Flying from Shiraz International Airport (SYZ) to Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Shiraz International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport is 4 hours 15 minutes.
The timezone in Istanbul is UTC+3, which is one hour 30 minutes behind Shiraz.
Flights from SYZ to IST start from 02:00 — the earliest with Turkish Airlines. The last service of the day is at 07:30 with Iran Airtour. Overall, you can take your pick of 11 weekly Shiraz International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport flights.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to board your SYZ to IST flight.
You can expect longer queues in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
Iran Airtour is your gateway to discovering Istanbul (and perhaps some other great corners of Türkiye (Turkey)!). Browse the direct flights from Shiraz International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport offered by this airline.
The majority of travellers choose to fly with Iran Airtour on this route.
If you want to explore another city along the way, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Shiraz International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport. Here are the top stopovers between SYZ and IST:
Hamad International Airport
Muscat International Airport
Sharjah International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Shiraz International Airport (SYZ) to Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Shiraz International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport flight is ₹ 32,427. A round-trip plane ticket right now is ₹ 57,259. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
Score cheap tickets from SYZ to IST by booking at least six months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding a bargain.
Organise your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Shiraz International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest price across every month.
You won't have to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment there's a new deal on cheap flights from SYZ to IST.
Lock in the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Shiraz International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by airline, departure and arrival times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Shiraz International Airport (SYZ)
83.45% of flights departing from Shiraz International Airport arrive at their destination according to schedule. With its strong on-time performance, delays are unlikely when taking off from SYZ.
Central Shiraz to Shiraz International Airport is around 8 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 15 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
Get your flight from Shiraz International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport off to an easy start. Just a short ride from SYZ, spend the night in Persepolis International Hotel Shiraz and be well-rested for the trip ahead.
Arriving at Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Reserve a hotel close to IST if you're on a late Shiraz International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport flight. Choose one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up an Istanbul Ataturk Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Hit, Avec car rentals or Eren Rent a Car and experience the lesser-explored corners of Istanbul and beyond.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your ride from Istanbul Ataturk Airport about two weeks ahead of your departure.
Getting from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to central Istanbul
Istanbul Ataturk Airport is approximately 48 kilometres from the centre of Istanbul. The drive time takes about 50 minutes.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour 45 minutes.
When to fly to Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
April is the most popular month for flights from Shiraz International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport. To avoid the crowds, visit Istanbul in February.
Lock in your flight from Shiraz International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport for August if you want to go to Istanbul during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 20ºC and 30ºC.
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from SYZ to IST in January. Temperatures average between 2ºC and 11ºC then.
Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)
Ankara is just one of the many cities in Türkiye (Turkey) waiting to be explored once you've seen Istanbul. Around 354 kilometres away to the east, its top attractions include Museum of Anatolian Civilizations, Kocatepe Mosque (Kocatepe Camii) and Genclik Park.
Around 322 kilometres south-west of Istanbul, Izmir is another essential stop in Türkiye (Turkey). Experience major highlights starting with Kordonboyu, Kadifekale Castle and Konak Square.
