Flying from Istanbul to Anadolu Airport (AOE): What you need to know
Start your travels at one of Istanbul's main airports, Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) or Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW). Explore your options for booking a flight from Istanbul to Anadolu Airport (AOE) leaving from either of these.
Anadolu Airport is located in Eskisehir. The city's timezone is UTC+3 — the same as Istanbul.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Be at the airport with enough time to catch your flight from Istanbul to AOE.
High season means busier airports, so show up even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for international journeys to stick to your schedule.
Airports in Istanbul
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
IST is about 48 kilometres from central Istanbul. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 50 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the journey time to be around 1 hour 45 minutes.
Have an early flight from Istanbul to Anadolu Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these hotels near Istanbul Ataturk Airport:
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
You can reach SAW from the centre of Istanbul in approximately 55 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The ride by public transport will take roughly 1 hour 30 minutes to travel the 48 kilometres or so.
Got an early start? You might like to check in to one of these accommodation options near Sabiha Gokcen International Airport the day before your Istanbul to AOE flight:
As far as flight punctuality goes, Sabiha Gokcen International Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 76.93%.
About Anadolu Airport (AOE)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Istanbul to Anadolu Airport. Stay at one of these accommodation options near AOE instead:
Grab an Anadolu Airport rental car and discover Eskisehir and beyond with your own wheels. Europcar, EasygoTr and Circular are popular providers to choose from here.
Get the best deal by reserving your ride around one week ahead of your Istanbul to Anadolu Airport flight.
How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul to Anadolu Airport (AOE)
Currently, R 2,908 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Istanbul to Anadolu Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 7,446. Keep in mind fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
To find cheap flights from Istanbul to AOE, book early. Airlines tend to offer the most competitive fares when tickets are first released.
If you have some flexibility with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the cheapest price across each month when searching for your Istanbul to Anadolu Airport ticket.
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Filters make it easier to track down a bargain for your flight from Istanbul to Anadolu Airport. Choose the departure times, carriers and stops that check all your boxes. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to find the best price quickly.
The best time to fly from Istanbul to Anadolu Airport (AOE)
August is the busiest month for flights from Istanbul to Anadolu Airport (AOE). Visit Eskisehir in April for a quieter experience.
The warmest month in Eskisehir is August, with temperatures ranging between 14ºC (57ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Lock in your Istanbul to AOE plane ticket then if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Istanbul to Anadolu Airport in January when temperatures are between -6ºC (21ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF).
More about Eskisehir
After booking your flight from Istanbul to Anadolu Airport, find a hotel that offers the right mix of comfort and location. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Eskisehir:
There are so many things to see and do in this city, it can be tricky to know where to begin. Eskişehir, Eskişehir and Eskişehir Odunpazarı Evleri are popular attractions which should be on any well-planned Eskisehir itinerary.
Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)
You've done Eskisehir, now it's time to discover other corners of Türkiye (Turkey). Travel about 193 kilometres north-west to Istanbul to tick off its leading attractions. From Hagia Sophia History Museum to Hagia Sophia Museum and Historic Areas of Istanbul, your itinerary will be busy.
If there's time to check out another major stop in Türkiye (Turkey), consider Ankara, roughly 193 kilometres east of Eskisehir. The Roman Theatre, Kocatepe Mosque (Kocatepe Camii) and Museum of Anatolian Civilizations are among the biggest draws.
