Travelling from Diyarbakir Airport (DIY) to Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST): what you need to know
Around 2 hours 15 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Diyarbakir Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport.
Diyarbakir and Istanbul are both in the UTC+3 timezone. This means there's no time difference to consider.
Flights from DIY to IST start at 03:40 — the first with Turkish Airlines. The latest departure is at 22:25 with Turkish Airlines. In total, you can take your pick of 46 weekly Diyarbakir Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport flights.
To ensure you get on your DIY to IST flight, leave plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
During popular months like July, it's best to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight when you travel during a peak period in general.
Jetting into Istanbul (and then seeing more of Türkiye (Turkey)!) is easy with Turkish Airlines. This popular carrier has direct flights from Diyarbakir Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport.
Turkish Airlines is the airline with the highest passenger demand for this route.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Diyarbakir Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or even explore someplace new along the way. Here are some options between DIY and IST:
Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport
Antalya Airport
Frankfurt Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Diyarbakir Airport (DIY) to Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Diyarbakir Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport flight is $91. A round-trip ticket right now is $182. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
To secure cheap tickets from DIY to IST, reserve your trip six months before your departure.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Diyarbakir Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport. If you want to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices across every month.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from DIY to IST by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Tailor your flights with filters. Choose your departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Diyarbakir Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport.
Handy information about Diyarbakir Airport (DIY)
62.69% of flights that depart Diyarbakir Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
Central Diyarbakir to Diyarbakir Airport is around 8 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 15 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
Get your trip off to a stress-free start by staying near DIY. Whether you're catching an early flight from Diyarbakir Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Arriving at Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
If you're arriving on a late Diyarbakir Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these hotels near IST:
Go where the road takes you with an Istanbul Ataturk Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Hit, Avec car rentals or Eren Rent a Car and experience more of Istanbul and beyond.
Booking your ride from Istanbul Ataturk Airport around two weeks ahead can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to central Istanbul
Istanbul Ataturk Airport to the centre of Istanbul has a drive time of about 50 minutes. It's approximately 48 kilometres away.
It takes around 1 hour 45 minutes when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
It's time to work out your dates for your flight from Diyarbakir Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport. April is the most popular month to visit Istanbul. If you like a more laid-back vibe, go in February.
The warmest month in Istanbul is August, with temperatures ranging between 20ºC (68ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Lock in your flights from Diyarbakir Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
January has average temperatures of between 2ºC (36ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF). Search for cheap tickets from DIY to IST sometime then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)
Ankara is just one of the many cities in Türkiye (Turkey) waiting to be explored after you've seen Istanbul. Around 354 kilometres away to the east, its best attractions include Museum of Anatolian Civilizations, Kocatepe Mosque (Kocatepe Camii) and Genclik Park.
Izmir is another favourite destination in Türkiye (Turkey) and is around 322 kilometres south-west of Istanbul. No journey is complete without a visit to Kordonboyu, Kadifekale Castle and Konak Square.