Travelling from Istanbul to Sanliurfa GAP Airport (GNY): What you need to know
Start planning your trip by checking out the most convenient place to catch your flight from Istanbul to Sanliurfa GAP Airport (GNY). Explore the options for taking off from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) or Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW), two of the city's main airports.
The average length of a direct Istanbul to Sanliurfa GAP Airport flight is 1 hour 50 minutes.
Istanbul and Sanliurfa (where Sanliurfa GAP Airport is located) share the UTC+3 timezone. That means you won't need to adjust your watch once you land.
With 21 direct flights a week between the two airports, Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to Sanliurfa GAP Airport (GNY) is the most popular route. Turkish Airlines operates the earliest flight at 6:20am. If you'd like to make the most of your day before flying, the last departure from IST to GNY is with Turkish Airlines at 10pm.
To ensure you catch your flight from Istanbul to GNY, leave plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Heading away during a peak period like school or public holidays? Expect longer lines at check-in and security. Give yourself extra leeway and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of domestic departures.
Airports in Istanbul
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) provides a hassle-free way to reach your destination. Nonstop flights from Istanbul to Sanliurfa GAP Airport (GNY) operate out of this terminal.
When jetting out of IST, you can take a direct flight from Istanbul to Sanliurfa GAP Airport with Turkish Airlines.
The airline with the highest booking numbers between IST and GNY is Turkish Airlines.
Travelling from central Istanbul to IST takes around 1 hour 45 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or get a cab, you'll cover the 48 kilometres in 50 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Searching for a comfortable hotel close to Istanbul Ataturk Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Istanbul to Sanliurfa GAP Airport, these stays will put you conveniently close to check-in:
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
Consider flying out of Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW). You can book a direct Istanbul to Sanliurfa GAP Airport (GNY) flight ticket from this hub.
Catch your direct flight from Istanbul to GNY with AJet. This is one of the main carriers operating this route out of SAW.
AJet is the most popular choice for passengers flying from SAW to GNY.
With 73.77% of its services landing on schedule, Pegasus is the top on-time carrier flying between Sabiha Gokcen International Airport and Sanliurfa GAP Airport.
You can reach SAW from the centre of Istanbul in approximately 55 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The ride by public transport takes roughly 1 hour 30 minutes to cover the 48 kilometres or so.
Catching an early morning flight? Think about staying at one of these hotels near Sabiha Gokcen International Airport the day before your Istanbul to GNY flight:
When it comes to keeping flights on track, Sabiha Gokcen International Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 76.93%.
About Sanliurfa GAP Airport (GNY)
Grab a Sanliurfa GAP Airport rental car and explore Sanliurfa and beyond with your own wheels. Rent Go, Garenta and Sixt are popular outlets you can book with here.
Lock in the best possible rate by booking your vehicle around two weeks before your Istanbul to Sanliurfa GAP Airport flight.
How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul to Sanliurfa GAP Airport (GNY)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Istanbul to Sanliurfa GAP Airport is Rs7,068. For a return flight on this route, the best price is Rs15,385. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares could change.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap flights from Istanbul to GNY if you book in advance. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird deals.
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The best time to fly from Istanbul to Sanliurfa GAP Airport (GNY)
July is the most popular month for flights from Istanbul to Sanliurfa GAP Airport (GNY). Plan your visit to Sanliurfa in April for a more low-key escape.
The warmest month in Sanliurfa is July, with temperatures ranging between 23ºC and 40ºC. Book your Istanbul to GNY flight ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
January sees temperatures of between 0ºC and 11ºC. Look for cheap tickets from Istanbul to Sanliurfa GAP Airport around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Sanliurfa
Once you've booked your flight from Istanbul to Sanliurfa GAP Airport, find a hotel that offers the right mix of comfort and location. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Sanliurfa:
There are so many things to explore in this city, it can be tricky to know where to begin. Gobekli Tepe Site/Gobekli Tepe, Suleymaniye Mosque and Göbeklitepe Ören Yeri Kavşağı are top sights which should feature on any good Sanliurfa itinerary.
Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)
Sanliurfa has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of Türkiye (Turkey) you'll want to see. About 145 kilometres west of Sanliurfa, a visit to Gaziantep will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with leading sights like Gaziantep Castle, Zeugma Mosaic Museum and Archeological Museum.
Around 129 kilometres north-east of Sanliurfa, Diyarbakir is another essential stop in Türkiye (Turkey). Experience major highlights starting with Diyarbakır, Historic Walls of Diyarbakir and Diyarbakır Walls.
