Flying from Erzurum Airport (ERZ) to Istanbul: what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Erzurum Airport to Istanbul is 1 hour 58 minutes.
Erzurum (the location of Erzurum Airport) and Istanbul share the same timezone — UTC+3.
Erzurum Airport (ERZ) to Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) is the most traveled route, with 56 flights a week to choose from. If you have things to do before heading off, the last flight from ERZ to IST is with Turkish Airlines at 20:40. Go for the first departure operated by Turkish Airlines at 08:35 if you want to get going early.
To ensure you get on your flight from ERZ to Istanbul, leave plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
You'll likely experience bigger queues in popular months such as August and other peak seasons. Arriving up to fours hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will give you plenty of time for security and boarding.
Direct flights from Erzurum Airport (ERZ) to Istanbul are available for booking. Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) is where you'll disembark.
Choose from a variety of carriers that operate direct flights from Erzurum Airport to Istanbul. Get on board with any of these:
Once you've booked cheap tickets from Erzurum Airport to Istanbul, get your documents in order. A passport or visa isn't required since you're flying within Türkiye (Turkey). As long as you have some other valid form of identification, like an ID card or driver's license, you're good to go.
ERZ is about 8 miles from central Erzurum. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the center, it'll take 17 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions.
Spending the night in a hotel can take the stress out of arriving at the airport on time. If you want a place to stay before your flight from Erzurum Airport to Istanbul, consider Hotel Zade. It's a short ride from ERZ.
How to find the cheapest flights from Erzurum Airport (ERZ) to Istanbul
$27 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Erzurum Airport to Istanbul. A return flight starts from $48. These fares can change based on availability and demand.
To secure cheap tickets from ERZ to Istanbul, reserve your journey 8 months ahead of the departure date.
The cheapest month for tickets from Erzurum Airport to Istanbul is April. You can easily compare prices using the 'Whole month' tool and choose the date that offers the best deal.
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Airports in Istanbul
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to central Istanbul is around 50 minutes by car. It's approximately 30 miles away.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour and 45 minutes.
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Erzurum Airport to Istanbul. Reserve one of these accommodation options near IST instead:
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
As soon as your flight from Erzurum Airport to Istanbul has touched down, you can reach the city center in about 57 minutes by car. Central Istanbul is approximately 30 miles from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW).
You can also travel by public transport, which will take around 1 hour and 30 minutes.
After your flight from ERZ to Istanbul, settle in at a hotel close to SAW. These are some comfortable options that'll help you sink into relaxation mode:
Best time to go to Istanbul
August is the most popular month to hop on a flight from Erzurum Airport to Istanbul while February is the quietest. To work out the best time to go to Istanbul, consider whether you like a lively atmosphere or a quieter vibe.
Lock in your flight from Erzurum Airport to Istanbul for August to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures to range from 68ºF to 86ºF.
January sees average temperatures of between 36ºF and 52ºF. Look for cheap flights from ERZ to Istanbul sometime then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Istanbul
After booking your flight from Erzurum Airport to Istanbul, think about where you'll stay in this city. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Istanbul:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be difficult to know where to begin. Topkapi Palace, The Basilica Cistern and Galata Tower are top attractions which should be on any good Istanbul itinerary.
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