Flight tickets from Indira Gandhi International to Istanbul

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What you need to know before flying from New Delhi to Istanbul?

Airport information

Departure

Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)

New Udaan Bhavan, Opp. T3 IGI Airport, New Delhi India

Arrival

Istanbul Sabiha Airport (SAW)

Sabiha Gokçen Havalimanı, Pendik 34912, Pendik/İst, TURKEY

Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)

İstanbul Atatürk Airport International Terminal, 34149 Yeşilkoy, Istanbul, Turkey

Istanbul Airports have direct flights from Mumbai and New Delhi, and connecting flights from other Tier I and Tier II Indian cities as well. See list here.

Getting to New Delhi airport

• Indira Gandhi International Airport is located on the Delhi-Gurgaon Expressway, 20 km south of the city.
• The airport has both domestic and international terminals.
• Travellers can take both, prepaid and metered taxis as well as the metro, in order to get to the airport.

Travelling from Istanbul Airport

• Istanbul Ataturk Airport lies 19 km southwest of central Istanbul, and Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport lies 44 km southeast of the city.
• Travellers can take private cars, trains, the sea buses, private and public buses, and taxis.
• They can also rent cars to drive around themselves. See here. and here.

Facilities at New Delhi and Istanbul airports

• Indira Gandhi International Airport has a plethora of passenger facilities including ATMs and banks, currency exchange and forex services, baby and childcare facilities, shower and spa rooms, duty-free shops, 24-hr food and drink places and free Wi-Fi.
• Istanbul Airports have free Wi-Fi (2 hours at Ataturk and at designated hotspots at Sabiha), lounges, ATMs, duty-free shops, food and drink options, showers, spa rooms, medical help, etc.

Tips on how to make the best out of your flight journey from New Delhi to Istanbul

The minimum flight time from New Delhi to Istanbul is 6h 45min, via a direct flight. Here the best of what Istanbul has to offer? Are you on an extended Turkish vacation? Read this.

Time difference between New Delhi and Istanbul

New Delhi, Delhi is 2h 30min ahead of Istanbul, Turkey.

Weather in Istanbul

April-May and September-November are the best times to visit Istanbul. Although the city experiences rain during that time, the temperatures are very comfortable, around 7-24 degrees.

Exchange rate

1 Turkey New Lira (TRY) equals 17.77 Indian Rupees (INR). See more here.

Cost of living in Istanbul

Airport rides cost TRY 60 in a taxi and TRY 11 in an Express Bus. Travelling within the city costs TRY 8-15 for a 3 km taxi ride, TRY 4 for a metro ride and TRY 4 for a tram ride. Budget meals cost anywhere between TRY 6 and 22. A pint of beer costs TRY 7-12 and Raki, the local Anise-flavoured beer costs TRY 8-14.

Mode of payments accepted in Istanbul

Cash is more widely accepted in Istanbul and credit cards will only be accepted at bigger hotels and upscale restaurants.

Best places for your first meal in Istanbul

Some of Istanbul’s favourite iconic foods include Turkish tea, sucuklu yumurta and börek, Menemen, Meze, Kuyu Kebabı/Tandır, Iskender Kebap, Adana Kebap, Lüfer and Mantıetc. Head to the areas around the Sultanahmet Square for the best food in Istanbul.

Documents required to travel from Delhi to Istanbul

Passengers travelling from Delhi to Istanbul must carry all the documents listed below

• Valid Passport
• Valid Visa
• Return flight tickets (sometimes asked by the immigration depending on your visa type)

Major airlines that operate from Delhi to Istanbul

Turkish Airlines flights to Istanbul, Air India flights to Istanbul, Emirates flights to Istanbul