Istanbul to Erzincan (IST–ERC) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Istanbul to Erzincan
Route information for IST to ERC.
576 mi

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Alternatives

Other ways to reach Erzincan from Istanbul

Nearby airports with service to Erzincan Airport.
Metric IST→ERC SAW→ERC
Distance from IST – 40 mi
Nonstop airlines 0 1
Weekly flights 0 7
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Airports within 200 miles of IST with service to Erzincan Airport.
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Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Istanbul, it's 6:00 PM in Erzincan.
Distance & Flight Time
576 mi / 928 km
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–ERC Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Istanbul to Erzincan route.
Route details
Distance576 mi / 928 km
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
Origin: IST
Full nameİstanbul Airport
IATA / ICAOIST / LTFM
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul
Passengers/yr80.1M
Elevation325 ft / 99 m
Destination: ERC
Full nameErzincan Airport
IATA / ICAOERC / LTCD
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul
Elevation3,783 ft / 1,153 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about IST to ERC flights.
Yes, return flights from ERC 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 1 hour 45 minutes to 2 hours. The distance is roughly 950 km east across Anatolia. Narrowbody aircraft such as 737-800 or A321 equipment handle the route.
AnadoluJet and Turkish Airlines operate the route with 1 to 2 daily flights. Pegasus Airlines also serves the route in some seasons. Flights depart from Istanbul Airport (IST) or Sabiha Gokcen (SAW) depending on the schedule.
Erzincan Airport (ERC) is a small regional airport about 8 km south of the city center. The terminal is compact with basic amenities. The airport sits at about 1,215 meters elevation in a valley surrounded by mountains. Taxis are available at the terminal. Winter weather can affect operations, with snow common from November to March.
Erzincan sits in a valley between the Munzur and Esence mountain ranges in eastern Turkey. The city is known for Ergan Mountain ski resort, about 15 km south of town. Tulum cheese is a regional specialty. The Kemaliye (Egin) district, about 100 km south, has dramatic canyon scenery along the Euphrates River. Erzincan has about 200,000 people.
Erzincan is the nearest airport for the western approach to the Munzur Mountains and Munzur Valley National Park, which is more commonly accessed from Tunceli. The Munzur range runs along the northern side of the Erzincan valley. For the national park itself, Elazig (EZS) is another option, as Tunceli is roughly equidistant from both airports at about 140 km.

Istanbul to Erzincan Flights

IST-ERC covers about 950 km in under 2 hours. AnadoluJet and Turkish Airlines operate 1 to 2 daily flights using narrowbody aircraft. Erzincan is a valley city of 200,000 people flanked by the Munzur and Esence mountain ranges. The route serves local travel between eastern Anatolia and Istanbul, with some winter sports traffic heading to Ergan Mountain ski resort.

Erzincan Airport is 8 km from the city center at 1,215 meters elevation. Taxis handle the short transfer. The surrounding region offers mountain scenery, Kemaliye's canyon along the Euphrates, and access to the western Munzur range. Snow is common from November to March, so winter travelers should build flexibility into their schedules. Some flights depart from Sabiha Gokcen (SAW) rather than Istanbul Airport (IST).