Flying from Istanbul to Konya Airport (KYA): What you need to know
Your travel story starts 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 Konya Airport (KYA) departing from either of these.
The average duration of a direct Istanbul to Konya Airport flight is 1 hour 20 minutes.
Istanbul and Konya (where Konya Airport is located) share the UTC+3 timezone. That means you won't need to change your watch once you arrive.
Istanbul Airport (IST) to Konya Airport (KYA) is the most popular route. There are 27 direct weekly departures to choose from. If you have plans before you fly, hop on the last flight with Turkish Airlines at 7:15pm. Go for the first IST to KYA departure operated by Turkish Airlines at 1:30am if you'd rather not wait around.
Leave plenty of time to catch your flight from Istanbul to KYA. It's generally best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You'll want to head there even earlier during popular months like August. Aim for two hours before a domestic departure and as much as four hours for an international flight. Once you've checked in, you can use any extra time to relax or grab something to eat.
Airports in Istanbul
Istanbul Airport (IST)
Get to your destination in one go from Istanbul Airport (IST). Direct flights from Istanbul to Konya Airport (KYA) are available from here.
When jetting out of IST, you can catch a direct flight from Istanbul to Konya Airport with Turkish Airlines.
Turkish Airlines is the most frequently chosen airline for flights from IST to KYA.
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 the traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the trip time to be around 1 hour 10 minutes.
Searching for a comfortable hotel near Istanbul Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Istanbul to Konya Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
Planning to leave from Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)? Direct Istanbul to Konya Airport (KYA) plane tickets can be booked from here.
Pegasus has direct flights from Istanbul to KYA leaving from SAW. Book your favourite aisle (or window) seat and get to your destination without any detours.
Pegasus Airlines is the top choice for passengers flying from SAW to KYA.
The most punctual carrier is Pegasus Airlines. Its Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Konya Airport flights land without delay 68.39% of the time.
Using public transport, you can travel from central Istanbul to SAW in about 1 hour 40 minutes. The terminal is roughly 48 kilometres away, and making the journey by car takes approximately 1 hour 5 minutes.
Got an early start? You might like to check in to one of these hotels near Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport the day before your Istanbul to KYA flight:
Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport has an on-time performance of 68%. This figure gives an insight into how frequently flights departing from this airport arrive on schedule.
About Konya Airport (KYA)
Hop off your flight from Istanbul to Konya Airport and be snoozing in your hotel bed shortly after. If you need a comfortable option a short drive from KYA, make your way to Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Konya.
Lock in the best deal by booking your ride around four weeks ahead of your Istanbul to Konya Airport flight.
Getting from Konya Airport (KYA) to central Konya
Central Konya is around 19 kilometres from Konya Airport and takes about 25 minutes to reach by car. Explore your options for getting into the city, whether that's with a car hire, taxi or ride-share.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of around 40 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul to Konya Airport (KYA)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Istanbul to Konya Airport is 21 €. For a return flight on this route, the best price is 44 €. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares may change.
To score cheap flights from Istanbul to KYA, book your plane ticket 11 months ahead of your planned departure.
Schedule your trip for April. That's the best month for scoring cheap Istanbul to Konya Airport tickets. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across each month.
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The best time to fly from Istanbul to Konya Airport (KYA)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Istanbul to Konya Airport (KYA). July is the busiest month to visit Konya. If crowds aren't your thing, head there in December.
The warmest month in Konya is August, with temperatures ranging between 15ºC (59ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Book your Istanbul to KYA plane ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
January sees temperatures of between -9ºC (16ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Istanbul to Konya Airport around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Konya
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the top stays in Konya right here. Browse these hotels once you've booked your flight from Istanbul to Konya Airport:
There are so many things to do and see in this city, it can be hard to work out where to begin. Mevlana Jalaluddin-i Rumi Mosque, Süleymaniye Cami and Mevlana Whirling Dervishes are major attractions which should feature on any well-planned Konya itinerary.
Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)
Konya has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of Türkiye (Turkey) you should also see. Around 225 kilometres north of Konya, a trip to Ankara will keep you on the move. Start with leading attractions like The Roman Theatre, Kocatepe Mosque (Kocatepe Camii) and Museum of Anatolian Civilizations.
Around 274 kilometres southeast of Konya, Adana is another favourite stop in Türkiye (Turkey). Experience major highlights starting with Kapikaya Canyon, Ethnography Museum and Adana Muze Kompleksi.
