Istanbul to Antalya (IST–AYT) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
IST–AYT is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Turkish Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 322 miles in approximately 1h 20m. Beyond nonstop, 90 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TK Turkish Airlines Also: AT, AY, JU, MH, RO, SQ, TG | 126 | 321, 32B, 333, 73H, 73J, 789, 7M8 | 1h20-1h35 | – | Star Alliance | AT, AY, JU, MH, RO, SQ, TG |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Antalya from Istanbul
| Metric | IST→AYT | SAW→AYT | AOE→AYT |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from IST | – | 40 mi | 138 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 4 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 271 | 275 | – |
| Flight time | 1h 20m | 1h 15m | 1h |
Travel Essentials
IST: +03 · AYT: +03
When it's 6:00 PM in Istanbul, it's 6:00 PM in Antalya.
Istanbul Metro M11 Gayrettepe–İstanbul Havalimanı line connects the airport to the broader metro network; from Gayrettepe (Mecidiyeköy/Levent area) the journey is about 35 minutes (₺60–70 with Istanbulkart). The line runs roughly 5am to midnight.Havaist express buses serve Taksim, Kadıköy, and other major hubs (₺50–80, 45–90 minutes depending on traffic). Taxis use a meter; expect ₺400–600 from Taksim or Sultanahmet. The airport is 35km northwest of the city; traffic on the O-7 motorway can be severe during peak hours.
IST–AYT Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from IST to AYT
İstanbul Airport (IST) and Antalya International Airport (AYT) are connected by nonstop service from Turkish Airlines. With 271 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
IST to AYT Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from IST to AYT ranges from 1 hours 20 minutes to 1 hours 35 minutes. The route covers a distance of 322 miles (518 km). There are approximately 271 weekly flights outbound and 297 return, totaling 568 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
90 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via ERZ. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Pendik, Istanbul (SAW) and Eskişehir (AOE).