Flying from Istanbul to Tangier Ibn Battouta Airport (TNG): What you need to know
Istanbul is home to a couple of airports where you can kick off your trip. Check out your options for reserving a flight from Istanbul to Tangier Ibn Battouta Airport (TNG) leaving from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) or Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW).
The average duration of a direct Istanbul to Tangier Ibn Battouta Airport flight is 4 hours 50 minutes.
The timezone in Tangier is UTC+1, which is two hours behind Istanbul. Tangier Ibn Battouta Airport is located in Tangier.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to board your flight from Istanbul to TNG.
With more people on the move during high season, it's smart to be at your terminal even earlier. Two hours for domestic flights and up to four for international trips will help you deal with longer queues.
Airports in Istanbul
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
You can book a direct flight from Istanbul to Tangier Ibn Battouta Airport (TNG) leaving from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST).
You can get away on a direct flight from Istanbul to Tangier Ibn Battouta Airport with Royal Air Maroc. This popular carrier offers services from IST.
Royal Air Maroc is the airline most travellers choose for flights from IST to TNG.
We make it simple to find cheap flights from Istanbul to TNG with a stopover. To explore all your options departing from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Next, select a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between IST and TNG include:
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
Malaga Airport (AGP)
Located around 48 kilometres from the centre of 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.
Have an early flight from Istanbul to Tangier Ibn Battouta Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these hotels close to Istanbul Ataturk Airport:
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
You can book a direct Istanbul to Tangier Ibn Battouta Airport (TNG) plane ticket out of Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW). Check if flying out of SAW makes more sense for your journey.
Air Arabia Maroc has direct flights from Istanbul to TNG departing from SAW. Book your favourite window seat and get to your destination without any detours.
Air Arabia Maroc is the most popular choice for travellers flying from SAW to TNG.
Add another location to your travels or just take a moment to stretch your legs with a stopover. If you'd like to split up your flight from Istanbul to Tangier Ibn Battouta Airport, browse these options when taking off from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport:
Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY)
Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)
You can reach SAW from central Istanbul in approximately 55 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The ride by public transport takes roughly 1 hour 30 minutes to cover the 48 kilometres or so.
Got a crack-of-dawn departure? You might like to check in to one of these accommodation options near Sabiha Gokcen International Airport the day before your Istanbul to TNG flight:
When it comes to flights staying on schedule, Sabiha Gokcen International Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 76.93%.
About Tangier Ibn Battouta Airport (TNG)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Istanbul to Tangier Ibn Battouta Airport. Stay at one of these accommodation options near TNG instead:
Grab a Tangier Ibn Battouta Airport rental car and explore Tangier and beyond with your own set of wheels. United rent a car, addCar and MOVIS are popular outlets you can book with here.
Lock in the best deal by booking your ride around one week before your Istanbul to Tangier Ibn Battouta Airport flight.
Getting from Tangier Ibn Battouta Airport (TNG) to central Tangier
Tangier Ibn Battouta Airport to central Tangier is about 8 kilometres. If you're taking a cab or renting a car, plan ahead to make your trip as smooth as possible. Journey times may vary depending on traffic and the time of day.
It takes around 1 hour if you're using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul to Tangier Ibn Battouta Airport (TNG)
R 1,600 is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Istanbul to Tangier Ibn Battouta Airport. A return flight starts from R 4,648. These prices may change based on availability and demand.
Book seven months before you want to travel. Pricing trends suggest that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from Istanbul to TNG.
Plan your trip for December. That's the best month for landing an awesome deal on Istanbul to Tangier Ibn Battouta Airport tickets. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across every month.
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The best time to fly from Istanbul to Tangier Ibn Battouta Airport (TNG)
It's time to figure out when to book your flight from Istanbul to Tangier Ibn Battouta Airport (TNG). August is when most people travel to Tangier. If you're all about a more relaxed kind of trip, head there in April.
Book an Istanbul to TNG plane ticket departing in August if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Tangier to range from 20ºC (68ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
January sees temperatures of between 9ºC (48ºF) and 17ºC (63ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Istanbul to Tangier Ibn Battouta Airport around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Tangier
Start your Tangier trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Istanbul to Tangier Ibn Battouta Airport, check out our range of hotels including:
There are so many things to discover in this city, it can be tricky to work out where to start. Tangier Old Town, Old Medina المدينة القديمة and Medina are popular attractions which should feature on every Tangier itinerary.
Explore more of Morocco
Tangier is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of Morocco just waiting to be discovered. Around 290 kilometres south-west of Tangier, a visit to Casablanca will keep you busy. Start with leading attractions like Mosquée, Mosquée and Hassan II Mosque.
If there's time to check out another corner of Morocco, head for Rabat, about 209 kilometres south-west of Tangier. Masjid Hassan II, National Archaeology Museum and باب الوداية - Bab Oudayas are key reasons to visit.