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Istanbul.C$79 per passenger.Departing Sat, May 24, returning Sat, May 24.Round-trip flight with Pegasus Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Pegasus Airlines departing from Izmir on Sat, May 24, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound direct flight with Pegasus Airlines departing from Istanbul on Sat, May 24, arriving in Izmir.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$79, select.
Istanbul.C$112 per passenger.Departing Wed, May 28, returning Sun, Jun 15.Round-trip flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departing from Izmir on Wed, May 28, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departing from Istanbul on Sun, Jun 15, arriving in Izmir.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$112, select.
Istanbul.C$118 per passenger.Departing Thu, May 15, returning Wed, Nov 26.Round-trip flight with Turkish Airlines and Pegasus Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departing from Izmir on Thu, May 15, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound direct flight with Pegasus Airlines departing from Istanbul on Wed, Nov 26, arriving in Izmir.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$118, select.
Istanbul.C$119 per passenger.Departing Wed, Apr 30, returning Tue, May 6.Round-trip flight with Turkish Airlines and Pegasus Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departing from Izmir on Wed, Apr 30, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound direct flight with Pegasus Airlines departing from Istanbul on Tue, May 6, arriving in Izmir.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$119, select.
Istanbul.C$125 per passenger.Departing Tue, Oct 7, returning Tue, Oct 14.Round-trip flight with Pegasus Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Pegasus Airlines departing from Izmir on Tue, Oct 7, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound direct flight with Pegasus Airlines departing from Istanbul on Tue, Oct 14, arriving in Izmir.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$125, select.
Istanbul.C$126 per passenger.Departing Tue, Feb 3, returning Sun, Feb 15.Round-trip flight with Pegasus Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Pegasus Airlines departing from Izmir on Tue, Feb 3, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound direct flight with Pegasus Airlines departing from Istanbul on Sun, Feb 15, arriving in Izmir.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$126, select.
Istanbul.C$126 per passenger.Departing Mon, Dec 22, returning Sun, Dec 28.Round-trip flight with Pegasus Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Pegasus Airlines departing from Izmir on Mon, Dec 22, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound direct flight with Pegasus Airlines departing from Istanbul on Sun, Dec 28, arriving in Izmir.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$126, select.
Istanbul.C$127 per passenger.Departing Sun, Jun 15, returning Sun, Jun 15.Round-trip flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departing from Izmir on Sun, Jun 15, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departing from Istanbul on Sun, Jun 15, arriving in Izmir.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$127, select.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Izmir to Istanbul?

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Izmir to Istanbul flights are currently cheapest in May.
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May
from C$79
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from C$127
Jul
from C$199
Aug
from C$188
Sep
from C$192
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from C$125
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from C$136
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from C$126
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from C$140
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from C$126
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Direct flights from Izmir to Istanbul

Izmir to Istanbul: Alternative routes

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Izmir to Istanbul: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundC$79
Cheapest month to flyMay
Average flight time1 hr, 25 mins
Most popular airlineTurkish Airlines
Average flights per week302

Finding cheap flights from Izmir to Istanbul: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a round-trip flight from Izmir to Istanbul is C$79. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
1 hour and 25 minutes is the average flight time from Izmir to Istanbul.
Turkish Airlines, Air Serbia and TAROM fly direct from Izmir to Istanbul.
There are 302 flights per week flying from Izmir to Istanbul, as of April 2025.
The cheapest month to fly from Izmir to Istanbul is usually April 2025.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Izmir Airport to Istanbul Airport on Saturday, May 24, 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 1 hour and 25 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Istanbul but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar, and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Istanbul is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Pegasus Airlines offers the cheapest flight tickets to Istanbul.

Flying from Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport (ADB) to Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST): what you need to know

  • Around 1 hour 20 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport.

  • Izmir and Istanbul share the same timezone, UTC+3.

  • Flights from ADB to IST start from 03:10 — the first with Turkish Airlines. The latest departure is at 23:55 with Turkish Airlines. Overall, there are 312 weekly Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport flights.

  • Give yourself enough time to catch your ADB to IST flight. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.

  • Be prepared for longer queues during popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.

  • Pegasus has direct flights from Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to discover the sights in Istanbul — and maybe even more of Türkiye (Turkey) if you have time.

  • Most travellers choose to fly with Pegasus on this route.

  • If you want to add a stop to your trip, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport. Here are the top stopovers between ADB and IST:

    • Esenboga International Airport

    • Antalya Airport

    • Samsun-Carsamba Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport (ADB) to Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)

  • C$41 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport flight. A return flight starts at C$79. These prices can change depending on availability.

  • Get cheap tickets from ADB to IST by booking one month ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.

  • The cheapest month for flights from Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport is December. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have flexible dates.

  • Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from ADB to IST by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification on the app when a new low fare is offered.

  • Tailor your trip using filters. Choose your departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport.

Handy information about Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport (ADB)

  • Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport maintains a solid on-time performance, so flight disruptions are less likely. Departures from ADB arrive on schedule 83.68% of the time.

  • To get to Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport from central Izmir, it'll take around 25 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 18 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.

  • You can expect a journey time of around 40 minutes when using public transport.

  • Taking an early flight from Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these stays close to ADB:

Arriving at Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)

  • If you're landing on a late Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these hotels near IST:

  • Begin your adventure by picking up an Istanbul Ataturk Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Hit, Avec car rentals or Eren Rent a Car and explore beyond Istanbul's main sights.

  • Lock in the best rate by reserving your ride from Istanbul Ataturk Airport around two weeks before your departure date.

Getting from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to central Istanbul

  • Istanbul Ataturk Airport is approximately 48 kilometres from central Istanbul. The drive time takes about 50 minutes.

  • If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour 45 minutes.

When to fly to Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)

  • It's time to work out your dates for your flight from Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport. April is the most popular month to head to Istanbul. If you like a quieter 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 Izmir Adnan Menderes 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 ADB to IST sometime then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.

Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)

  • Istanbul is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of Türkiye (Turkey) you'll want to see. Around 354 kilometres east of Istanbul, a trip to Ankara will keep you on the move. Start with leading attractions like Museum of Anatolian Civilizations, Kocatepe Mosque (Kocatepe Camii) and Genclik Park.

  • If there's time to check out another major stop in Türkiye (Turkey), consider Izmir, about 322 kilometres south-west of Istanbul. Kordonboyu, Kadifekale Castle and Konak Square are highlights.

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