Flying from Istanbul to Erzurum Airport (ERZ): What you need to know
Kick off your travels at one of Istanbul's main airports, Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) or Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW). Check out your options for booking a flight from Istanbul to Erzurum Airport (ERZ) leaving from either of these.
Expect to be in the air for 1 hour 55 minutes. That's the average duration of a direct Istanbul to Erzurum Airport flight.
Erzurum's timezone is UTC+3, which is the same as Istanbul. Erzurum Airport is located in Erzurum.
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to Erzurum Airport (ERZ) is the most popular route. There are 20 direct weekly flights to pick from. If you prefer a later start to the day, take the last flight with Turkish Airlines at 6:10pm. Opt for the first IST to ERZ departure with Turkish Airlines at 6:15am if you'd rather get going earlier.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Show up at the airport on time to board your flight from Istanbul to ERZ.
Peak travel periods mean busier airports, so plan to arrive even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for an international journey to keep to your schedule.
Airports in Istanbul
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Go straight to your destination from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST). Nonstop flights from Istanbul to Erzurum Airport (ERZ) can be booked from here.
Turkish Airlines is a well-known airline that offers direct flights from Istanbul to Erzurum Airport leaving from IST.
Most passengers prefer to fly with Turkish Airlines from IST to ERZ.
Travelling from central Istanbul to IST takes around 1 hour 45 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a cab, you'll cover the 48 kilometres in 50 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Looking for a comfortable hotel near Istanbul Ataturk Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Istanbul to Erzurum Airport, these accommodation options will put you a quick hop from check-in:
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
You can book a direct Istanbul to Erzurum Airport (ERZ) plane ticket with departures from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW). See if flying from SAW works better for your plans.
AJet has direct flights from Istanbul to ERZ leaving from SAW. Book your favourite window (or aisle) seat and arrive at your destination in a single stretch.
AJet is the top choice for bookings on the SAW to ERZ route.
Pegasus is the most punctual carrier flying between Sabiha Gokcen International Airport and Erzurum Airport, with 66.07% of its services arriving on schedule.
Using public transport, you can travel from central Istanbul to SAW in about 1 hour 30 minutes. The airport is roughly 48 kilometres away, and making the journey by car takes approximately 55 minutes.
Got a crack-of-dawn departure? Think about checking in to one of these hotels near Sabiha Gokcen International Airport the day before your Istanbul to ERZ flight:
76.93% of all departures from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport arrive within the expected time frame.
About Erzurum Airport (ERZ)
Arriving on a late flight from Istanbul to Erzurum Airport? Don't let it steal your sleep. Stay within easy reach of ERZ at Otel Zade.
Grab an Erzurum Airport rental car and discover Erzurum and beyond with your own wheels. Rent Go, Pandora Car Hire and Nissa Car Hire are top providers you can book with here.
Lock in the best rate by booking your ride around one week ahead of your Istanbul to Erzurum Airport flight.
How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul to Erzurum Airport (ERZ)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Istanbul to Erzurum Airport is R 357. For a return flight on this route, the best price is R 721. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
Snap up cheap flights from Istanbul to ERZ by booking 11 months ahead. According to our research, that's the ideal time frame for picking up a bargain.
The best month for finding cheap Istanbul to Erzurum Airport tickets is April. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare prices, then choose the dates offering the lowest fares.
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The best time to fly from Istanbul to Erzurum Airport (ERZ)
Think about your travel style when planning your trip dates. April is the quietest month to go to Erzurum. August is when most people book flights from Istanbul to Erzurum Airport (ERZ), which may be perfect if you'd rather travel when it's busy.
Before locking in your Istanbul to ERZ plane ticket, consider the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Erzurum, with temperatures ranging from 8ºC (46ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from Istanbul to Erzurum Airport in January if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -15ºC (5ºF) and 0ºC (32ºF).
More about Erzurum
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best stays in Erzurum right here. Browse these hotels once you've locked in your flight from Istanbul to Erzurum Airport:
There are so many things to discover in this city, it can be hard to figure out where to start. Mount Palandöken, Citadel and Erzurum Saat Kulesi are highlights which should be on any well-planned Erzurum itinerary.
Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)
Erzurum is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of Türkiye (Turkey) just waiting to be discovered. Around 241 kilometres south of Erzurum, a visit to Diyarbakir will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with attractions like Diyarbakır, Historic Walls of Diyarbakir and Diyarbakır Walls.
Around 225 kilometres south of Erzurum, Batman is another essential stop in Türkiye (Turkey). Experience major highlights starting with Ziyaret Hill, Ulu Cami and Hacı Şirin Cami.