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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.

How to get from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Istanbul?

How to get from Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Istanbul?

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
Indira Gandhi International
Arrive to
Sabiha Gökçen International
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance
4570 km
Worth visiting
Blue Mosque, Istanbul - Aya Sofya (Hagia Sophia) - Topkapi Palace

Weekly direct flights

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

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Weekly flights: 28 totalDaily flights: 4 averageMost flights: Monday 2 flights
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Weekly flights: 21 totalDaily flights: 3 averageMost flights: Monday 2 flights
AirlineMon 16.11Tue 17.11Wed 18.11Thu 19.11Fri 20.11Sat 21.11Sun 22.11
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Weekly flights: 21 totalDaily flights: 3 averageMost flights: Monday 2 flights
AirlineMon 23.11Tue 24.11Wed 25.11Thu 26.11Fri 27.11Sat 28.11Sun 29.11
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Weekly flights: 23 totalDaily flights: 3.29 averageMost flights: Monday 2 flights

Check-in for a flight from New Delhi to Istanbul

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
IndiGo AirlinesIGO6ENo
PegasusPGTPCNo
Air India LimitedAICAIYes
Azerbaijan AirlinesAHYJ2Yes
Riyadh AirRXIRXNo

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
303
days per year
Snow days
2
days per year

14 day forecast

Saturday
7 Nov
37%
12°C9°C
14 Nov
45%
19°C16°C
Sunday
8 Nov
36%
12°C7°C
15 Nov
53%
16°C14°C
Monday
9 Nov
13°C7°C
16 Nov
45%
16°C13°C
Tuesday
10 Nov
12%
14°C9°C
17 Nov
65%
18°C15°C
Wednesday
11 Nov
36%
15°C10°C
18 Nov
40%
17°C15°C
Thursday
12 Nov
62%
16°C14°C
19 Nov
22%
17°C14°C
Friday
13 Nov
21%
18°C14°C
20 Nov
22%
16°C13°C
Book your trip to arrive at Sabiha Gökçen International, or Istanbul Airport. The distance between New Delhi and Istanbul is 4570 km. The most popular airlines for this route are IndiGo Airlines, Pegasus, Air India Limited, Azerbaijan Airlines, and Riyadh Air. New Delhi and Istanbul have 400 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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