Travelling from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Mardin Airport (MQM): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Istanbul Airport to Mardin Airport is 2 hours.
Take your pick of 19 weekly Istanbul Airport to Mardin Airport flights. The 06:05 departure with Turkish Airlines is the earliest flight available. Turkish Airlines operates the latest service of the day at 17:25.
Give yourself enough time to catch your IST to MQM flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect longer lines during popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
Turkish Airlines is your gateway to discovering Mardin (and perhaps some other great parts of Türkiye (Turkey)!). Check out the direct flights from Istanbul Airport to Mardin Airport offered by this popular airline.
Turkish Airlines has the highest passenger demand on this route.
Choose a stopover if you'd love to break up your flight. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to look at your options for tickets from Istanbul Airport to Mardin Airport. Izmir Airport is a top stopover on the IST to MQM route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Mardin Airport (MQM)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Istanbul Airport to Mardin Airport flight is R 1,189. A round-trip ticket right now is R 2,481. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from IST to MQM if you book in advance. Airlines often have some great early bird deals.
Organise your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Istanbul Airport to Mardin Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest airfare across every month.
There's no need to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment there's a better deal on cheap flights from IST to MQM.
Lock in the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Istanbul Airport to Mardin Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Istanbul Airport (IST)
Istanbul Airport is about 40 kilometres from central Istanbul. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 45 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Expect a trip time of around 1 hour 10 minutes when using public transport.
Looking for a handy hotel close to IST? If you've booked an early flight from Istanbul Airport to Mardin Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Mardin Airport (MQM)
Once your Istanbul Airport to Mardin Airport flight has arrived, kick back at a nearby hotel. ANEMON Mardin Otel is a good option within easy reach of MQM.
Pick up a Mardin Airport rental car and explore Mardin and beyond with your own wheels. Rent Go, Sixt and Europcar are well-known companies to choose from here.
For the lowest price, reserve your ride from Mardin Airport around one week before you travel.
When to fly to Mardin Airport (MQM)
July is the busiest month for flights from Istanbul Airport to Mardin Airport. To skip the crowds, head to Mardin in March.
Book your flight from Istanbul Airport to Mardin Airport for July if you'd like to visit Mardin during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 22ºC (72ºF) and 39ºC (102ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from IST to MQM in January. Temperatures average between -1ºC (30ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF) then.
Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)
You've visited Mardin, now it's time to discover other corners of Türkiye (Turkey). Travel around 483 kilometres west to Adana to check off its must-visit sights. From Kapikaya Canyon to Ethnography Museum and Adana Muze Kompleksi, your itinerary will be busy.
Gaziantep is another favourite destination in Türkiye (Turkey) and is around 306 kilometres west of Mardin. No trip is complete without visiting Gaziantep Castle, Zeugma Mosaic Museum and Archeological Museum.