Travelling from Elazig Airport (EZS) to Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST): what you need to know
Around 2 hours is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Elazig Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport.
Elazig and Istanbul are in the same timezone, UTC+3.
Flights from EZS to IST start from 08:30 — the earliest with Turkish Airlines. The latest departure is at 23:50 with Turkish Airlines. Overall, you can take your pick of 27 weekly Elazig Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport flights.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Get to the airport on time to catch your EZS to IST flight.
You'll likely experience longer lines in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
Jetting into Istanbul (and then discovering more of Türkiye (Turkey)!) is easy with Turkish Airlines. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Elazig Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport.
The airline with the highest booking volume on this route is Turkish Airlines.
If you want to explore another city along the way, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Elazig Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between EZS and IST:
Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport
Frankfurt Airport
Stuttgart Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Elazig Airport (EZS) to Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Rs12,536 is the best price for a one-way Elazig Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport flight. A return flight starts from Rs24,715. These fares can change based on availability and demand.
Book five months before your departure date. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from EZS to IST.
April is the cheapest month for flights from Elazig Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport. If you need to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for each month.
You won't have to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as there's a new deal on cheap flights from EZS to IST.
Find the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Elazig Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Elazig Airport (EZS)
83.45% of flights departing from Elazig Airport arrive at their destination on time. Given its reliable on-time performance, you're unlikely to experience delays when taking off from EZS.
Elazig Airport is around 11 kilometres from central Elazig. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Need a place to stay before your flight from Elazig Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport? Consider Akar Otel. Get a good night's rest here before heading to EZS.
Arriving at Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Elazig Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near IST instead:
Grab an Istanbul Ataturk Airport rental car and explore Istanbul and beyond with your own wheels. Hit, Avec car rentals and Eren Rent a Car are well-known companies to choose from here.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your ride from Istanbul Ataturk Airport around two weeks ahead of your departure.
Getting from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to central Istanbul
From Istanbul Ataturk Airport, Istanbul is approximately 48 kilometres away. It takes around 50 minutes to get to the centre driving.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour 45 minutes.
When to fly to Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
It's time to pick your trip dates for your flight from Elazig Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport. April is the busiest month to visit Istanbul. If you'd like a quieter vibe, go in February.
When reserving your flight from Elazig Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport, think about the type of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Istanbul, with the temperature ranging from 20ºC to 30ºC.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from EZS to IST in January. Average temperatures are between 2ºC and 11ºC then.
Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)
You've visited Istanbul, now it's time to explore other corners of Türkiye (Turkey). Journey about 354 kilometres east to Ankara to tick off its leading attractions. From Museum of Anatolian Civilizations to Kocatepe Mosque (Kocatepe Camii) and Genclik Park, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Around 322 kilometres south-west of Istanbul, Izmir is another favourite stop in Türkiye (Turkey). Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Kordonboyu, Kadifekale Castle and Konak Square.