Travelling from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to Diyarbakir Airport (DIY): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Diyarbakir Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 2 hours.
Diyarbakir's timezone is UTC+3, which is the same as Istanbul.
Every week, there are 47 Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Diyarbakir Airport flights. To get going as early as possible, select the 00:55 Turkish Airlines flight. If you're eager to make the most of your time before flying, the last departure is at 19:40 with Turkish Airlines.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Show up at the airport on time to board your IST to DIY flight.
Travelling during a peak time like April? School holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer queues at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Getting to Diyarbakir (and then discovering more of Türkiye (Turkey)!) is a breeze with Turkish Airlines. This popular airline offers direct flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Diyarbakir Airport.
Turkish Airlines tops the list for bookings on this route.
If you want to add a stop to your trip, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Diyarbakir Airport. Here are the top stopovers between IST and DIY:
Antalya Airport
Ercan Airport
Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to Diyarbakir Airport (DIY)
$91 is the best price for a one-way Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Diyarbakir Airport flight. Return flights start from $181. These prices may change based on demand and availability.
Book six months before you travel. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from IST to DIY.
Schedule your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Diyarbakir Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest airfare across every month.
You don't need to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as the price changes on cheap flights from IST to DIY.
Select your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Diyarbakir Airport.
Handy information about Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Istanbul Ataturk Airport is about 48 kilometres from central Istanbul. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 50 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour 45 minutes on public transport.
Taking an early flight from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Diyarbakir Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these hotels near IST:
Arriving at Diyarbakir Airport (DIY)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on an Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Diyarbakir Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near DIY instead:
Grab a Diyarbakir Airport rental car and explore Diyarbakir and beyond with your own wheels. Rent Go, Europcar and Eren Rent a Car are leading providers to choose from here.
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your ride from Diyarbakir Airport around two weeks before your departure date.
Getting from Diyarbakir Airport (DIY) to central Diyarbakir
Diyarbakir Airport is roughly 8 kilometres from the centre of Diyarbakir. Driving there takes about 15 minutes.
When to fly to Diyarbakir Airport (DIY)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Diyarbakir Airport. July is the busiest month to head to Diyarbakir. If you're after a more low-key vibe, go in April.
When booking your flight from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Diyarbakir Airport, consider the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Diyarbakir, with temperatures ranging from 21ºC (70ºF) to 40ºC (104ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between -1ºC (30ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF). Look for cheap tickets from IST to DIY around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)
Adana is just one of the many places in Türkiye (Turkey) waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Diyarbakir. Around 451 kilometres away to the west, well-known attractions include Stone Bridge, Adana Archeology Museum and Seyhan Dam.
Gaziantep is another standout destination in Türkiye (Turkey) and is around 274 kilometres west of Diyarbakir. No journey is complete without visiting Gaziantep Castle, Zeugma Mosaic Museum and Gaziantep Botanik Bahcesi.