Travelling from Hurghada Airport (HRG) to Istanbul Airport (IST): what you need to know
Around 3 hours 5 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Hurghada Airport to Istanbul Airport.
Istanbul is one hour ahead of Hurghada and observes the UTC+3 timezone.
Every week, there are seven Hurghada Airport to Istanbul Airport flights. If you prefer to jet off early, select the 04:40 Turkish Airlines flight. If you're eager to make the most of your day before you fly, the last flight is at 12:50 with Turkish Airlines.
Leave plenty of time to make your HRG to IST flight. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as April, it's best to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're travelling during a high season in general.
Turkish Airlines offers direct flights from Hurghada Airport to Istanbul Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to see the sights in Istanbul — and maybe even more of Türkiye (Turkey) if you have time.
The airline with the highest passenger demand on this route is Turkish Airlines.
If you'd like to include a stop along the way, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Hurghada Airport to Istanbul Airport. Here are the top stopovers between HRG and IST:
Cairo Airport
Amman Queen Alia Airport
Skopje Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Hurghada Airport (HRG) to Istanbul Airport (IST)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Hurghada Airport to Istanbul Airport flight is 78 €. A round-trip ticket is currently 268 €. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
Book seven months before you want to fly. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from HRG to IST.
December is the cheapest month for flights from Hurghada Airport to Istanbul Airport. If you're looking to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices across every month.
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Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Hurghada Airport to Istanbul Airport.
Handy information about Hurghada Airport (HRG)
Of the flights that depart from Hurghada Airport, 64% touch down on time at their destination.
Hurghada Airport is around 16 kilometres from central Hurghada. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a trip time of around 35 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel close to HRG? If you're catching an early flight from Hurghada Airport to Istanbul Airport, these stays will put you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Istanbul Airport (IST)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Hurghada Airport to Istanbul Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near IST instead:
Follow your own route with a Istanbul Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Hit, Avec car rentals or Eren Rent a Car and discover more of Istanbul and beyond.
Reserving your vehicle from Istanbul Airport about two weeks in advance gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
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.
Travelling to the centre on public transport takes about 1 hour 10 minutes.
When to fly to Istanbul Airport (IST)
It's time to plan your trip dates for your flight from Hurghada Airport to Istanbul Airport. August is the most popular month to visit Istanbul. If you prefer a quieter vibe, go in March.
When reserving your flight from Hurghada Airport to Istanbul Airport, consider the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Istanbul, with the temperature ranging from 21ºC (70ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 2ºC (36ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF). Search for cheap tickets from HRG to IST sometime then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)
Istanbul has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of Türkiye (Turkey) waiting to be discovered. Around 354 kilometres east of Istanbul, a visit to Ankara will keep you on the go. Start with leading attractions like The Roman Theatre, Kocatepe Mosque (Kocatepe Camii) and Museum of Anatolian Civilizations.
Izmir is another well-known destination in Türkiye (Turkey) and is around 322 kilometres south-west of Istanbul. No journey is complete without dropping by Aegean Coast, Smyrna Basilika and Ataturk Konak Square.