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

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TK2682
TK Turkish
73H
8:25 AM
+03
10:25 AM
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2h
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TK2686
TK Turkish
320
11:30 AM
+03
1:30 PM
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TK2688
TK Turkish
73H
1:20 PM
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3:20 PM
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TK2684
TK Turkish
319
5:25 PM
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7:20 PM
+03
1h 55m
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TK2683
TK Turkish
73H
11:10 AM
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1:25 PM
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2h 15m
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TK2687
TK Turkish
319
2:15 PM
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4:30 PM
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2h 15m
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TK4955
TK Turkish
32B
3:40 PM
+03
5:55 PM
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TK2689
TK Turkish
73H
4:05 PM
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6:20 PM
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73H
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Istanbul to Batman
1 carrier, 26 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 26 Flights/wk 698 mi 1h 55m nonstop 4 1-stop hubs

IST–BAL is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Turkish Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 698 miles in approximately 1h 55m. Beyond nonstop, 4 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop IST–BAL service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
TK Turkish Airlines 26 319, 320, 73H 1h55-2h – Star Alliance –
Aircraft on this route
319 Airbus A319 – TK
320 Airbus A320 – TK
73H Boeing 737-800 (Winglets) – TK
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: TK (26 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, IST to BAL direction.
Mon
3
flights
Tue
4
flights
Wed
4
flights
Thu
4
flights
Fri
3
flights
Sat
4
flights
Sun
4
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
4
Nonstop flights
26
Outbound / wk
27
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for IST to BAL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
4
Hubs
~8h
Fastest
~16h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
322
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 Batman from Istanbul

Nearby airports with service to Batman Airport.
Metric IST→BAL SAW→BAL
Distance from IST – 40 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 2
Weekly flights 26 9
Flight time 1h 55m 1h 50m
Pendik, Istanbul (SAW) to Batman flights
Airports within 200 miles of IST with service to Batman Airport.
Know before you go

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
698 mi / 1,123 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 55m to 2h 0m.
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
Distance698 mi / 1,123 km
Flight time1h 55m to 2h
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights26 out / 27 return
1-stop connections4 hubs
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.
Nonstop flights from İstanbul Airport to Batman Airport take approximately 1h 55m to 2h. The route covers 698 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Turkish Airlines.
There are approximately 26 nonstop flights per week from IST to BAL. The return direction has about 27 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through MED, ADB, AYT and ESB. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from BAL to IST are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include SAW. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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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.