Travelling from Istanbul to Elazig Airport (EZS): What you need to know
Start your journey at one of Istanbul's main airports, Istanbul Airport (IST) or Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW). Check out your options for booking a flight from Istanbul to Elazig Airport (EZS) leaving from either of these.
1 hour 50 minutes is the average duration of a direct Istanbul to Elazig Airport flight.
Istanbul and Elazig (where Elazig Airport is located) share the UTC+3 timezone. That means you won't have to change your watch when you arrive.
The most popular route is from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Elazig Airport (EZS), with 20 direct services every week. If you're ready to head out sooner, the earliest flight from IST to EZS is the 6am Turkish Airlines option. If a later flight fits your day better, the last departure is at 9pm with Turkish Airlines.
Your flight from Istanbul to EZS won't wait if you're running late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
Travelling over a peak time like August? School holidays and other popular periods can mean longer lines at security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in Istanbul
Istanbul Airport (IST)
Get to your destination in one go from Istanbul Airport (IST). Nonstop flights from Istanbul to Elazig Airport (EZS) operate from here.
You can lock in a direct flight from Istanbul to Elazig Airport with Turkish Airlines. This leading airline operates services from IST.
The majority of passengers choose to fly with Turkish Airlines between IST and EZS.
Located around 40 kilometres from the centre of Istanbul, IST can be reached in about 45 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport is roughly 1 hour 10 minutes.
In search of a convenient hotel near Istanbul Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Istanbul to Elazig Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from check-in:
Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
Thinking of flying out of Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)? Direct Istanbul to Elazig Airport (EZS) plane tickets are available from here.
Board your direct flight from Istanbul to EZS with Pegasus. This is one of the top airlines operating this route out of SAW.
Pegasus Airlines ranks number one in bookings on the SAW to EZS route.
Pegasus Airlines is the most punctual carrier flying from Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Elazig Airport, with 73.53% of its services landing on time.
You can get to SAW from central Istanbul in approximately 1 hour 5 minutes by car, depending on traffic conditions. The journey by public transport takes roughly 1 hour 40 minutes to cover the 48 kilometres or so.
Get a head start on your holiday with an additional night away from home. Before your Istanbul to EZS flight, stay in one of these hotels near Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport:
68% of all departures from Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport arrive according to schedule.
About Elazig Airport (EZS)
Once your flight from Istanbul to Elazig Airport has touched down, kick back at a hotel close by. Akar Otel is a great option just a short drive from EZS.
Secure the lowest price by reserving your ride around four weeks before your Istanbul to Elazig Airport flight.
Getting from Elazig Airport (EZS) to central Elazig
Elazig Airport is around 11 kilometres from the centre of Elazig. It takes around 20 minutes or so to get to the city by car.
Travelling by public transport takes around 30 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul to Elazig Airport (EZS)
At the moment, $54 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Istanbul to Elazig Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $107. Remember fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Snap up cheap flights from Istanbul to EZS by booking 11 months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for finding a bargain.
The best month for scoring cheap Istanbul to Elazig Airport tickets is April. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare flight prices, then select the dates with the lowest fares.
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The best time to fly from Istanbul to Elazig Airport (EZS)
It's time to figure out your travel dates for your flight from Istanbul to Elazig Airport (EZS). June is when most people visit Elazig. If a slower pace sounds more appealing, go in December.
The warmest month in Elazig is August, with temperatures ranging between 17ºC (63ºF) and 38ºC (100ºF). Lock in your Istanbul to EZS plane ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
Look for cheap tickets from Istanbul to Elazig Airport in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -5ºC (23ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF).
More about Elazig
After booking your flight from Istanbul to Elazig Airport, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Elazig:
There are plenty of things to do in Elazig when you're ready to go sightseeing. Kick off your exploring at Harput house followed by Harput Kalesi and Harput Ulu Cami.
Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)
Gaziantep is just one of the many cities in Türkiye (Turkey) waiting to be explored after you've experienced Elazig. Around 241 kilometres away to the southwest, top sights here include Gaziantep Castle, Zeugma Mosaic Museum and Archeological Museum.
Diyarbakir is another standout destination in Türkiye (Turkey) and is around 113 kilometres southeast of Elazig. No journey is complete without a visit to Historic Walls of Diyarbakir, Diyarbakır Walls and Hamam.