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Mon, Mar 30
Baku GYDIstanbul SAW

£53
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Tue, Mar 31
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£53
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Thu, Apr 2
Baku GYDIstanbul SAW

£64
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Wed, Apr 1
Baku GYDIstanbul SAW

£71
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Sun, Mar 29
Baku GYDIstanbul SAW

£79
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Fri, Mar 27
Baku GYDIstanbul SAW

£84
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Mon, Mar 30 – Fri, Apr 3
Baku GYDIstanbul SAW

£98
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Mon, Mar 30 – Sat, Apr 4
Baku GYDIstanbul SAW

£102
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Tue, Mar 31 – Sat, Apr 4
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£102
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Tue, Mar 31 – Sun, Apr 5
Baku GYDIstanbul SAW

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Tue, Mar 31 – Sun, Apr 5
Baku GYDIstanbul SAW

£111
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Mon, Mar 30 – Sun, Apr 5
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Getting from Istanbul airports to the city center

Istanbul is served by two major airports, each offering a variety of airport transfers to city center destinations. Istanbul Airport (IST) lies 35 km northwest of central Istanbul, while Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) is located 40 km southeast on the Asian side. Transport options include metro, airport buses, public buses, taxis, ride-hailing services, and private transfers. Journey times and costs vary depending on the airport, time of day, and traffic conditions, which can be significant in this bustling metropolis.

From Istanbul Airport (IST)

From Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)

Notes:

  • Prices in TRY; table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • Istanbulkart is required for metro and public buses; cards available at airport stations and kiosks.
  • Istanbul traffic can be severe, especially during rush hours. Allow extra time for road-based transport.
  • Taxis are metered; ensure the meter is running. Ride-hailing prices vary with demand.
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to Istanbul

Depart from
Heydar Aliyev International
Arrive to
Istanbul Airport
Average flights per week
343
Flight distance
1747 km
Worth visiting
Blue Mosque, Istanbul - Aya Sofya (Hagia Sophia) - Topkapi Palace

Weekly direct flights

Discover the top airlines offering direct flights from Baku to Istanbul in the next month. You’ll find the number of daily direct flights per airline in the chart.

AirlineMon 09.02Tue 10.02Wed 11.02Thu 12.02Fri 13.02Sat 14.02Sun 15.02
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Weekly flights: 1 totalDaily flights: 0.14 averageMost flights: Saturday 1 flights
AirlineMon 16.02Tue 17.02Wed 18.02Thu 19.02Fri 20.02Sat 21.02Sun 22.02
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Weekly flights: 31 totalDaily flights: 4.43 averageMost flights: Wednesday 5 flights
AirlineMon 23.02Tue 24.02Wed 25.02Thu 26.02Fri 27.02Sat 28.02Sun 01.03
5556563
2223332
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Weekly flights: 59 totalDaily flights: 8.43 averageMost flights: Thursday 6 flights
AirlineMon 02.03Tue 03.03Wed 04.03Thu 05.03Fri 06.03Sat 07.03Sun 08.03
5435542
2433122
1111111
Weekly flights: 52 totalDaily flights: 7.43 averageMost flights: Monday 5 flights

Check-in for a flight from Baku to Istanbul

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Turkish AirlinesTHYTKNo
Azerbaijan AirlinesAHYJ2Yes
PegasusPGTPCNo
Fly DubaiFDBFZYes
Wizz AirWZZW6No

Weather in Istanbul

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January9°C5°C
February9°C5°C
March11°C7°C
April15°C9°C
May20°C14°C
June25°C19°C
July28°C22°C
August28°C23°C
September25°C20°C
October19°C15°C
November15°C12°C
December11°C8°C
Hottest Month
28°C
July
Coldest month
5°C
January
Sunny days
305
days per year
Snow days
2
days per year

14 day forecast

Saturday
7 Feb
97%
12°C9°C
14 Feb
88%
10°C9°C
Sunday
8 Feb
85%
11°C9°C
15 Feb
15°C9°C
Monday
9 Feb
85%
10°C6°C
16 Feb
15°C11°C
Tuesday
10 Feb
85%
8°C6°C
17 Feb
69%
17°C8°C
Wednesday
11 Feb
89%
8°C6°C
18 Feb
78%
9°C6°C
Thursday
12 Feb
86%
10°C7°C
19 Feb
11°C7°C
Friday
13 Feb
82%
12°C10°C
20 Feb
85%
12°C9°C
Book your trip to arrive at Istanbul Airport, or Sabiha Gökçen International. The distance between Baku and Istanbul is 1747 km. The most popular airlines for this route are Turkish Airlines, Azerbaijan Airlines, Pegasus, Fly Dubai, and Wizz Air. Baku and Istanbul have 343 direct flights per week. When you arrive at Istanbul, consider visiting Blue Mosque, Istanbul, Aya Sofya (Hagia Sophia), and Topkapi Palace.

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