Flying from Sanliurfa Guney Anadoulu Projesi Airport (GNY) to Istanbul Airport (IST): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Sanliurfa Guney Anadoulu Projesi Airport to Istanbul Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 2 hours 5 minutes.
Sanliurfa and Istanbul share the same timezone, UTC+3.
Every week, there are 21 Sanliurfa Guney Anadoulu Projesi Airport to Istanbul Airport flights. If you prefer to take off early, take the 00:45 Turkish Airlines flight. If you'd rather make the most of your day before you fly, the last flight is at 22:35 with Turkish Airlines.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Be at the airport with enough time to board your GNY to IST flight.
Travelling during a peak month such as June? Major public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer lines and delays at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Travelling to Istanbul (and then exploring more of Türkiye (Turkey)!) is a breeze with Turkish Airlines. This popular carrier has direct flights from Sanliurfa Guney Anadoulu Projesi Airport to Istanbul Airport.
Most passengers choose to fly with Turkish Airlines on this route.
Take a detour to a new city or break up your flight with a stopover. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to see your options when searching for tickets from Sanliurfa Guney Anadoulu Projesi Airport to Istanbul Airport. Many travellers pass through Izmir Airport when flying between GNY and IST.
How to find the cheapest flights from Sanliurfa Guney Anadoulu Projesi Airport (GNY) to Istanbul Airport (IST)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Sanliurfa Guney Anadoulu Projesi Airport to Istanbul Airport flight is Rs17,021. A round-trip ticket is currently Rs35,828. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
To score cheap tickets from GNY to IST, book early. Airlines tend to offer lower fares when flights are first released.
The cheapest month for flights from Sanliurfa Guney Anadoulu Projesi Airport to Istanbul Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have a flexible schedule.
You don't need to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as there's a change in price on cheap flights from GNY to IST.
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Handy information about Sanliurfa Guney Anadoulu Projesi Airport (GNY)
Sanliurfa Guney Anadoulu Projesi Airport gets high marks for its on-time performance. 86% of flights that depart GNY arrive at their destination as scheduled.
To get to Sanliurfa Guney Anadoulu Projesi Airport from central Sanliurfa, it takes about 40 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 32 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip when using public transport will take about 1 hour.
Arriving at Istanbul Airport (IST)
If you're coming in on a late Sanliurfa Guney Anadoulu Projesi Airport to Istanbul Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be resting soon after at one of these hotels near IST:
Pick up a Istanbul Airport rental car and discover Istanbul and beyond with your own set of wheels. Hit, Avec car rentals and Eren Rent a Car are top providers to choose from here.
Reserving your vehicle from Istanbul Airport around two weeks in advance gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.
Getting from Istanbul Airport (IST) to central Istanbul
From Istanbul Airport, Istanbul is approximately 40 kilometres away. It takes around 45 minutes to drive to the centre.
Travelling to the centre by public transport will take you roughly 1 hour 10 minutes.
When to fly to Istanbul Airport (IST)
It's time to work out your dates for your flight from Sanliurfa Guney Anadoulu Projesi Airport to Istanbul Airport. August is the most popular month to head to Istanbul. If you'd like a more relaxed vibe, go in March.
Lock in your flight from Sanliurfa Guney Anadoulu Projesi Airport to Istanbul Airport for July if you want to explore Istanbul during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 21ºC and 30ºC.
January has average temperatures of between 2ºC and 11ºC. Look for cheap tickets from GNY to IST sometime around then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)
Ankara is just one of the many places in Türkiye (Turkey) waiting to be discovered after you've seen Istanbul. Around 354 kilometres away to the east, top sights here include The Roman Theatre, Kocatepe Mosque (Kocatepe Camii) and Museum of Anatolian Civilizations.
Around 322 kilometres south-west of Istanbul, Izmir is another essential stop in Türkiye (Turkey). No visit is complete without checking out Aegean Coast, Smyrna Basilika and Ataturk Konak Square.
