Flying from Antalya Airport (AYT) to Istanbul Airport (IST): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 35 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Antalya Airport to Istanbul Airport.
Antalya and Istanbul share the same timezone, UTC+3.
Flights from AYT to IST start at 00:10 — the first with Turkish Airlines. The last service of the day is at 23:05 with Turkish Airlines. In total, you can take your pick of 115 weekly Antalya Airport to Istanbul Airport flights.
Your AYT to IST flight won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
Flying during a peak month such as August? School holidays and other popular periods can mean longer queues and delays at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Turkish Airlines is your gateway to exploring Istanbul (and maybe even some other great parts of Türkiye (Turkey)!). Check out the direct flights from Antalya Airport to Istanbul Airport offered by this airline.
Turkish Airlines tops the list for bookings on this route.
If you want to explore another city along the way, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Antalya Airport to Istanbul Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between AYT and IST:
Ankara Esenboga Airport
Izmir Airport
Ercan Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Antalya Airport (AYT) to Istanbul Airport (IST)
At the moment, ر.ق. 132 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Antalya Airport to Istanbul Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is ر.ق. 266. Remember that fares could change due to demand when booking.
Book 11 months before your departure date. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from AYT to IST.
Plan your trip for April. That's the cheapest month for flights from Antalya Airport to Istanbul Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfare across every month.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from AYT to IST by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when a new low fare is offered.
Tailor your flights with filters. Choose your departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Antalya Airport to Istanbul Airport.
Handy information about Antalya Airport (AYT)
Of all flights leaving Antalya Airport, 75% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Antalya Airport is around 13 kilometres from central Antalya. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Expect a trip time of around 35 minutes on public transport.
Have an early flight from Antalya Airport to Istanbul Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays near AYT:
Arriving at Istanbul Airport (IST)
Book a hotel close to IST if you have a late Antalya Airport to Istanbul Airport flight. Settle into one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Follow your own route with a Istanbul Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Hit, Avec car rentals or Eren Rent a Car and experience more of Istanbul and beyond.
Get the best deal by reserving your vehicle from Istanbul Airport around two weeks in advance of your trip.
Getting from Istanbul Airport (IST) to central Istanbul
Istanbul Airport is approximately 40 kilometres from central Istanbul. The drive time takes about 45 minutes.
Getting there on public transport takes about 1 hour 10 minutes.
When to fly to Istanbul Airport (IST)
August is the busiest month for flights from Antalya Airport to Istanbul Airport. For a quieter experience, go to Istanbul in March.
Book your flight from Antalya Airport to Istanbul Airport for July if you want to visit Istanbul during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 21ºC and 30ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from AYT to IST in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 2ºC and 11ºC on average.
Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)
You've visited Istanbul, now it's time to explore other corners of Türkiye (Turkey). Travel around 354 kilometres east to Ankara to check off its must-visit sights. From The Roman Theatre to Kocatepe Mosque (Kocatepe Camii) and Museum of Anatolian Civilizations, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Izmir is another must-experience destination in Türkiye (Turkey) and is around 322 kilometres south-west of Istanbul. No journey is complete without experiencing Aegean Coast, Smyrna Basilika and Ataturk Konak Square.
