Travelling from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Elazig Airport (EZS): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 50 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Istanbul Airport to Elazig Airport.
Istanbul and Elazig are in the same timezone, UTC+3.
Flights from IST to EZS start at 06:00 — the earliest with Turkish Airlines. The last departure is at 21:00 with Turkish Airlines. Overall, you can choose from 20 weekly Istanbul Airport to Elazig Airport flights.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Show up at the airport on time to catch your IST to EZS flight.
Be prepared for longer queues during popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Turkish Airlines is your gateway to exploring Elazig (and maybe even some other great corners of Türkiye (Turkey)!). Check out the direct flights from Istanbul Airport to Elazig Airport offered by this popular carrier.
The majority of travellers choose to fly with Turkish Airlines on this route.
Break up your flight or explore another city along the way with a stopover. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to see your options when searching for tickets from Istanbul Airport to Elazig Airport. Many travellers pass through Dusseldorf International Airport when flying between IST and EZS.
How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Elazig Airport (EZS)
Right now, Rs24,297 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Istanbul Airport to Elazig Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is Rs41,518. Keep in mind that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Book 11 months before you want to fly. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from IST to EZS.
Plan your trip for April. That's the cheapest month for flights from Istanbul Airport to Elazig Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across each month.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from IST to EZS by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when a lower fare pops up.
Select your ideal arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Istanbul Airport to Elazig Airport.
Handy information about Istanbul Airport (IST)
Central Istanbul to Istanbul Airport is approximately 40 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 45 minutes to get there if you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a trip time of around 1 hour 10 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Istanbul Airport to Elazig Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these stays close to IST:
Arriving at Elazig Airport (EZS)
Hop off your Istanbul Airport to Elazig Airport flight and jump into your hotel bed shortly after. If you're searching for a handy option a short journey from EZS, head for Akar Otel.
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Elazig Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Enterprise, Garenta or come and chase adventure across Elazig and beyond.
For the lowest price, reserve your ride from Elazig Airport about four weeks before you travel.
Getting from Elazig Airport (EZS) to central Elazig
From Elazig Airport, Elazig is approximately 11 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to get to the centre driving.
It takes around 30 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Elazig Airport (EZS)
July is the most popular month for flights from Istanbul Airport to Elazig Airport. To skip the crowds, visit Elazig in March.
Book your flight from Istanbul Airport to Elazig Airport for August if you want to visit Elazig during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 17ºC and 38ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from IST to EZS in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -5ºC and 7ºC on average.
Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)
You've visited Elazig, now it's time to explore other corners of Türkiye (Turkey). Travel about 386 kilometres south-west to Adana to tick off its top sights. From Kapikaya Canyon to Ethnography Museum and Adana Muze Kompleksi, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Around 241 kilometres south-west of Elazig, Gaziantep is another favourite stop in Türkiye (Turkey). No visit is complete without checking out Gaziantep Castle, Zeugma Mosaic Museum and Archeological Museum.