Traveling from Hargeisa Airport (HGA) to Istanbul: what you need to know
Istanbul and Hargeisa (where Hargeisa Airport is located) share the UTC+3 timezone. That means you won't need to adjust your watch when you arrive.
For hassle-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to catch your flight from HGA to Istanbul.
During popular months such as June, it's wise to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're flying during high season in general.
Finding a stopover on your flight from HGA to Istanbul is simple. Whether you want to potentially save on your fare or break up your trip, just deselect 'Direct flights only' to view your options. A key stop is Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD).
If you hold a passport from Somalia, you will need an embassy visa to enter Türkiye (Turkey). This applies when booking a cheap ticket from Hargeisa Airport to Istanbul for tourism purposes. The rules may differ if you're traveling for business or other reasons. Always check the visa rules before you book and certainly before you fly.
To reach HGA from central Hargeisa, it'll take around 22 minutes if you're traveling by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 4 miles from the airport to the city center.
Get your flight from Hargeisa Airport to Istanbul off to an easy start. Only a quick drive from HGA, stay at Jees Hotel and you'll be well-rested for the trip ahead.
How to find the cheapest flights from Hargeisa Airport (HGA) to Istanbul
$347 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Hargeisa Airport to Istanbul. A return flight starts at $598. These fares may change depending on availability.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from HGA to Istanbul if you book in advance. Airlines often have some great early bird deals.
If you're willing to be flexible with your trip dates, check out the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the lowest price across each month when looking for your ticket from Hargeisa Airport to Istanbul.
Create a Price Alert for cheap tickets from HGA to Istanbul. You don't need to check every day to see if fares have dropped. We'll notify you the moment there's a change in price.
Play around with the filters to find your ideal journey. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Hargeisa Airport to Istanbul, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.
Airports in Istanbul
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) is around 30 miles from the center of Istanbul. With your own car rental or if you're catching a cab, the drive is about 50 minutes.
If you're traveling by public transport, expect a journey of about 1 hour and 45 minutes.
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Hargeisa Airport to Istanbul. Book one of these accommodation options near IST instead:
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
The center of Istanbul is around 30 miles from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW). After your flight from Hargeisa Airport to Istanbul has landed and you've made your way out of the airport, expect a drive of around 57 minutes.
You can also opt for public transport, which typically takes 1 hour and 30 minutes.
Place the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and rest at a hotel close to SAW. Here are a few options where you can put your feet up after your flight from HGA to Istanbul:
Best time to go to Istanbul
August is the busiest month for flights from Hargeisa Airport to Istanbul. To avoid the crowds, head for Istanbul in February when it's quieter.
The warmest month in Istanbul is August, with the temperature ranging between 68ºF and 86ºF. Lock in your flights from Hargeisa Airport to Istanbul in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
January has average temperatures of between 36ºF and 52ºF. Look for cheap flights from HGA to Istanbul sometime then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Istanbul
After booking your flight from Hargeisa Airport to Istanbul, think about where you'd like to stay in this city. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Istanbul:
There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be hard to know where to begin. Topkapi Palace, The Basilica Cistern and Galata Tower are major attractions which should be on any well-planned Istanbul itinerary.
Complete your Istanbul trip with a car rental
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