Flying from Istanbul to Graz Airport (GRZ): What you need to know
There are a couple of main airports to jet off from in Istanbul. Check out your options leaving from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) or Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) when organising your flight from Istanbul to Graz Airport (GRZ).
The timezone in Graz is UTC+1, which is two hours behind Istanbul. Graz Airport is located in Graz.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Make sure you're at the airport on time to board your flight from Istanbul to GRZ.
With more travellers during high season, aim to be at your terminal even earlier. Two hours for domestic flights and up to four for international trips will allow for extra wait times.
Airports in Istanbul
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to break up your journey and maybe even explore a different city. When searching for cheap flights from Istanbul to GRZ leaving from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to discover where you can stop along the way. Top options include:
Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
Vienna International Airport (VIE)
Antalya Airport (AYT)
IST is around 48 kilometres from central Istanbul. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 50 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the trip time to be around 1 hour 45 minutes.
Planning to catch an early flight from Istanbul to Graz Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some bonus sleep) by staying at one of these stays near Istanbul Ataturk Airport:
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
Knock a new city off your list or just take a moment to reset with a stopover. If you'd like to break up your flight from Istanbul to Graz Airport, check out these options when setting off from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport:
Vienna International Airport (VIE)
Antalya Airport (AYT)
Dusseldorf International Airport (DUS)
You can reach SAW from the centre of Istanbul in approximately 55 minutes by car (depending on traffic conditions). The journey by public transport takes roughly 1 hour 30 minutes to travel the 48 kilometres or so.
Taking off bright and early? You might like to check in to one of these hotels near Sabiha Gokcen International Airport the day before your Istanbul to GRZ flight:
76.93% of flights departing Sabiha Gokcen International Airport arrive within the expected time frame.
About Graz Airport (GRZ)
Have a late flight from Istanbul to Graz Airport? Don't let it stretch your travel day into tomorrow. Stay at one of these hotels near GRZ and give yourself a well-earned lights-out:
Hit the road running by picking up a Graz Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Europcar, Alamo or Budget and explore beyond Graz's main sights.
For the lowest price, book your ride around four weeks ahead of your Istanbul to Graz Airport flight.
Getting from Graz Airport (GRZ) to central Graz
Central Graz is roughly 10 kilometres from Graz Airport. Travel times by cab or car hire will vary based on time of day, so do some research ahead of time.
Travelling by public transport takes about 45 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul to Graz Airport (GRZ)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Istanbul to Graz Airport is 51 €. For a return flight on this route, the best price is 111 €. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares could change.
To pick up cheap flights from Istanbul to GRZ, book ahead. Airlines usually offer lower fares when flights are first released.
Cheap Istanbul to Graz Airport tickets are easier to find when your travel dates are flexible. Try using the 'Whole month' search function to compare fares throughout the month and then pick the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Istanbul to Graz Airport (GRZ)
August is the busiest month for flights from Istanbul to Graz Airport (GRZ). Visit Graz in January for a more low-key escape.
The warmest month in Graz is July, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF). Book your Istanbul to GRZ plane ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
January has temperatures of between -8ºC (18ºF) and 6ºC (43ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Istanbul to Graz Airport around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Graz
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the top stays in Graz right here. Explore these hotels after you've booked your flight from Istanbul to Graz Airport:
There are loads of exciting things to do in Graz when you're ready to sightsee. Head straight for Cathedral followed by Hauptplatz and Das grüne Herz Österreichs.
Explore more of Austria
Graz is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of Austria you should also see. About 153 kilometres north-east of Graz, a visit to Vienna will fill your itinerary to the brim. Check out popular attractions like Historic Centre of Vienna, Vienna State Opera and St. Stephen's Cathedral.
Around 177 kilometres north-west of Graz, Linz is another essential stop in Austria. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Ars Electronica Centre, Mariendom Linz and Lentos Kunstmuseum (Museum of Modern Art Linz).
