Istanbul to Tarsus (IST–COV) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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AT9421
AT Royal Air Maroc
73H
2:05 AM
+03
3:45 AM
+03
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AT9423
AT Royal Air Maroc
32Q
7:05 AM
+03
8:40 AM
+03
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
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B66942
B6 JetBlue
73J
12:50 PM
+03
2:25 PM
+03
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
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B66943
B6 JetBlue
32B
4:00 PM
+03
5:40 PM
+03
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
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B66940
B6 JetBlue
320
8:40 PM
+03
10:20 PM
+03
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
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AT9420
AT Royal Air Maroc
32Q
4:30 AM
+03
6:15 AM
+03
1h 45m
M T W T F S S
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B66945
B6 JetBlue
32Q
4:30 AM
+03
6:15 AM
+03
1h 45m
M T W T F S S
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AT9422
AT Royal Air Maroc
321
9:25 AM
+03
11:15 AM
+03
1h 50m
M T W T F S S
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B66944
B6 JetBlue
32B
12:00 PM
+03
1:55 PM
+03
1h 55m
M T W T F S S
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B66946
B6 JetBlue
7M8
3:10 PM
+03
5:00 PM
+03
1h 50m
M T W T F S S
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TK4967
TK Turkish
321
4:40 PM
+03
6:30 PM
+03
1h 50m
M T W T F S S
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B66947
B6 JetBlue
73J
6:25 PM
+03
8:15 PM
+03
1h 50m
M T W T F S S
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Istanbul to Tarsus
2 carriers, 35 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 35 Flights/wk 455 mi 1h 35m nonstop 1 1-stop hubs

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

All carriers operating nonstop IST–COV service, compared side by side.
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
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – B6
32B Airbus A321neo (long range) – B6
32Q Airbus A321neo – AT
73H Boeing 737-800 – AT
73J Boeing 737-900ER – B6
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: B6 (21 flights/wk, 60%)
Oneworld: AT (14 flights/wk, 40%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, IST to COV direction.
Mon
5
flights
Tue
5
flights
Wed
5
flights
Thu
5
flights
Fri
5
flights
Sat
5
flights
Sun
5
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
5
Nonstop flights
35
Outbound / wk
43
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for IST to COV.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
1
Hubs
~23h
Fastest
~23h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
0
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.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Istanbul, it's 6:00 PM in Tarsus.
Distance & Flight Time
455 mi / 732 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 35m to 1h 40m.
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.

IST–COV Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Istanbul to Tarsus route.
Route details
Distance455 mi / 732 km
Flight time1h 35m to 1h 40m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights35 out / 43 return
1-stop connections1 hubs
Origin: IST
IATA / ICAOIST / LTFM
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul
Passengers/yr80.1M
Elevation325 ft / 99 m
Destination: COV
IATA / ICAOCOV / LTDB
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul
Elevation35 ft / 11 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about IST to COV flights.
Nonstop flights from İstanbul Airport to Çukurova International Airport take approximately 1h 35m to 1h 40m. The route covers 455 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Royal Air Maroc and JetBlue.
There are approximately 35 nonstop flights per week from IST to COV. The return direction has about 43 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through MED. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from COV to IST are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

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.