Istanbul to Edremit (IST–EDO) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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TK2260
TK Turkish
320
8:20 AM
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9:25 AM
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1h 5m
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TK2264
TK Turkish
320
1:50 PM
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2:50 PM
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TK2261
TK Turkish
320
10:10 AM
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Istanbul to Edremit
1 carrier, 14 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 14 Flights/wk 150 mi 1h nonstop 2 1-stop hubs

IST–EDO is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Turkish Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 150 miles in approximately 1h. Beyond nonstop, 2 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop IST–EDO service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
TK Turkish Airlines 14 320 1h-1h05 – Star Alliance –
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – TK
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: TK (14 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 EDO direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
14
Outbound / wk
14
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for IST to EDO.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
2
Hubs
~9h
Fastest
~20h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
199
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 Edremit from Istanbul

Nearby airports with service to Balıkesir Koca Seyit Airport.
Metric IST→EDO SAW→EDO
Distance from IST – 40 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1
Weekly flights 14 6
Flight time 1h 1h
Pendik, Istanbul (SAW) to Edremit flights
Airports within 200 miles of IST with service to Balıkesir Koca Seyit Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Istanbul, it's 6:00 PM in Edremit.
Distance & Flight Time
150 mi / 241 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 0m to 1h 5m.
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–EDO Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Istanbul to Edremit route.
Route details
Distance150 mi / 241 km
Flight time1h to 1h 5m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights14 out / 14 return
1-stop connections2 hubs
Origin: IST
Full nameİstanbul Airport
IATA / ICAOIST / LTFM
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul
Passengers/yr80.1M
Elevation325 ft / 99 m
Destination: EDO
Full nameBalıkesir Koca Seyit Airport
IATA / ICAOEDO / LTFD
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul
Elevation50 ft / 15 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about IST to EDO flights.
Nonstop flights from İstanbul Airport to Balıkesir Koca Seyit Airport take approximately 1h to 1h 5m. The route covers 150 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Turkish Airlines.
There are approximately 14 nonstop flights per week from IST to EDO. The return direction has about 14 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through JED and DUS. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from EDO 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 55 minutes to 1 hour 10 minutes. The distance is roughly 300 km south across the Sea of Marmara. This is one of the shortest scheduled jet routes in Turkey. Narrowbody 737 or A320 equipment handles the sector.
AnadoluJet and Turkish Airlines operate the route. Frequency is typically 1 to 2 daily flights. Service may be reduced in off-peak seasons. Some flights use Sabiha Gokcen (SAW) instead of Istanbul Airport (IST).
Balikesir Koca Seyit Airport (EDO) is located in Edremit district, about 120 km west of Balikesir city center. Despite the Balikesir name, the airport primarily serves the Edremit Gulf coast. It is a small airport with one terminal and basic facilities. Taxis and minibuses connect to Edremit, Ayvalik, Altinoluk, and other coastal towns.
EDO is the gateway to the Edremit Gulf coast. Ayvalik is about 45 minutes south by road. Altinoluk and Akcay are 15 to 20 minutes from the airport. Assos, the ancient hilltop city, is about 60 km west. Kaz Daglari (Mount Ida) and its olive groves are inland. The area is a popular domestic summer holiday destination known for its olive oil and coastal villages.
Balikesir Merkez Airport (BZI) is a small military/civilian airport closer to the city itself, but commercial service is very limited. For the city center of Balikesir, EDO is actually 120 km away. If your destination is Balikesir city proper, check whether BZI has current commercial flights. For the Edremit coast, EDO is the correct airport.

Istanbul to Balikesir (Edremit) Flights

IST-EDO covers about 300 km in under 1 hour 10 minutes, one of the shortest jet routes in Turkey. AnadoluJet operates 1 to 2 daily flights. Despite the Balikesir designation, the airport sits in the Edremit district, 120 km west of Balikesir city. The primary catchment area is the Edremit Gulf coast, including Ayvalik, Altinoluk, Akcay, and the Assos area.

The Edremit Gulf coast is a popular domestic summer destination known for olive oil production, seaside villages, and proximity to Kaz Daglari (Mount Ida). Ayvalik is a 45-minute drive south from the airport, with its old Greek stone houses and island-dotted bay. The airport is small with limited facilities. Ground transport is by taxi or minibus to coastal towns. Flights from both IST and Sabiha Gokcen (SAW) serve the route, so check your departure airport.