Flying from Istanbul to Diyarbakir Airport (DIY): What you need to know
Your travel plans take shape 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 Diyarbakir Airport (DIY) taking off from either of these.
Jump on a direct Istanbul to Diyarbakir Airport flight and you'll be travelling for an average of 2 hours.
Diyarbakir Airport is located in Diyarbakir. The city's timezone is UTC+3, which is the same as Istanbul.
With 31 direct weekly flights between the two airports, Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to Diyarbakir Airport (DIY) is the most popular route. Turkish Airlines operates the earliest flight at 12:55am. If you'd like to get more out of your day before you fly, the latest flight from IST to DIY is with Turkish Airlines at 8:50pm.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Get to the airport on time to catch your flight from Istanbul to DIY.
In high season, expect longer queues and show up earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and as much as four hours for international journeys.
Airports in Istanbul
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Reach your destination without the detour from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST). Direct flights from Istanbul to Diyarbakir Airport (DIY) can be booked from here.
When departing from IST, you can take a direct flight from Istanbul to Diyarbakir Airport with Turkish Airlines.
Most passengers choose to fly with Turkish Airlines from IST to DIY.
The journey from central Istanbul to IST takes around 1 hour 45 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a cab, you'll cover the 48 kilometres in 50 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Catching an early flight from Istanbul to Diyarbakir Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these hotels close to Istanbul Ataturk Airport:
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
You can book a direct Istanbul to Diyarbakir Airport (DIY) plane ticket with departures from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW). See if flying from SAW works better for your plans.
From SAW, direct flights from Istanbul to DIY can be booked with AJet.
AJet is the most popular choice for passengers flying from SAW to DIY.
Pegasus is the most punctual carrier flying between Sabiha Gokcen International Airport and Diyarbakir Airport, with 70.87% of its services arriving on schedule.
SAW is around 48 kilometres from central Istanbul. It'll take 55 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 1 hour 30 minutes.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before catching your Istanbul to DIY flight? Check in to a hotel near Sabiha Gokcen International Airport before your adventure officially starts. Here's where you can stay:
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport has an on-time performance of 76.93%. This figure gives an insight into how frequently flights that take off from this airport make it to their destination on schedule.
About Diyarbakir Airport (DIY)
If you're arriving on a late flight from Istanbul to Diyarbakir Airport, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these hotels near DIY:
Follow your own route with a Diyarbakir Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Rent Go, Europcar or Eren Rent a Car and venture far and wide through Diyarbakir and beyond.
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your ride around two weeks ahead of your Istanbul to Diyarbakir Airport flight.
How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul to Diyarbakir Airport (DIY)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Istanbul to Diyarbakir Airport is R 675. For a return flight on this route, the best price is R 1,597. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares could change.
To find cheap flights from Istanbul to DIY, book early. Airlines tend to offer lower fares when tickets are first released.
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The best time to fly from Istanbul to Diyarbakir Airport (DIY)
July is the most popular month for flights from Istanbul to Diyarbakir Airport (DIY). Plan your visit to Diyarbakir in April for a more laid-back experience.
Book an Istanbul to DIY plane ticket departing in August if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Diyarbakir to range from 21ºC (70ºF) to 40ºC (104ºF).
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Istanbul to Diyarbakir Airport in January when temperatures are between -1ºC (30ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF).
More about Diyarbakir
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Diyarbakir right here. Check out these hotels once you've booked your flight from Istanbul to Diyarbakir Airport:
You'll find plenty of exciting things to do in Diyarbakir when you're ready to get out and sightsee. Make your way to Diyarbakır followed by Historic Walls of Diyarbakir and Diyarbakır Walls.
Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)
Gaziantep is just one of the many cities in Türkiye (Turkey) waiting to be explored after you've seen Diyarbakir. Around 257 kilometres away to the west, popular attractions include Gaziantep Castle, Zeugma Mosaic Museum and Archeological Museum.
Around 145 kilometres south-west of Diyarbakir, Sanliurfa is another favourite stop in Türkiye (Turkey). No visit is complete without checking out Gobekli Tepe Site/Gobekli Tepe, Suleymaniye Mosque and Göbeklitepe Ören Yeri Kavşağı.