Istanbul to Tarsus (IST–COV) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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IST–COV is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. JetBlue and Royal Air Maroc lead the route. The flight covers 455 miles in approximately 1h 35m. Beyond nonstop, 1 hub offers 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B6 JetBlue | 21 | 320, 32B, 73J | 1h35-1h40 | – | – | – |
| AT Royal Air Maroc | 14 | 32Q, 73H | 1h35-1h40 | – | Oneworld | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
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 Royal Air Maroc and JetBlue. With 35 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
IST to COV Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from IST to COV ranges from 1 hours 35 minutes to 1 hours 40 minutes. The route covers a distance of 455 miles (732 km). There are approximately 35 weekly flights outbound and 43 return, totaling 78 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 23 hours via MED. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.