How long does the flight from Izmir to Istanbul take?

Flight time from Izmir (ADB) to Istanbul (IST) depends on routing, aircraft type, and whether the flight is direct or connecting. A direct flight typically reflects great-circle distance plus winds, while one-stop options can add several hours depending on the layover airport. Check the exact duration in the search results above, where we show block time per itinerary along with stop count.

Which airlines fly from Izmir to Istanbul?

Airline availability for ADB to IST changes by season and sometimes week to week as carriers adjust capacity. Our search above pulls live schedules and returns the airlines currently selling this route, both direct and connecting. Codeshare and interline itineraries are included, so you may see results operated by one carrier but sold by another.

Are there direct flights from Izmir to Istanbul?

Direct (nonstop) availability on ADB to IST varies by date, day of week, and season. Busy city pairs usually have multiple daily nonstops, while thinner routes may only have direct service a few days per week or only during peak seasons. Use our search above with flexible dates to see which days actually have nonstop options.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Izmir to Istanbul?

Prices on ADB to IST shift with seasonality, school holidays, and major events at both ends. Our 12-month price calendar below the search results shows the lowest fare found per departure date, which makes it easy to spot the cheapest weeks at a glance. Flexibility of a few days around your target date often unlocks significantly lower fares.

Izmir to Istanbul flights

Direct and connecting flights from Izmir (ADB) to Istanbul (IST). Compare airlines, aircraft, and fares.

Distance: 358 km (222 mi)
Flight time: ~0h 45m
Airlines: 1
Aircraft types: 12

Airlines flying ADB → IST

Airline	Aircraft types	Observations
Turkish Airlines	12	12

Aircraft on this route

Boeing 777 — 1 operator
Airbus A321 — 1 operator
Boeing 737 — 1 operator
Airbus A319 — 1 operator
Boeing 737 — 1 operator

Airport details

Departure: Adnan Menderes International Airport (ADB)

City: Izmir
Country: TR
IATA / ICAO: ADB / LTBJ

Arrival: İstanbul Airport (IST)

City: Istanbul
Country: TR
IATA / ICAO: IST / LTFM

Operating airlines

Pegasus (PC)
Turkish Airlines (TK)

Distance: 356 km. Duration: 80 minutes.

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Frequently asked questions

How many airlines fly ADB to IST?

1 airline operates the ADB to IST route in our 90-day observed dataset.

What aircraft fly the ADB-IST route?

The most commonly observed aircraft on ADB to IST include: Boeing 777, Airbus A321, Boeing 737.

How long is the Izmir to Istanbul flight?

The estimated flight time from Izmir (ADB) to Istanbul (IST) is approximately 0h 45m, based on a cruise speed of 850 km/h.

What's the distance from Izmir to Istanbul?

The great-circle distance from Izmir (ADB) to Istanbul (IST) is approximately 358 km (222 miles).

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