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

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TK2652
TK Turkish
32B
8:10 AM
+03
10:00 AM
+03
1h 50m
52%
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TK2654
TK Turkish
320
5:40 PM
+03
7:30 PM
+03
1h 50m
52%
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TK2653
TK Turkish
32A
10:45 AM
+03
12:50 PM
+03
2h 5m
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TK2655
TK Turkish
319
8:15 PM
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10:15 PM
+03
2h
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 2 hubs
ESB Ankara 3h 45m ATB6JU → VF Ankara (ESB) to Erzincan flights
JED Jeddah ~9h 45m F3GASV → Jeddah (JED) to Erzincan flights
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Istanbul to Erzincan
1 carrier, 14 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 577 mi 1h 50m nonstop

IST–ERC is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Turkish Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 577 miles in approximately 1h 50m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop IST–ERC service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
TK Turkish Airlines 14 320, 32B 1h50 – Star Alliance –
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – TK
32B Airbus A321neo (long range) – 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 ERC 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
13
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for IST to ERC.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
2
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~9h
Longest
ESB ~3h 45m JED ~9h 45m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
191
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 Erzincan from Istanbul

Nearby airports with service to Erzincan Airport.
Metric IST→ERC SAW→ERC
Distance from IST – 40 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 2
Weekly flights 14 12
Flight time 1h 50m 1h 45m
Pendik, Istanbul (SAW) to Erzincan flights
Airports within 200 miles of IST with service to Erzincan Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
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
577 mi / 929 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 50m gate to gate.
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
Distance577 mi / 929 km
Flight time1h 50m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights14 out / 13 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
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.
Nonstop flights from İstanbul Airport to Erzincan Airport take about 1h 50m gate to gate. The route covers 577 miles.
1 airline operates flights from IST to ERC: Turkish Airlines.
This route has daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Esenboğa.
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.
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 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).