Erzincan to Istanbul (ERC–IST) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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TK2653
TK Turkish
320
12:00 PM
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TK Turkish
32B
8:45 PM
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Erzincan to Istanbul
1 carrier, 14 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 14 Flights/wk 577 mi 2h nonstop

ERC–IST is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Turkish Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 577 miles in approximately 2h.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop ERC–IST service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
TK Turkish Airlines 14 320, 32B 2h-2h05 – Star Alliance –
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – TK
32B Airbus A321neo (long range) – TK
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: TK (14 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, ERC to IST direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
14
Outbound / wk
0
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ERC to IST.
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Two-Stop Connections
107
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Istanbul from Erzincan

Nearby airports with service to İstanbul Airport.
Metric ERC→IST EZS→IST ERZ→IST
Distance from ERC – 78 mi 89 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 1
Weekly flights 14 14 21
Flight time 2h 2h 5m 2h 15m
Elazığ (EZS) to Istanbul flights · Erzurum (ERZ) to Istanbul flights · Trabzon (TZX) to Istanbul flights
Airports within 200 miles of ERC with service to İstanbul Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Istanbul is 0 hours the same as Erzincan.
ERC: +03 · IST: +03

When it's 6:00 PM in Erzincan, it's 6:00 PM in Istanbul.
Distance & Flight Time
577 mi / 929 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 0m to 2h 5m.
Getting from IST

M11 Metro to Gayrettepe takes about 35 minutes (₺60–70 with Istanbulkart) with connections to M2 (Taksim) and M7. Runs from 5am to midnight. The metro bypasses O-7 motorway traffic, which is frequently heavy into the city.Havaist buses serve major destinations including Taksim, Kadıköy (European and Asian sides), and Sabiha Gökçen Airport (₺50–80). Taxis from arrivals are metered; insist on the meter. Journey to Sultanahmet or Taksim costs ₺400–700 depending on traffic. Rental cars available. Hotel shuttles common for business hotels near the city.

Istanbul Climate

The new airport sits 35km from central Istanbul on the European side, slightly inland and exposed to Black Sea weather systems. Winters (December–March) are cold (0–8°C) with fog, rain, and occasional snow. Snow on the exposed plateau is more likely than in the city. Ice on taxiways causes delays.

Summers are warm (25–32°C) with dry, reliable weather. Spring and fall bring heavy rain and strong northerly winds (Poyraz) that can affect smaller aircraft. Fog is the primary low-season disruption risk. The airport's elevated position makes it slightly windier than the Atatürk site it replaced.

Check current weather forecasts before travel.
Facts

ERC–IST Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Erzincan to Istanbul route.
Route details
Distance577 mi / 929 km
Flight time2h to 2h 5m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights14 out
Origin: ERC
Full nameErzincan Airport
IATA / ICAOERC / LTCD
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul
Elevation3,783 ft / 1,153 m
Destination: IST
Full nameİstanbul Airport
IATA / ICAOIST / LTFM
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul
Passengers/yr80.1M
Elevation325 ft / 99 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ERC to IST flights.
Nonstop flights from Erzincan Airport to İstanbul Airport take approximately 2h to 2h 5m. The route covers 577 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Turkish Airlines.
There are approximately 14 nonstop flights per week from ERC to IST.
Yes, return flights from IST to ERC are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include EZS, ERZ and TZX. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from ERC to IST

Erzincan Airport (ERC) and İstanbul Airport (IST) are connected by nonstop service from Turkish Airlines. With 14 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

ERC to IST Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ERC to IST ranges from 2 hours 0 minutes to 2 hours 5 minutes. The route covers a distance of 577 miles (929 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Elazığ (EZS), Erzurum (ERZ) and Trabzon (TZX).