Istanbul to Diyarbakır (IST–DIY) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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TK2612
TK Turkish
320
1:00 AM
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2:55 AM
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1h 55m
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TK2602
TK Turkish
32B
6:00 AM
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7:55 AM
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TK2606
TK Turkish
73H
8:25 AM
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10:25 AM
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TK2614
TK Turkish
73J
2:10 PM
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4:05 PM
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TK2608
TK Turkish
73H
5:25 PM
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7:20 PM
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TK2610
TK Turkish
73J
7:30 PM
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TK2613
TK Turkish
32Q
3:35 AM
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5:40 AM
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2h 5m
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TK2603
TK Turkish
321
8:40 AM
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10:55 AM
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2h 15m
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TK2607
TK Turkish
73H
11:10 AM
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1:25 PM
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TK2615
TK Turkish
73J
4:50 PM
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7:00 PM
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TK2609
TK Turkish
73H
8:05 PM
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TK Turkish
32B
10:15 PM
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Istanbul to Diyarbakır
1 carrier, 42 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 42 Flights/wk 653 mi 1h 55m nonstop 7 1-stop hubs

IST–DIY is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Turkish Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 653 miles in approximately 1h 55m. Beyond nonstop, 7 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop IST–DIY service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
TK Turkish Airlines 42 320, 32B, 73H, 73J 1h55-2h – Star Alliance –
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – TK
32B Airbus A321neo (long range) – TK
73H Boeing 737-800 (Winglets) – TK
73J Boeing 737-900ER – TK
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: TK (42 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 DIY direction.
Mon
6
flights
Tue
6
flights
Wed
6
flights
Thu
6
flights
Fri
6
flights
Sat
6
flights
Sun
6
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
6
Nonstop flights
42
Outbound / wk
42
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for IST to DIY.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
7
Hubs
~8h
Fastest
~25h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
428
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 Diyarbakır from Istanbul

Nearby airports with service to Diyarbakır Airport.
Metric IST→DIY SAW→DIY
Distance from IST – 40 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 2
Weekly flights 42 31
Flight time 1h 55m 1h 34m
Pendik, Istanbul (SAW) to Diyarbakır flights
Airports within 200 miles of IST with service to Diyarbakır Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Istanbul, it's 6:00 PM in Diyarbakır.
Distance & Flight Time
653 mi / 1,051 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–DIY Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Istanbul to Diyarbakır route.
Route details
Distance653 mi / 1,051 km
Flight time1h 55m to 2h
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights42 out / 42 return
1-stop connections7 hubs
Origin: IST
Full nameİstanbul Airport
IATA / ICAOIST / LTFM
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul
Passengers/yr80.1M
Elevation325 ft / 99 m
Destination: DIY
Full nameDiyarbakır Airport
IATA / ICAODIY / LTCC
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul
Elevation2,251 ft / 686 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about IST to DIY flights.
Nonstop flights from İstanbul Airport to Diyarbakır Airport take approximately 1h 55m to 2h. The route covers 653 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Turkish Airlines.
There are approximately 42 nonstop flights per week from IST to DIY. The return direction has about 42 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through MED, JED, ADB, ESB, AYT, DUS and HAJ. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from DIY 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.
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.
Flight time is about 2 hours to 2 hours 15 minutes. The distance is roughly 1,100 km east across Anatolia. Both Turkish Airlines and AnadoluJet operate the route with narrowbody 737 or A321 aircraft.
Combined frequency across Turkish Airlines, AnadoluJet, and Pegasus Airlines typically runs 4 to 8 flights daily. Diyarbakir is the largest city in southeastern Turkey and one of the busiest domestic routes from Istanbul. Flights operate from both Istanbul Airport (IST) and Sabiha Gokcen (SAW).
Diyarbakir Airport (DIY) is about 5 km south of the city center. The terminal handles a high volume of domestic traffic and some international charters. The airport was modernized in recent years. Taxis are available outside and the ride to the old city takes about 10 minutes. City buses also serve the airport road.
Diyarbakir is one of Turkey's oldest continuously inhabited cities. The basalt city walls, stretching 5.8 km, are among the longest ancient fortification walls in the world and are a UNESCO World Heritage Site along with the Hevsel Gardens. The city is the cultural center of southeastern Turkey. Diyarbakir is famous for its watermelon festival, liver kebab, and kunefe dessert.
Diyarbakir is the regional hub for southeastern Turkey. Regular minibus and bus services connect to Mardin (90 km south), Batman (100 km east), Sanliurfa (180 km southwest), and Siirt (140 km east). The drive to Mardin takes about 1 hour 15 minutes. Diyarbakir's airport frequency makes it the best-connected air gateway in the region.

Istanbul to Diyarbakir Flights

IST-DIY covers about 1,100 km in roughly 2 hours. Turkish Airlines, AnadoluJet, and Pegasus Airlines combine for 4 to 8 daily flights, making this one of the busiest domestic routes to southeastern Turkey. Diyarbakir is the region's largest city and its UNESCO-listed basalt city walls are among the longest ancient fortifications in the world. The route carries heavy local and business traffic year-round.

Diyarbakir Airport is just 5 km from the old city, making the taxi transfer quick. The city serves as the regional transport hub for southeastern Turkey, with road connections to Mardin, Batman, Sanliurfa, and Siirt. Flights operate from both Istanbul Airport (IST) and Sabiha Gokcen (SAW), so check the departure terminal when booking. Diyarbakir's cuisine alone draws visitors for the liver kebab and kunefe.