to Istanbul

Diyarbakir to Istanbul: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Diyarbakir to Istanbul below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Istanbul.

Diyarbakir to Istanbul: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found137 €
Cheapest month to flySeptember
Average flight time2 hrs, 12 mins
Most popular airlineTurkish Airlines
Average flights per week41

Finding cheap flights from Diyarbakir to Istanbul: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Diyarbakir to Istanbul is 137 €. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
2 hours and 12 minutes is the average flight time from Diyarbakir to Istanbul.
Turkish Airlines flies direct from Diyarbakir to Istanbul.
As of July 2026, there are 41 flights per week flying from Diyarbakir to Istanbul.
The cheapest month to fly from Diyarbakir to Istanbul is usually September.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Diyarbakir Airport to Istanbul Airport on Friday, 4 September 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 2 hours and 12 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Istanbul but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Istanbul is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Currently, Turkish Airlines offers the cheapest flight tickets to Istanbul.

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.

  • Landing cheap flights from DIY to IST couldn't be easier with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch as soon as a lower fare pops up.

  • Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Diyarbakir Airport to Istanbul Airport.

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)

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.

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