Question 1

How long does it take to travel from Asmara to Istanbul?

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A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Asmara and Istanbul takes around 4.5 hours.

Question 2

What is the flight distance between Asmara and Istanbul?

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The flight distance between Asmara and Istanbul is 3053 km.

Question 3

What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Asmara and Istanbul?

Accepted Answer

Several carriers operate flights between Asmara and Istanbul. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include Turkish Airlines.

Question 4

What are the most popular routes to and from Asmara?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Asmara and Addis Ababa, Jeddah, Cairo, Nanyang, New Delhi, Stockholm, Bisha, Bhubaneswar, Denver.

Question 5

What are the most popular routes to and from Istanbul?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Istanbul and London, Manchester, Birmingham, Edinburgh, Bristol, Glasgow, Newcastle upon Tyne, Belfast, Antalya, Bucharest, Tbilisi, Budapest, New York, Tel Aviv, Chișinău, Athens, Dubai, İzmir, Amman, Vienna.

Question 6

What airports are near Asmara?

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The main airport in Asmara is Asmara International. It is also served by Asmara International, Axum, Alula Aba Nega.

Question 7

What airports are near Istanbul?

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The main airport in Istanbul is Istanbul Airport. It is also served by Yenişehir, Anadolu, Tekirdağ Çorlu.

Question 8

Which airlines fly between Asmara and Istanbul?

Accepted Answer

Currently, you can fly between Asmara and Istanbul with Fly Dubai, flynas, Turkish Airlines, Pegasus, Egyptair.

Question 9

When’s the best time to travel between Asmara and Istanbul?

Accepted Answer

If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Asmara and Istanbul, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.

Question 10

What flights operate between Asmara and Istanbul?

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Traveling between Asmara and Istanbul, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What’s more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.

Question 11

How many airports are there near Asmara?

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There are a number of airports in and around Asmara. The main one is Asmara International and other nearby airports include Asmara International, Axum, Alula Aba Nega

Question 12

How many airports are there near Istanbul?

Accepted Answer

There are a number of airports in and around Istanbul. The main one is Istanbul Airport and other nearby airports include Yenişehir, Anadolu, Tekirdağ Çorlu.

Question 13

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Asmara and Istanbul depart?

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This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Asmara, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 14

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Asmara and Istanbul arrive?

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This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Istanbul, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Question 15

What time do flights between Asmara and Istanbul depart?

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This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Asmara, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 16

What time do flights between Asmara and Istanbul arrive?

Accepted Answer

This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Istanbul, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Cheapest one-way trip	£207
Cheapest nonstop round-trip	£737
Cheapest round-trip	£477
Average round-trip	£519
Includes rare itinerary	Travel hack

Transport Option	Typical Time	Typical Cost	Frequency	Best For
M11 Metro to Kağıthane	24-30 min	₺23 – ₺35; Istanbulkart fare; transfers extra (~$0.70–1.00 USD)	every 6–10 min (traffic dependent)	budget travelers to European side
Havaist Airport Bus	60-120 min	₺180 – ₺250; varies by destination (~$5–7 USD)	every 20–60 min (traffic dependent)	direct to Taksim or Sultanahmet
Taxi	40-90 min	₺800 – ₺1,500; metered; varies by traffic (~$22–42 USD)	on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)	door-to-door convenience
Private Transfer	40-90 min	₺1,200 – ₺2,500; pre-booked; fixed price (~$33–70 USD)	pre-booked (traffic dependent)	groups or late arrivals

Transport Option	Typical Time	Typical Cost	Frequency	Best For
Havabus to Taksim/Kadıköy	60-120 min	₺150 – ₺200; varies by destination (~$4–6 USD)	every 30–60 min (traffic dependent)	direct to Taksim or Kadıköy
Public Bus E10/E11 to Kadıköy	60-90 min	₺17 – ₺25; Istanbulkart fare (~$0.50–0.70 USD)	every 15–30 min (traffic dependent)	budget travelers
Taxi	45-100 min	₺700 – ₺1,400; metered; varies by traffic (~$20–40 USD)	on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)	door-to-door to Asian side
Ride-hailing (BiTaksi)	45-100 min	₺650 – ₺1,300; app-based; varies by demand (~$18–36 USD)	on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)	cashless payment option

Airline	Mon 05.10	Tue 06.10	Wed 07.10	Thu 08.10	Fri 09.10	Sat 10.10	Sun 11.10
Turkish Airlines	1	---	1	1	---	1	---
Weekly flights: 4 total	Daily flights: 0.57 average	Most flights: Monday 1 flights

Airline	Mon 12.10	Tue 13.10	Wed 14.10	Thu 15.10	Fri 16.10	Sat 17.10	Sun 18.10
Turkish Airlines	1	---	1	1	---	1	---
Weekly flights: 4 total	Daily flights: 0.57 average	Most flights: Monday 1 flights

Name	Carrier code	IATA Code	Passport needed during booking
Fly Dubai	FDB	FZ	Yes
flynas	KNE	XY	Yes
Turkish Airlines	THY	TK	No
Pegasus	PGT	PC	No
Egyptair	MSR	MS	Yes

Month	Average monthly max temperature	Average monthly min temperature
January	6°C	-1°C
February	8°C	0°C
March	12°C	2°C
April	16°C	6°C
May	20°C	9°C
June	25°C	14°C
July	28°C	16°C
August	27°C	16°C
September	22°C	12°C
October	17°C	8°C
November	11°C	3°C
December	7°C	0°C

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