Istanbul to Erzurum (IST–ERZ) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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TG Thai
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TK2704+1
TK Turkish
32A
6:05 AM
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TG9320cs
TG Thai
32A
1:30 PM
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TK2706+1
TK Turkish
32A
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TK2708
TK Turkish
73H
4:00 PM
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TG Thai
32A
8:50 AM
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11:05 AM
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TK Turkish
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TK2707
TK Turkish
32A
4:20 PM
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6:30 PM
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TG Thai
73H
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Istanbul to Erzurum
1 carrier, 35 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 35 Flights/wk 658 mi 1h 50m nonstop 2 1-stop hubs

IST–ERZ is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Turkish Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 658 miles in approximately 1h 50m. Beyond nonstop, 2 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop IST–ERZ service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
TK Turkish Airlines Also: TG 21 32A, 73H 1h50-1h55 – Star Alliance TG
Aircraft on this route
32A Airbus A320 – TG, TK
73H Boeing 737-800 (Winglets) – TK
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: TK (21 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 ERZ direction.
Mon
5
flights
Tue
5
flights
Wed
5
flights
Thu
5
flights
Fri
5
flights
Sat
5
flights
Sun
5
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
5
Nonstop flights
35
Outbound / wk
35
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for IST to ERZ.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
2
Hubs
~13h
Fastest
~15h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
242
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 Erzurum from Istanbul

Nearby airports with service to Erzurum International Airport.
Metric IST→ERZ SAW→ERZ
Distance from IST – 40 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 2
Weekly flights 35 25
Flight time 1h 50m 1h 45m
Pendik, Istanbul (SAW) to Erzurum flights
Airports within 200 miles of IST with service to Erzurum International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Istanbul, it's 6:00 PM in Erzurum.
Distance & Flight Time
658 mi / 1,059 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 50m to 1h 55m.
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–ERZ Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Istanbul to Erzurum route.
Route details
Distance658 mi / 1,059 km
Flight time1h 50m to 1h 55m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights35 out / 35 return
1-stop connections2 hubs
Origin: IST
Full nameİstanbul Airport
IATA / ICAOIST / LTFM
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul
Passengers/yr80.1M
Elevation325 ft / 99 m
Destination: ERZ
Full nameErzurum International Airport
IATA / ICAOERZ / LTCE
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul
Elevation5,763 ft / 1,757 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about IST to ERZ flights.
Nonstop flights from İstanbul Airport to Erzurum International Airport take approximately 1h 50m to 1h 55m. The route covers 658 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Turkish Airlines. Plus 1 codeshare partner.
There are approximately 35 nonstop flights per week from IST to ERZ. The return direction has about 35 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through ADB and ESB. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from ERZ 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. Turkish Airlines and AnadoluJet use narrowbody equipment. The route has high frequency due to Erzurum's size and regional importance.
Combined frequency across Turkish Airlines, AnadoluJet, and Pegasus Airlines typically runs 3 to 6 flights daily. Erzurum is one of the largest cities in eastern Turkey and an important military and university center. Winter frequency may increase slightly due to ski tourism at Palandoken.
Erzurum Airport (ERZ) is about 10 km from the city center and roughly 15 km from the Palandoken ski resort. The ski area starts almost at the city edge. Some Palandoken hotels offer airport shuttle service. The transfer takes about 20 minutes. This makes Erzurum one of the easiest ski destinations to reach by air in Turkey.
Erzurum is at 1,900 meters elevation and is one of the coldest cities in Turkey. Palandoken ski resort hosted events during the 2011 Winter Universiade. The Cifte Minareli Medrese (Twin Minaret Madrasa) is a 13th-century Seljuk landmark in the city center. Erzurum is also known for cag kebab, a horizontal rotisserie lamb dish, and Oltu stone jewelry. The city has about 760,000 people.
Erzurum has some of the coldest winter temperatures in Turkey, regularly dropping below minus 20 degrees Celsius in January and February. Snow cover lasts from November through April. The ski season runs roughly December through March. Summers are mild with highs around 25 to 30 degrees Celsius. The high elevation means cool nights even in summer.

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.