Flying from Ordu Giresun Airport (OGU) to Istanbul: what you need to know
Expect to be travelling for 1 hour 40 minutes. That's the average time for a direct flight from Ordu Giresun Airport to Istanbul.
Istanbul's timezone is UTC+3, which is the same as Ordu-Giresun (the location of Ordu Giresun Airport).
Ordu Giresun Airport (OGU) to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) is the most popular route, with 27 weekly flights to pick from. If you have things to do before heading off, the last flight from OGU to SAW is with Pegasus at 22:40. Choose the first departure with AJet at 03:30 if you want to get on your way earlier.
To avoid missing your OGU to Istanbul flight, allow plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
If you're heading away during a bank holiday or another peak period, allow for even more time. A good general rule is two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Lines at security and check-in will be longer.
You can book a direct Ordu Giresun Airport to Istanbul ticket. Start your trip at OGU and land at Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST).
Pick from a variety of carriers offering direct flights from Ordu Giresun Airport to Istanbul. Book your journey with one of these:
Central Ordu-Giresun to OGU is around 18 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 25 minutes to reach there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
If you're catching an early flight from Ordu Giresun Airport to Istanbul, why not stay somewhere nice and close? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and get some extra sleep) at Kubaliç Hotel. Marin Otel is another convenient accommodation option near OGU.
Ordu Giresun Airport has an excellent on-time performance, so you're less likely to experience disruptions. Departures from OGU arrive at their destination as scheduled 83.17% of the time.
How to find the cheapest flights from Ordu Giresun Airport (OGU) to Istanbul
Rs6,776 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Ordu Giresun Airport to Istanbul flight. Return flight tickets start from Rs13,813. These prices may change depending on availability.
Book nine months before flying. Research on pricing trends suggests this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from OGU to Istanbul.
Schedule your trip for January. That's the best month for scoring an incredible deal on Ordu Giresun Airport to Istanbul tickets. If you're flexible on when you fly, use the 'Whole month' tool to access the lowest price across each month.
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Airports in Istanbul
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to central Istanbul takes around 50 minutes by car. The centre is roughly 48 kilometres away.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour 45 minutes.
Book a hotel close to IST if you're coming in on a late flight from Ordu Giresun Airport to Istanbul. Check in to one of these options and make your first night all about rest:
Follow your own route with an Istanbul Ataturk Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Hit, Avec car rentals or Eren Rent a Car and venture far and wide through Istanbul and beyond.
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your ride from Istanbul Ataturk Airport around two weeks ahead of your flight from OGU to Istanbul.
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
After your flight from Ordu Giresun Airport to Istanbul has hit the tarmac, you can get to the city centre in about 55 minutes by car. Central Istanbul is roughly 48 kilometres from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW).
If you're travelling on public transport, it'll take around 1 hour 30 minutes.
Hang up the 'Do not disturb' sign and unwind at a hotel near SAW. Here are a few options where you can take a load off after your OGU to Istanbul flight:
Essence, Eren Rent a Car and 724 Rent make collecting a Sabiha Gokcen International Airport rental car simple. These providers are located in or around the terminal and will get you on your way in no time.
Avoid last-minute price surges. Securing your ride four weeks ahead of your arrival at SAW can help you lock in a better rate.
Best time to go to Istanbul
Visit Istanbul during the high season if you want a busy atmosphere, but remember that prices are usually higher. Alternatively, book flights from Ordu Giresun Airport to Istanbul during low season when prices are cheaper and it's not as busy.
The warmest month in Istanbul is August, with temperatures ranging between 20ºC and 30ºC. Lock in your Ordu Giresun Airport to Istanbul flight ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from OGU to Istanbul in January when temperatures average between 2ºC and 11ºC.
More about Istanbul
Once you've booked your flight from Ordu Giresun Airport to Istanbul, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these options your base for exploring Istanbul:
The Basilica Cistern and Topkapi Palace are just a couple of the big attractions to put on your Istanbul must-do list. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Galata Tower.
Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)
Istanbul is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of Türkiye (Turkey) just waiting to be discovered. Around 354 kilometres east of Istanbul, a trip to Ankara will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with popular sights like Museum of Anatolian Civilizations, Kocatepe Mosque (Kocatepe Camii) and Genclik Park.
If there's time to check out another corner of Türkiye (Turkey), head for Izmir, roughly 322 kilometres south-west of Istanbul. Kordonboyu, Kadifekale Castle and Alsancak are among the biggest draws.
