Flying from Elazig Airport (EZS) to Istanbul Airport (IST): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Elazig Airport to Istanbul Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 2 hours 5 minutes.
Elazig and Istanbul share the same timezone, UTC+3.
You can choose from 20 weekly Elazig Airport to Istanbul Airport flights. The 08:35 departure with Turkish Airlines is the earliest flight available. Turkish Airlines operates the last service of the day at 23:35.
Leave plenty of time to catch your EZS to IST flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You'll likely experience longer lines during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Turkish Airlines is your gateway to exploring Istanbul (and maybe even some other great corners of Türkiye (Turkey)!). Browse the direct flights from Elazig Airport to Istanbul Airport offered by this airline.
Most passengers choose to fly with Turkish Airlines on this route.
If you'd like to split up your journey, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Elazig Airport to Istanbul Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between EZS and IST:
Frankfurt am Main Airport
Stuttgart Airport
Izmir Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Elazig Airport (EZS) to Istanbul Airport (IST)
62 € is currently the best price for a one-way Elazig Airport to Istanbul Airport flight. Return flights start at 138 €. These prices can change based on demand.
Get cheap tickets from EZS to IST by booking 11 months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for bagging a bargain.
The cheapest month for flights from Elazig Airport to Istanbul Airport is April. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have a flexible schedule.
There's no need to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as there's a better deal on cheap flights from EZS to IST.
Tailor your flights with filters. Pick your arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Elazig Airport to Istanbul Airport.
Handy information about Elazig Airport (EZS)
Elazig Airport has a strong on-time performance, so you're less likely to experience disruptions. Departures from EZS land on schedule 84% of the time.
Central Elazig to Elazig Airport is around 11 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing.
You can expect a trip time of roughly 30 minutes on public transport.
Get your flight from Elazig Airport to Istanbul Airport off to an easy start. Only a quick drive from EZS, book a night at Akar Otel and be well-rested for the trip ahead.
Arriving at Istanbul Airport (IST)
Book a hotel close to IST if you're on a late Elazig Airport to Istanbul Airport flight. Choose one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Istanbul Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Hit, Avec car rentals or Eren Rent a Car and explore beyond Istanbul's usual tourist stops.
To secure the lowest price, reserve your ride from Istanbul Airport around two weeks before travelling.
When to fly to Istanbul Airport (IST)
August is the busiest month for flights from Elazig Airport to Istanbul Airport. For a quieter experience, visit Istanbul in March.
When reserving your flight from Elazig Airport to Istanbul Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Istanbul, with temperatures ranging from 21ºC (70ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 2ºC (36ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF). Look for cheap tickets from EZS to IST sometime around then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)
Istanbul has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of Türkiye (Turkey) just waiting to be discovered. Around 354 kilometres east of Istanbul, a trip to Ankara will keep you on the move. Start with attractions like The Roman Theatre, Kocatepe Mosque (Kocatepe Camii) and Museum of Anatolian Civilizations.
Izmir is another standout destination in Türkiye (Turkey) and is around 322 kilometres south-west of Istanbul. No journey is complete without visiting Aegean Coast, Smyrna Basilika and Ataturk Konak Square.