Travelling from Istanbul to Mardin Airport (MQM): What you need to know
Start your trip planning by checking out the best place to catch your flight from Istanbul to Mardin Airport (MQM). Explore the options for taking off from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) or Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW), two of the city's main airports.
Expect to be travelling for 2 hours. On average, that's the time it takes for a direct Istanbul to Mardin Airport flight.
Mardin's timezone is UTC+3, which is the same as Istanbul. Mardin Airport is located in Mardin.
With 18 direct flights a week between the two airports, Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to Mardin Airport (MQM) is the most popular route. Turkish Airlines operates the earliest flight at 6:05am. If you prefer to make the most of your day before jetting off, the last departure from IST to MQM is with Turkish Airlines at 5:25pm.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Istanbul to MQM. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the mad dash to your gate.
Delays at security and check-in are likely if you're heading away during high season, so allow a little extra breathing room. The recommendation for peak times? Get there up to four hours early for international flights and two hours for 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 Mardin Airport (MQM) take off from this terminal.
Turkish Airlines is a well-known airline that offers direct flights from Istanbul to Mardin Airport departing from IST.
Most passengers prefer to book seats with Turkish Airlines between IST and MQM.
The journey from central Istanbul to IST takes about 1 hour 45 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a cab, you'll cover the 48 kilometres in 50 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to Istanbul Ataturk Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Istanbul to Mardin Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
Planning to catch a flight from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)? Direct Istanbul to Mardin Airport (MQM) flight tickets are available from this popular hub.
Get on your direct flight from Istanbul to MQM with AJet. This is one of the top airlines that operates this route out of SAW.
AJet has the largest share of bookings on the SAW to MQM route.
Choose Pegasus if punctuality is a priority. Its flights between Sabiha Gokcen International Airport and Mardin Airport arrive as scheduled 95.65% of the time.
With public transport, you can travel from central Istanbul to SAW in about 1 hour 30 minutes. The terminal is roughly 48 kilometres away, and getting there by car takes approximately 55 minutes.
Flying out early in the morning? You might like to check in to one of these hotels near Sabiha Gokcen International Airport the day before your Istanbul to MQM flight:
76.93% of flights departing Sabiha Gokcen International Airport make it to their destination as expected.
About Mardin Airport (MQM)
Have a late flight from Istanbul to Mardin Airport or just want to wrap up your travel day ASAP? Booking a hotel near MQM is a smart move. Mardin Airport Hotel and ANEMON Mardin Otel are two good options.
Travel at your own speed with a Mardin Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Rent Go, Sixt or Europcar and experience more of Mardin and beyond.
Booking your vehicle around one week ahead of your Istanbul to Mardin Airport flight can help you secure the lowest rate.
How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul to Mardin Airport (MQM)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Istanbul to Mardin Airport is Rs7,785. For a return flight on this route, the best price is Rs19,506. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Istanbul to MQM. Flight prices rise as demand increases, so the closer you get to departure, the more it could cost you.
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The best time to fly from Istanbul to Mardin Airport (MQM)
Think about the kind of holiday you want when deciding the best time to fly. April is the quietest month to visit Mardin. July is when most people book flights from Istanbul to Mardin Airport (MQM), which may be ideal if you'd rather travel when it's busy.
Lock in an Istanbul to MQM flight ticket departing in July if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Mardin to range from 22ºC to 39ºC.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Istanbul to Mardin Airport in January when temperatures are between -1ºC and 11ºC.
More about Mardin
After booking your flight from Istanbul to Mardin Airport, find a hotel that offers the right mix of comfort and location. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Mardin:
Your Mardin trip wouldn't be complete without a bit of sightseeing. Major attractions worth exploring include Great Mosque of Mardin, Eski mardin and Mor Efrem Kilisesi.
Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)
Mardin has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of Türkiye (Turkey) you'll want to see. Around 290 kilometres west of Mardin, a trip to Gaziantep will keep you on the move. Don't miss top attractions like Gaziantep Castle, Zeugma Mosaic Museum and Archeological Museum.
Around 161 kilometres west of Mardin, Sanliurfa is another essential stop in Türkiye (Turkey). Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Gobekli Tepe Site/Gobekli Tepe, Suleymaniye Mosque and Göbeklitepe Ören Yeri Kavşağı.
