Flying from Samsun-Carsamba Airport (SZF) to Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Samsun-Carsamba Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport is 1 hour 40 minutes.
Samsun and Istanbul share the same timezone, UTC+3.
Flights from SZF to IST start at 02:40 — the first with Turkish Airlines. The latest departure is at 22:45 with Turkish Airlines. In total, you can choose from 39 weekly Samsun-Carsamba Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport flights.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Make sure you're at the airport on time to catch your SZF to IST flight.
Be prepared for bigger queues during popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
Travelling to Istanbul (and then exploring more of Türkiye (Turkey)!) is a breeze with Turkish Airlines. This popular airline offers direct flights from Samsun-Carsamba Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport.
The airline with the highest number of bookings on this route is Turkish Airlines.
How to find the cheapest flights from Samsun-Carsamba Airport (SZF) to Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
R 982 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Samsun-Carsamba Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport flight. Return flights start at R 1,968. These prices may change based on demand.
To secure cheap tickets from SZF to IST, book your journey four months ahead of your departure date.
The cheapest month for flights from Samsun-Carsamba Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport is March. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have flexible travel dates.
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Handy information about Samsun-Carsamba Airport (SZF)
Samsun-Carsamba Airport maintains a solid on-time performance, so flight disruptions are less likely. Departures from SZF land at their destination as scheduled 80.25% of the time.
To reach Samsun-Carsamba Airport from central Samsun, it'll take about 25 minutes by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 23 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Staying the night at a hotel can take the hassle out of getting to the airport on time. If you want somewhere to stay before your flight from Samsun-Carsamba Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport, check out Park Inn by Radisson Samsun. It's a short ride from SZF.
Arriving at Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Samsun-Carsamba Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near IST instead:
Grab an Istanbul Ataturk Airport rental car and discover Istanbul and beyond with your own wheels. Hit, Avec car rentals and Eren Rent a Car are top outlets you can book with here.
Lock in the best rate by booking your ride from Istanbul Ataturk Airport around two weeks in advance of your trip.
Getting from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to central Istanbul
From Istanbul Ataturk Airport, Istanbul is approximately 48 kilometres away. It takes around 50 minutes to reach the centre by car.
It'll take around 1 hour 45 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
April is the most popular month for flights from Samsun-Carsamba Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport. For a quieter experience, visit Istanbul in February.
The warmest month in Istanbul is August, with the temperature ranging between 20ºC (68ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Lock in your flights from Samsun-Carsamba Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from SZF to IST in January. Average temperatures are between 2ºC (36ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF) then.
Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)
Ankara is just one of the many cities in Türkiye (Turkey) waiting to be discovered after you've seen Istanbul. Around 354 kilometres away to the east, popular attractions include Museum of Anatolian Civilizations, Kocatepe Mosque (Kocatepe Camii) and Genclik Park.
Around 322 kilometres south-west of Istanbul, Izmir is another favourite stop in Türkiye (Turkey). Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Kordonboyu, Kadifekale Castle and Konak Square.