Travelling from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to Hatay Airport (HTY): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 50 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Hatay Airport.
You can choose from 20 weekly Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Hatay Airport flights. The 18:00 departure with Turkish Airlines is the earliest available. Turkish Airlines operates the latest service of the day at 18:00.
To ensure you get on your IST to HTY flight, leave plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
During popular months such as April, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights when you travel during a high season in general.
Turkish Airlines is your gateway to discovering Antakya (and perhaps some other great corners of Türkiye (Turkey)!). Browse the direct flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Hatay Airport offered by this popular airline.
The majority of travellers choose to fly with Turkish Airlines on this route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to Hatay Airport (HTY)
R 1,339 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Hatay Airport flight. Return flights start from R 2,682. These fares may change depending on demand.
Book five months before your departure date. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from IST to HTY.
April is the cheapest month for flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Hatay Airport. If you'd like to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares for every month.
Save time looking for cheap flights from IST to HTY by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification on the app when a lower fare pops up.
Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Hatay Airport.
Handy information about Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
To get to Istanbul Ataturk Airport from central Istanbul, it takes around 50 minutes by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 48 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour 45 minutes when using public transport.
Searching for a convenient hotel near IST? If you're catching an early flight from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Hatay Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Hatay Airport (HTY)
Hop off your Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Hatay Airport flight and be sprawled out in your hotel bed shortly after. If you need a handy option within easy reach of HTY, consider Nakadanaso.
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Hatay Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Nissa Car Hire, Alamo or Enterprise to explore Antakya and beyond.
To get the best deal, reserve your ride from Hatay Airport about four weeks before travelling.
Getting from Hatay Airport (HTY) to central Antakya
You'll find HTY at 31,000.
Hatay Airport to the centre of Antakya has a drive time of about 40 minutes. It's approximately 26 kilometres away.
When to fly to Hatay Airport (HTY)
April is the busiest month for flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Hatay Airport. For a quieter experience, head to Antakya in February.
When booking your flight from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Hatay Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Antakya, with temperatures ranging from 22ºC (72ºF) to 36ºC (97ºF).
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from IST to HTY in January. Average temperatures are between 4ºC (39ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF) then.
Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)
You've done Antakya, now it's time to explore more of Türkiye (Turkey). Journey around 113 kilometres north-west to Adana to check off its leading sights. From Stone Bridge to Adana Archeology Museum and Seyhan Dam, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Around 145 kilometres north-east of Antakya, Gaziantep is another favourite stop in Türkiye (Turkey). Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Gaziantep Castle, Zeugma Mosaic Museum and Gaziantep Botanik Bahcesi.