Istanbul to Batman (IST–BAL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Istanbul to Batman
Route information for IST to BAL.
697 mi

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Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Istanbul, it's 6:00 PM in Batman.
Distance & Flight Time
697 mi / 1,122 km
Getting to IST

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.

Facts

IST–BAL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Istanbul to Batman route.
Route details
Distance697 mi / 1,122 km
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
Origin: IST
Full nameİstanbul Airport
IATA / ICAOIST / LTFM
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul
Passengers/yr80.1M
Elevation325 ft / 99 m
Destination: BAL
Full nameBatman Airport
IATA / ICAOBAL / LTCJ
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul
Elevation1,822 ft / 555 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about IST to BAL flights.
Yes, return flights from BAL to IST are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.
Flight time is about 2 hours to 2 hours 15 minutes. The distance is roughly 1,150 km heading southeast across Anatolia. AnadoluJet and Turkish Airlines use narrowbody equipment on this route, typically a 737-800.
AnadoluJet, Turkish Airlines' domestic low-cost subsidiary, is the primary operator. Flights run daily or near-daily depending on the season. Some flights may operate from Sabiha Gokcen (SAW) instead of Istanbul Airport (IST). Pegasus Airlines has also operated seasonal service.
Batman Airport (BAL) is a small regional airport with one terminal. Facilities are limited to the essentials. The airport is about 7 km from Batman city center. There are no jet bridges. Taxis wait outside the terminal for arriving passengers. No public bus service runs directly to the airport.
Batman is a city of about 600,000 in southeastern Turkey. The local economy is centered on the oil industry, as the Raman oil field nearby was Turkey's first commercial oil discovery. The Hasankeyf ancient town, a 10,000-year-old settlement on the Tigris River, is nearby. Batman is also a base for visiting the broader Tigris valley region.
Diyarbakir (DIY) is about 90 km west and has more frequent service from Istanbul. Siirt does not have a commercial airport. Bitlis is served by the nearby Mus Havaalani. For the broadest schedule options in the region, Diyarbakir has the highest flight frequency and best connections. Batman's direct flights are the fastest option if the schedule works.

Istanbul to Batman Flights

IST-BAL covers about 1,150 km in roughly 2 hours. AnadoluJet operates daily or near-daily nonstop service using 737-800 aircraft. Batman is a city of about 600,000 in southeastern Turkey, historically linked to Turkey's petroleum industry. The Raman oil field nearby was the country's first commercial oil discovery. The route carries a mix of business and local travel.

Batman Airport is a compact facility 7 km from the city center. Taxis handle ground transport. The ancient town of Hasankeyf, one of the oldest settlements in Anatolia, is a draw for visitors to the region. Some Istanbul-Batman flights depart from Sabiha Gokcen (SAW) on the Asian side rather than Istanbul Airport (IST), so check the departure point when booking. Diyarbakir (DIY), about 90 km west, offers an alternative with higher daily frequency if Batman's schedule does not align.