Travelling from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Konya Airport (KYA): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Istanbul Airport to Konya Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 1 hour 20 minutes.
Konya's timezone is UTC+3, which is the same as Istanbul.
Every week, there are 28 Istanbul Airport to Konya Airport flights. To be on board as early as possible, take the 01:30 Turkish Airlines flight. If you'd rather make the most of your day before flying, the last flight is at 19:15 with Turkish Airlines.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to catch your IST to KYA flight.
During popular months such as August, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're flying during a high season in general.
Turkish Airlines offers direct flights from Istanbul Airport to Konya Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to tick off the sights in Konya — and maybe even more of Türkiye (Turkey) if time allows.
Most travellers choose to fly with Turkish Airlines on this route.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Istanbul Airport to Konya Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Worthwhile stopovers between IST and KYA include:
Stockholm Arlanda Airport
Stuttgart Airport
Izmir Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Konya Airport (KYA)
Right now, Rs13,967 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Istanbul Airport to Konya Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is Rs27,624. Keep in mind that fares may change due to demand when booking.
Score cheap tickets from IST to KYA by booking 11 months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for bagging a bargain.
Organise your trip for April. That's the cheapest month for flights from Istanbul Airport to Konya Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across each month.
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Handy information about Istanbul Airport (IST)
Istanbul Airport is around 40 kilometres from central Istanbul. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 45 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The journey on public transport takes roughly 1 hour 10 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Istanbul Airport to Konya Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these stays close to IST:
Arriving at Konya Airport (KYA)
Consider staying in a hotel close to KYA if you're catching a late Istanbul Airport to Konya Airport flight. Choose one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Konya Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Sixt, Budget or Cizgi rent a car and explore beyond Konya's usual tourist stops.
Lock in the best deal by reserving your ride from Konya Airport around four weeks ahead of your departure.
Getting from Konya Airport (KYA) to central Konya
Konya Airport to central Konya has a drive time of about 25 minutes. It's approximately 19 kilometres away.
Getting there by public transport takes about 40 minutes.
When to fly to Konya Airport (KYA)
July is the most popular month for flights from Istanbul Airport to Konya Airport. To skip the crowds, visit Konya in March.
Before locking in your flight from Istanbul Airport to Konya Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Konya, with the temperature ranging from 15ºC to 33ºC.
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from IST to KYA in January. Temperatures average between -9ºC and 8ºC then.
Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)
Konya has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of Türkiye (Turkey) you should also see. Around 467 kilometres north-west of Konya, a trip to Istanbul will keep you on the go. Start with popular sights like Hagia Sophia Museum, Historic Areas of Istanbul and Hagia Sophia History Museum.
Ankara is another well-known destination in Türkiye (Turkey) and is around 225 kilometres north of Konya. No journey is complete without visiting The Roman Theatre, Kocatepe Mosque (Kocatepe Camii) and Museum of Anatolian Civilizations.