Travelling from Istanbul to Batman Airport (BAL): What you need to know
Kick off your travels at one of Istanbul's main airports, Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) or Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW). Check out your options for booking a flight from Istanbul to Batman Airport (BAL) leaving from either of these.
2 hours is the average duration of a direct Istanbul to Batman Airport flight.
Batman (where Batman Airport is located) and Istanbul share the UTC+3 timezone. With no time difference, coordinating plans between the cities is hassle-free.
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to Batman Airport (BAL) is the most popular route. There are 16 direct flights a week to pick from. If you have plans before you fly, take the last flight with Turkish Airlines at 5:20pm. Choose the first IST to BAL departure operated by Turkish Airlines at 9am if you'd rather not wait around.
To ensure you catch your flight from Istanbul to BAL, leave plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
In peak travel periods, allow for extended wait times and get there earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and as much as four hours for international journeys.
Airports in Istanbul
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Reach your destination without the detour from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST). Nonstop flights from Istanbul to Batman Airport (BAL) operate from here.
You can lock in a direct flight from Istanbul to Batman Airport with Turkish Airlines. This leading airline operates services from IST.
The preferred airline for passengers flying between IST and BAL is Turkish Airlines.
Travelling from central Istanbul to IST takes about 1 hour 45 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a cab, you'll cover the 48 kilometres in 50 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Want a stress-free start to your holiday? Stay near Istanbul Ataturk Airport. Whether you're catching an early flight from Istanbul to Batman Airport or prefer not to feel hurried, these hotels are the answer:
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
Consider beginning your travels from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW). You can book a direct Istanbul to Batman Airport (BAL) flight ticket from this hub.
From SAW, direct flights from Istanbul to BAL are offered by Pegasus.
Pegasus has the largest share of bookings on the SAW to BAL route.
With 74.58% of its services arriving as planned, Pegasus is the top on-time carrier flying between Sabiha Gokcen International Airport and Batman Airport.
You can reach SAW from central Istanbul in about 55 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport will take roughly 1 hour 30 minutes to travel the 48 kilometres or so.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before catching your Istanbul to BAL flight? Unwind in a hotel near Sabiha Gokcen International Airport before your break officially starts. These stays are expecting you:
76.93% of all departures from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport stick to their scheduled arrival time.
About Batman Airport (BAL)
Touching down on a late flight from Istanbul to Batman Airport? Collect your bags and go straight to the comfort of a hotel near BAL. Real Konak Hotel and Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Batman will have you turning out the lights sooner.
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Batman Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Garenta, Europcar or Nissa Car Hire to explore Batman and beyond.
Booking your ride around four weeks in advance of your Istanbul to Batman Airport flight can help you lock in a great deal.
How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul to Batman Airport (BAL)
Currently, ر.ق. 94 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Istanbul to Batman Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is ر.ق. 327. Keep in mind fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap flights from Istanbul to BAL, book in advance. Airlines usually offer their most competitively priced fares when tickets are first released.
Cheap Istanbul to Batman Airport tickets are easier to find if your travel dates are flexible. Try using the 'Whole month' tool to compare fares across each month and then pick the cheapest day.
You don't need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as a new deal shows up on flight tickets from Istanbul to BAL.
Save on your flight from Istanbul to Batman Airport by using the search filters. Select your ideal duration, number of stops and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.
The best time to fly from Istanbul to Batman Airport (BAL)
April is the quietest month for flights from Istanbul to Batman Airport (BAL), while July is the most popular. Find the ideal time to go to Batman based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
Lock in an Istanbul to BAL flight ticket departing in July if you want to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Batman to range from 22ºC to 41ºC.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Istanbul to Batman Airport in January when temperatures are between -1ºC and 11ºC.
More about Batman
Start your Batman trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. After booking your flight from Istanbul to Batman Airport, check out our range of accommodation options including:
Every great holiday has to include some sightseeing. Ziyaret Hill, Ulu Cami and Hacı Şirin Cami are essential stops on your Batman itinerary.
Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)
Batman has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of Türkiye (Turkey) you should also see. About 225 kilometres west of Batman, a trip to Sanliurfa will keep you busy. Start with attractions like Gobekli Tepe Site/Gobekli Tepe, Suleymaniye Mosque and Göbeklitepe Ören Yeri Kavşağı.
Malatya is another essential stop in Türkiye (Turkey) and is around 241 kilometres west of Batman. No trip is complete without experiencing Manas Camii, Taşhan and #ARSLANTEPE HÖYÜK AÇIK HAVA MÜZESİ.
