Travelling from Mus Airport (MSR) to Istanbul Airport (IST): what you need to know
Around 2 hours 20 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Mus Airport to Istanbul Airport.
Mus and Istanbul share the UTC+3 timezone. That means there's no time difference to consider.
Choose from 15 weekly Mus Airport to Istanbul Airport flights. The 09:05 departure with Turkish Airlines is the earliest flight available. Turkish Airlines operates the last service of the day at 21:10.
To ensure you catch your MSR to IST flight, leave plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
You can expect bigger queues in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
Getting to Istanbul (and then seeing more of Türkiye (Turkey)!) is a cinch with Turkish Airlines. This popular airline offers direct flights from Mus Airport to Istanbul Airport.
The airline with the highest number of bookings on this route is Turkish Airlines.
How to find the cheapest flights from Mus Airport (MSR) to Istanbul Airport (IST)
$83 is the lowest price for a one-way Mus Airport to Istanbul Airport flight. Return flights start at $89. These fares can change based on availability.
Score cheap tickets from MSR to IST by booking at least 11 months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for bagging a bargain.
Schedule your trip for April. That's the cheapest month for flights from Mus Airport to Istanbul Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across every month.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment the price changes on cheap flights from MSR to IST.
Tailor your trip using filters. Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Mus Airport to Istanbul Airport.
Handy information about Mus Airport (MSR)
77% of flights that leave from Mus Airport reach their destination on schedule.
Mus Airport is about 6 kilometres from central Mus. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 15 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The trip when using public transport will take about 25 minutes.
Arriving at Istanbul Airport (IST)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Mus Airport to Istanbul Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near IST instead:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Istanbul Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Hit, Avec car rentals or Eren Rent a Car and experience the lesser-explored corners of Istanbul and beyond.
To get the best deal, book your vehicle from Istanbul Airport around two weeks before you travel.
Getting from Istanbul Airport (IST) to central Istanbul
Istanbul Airport is roughly 40 kilometres from central Istanbul. The drive time takes about 45 minutes.
It typically takes 1 hour 10 minutes when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Istanbul Airport (IST)
It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from Mus Airport to Istanbul Airport. August is the most popular month to head to Istanbul. If you'd like a quieter vibe, go in March.
When reserving your flight from Mus Airport to Istanbul Airport, consider the type of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Istanbul, with temperatures ranging from 21ºC (70ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from MSR to IST in January. Temperatures average between 2ºC (36ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF) then.
Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)
Istanbul is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of Türkiye (Turkey) you'll want to see. About 354 kilometres east of Istanbul, a visit to Ankara will keep your itinerary packed. Start with popular sights like The Roman Theatre, Kocatepe Mosque (Kocatepe Camii) and Museum of Anatolian Civilizations.
Izmir is another essential stop in Türkiye (Turkey) and is around 322 kilometres south-west of Istanbul. No trip is complete without dropping by Aegean Coast, Smyrna Basilika and Ataturk Konak Square.