Flying from Istanbul to Misurata Airport (MRA): What you need to know
Istanbul is home to a couple of airports where you can set off on your adventure. Check out your options for reserving a flight from Istanbul to Misurata Airport (MRA) heading out from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) or Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW).
3 hours 35 minutes is the average duration of a direct Istanbul to Misurata Airport flight.
Misurata is one hour behind Istanbul. Misurata Airport is located in Misurata, which is in the UTC+2 timezone.
You can pick from 5 direct services every week between Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) and Misurata Airport (MRA). This is the most popular route, with Berniq Airways offering a 2:45pm departure from IST to MRA.
Leave plenty of time to get on your flight from Istanbul to MRA. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Planning to travel during a peak time like a bank holiday? Expect longer queues at check-in and security. To give yourself peace of mind, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of domestic departures.
Airports in Istanbul
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Get there in one go from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST). Direct flights from Istanbul to Misurata Airport (MRA) can be booked from here.
Afriqiyah Airways is a popular airline that operates direct flights from Istanbul to Misurata Airport jetting out of IST.
Most travellers choose to fly with Afriqiyah Airways from IST to MRA.
Whether you'd like to visit a new city along the way or just take a break, we make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To check out your options departing from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Cairo International Airport (CAI) is a stop you can make when searching for cheap flights from Istanbul to MRA.
Located around 48 kilometres from central Istanbul, IST can be reached in about 50 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport will take roughly 1 hour 45 minutes.
In search of a comfortable hotel near Istanbul Ataturk Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Istanbul to Misurata Airport, these accommodation options will put you a quick hop from check-in:
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
On public transport, you can travel from central Istanbul to SAW in around 1 hour 30 minutes. The airport is roughly 48 kilometres away, and making the journey by car takes approximately 55 minutes.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before catching your Istanbul to MRA flight? Relax in a hotel near Sabiha Gokcen International Airport before your holiday officially starts. These stays are calling your name:
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport has an on-time performance rate of 76.93%. This figure sheds light on how often flights departing from this airport reach their destination on schedule.
How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul to Misurata Airport (MRA)
Right now, R 4,863 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Istanbul to Misurata Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 6,758. Keep in mind fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap flights from Istanbul to MRA if you book in advance. Airlines often have some amazing early bird rates.
The 'Whole month' search tool will show you the cheapest Istanbul to Misurata Airport tickets across every month. It's a great way to find a bargain if your travel plans aren't set in stone.
You don't need to check back in every day to find out if prices have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment a lower fare pops up on plane tickets from Istanbul to MRA.
Tailor your flights using filters. Select your arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Istanbul to Misurata Airport.
The best time to fly from Istanbul to Misurata Airport (MRA)
August is the busiest month for flights from Istanbul to Misurata Airport (MRA). Plan your visit to Misurata in November for a more laid-back experience.
Book an Istanbul to MRA plane ticket departing in August if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Misurata to range from 24ºC (75ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
February has temperatures of between 10ºC (50ºF) and 21ºC (70ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Istanbul to Misurata Airport around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Libya
Misurata has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of Libya waiting to be discovered. Around 193 kilometres west of Misurata, a visit to Tripoli will keep you busy. Start with leading attractions like Tripoli's Red Castle (Assai al-Hamra), Church of St. George and #Tripoli City Centre Martyrs Square.
Şabrātah is another standout destination in Libya and is around 241 kilometres west of Misurata. No journey is complete without seeing Sabratha Ancient Theatre, Ancient Sabratha and Serapaeum (Sabratha).
