Istanbul to Tarsus (IST–COV) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
IST–COV is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Turkish Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 455 miles in approximately 1h 35m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TK Turkish Airlines Also: AT, B6, JU, LO, SQ, TP | 70 | 319, 321, 32B, 32Q, 73H, 73J, 789 | 1h30-1h35 | – | Star Alliance | AT, B6, JU, LO, SQ, TP |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Tarsus from Istanbul
| Metric | IST→COV | SAW→COV |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from IST | – | 40 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 3 |
| Weekly flights | 189 | 121 |
| Flight time | 1h 35m | 1h 30m |
Travel Essentials
IST: +03 · COV: +03
When it's 6:00 PM in Istanbul, it's 6:00 PM in Tarsus.
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–COV Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from IST to COV
İstanbul Airport (IST) and Çukurova International Airport (COV) are connected by nonstop service from Turkish Airlines. With 189 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
IST to COV Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from IST to COV is about 1 hours 35 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 455 miles (732 km). There are approximately 189 weekly flights outbound and 186 return, totaling 375 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Dalaman, Ercan and Esenboğa. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Pendik, Istanbul (SAW).