Travelling from Istanbul to Diyarbakir Airport (DIY): What you need to know
Your next great adventure starts 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 Diyarbakir Airport (DIY) leaving from either of these.
Around 2 hours is the typical travel time on a direct Istanbul to Diyarbakir Airport flight.
Istanbul and Diyarbakir (where Diyarbakir Airport is located) share the UTC+3 timezone. That means you won't need to adjust your watch when you arrive.
With 36 direct flights a week between the two airports, Istanbul Airport (IST) to Diyarbakir Airport (DIY) is the busiest route. Turkish Airlines operates the earliest flight at 12:55am. If you'd like to get more out of your day before jetting off, the last flight from IST to DIY is with Turkish Airlines at 8:50pm.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Be at the airport on time to board your flight from Istanbul to DIY.
You can expect longer queues during popular months such as August and other peak periods. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
Airports in Istanbul
Istanbul Airport (IST)
Istanbul Airport (IST) is a convenient option for travelling directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Istanbul to Diyarbakir Airport (DIY) can be booked from this terminal.
You can get away on a direct flight from Istanbul to Diyarbakir Airport with Turkish Airlines. This popular carrier operates services from IST.
The airline with the highest booking numbers between IST and DIY is Turkish Airlines.
IST is about 40 kilometres from central Istanbul. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 45 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the journey time to be around 1 hour 10 minutes.
In search of a convenient hotel close to Istanbul Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Istanbul to Diyarbakir Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
Consider starting your trip from Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW). You can book a direct Istanbul to Diyarbakir Airport (DIY) plane ticket from this popular hub.
AJet operates direct flights from Istanbul to DIY departing from SAW. Book your favourite seat and reach your destination without any detours.
On the SAW to DIY route, AJet is the preferred choice of many.
With 70.0% of services arriving as planned, Pegasus Airlines is the most punctual carrier flying between Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport and Diyarbakir Airport.
SAW is about 48 kilometres from central Istanbul. It takes 1 hour 5 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour 40 minutes.
Catching an early morning flight? Think about staying at one of these accommodation options near Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport the day before your Istanbul to DIY flight:
68% of all departures from Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport arrive according to schedule.
About Diyarbakir Airport (DIY)
Consider staying in a hotel near DIY if you're catching a late flight from Istanbul to Diyarbakir Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options and call it a night faster:
Lock in the best deal by reserving your ride around two weeks ahead of your Istanbul to Diyarbakir Airport flight.
Getting from Diyarbakir Airport (DIY) to central Diyarbakir
Central Diyarbakir is around 16 kilometres from Diyarbakir Airport and takes about 20 minutes to reach by car. See what your options are for getting into town, whether that's with a taxi, car hire or ride-share.
It'll take around 40 minutes when travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul to Diyarbakir Airport (DIY)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Istanbul to Diyarbakir Airport is ₹ 4,019. For a return flight on this route, the best price is ₹ 7,868. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares may change.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from Istanbul to DIY if you book ahead. Airlines often have some amazing early bird rates.
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The best time to fly from Istanbul to Diyarbakir Airport (DIY)
It's time to decide your travel dates for your flight from Istanbul to Diyarbakir Airport (DIY). July is the busiest month to travel to Diyarbakir. If you prefer a quieter vibe, go in November.
The warmest month in Diyarbakir is August, with temperatures ranging between 21ºC and 40ºC. Lock in your Istanbul to DIY plane ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Istanbul to Diyarbakir Airport in January when temperatures are between -1ºC and 9ºC.
More about Diyarbakir
Once you've booked your flight from Istanbul to Diyarbakir Airport, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Diyarbakir:
Your Diyarbakir visit won't be complete without checking out the sights. Leading attractions that belong on your itinerary include Historic Walls of Diyarbakir, Diyarbakır Walls and Hamam.
Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)
Diyarbakir is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of Türkiye (Turkey) just waiting to be explored. Around 257 kilometres west of Diyarbakir, a trip to Gaziantep will keep your itinerary packed. Start with leading attractions like Gaziantep Castle, Zeugma Mosaic Museum and Archeological Museum.
Sanliurfa is another sought-after destination in Türkiye (Turkey) and is around 145 kilometres southwest of Diyarbakir. No journey is complete without experiencing Suleymaniye Mosque, Göbeklitepe Ören Yeri Kavşağı and Urfa Castle.
