Travelling from Iasi Airport (IAS) to Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST): what you need to know
Around 2 hours 5 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Iasi Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport.
Istanbul's timezone is UTC+3, making Istanbul one hour ahead of Iasi.
Every week, there are six Iasi Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport flights. If you want to take off as early as possible, go for the 20:00 Wizz Air Malta flight. If you're eager to make the most of your time before you fly, the last departure is at 23:25 with Wizz Air Malta.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Be at the airport with enough time to board your IAS to IST flight.
Travelling during a peak time such as July? Major public holidays and other popular periods can result in longer lines at security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Wizz Air Malta offers direct flights from Iasi Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to check out the sights in Istanbul — and maybe even more of Türkiye (Turkey) if you have time.
The majority of passengers choose to fly with Wizz Air Malta on this route.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Iasi Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or visit a new city along the way. Here are some options between IAS and IST:
Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport
Vienna International Airport
Stuttgart Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Iasi Airport (IAS) to Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
R 518 is currently the best price for a one-way Iasi Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport flight. Return flights start at R 1,028. These fares may change depending on demand.
Score cheap tickets from IAS to IST by booking at least six months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.
Organise your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Iasi Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest airfare across every month.
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Handy information about Iasi Airport (IAS)
Of all flights leaving Iasi Airport, 66.18% arrive on time at their destination.
To reach Iasi Airport from central Iasi, it takes around 10 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 5 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Taking public transport? Expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Iasi Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these hotels close to IAS:
Arriving at Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Consider staying in a hotel close to IST if you're catching a late Iasi Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport flight. Settle into one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Grab an Istanbul Ataturk Airport rental car and discover Istanbul and beyond with your own set of wheels. Hit, Avec car rentals and Eren Rent a Car are popular providers you can book with here.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your ride from Istanbul Ataturk Airport about two weeks before your trip.
Getting from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to central Istanbul
Istanbul Ataturk Airport to the centre of Istanbul has a drive time of around 50 minutes. It's approximately 48 kilometres away.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of about 1 hour 45 minutes.
When to fly to Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from Iasi Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport. April is the busiest month to head to Istanbul. If you'd like a quieter vibe, go in February.
The warmest month in Istanbul is August, with the temperature ranging between 20ºC (68ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Lock in your flights from Iasi Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
January has average temperatures of between 2ºC (36ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF). Search for cheap tickets from IAS to IST sometime around then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)
Istanbul has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of Türkiye (Turkey) just waiting to be explored. About 354 kilometres east of Istanbul, a visit to Ankara will keep your itinerary packed. Start with popular sights like Museum of Anatolian Civilizations, Kocatepe Mosque (Kocatepe Camii) and Genclik Park.
Izmir is another sought-after destination in Türkiye (Turkey) and is around 322 kilometres south-west of Istanbul. No journey is complete without experiencing Kordonboyu, Kadifekale Castle and Konak Square.