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Cheapest one-way trip
$ 23
Cheapest nonstop round-trip
$ 42
Average round-trip
$ 23
Most popular airline
Turkish Airlines
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Travelers usually depart from Adnan Menderes, or İzmir Bus Station when they travel from İzmir to Istanbul. Book your trip to arrive at Sabiha Gökçen International, Istanbul Airport, Istanbul Bus Station, Istanbul - Alibeyköy, or İstanbul - Harem. The distance between İzmir and Istanbul is 343 km. The most popular airlines for this route are Turkish Airlines, Pegasus, and SunExpress. İzmir and Istanbul have 129 direct flights per week. When you arrive at Istanbul, consider visiting Blue Mosque, Istanbul, Aya Sofya (Hagia Sophia), and Topkapi Palace.
Weekly flights
| Mondays | Tuesdays | Wednesdays | Thursdays | Fridays | Saturdays | Sundays | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of flights | 22 | 22 | 20 | 25 | - | 19 | 21 |
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| Name | Carrier code | IATA Code | Passport needed during booking | Airport check-in closes | Online check-in available |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish Airlines | THY | TK | Yes | Unknown | No |
| Pegasus | PGT | PC | No | Unknown | No |
| SunExpress | SXS | XQ | Yes | Unknown | No |
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to travel from İzmir to Istanbul?
A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between İzmir and Istanbul takes around 1.1 hours.
What is the flight distance between İzmir and Istanbul?
The flight distance between İzmir and Istanbul is 343 km.
What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between İzmir and Istanbul?
Several carriers operate flights between İzmir and Istanbul. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include Pegasus, Turkish Airlines.
What are the most popular routes to and from İzmir?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as İzmir and Baku, London, Moscow, Düsseldorf, Paris, Kyiv, Dublin, Odessa, Warsaw, Ankara, Berlin, Athens, Amsterdam, Kayseri, Porto, Stuttgart, Manchester, Gdańsk, Barcelona, Hamburg.
What are the most popular routes to and from Istanbul?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Istanbul and Antalya, Ankara, London, Trabzon, Adana, Bodrum, New York, Kayseri, Warsaw, Kyiv, Moscow, Gaziantep, Dubai, Frankfurt, Northern Cyprus, Baku, Berlin, Konya, Dalaman, Lisbon.
Which airports are there in İzmir?
İzmir is mainly served by Adnan Menderes. But there are other airports nearby, including Cigli Airport.
What airports are near İzmir?
The main airport in İzmir is Adnan Menderes. It is also served by Milas–Bodrum, Dalaman, Denizli Çardak, Mytilene International, Chios Island National, Balıkesir Koca Seyit, Uşak.
What airports are near Istanbul?
The main airport in Istanbul is Sabiha Gökçen International. It is also served by Yenişehir, Anadolu, Tekirdağ Çorlu.
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