Flying from Istanbul to Sanliurfa GAP Airport (GNY): What you need to know
Your travel plans take shape at one of Istanbul's main airports, Istanbul Airport (IST) or Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW). Explore your options for booking a flight from Istanbul to Sanliurfa GAP Airport (GNY) jetting off from either of these.
The average duration of a direct Istanbul to Sanliurfa GAP Airport flight is 1 hour 50 minutes.
Sanliurfa GAP Airport is located in Sanliurfa. The city's timezone is UTC+3, which is the same as Istanbul.
With 21 direct weekly flights between the two airports, Istanbul Airport (IST) to Sanliurfa GAP Airport (GNY) is the most popular route. Turkish Airlines operates the earliest flight at 6:20am. If you're eager to get more out of your day before leaving, the latest flight from IST to GNY is with Turkish Airlines at 10pm.
To ensure you get on your flight from Istanbul to GNY, leave enough time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
During popular months like August, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights when you fly during a peak period in general.
Airports in Istanbul
Istanbul Airport (IST)
You can find a direct flight from Istanbul to Sanliurfa GAP Airport (GNY) leaving from Istanbul Airport (IST).
You'll find a direct flight from Istanbul to Sanliurfa GAP Airport with Turkish Airlines. This top carrier operates departures from IST.
Most travellers prefer to book seats with Turkish Airlines between IST and GNY.
Located around 40 kilometres from central Istanbul, IST can be reached in about 45 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport is roughly 1 hour 10 minutes.
In search of a comfortable hotel near Istanbul Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Istanbul to Sanliurfa GAP Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure gate:
Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
You can book a direct Istanbul to Sanliurfa GAP Airport (GNY) plane ticket with departures from Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW). Check if flying out of SAW makes more sense for your journey.
AJet has direct flights from Istanbul to GNY out of SAW. Book your favourite window (or aisle) seat and get to your destination in a single hop.
On the SAW to GNY route, AJet is the airline most travellers rely on.
Fly with Pegasus Airlines for the most punctual service. Its flights between Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport and Sanliurfa GAP Airport arrive as scheduled 83.12% of the time.
SAW is around 48 kilometres from central Istanbul. It'll take 1 hour 5 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour 40 minutes.
Start your holiday early with an extra night away from home. Before catching your Istanbul to GNY flight, unwind in one of these hotels near Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport:
When it comes to keeping flights on track, Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 68%.
About Sanliurfa GAP Airport (GNY)
Booking your ride around two weeks ahead of your Istanbul to Sanliurfa GAP Airport flight can help you secure the lowest rate.
Getting from Sanliurfa GAP Airport (GNY) to central Sanliurfa
Central Sanliurfa is around 32 kilometres from Sanliurfa GAP Airport and takes about 40 minutes to reach by car. Work out your options for getting into the city, whether that's with a car hire, taxi or ride-share.
It takes roughly 1 hour when travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul to Sanliurfa GAP Airport (GNY)
Currently, R 620 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Istanbul to Sanliurfa GAP Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 1,150. Remember fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Istanbul to GNY. Prices tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer you get to departure, the more expensive your ticket may be.
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The best time to fly from Istanbul to Sanliurfa GAP Airport (GNY)
January is the most popular month for flights from Istanbul to Sanliurfa GAP Airport (GNY). Plan your visit to Sanliurfa in November if you'd rather avoid peak season.
Lock in a Istanbul to GNY plane ticket departing in July if you're eager to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Sanliurfa to range from 23ºC (73ºF) to 40ºC (104ºF).
January has temperatures of between 0ºC (32ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Istanbul to Sanliurfa GAP Airport around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Sanliurfa
After booking your flight from Istanbul to Sanliurfa GAP Airport, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Sanliurfa:
All great holidays should include a little sightseeing. Suleymaniye Mosque, Göbeklitepe Ören Yeri Kavşağı and Urfa Castle are essential stops on your Sanliurfa itinerary.
Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)
Sanliurfa is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of Türkiye (Turkey) waiting to be explored. Around 145 kilometres west of Sanliurfa, a visit to Gaziantep will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with leading sights like Gaziantep Castle, Zeugma Mosaic Museum and Archeological Museum.
Diyarbakir is another essential stop in Türkiye (Turkey) and is around 129 kilometres northeast of Sanliurfa. No trip is complete without dropping by Historic Walls of Diyarbakir, Diyarbakır Walls and Hamam.



