Flying from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Diyarbakir Airport (DIY): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Istanbul Airport to Diyarbakir Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 2 hours.
Istanbul and Diyarbakir are both in the UTC+3 timezone. This means you won't have to change your watch on arrival.
Each week, there are 37 Istanbul Airport to Diyarbakir Airport flights. If you want to jet off early, go for the 00:55 Turkish Airlines flight. If you'd rather make the most of your time before flying, the last departure is at 20:50 with Turkish Airlines.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your IST to DIY flight. As a general rule, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect bigger queues in popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
Jetting into Diyarbakir (and then discovering more of Türkiye (Turkey)!) is a snap with Turkish Airlines. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Istanbul Airport to Diyarbakir Airport.
The majority of travellers choose to fly with Turkish Airlines on this route.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Istanbul Airport to Diyarbakir Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Here are some options between IST and DIY:
Antalya Airport
Izmir Airport
Ercan Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Diyarbakir Airport (DIY)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Istanbul Airport to Diyarbakir Airport flight is 69 €. A round-trip plane ticket is currently 137 €. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
To score cheap tickets from IST to DIY, book in advance. Airlines tend to offer their best fares when flights are first released.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Istanbul Airport to Diyarbakir Airport. If you'd like to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for each month.
Getting your hands on cheap flights from IST to DIY couldn't be easier with Price Alerts. Simply create one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know as soon as fares go down.
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Handy information about Istanbul Airport (IST)
To get to Istanbul Airport from central Istanbul, it'll take about 45 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 40 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a journey time of around 1 hour 10 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Istanbul Airport to Diyarbakir Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these stays near IST:
Arriving at Diyarbakir Airport (DIY)
Reserve a hotel close to DIY if you have a late Istanbul Airport to Diyarbakir Airport flight. Settle into one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Follow your own route with a Diyarbakir Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Rent Go, Europcar or Eren Rent a Car and venture far and wide through Diyarbakir and beyond.
Reserving your ride from Diyarbakir Airport around two weeks ahead boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
Getting from Diyarbakir Airport (DIY) to central Diyarbakir
Diyarbakir Airport is approximately 16 kilometres from central Diyarbakir. The drive time takes around 20 minutes.
It'll take around 40 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Diyarbakir Airport (DIY)
It's time to plan your travel dates for your flight from Istanbul Airport to Diyarbakir Airport. July is the most popular month to head to Diyarbakir. If you'd like a quieter vibe, go in March.
Book your flight from Istanbul Airport to Diyarbakir Airport for August if you'd like to go to Diyarbakir during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 21ºC (70ºF) and 40ºC (104ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from IST to DIY in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -1ºC (30ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF) on average.
Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)
Adana is just one of the many places in Türkiye (Turkey) waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Diyarbakir. Around 451 kilometres away to the west, well-known attractions include Kapikaya Canyon, Ethnography Museum and Adana Muze Kompleksi.
Gaziantep is another standout destination in Türkiye (Turkey) and is around 274 kilometres west of Diyarbakir. No trip is complete without a visit to Gaziantep Castle, Zeugma Mosaic Museum and Archeological Museum.