Istanbul to Elazığ (IST–EZS) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Istanbul to Elazığ
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
588 mi 2 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between IST and EZS, connecting options are available through 2 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for IST to EZS.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
2
Hubs
~14h
Fastest
~17h
Longest
ADB ~14h 15m AYT ~17h 50m
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2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
145
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Alternatives

Other ways to reach Elazığ from Istanbul

Nearby airports with service to Elazığ Airport.
Metric IST→EZS SAW→EZS
Distance from IST – 40 mi
Nonstop airlines 0 1
Weekly flights 0 17
Pendik, Istanbul (SAW) to Elazığ flights
Airports within 200 miles of IST with service to Elazığ Airport.
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Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Istanbul, it's 6:00 PM in Elazığ.
Distance & Flight Time
588 mi / 946 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–EZS Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Istanbul to Elazığ route.
Route details
Distance588 mi / 946 km
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connections2 hubs
Origin: IST
Full nameİstanbul Airport
IATA / ICAOIST / LTFM
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul
Passengers/yr80.1M
Elevation325 ft / 99 m
Destination: EZS
Full nameElazığ Airport
IATA / ICAOEZS / LTCA
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul
Elevation2,927 ft / 892 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about IST to EZS flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through ADB and AYT. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from EZS 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 50 minutes to 2 hours 10 minutes. The distance is roughly 1,050 km east. Flights cross the central Anatolian plateau. AnadoluJet and Turkish Airlines use narrowbody 737-800 or A321 aircraft.
AnadoluJet and Turkish Airlines are the primary operators with 2 to 4 daily flights. Pegasus Airlines has also served the route. Flights depart from both Istanbul Airport (IST) and Sabiha Gokcen (SAW). Combined frequency makes this a well-served eastern Anatolian route.
Elazig Airport (EZS) is about 13 km south of the city center. The terminal handles a steady flow of domestic traffic. Facilities include basic amenities. Taxis are the main ground transport. The airport sits at about 990 meters elevation. Winter snow can occasionally affect operations.
Elazig is a city of about 400,000 in eastern Turkey. It sits above the Keban Dam reservoir on the Euphrates River. The Harput fortress and old town, about 5 km northeast of the modern city center, dates back thousands of years. Elazig is known for its cherry production and the local ice cream. Firat University is the city's largest institution.
Tunceli is about 120 km north of Elazig by road, roughly a 2-hour drive through mountain terrain. Elazig is the closest airport with regular commercial service for travelers heading to Tunceli and Munzur Valley National Park. Erzincan (ERC) is a similar distance from Tunceli but on the opposite side. Elazig's higher flight frequency makes it the more practical gateway.

Istanbul to Elazig Flights

IST-EZS covers about 1,050 km in under 2 hours 10 minutes. AnadoluJet and Turkish Airlines offer 2 to 4 daily flights using narrowbody aircraft. Elazig is a university city of 400,000 in eastern Turkey, positioned above the Keban Dam reservoir on the Euphrates. The route carries local and academic travel year-round, with Firat University driving a student and faculty corridor to Istanbul.

Elazig Airport is 13 km south of the city center. The historic Harput fortress and old town sit on a hill 5 km northeast, with views over the modern city and the Euphrates valley below. Elazig also serves as the primary air gateway for Tunceli and Munzur Valley National Park, about 120 km north by road. Flights operate from both IST and Sabiha Gokcen (SAW), so verify your departure point when booking.