Travelling from Inverness Airport (INV) to Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST): what you need to know
Istanbul is three hours ahead of Inverness and observes the UTC+3 timezone.
Give yourself enough time to catch your INV to IST flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like June, it's best to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Inverness Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Here are some options between INV and IST:
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How to find the cheapest flights from Inverness Airport (INV) to Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Inverness Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport flight is R 1,091. A return plane ticket is currently R 2,509. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
To find cheap tickets from INV to IST, book in advance. Airlines tend to offer lower prices when flights are first made available.
Getting cheap flights from Inverness Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport is easy if you're flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the best prices across the month and land a great deal.
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Handy information about Inverness Airport (INV)
When it comes to Inverness Airport's on-time performance, 65.54% of flights complete their journey on time.
Central Inverness to Inverness Airport is approximately 16 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
The journey on public transport takes roughly 30 minutes.
Get your journey off to a stress-free start by staying near INV. Whether you have an early flight from Inverness Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays have you covered:
Arriving at Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
If you're landing on a late Inverness Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be resting soon after at one of these accommodation options near IST:
Pick up an Istanbul Ataturk Airport rental car and explore Istanbul and beyond with your own set of wheels. Hit, Avec car rentals and Eren Rent a Car are popular providers to choose from here.
For the lowest price, book your ride from Istanbul Ataturk Airport about two weeks before you set off.
Getting from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to central Istanbul
From Istanbul Ataturk Airport, Istanbul is approximately 48 kilometres away. It takes around 50 minutes to reach the centre driving.
It takes around 1 hour 45 minutes when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
April is the most popular month for flights from Inverness Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport. For a quieter experience, go to Istanbul in February.
The warmest month in Istanbul is August, with temperatures ranging between 20ºC (68ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Lock in your flights from Inverness Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from INV to IST in January. Temperatures average between 2ºC (36ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF) then.
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 explored. About 354 kilometres east of Istanbul, a visit to Ankara will keep your itinerary packed. Start with leading sights like Museum of Anatolian Civilizations, Kocatepe Mosque (Kocatepe Camii) and Genclik Park.
If you're looking to explore another great destination in Türkiye (Turkey), consider Izmir, about 322 kilometres south-west of Istanbul. Kordonboyu, Kadifekale Castle and Konak Square are key highlights.
