Travelling from Istanbul to Krabi International Airport (KBV): What you need to know
Krabi International Airport is located in Krabi. The city operates on the UTC+7 timezone and is four hours ahead of Istanbul.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably catch your flight from Istanbul to KBV.
You'll likely experience longer lines during popular months such as August and other peak seasons. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
Airports in Istanbul
Istanbul Airport (IST)
Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to break up your journey and possibly even visit a new city. When searching for cheap flights from Istanbul to KBV leaving from Istanbul Airport (IST), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to find out where you can stop along the way. Your journey might pause in:
Dubai International Airport (DXB)
Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport (BKK)
IST is about 40 kilometres from central Istanbul. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 45 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the journey time to be around 1 hour 10 minutes.
Searching for a comfortable hotel close to Istanbul Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Istanbul to Krabi International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping just around the corner from the terminal:
Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
Think about building a stopover into your journey at Dubai International Airport (DXB). It's a key transfer point for flights from Istanbul to Krabi International Airport (KBV) leaving Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport.
On public transport, you can travel from central Istanbul to SAW in about 1 hour 40 minutes. The airport is roughly 48 kilometres away, and getting there by car takes approximately 1 hour 5 minutes.
Flying out early in the morning? You might like to check in to one of these hotels near Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport the day before your Istanbul to KBV flight:
When it comes to keeping flights on track, Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 68%.
About Krabi International Airport (KBV)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Istanbul to Krabi International Airport. Get comfy at one of these accommodation options near KBV instead:
Lock in the best possible rate by booking your ride around four weeks ahead of your Istanbul to Krabi International Airport flight.
Getting from Krabi International Airport (KBV) to central Krabi
From Krabi International Airport, central Krabi is around 14 kilometres away. It takes about 25 minutes to reach the city centre by car.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 35 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul to Krabi International Airport (KBV)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Istanbul to Krabi International Airport is R 5,071. For a return flight on this route, the best price is R 10,010. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares may change.
To pick up cheap flights from Istanbul to KBV, book in advance. Airlines generally offer lower prices when tickets are first released.
If you have some flexibility with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the cheapest price across every month when searching for your Istanbul to Krabi International Airport ticket.
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The best time to fly from Istanbul to Krabi International Airport (KBV)
January is the most popular month for flights from Istanbul to Krabi International Airport (KBV). Visit Krabi in September if you'd rather be there when it's quieter.
Before locking in your Istanbul to KBV plane ticket, consider the type of weather you enjoy. March is the warmest month in Krabi, with temperatures ranging from 24ºC (75ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from Istanbul to Krabi International Airport in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 24ºC (75ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF).
More about Krabi
Start your Krabi trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. After booking your flight from Istanbul to Krabi International Airport, check out our selection of accommodation options including:
Railay Beach and Railay Beach Viewpoint are just the start of the big attractions to put on your Krabi itinerary. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Railay West Beach.
Explore more of Thailand
Extend your Thailand adventure with a visit to Surat Thani, located around 121 kilometres north of Krabi. From Ang Thong National Marine Park to other popular sights, you'll have plenty of things to put on your itinerary.
Around 113 kilometres east of Krabi, Nakhon Si Thammarat is another essential stop in Thailand. Experience major highlights starting with Wat Phra Phrom, Wat Pho Sadet and Wat Yai Chai Mongkol.