Istanbul to Erzurum (IST–ERZ) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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IST–ERZ is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Turkish Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 658 miles in approximately 1h 55m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TK Turkish Airlines Also: TG | 19 | 32A, 32B, 73H | 1h50-1h55 | – | Star Alliance | TG |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Erzurum from Istanbul
| Metric | IST→ERZ | SAW→ERZ | YEI→ERZ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from IST | – | 40 mi | 83 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 31 | 23 | 2 |
| Flight time | 1h 55m | 1h 45m | 1h 40m |
Travel Essentials
IST: +03 · ERZ: +03
When it's 6:00 PM in Istanbul, it's 6:00 PM in Erzurum.
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–ERZ Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Istanbul to Erzurum Flights
IST-ERZ covers about 1,100 km in roughly 2 hours. Turkish Airlines, AnadoluJet, and Pegasus Airlines combine for 3 to 6 daily flights, making this one of the most frequently served eastern Turkish routes. Erzurum is the largest city in Turkey's northeast, sitting at 1,900 meters elevation. The route carries year-round local and business traffic, with a winter bump from ski visitors heading to Palandoken resort just outside the city.
Erzurum Airport is 10 km from the city center and about 15 km from the Palandoken slopes. That short transfer makes it one of Turkey's most accessible ski destinations by air. Beyond skiing, Erzurum has Seljuk-era architecture including the 13th-century Twin Minaret Madrasa. The local specialty is cag kebab, lamb cooked on a horizontal rotisserie. Winter temperatures regularly hit minus 20 degrees Celsius, so pack accordingly for cold-weather visits.