Travelling from Istanbul to Erzurum Airport (ERZ): What you need to know
Your adventure begins at one of Istanbul's main airports, Istanbul Airport (IST) or Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW). Check out your options for booking a flight from Istanbul to Erzurum Airport (ERZ) taking off from either of these.
Hop on a direct Istanbul to Erzurum Airport flight and you'll be in the air for around 1 hour 55 minutes.
Erzurum (where Erzurum Airport is located) and Istanbul share the UTC+3 timezone. You'll have no time difference to factor in for your trip.
Istanbul Airport (IST) to Erzurum Airport (ERZ) is the most popular route. There are 21 direct weekly departures to pick from. If you prefer to head out later, take the last flight with Turkish Airlines at 6:10pm. Choose the first IST to ERZ departure with Turkish Airlines at 6:15am if getting there sooner works for you.
Give yourself enough time to make your flight from Istanbul to ERZ. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Popular months like August or other busy periods mean bigger queues and potential delays. Stay on schedule by arriving at the airport even earlier. Aim for at least four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in Istanbul
Istanbul Airport (IST)
Enjoy an uninterrupted journey from Istanbul Airport (IST). Direct flights from Istanbul to Erzurum Airport (ERZ) can be booked from here.
Turkish Airlines is a well-known carrier that offers direct flights from Istanbul to Erzurum Airport taking off from IST.
The most frequently booked airline between IST and ERZ is Turkish Airlines.
IST is around 40 kilometres from central Istanbul. If you're catching a taxi, driving or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 45 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're using public transport, expect the journey time to be around 1 hour 10 minutes.
Want a hassle-free start to your holiday? Stay near Istanbul Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from Istanbul to Erzurum Airport or prefer not to feel hurried, these hotels are the ideal choice:
Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
You can book a direct Istanbul to Erzurum Airport (ERZ) plane ticket out of Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW). Figure out if flying from SAW works better for your plans.
You can board a direct flight from Istanbul to ERZ with AJet. This is one of the main carriers operating this route out of SAW.
AJet is the most popular choice for travellers flying from SAW to ERZ.
With 76.72% of its services landing as planned, Pegasus Airlines is the top on-time carrier flying between Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport and Erzurum Airport.
On public transport, you can travel from central Istanbul to SAW in around 1 hour 40 minutes. The terminal is roughly 48 kilometres away, and making the trip by car will take approximately 1 hour 5 minutes.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before catching your Istanbul to ERZ flight? Kick back in a hotel near Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport before your holiday officially starts. These stays have your key waiting:
Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport has an on-time performance rate of 68%. This figure shows how often flights that leave from this airport make it to their destination on time.
About Erzurum Airport (ERZ)
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Getting from Erzurum Airport (ERZ) to central Erzurum
Central Erzurum is around 11 kilometres from Erzurum Airport and takes about 20 minutes to reach by car. Work out your options for getting into the city, whether that's with a taxi, car hire or ride-share.
It takes roughly 30 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul to Erzurum Airport (ERZ)
38 € is currently the best price for a one-way ticket from Istanbul to Erzurum Airport. A return flight starts at 54 €. These prices can change depending on availability.
Get your hands on cheap flights from Istanbul to ERZ by booking 11 months ahead. Based on our research, that's the ideal time frame for landing a bargain.
Organise your trip for April. That's the best month for scoring the biggest deals on Istanbul to Erzurum Airport tickets. If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across every month.
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The best time to fly from Istanbul to Erzurum Airport (ERZ)
Think about the pace you're looking for when deciding your trip dates. November is the quietest month to visit Erzurum. January is when most people book flights from Istanbul to Erzurum Airport (ERZ), which may be perfect if you're chasing more action.
When booking your Istanbul to ERZ plane ticket, consider what kind of weather works for you. August is the warmest month in Erzurum, with temperatures ranging from 8ºC (46ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from Istanbul to Erzurum Airport in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -17ºC (1ºF) and 0ºC (32ºF).
More about Erzurum
Once you've booked your flight from Istanbul to Erzurum Airport, find a hotel that offers the right mix of comfort and location. Make one of these options your base for exploring Erzurum:
All great journeys should include some sightseeing. Mount Palandöken, Citadel and Erzurum Saat Kulesi are essential stops on your Erzurum itinerary.
Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)
Diyarbakir is just one of the many cities in Türkiye (Turkey) waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Erzurum. Around 241 kilometres away to the south, its top attractions include Historic Walls of Diyarbakir, Diyarbakır Walls and Hamam.
Thinking about other well-known places to go in Türkiye (Turkey)? Travel 225 kilometres south of Erzurum to Batman. Hasankeyf Arkeoloji parkı is just one of the highlights in the area.
