Istanbul to Şanlıurfa (IST–GNY) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
IST–GNY is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Turkish Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 603 miles in approximately 1h 50m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TK Turkish Airlines | 21 | 32A, 32B | 1h50 | – | Star Alliance | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Şanlıurfa from Istanbul
| Metric | IST→GNY | SAW→GNY |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from IST | – | 40 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 3 |
| Weekly flights | 21 | 26 |
| Flight time | 1h 50m | 1h 45m |
Travel Essentials
IST: +03 · GNY: +03
When it's 6:00 PM in Istanbul, it's 6:00 PM in Şanlıurfa.
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–GNY Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Istanbul to Sanliurfa Flights
IST-GNY covers about 1,100 km in roughly 2 hours. AnadoluJet, Turkish Airlines, and Pegasus Airlines offer 2 to 4 daily flights. Sanliurfa is one of the oldest cities in the world and the gateway to Gobeklitepe, the 12,000-year-old temple complex that is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The route serves the Sanliurfa metro area of about 2 million people, carrying a mix of local, pilgrimage, and cultural tourism traffic.
Sanliurfa GAP Airport is 35 km south of the city, connected by taxi or shuttle in about 30 minutes. Gobeklitepe is just 15 km northeast of the city center and accessible by taxi in 20 minutes. The Sanliurfa archaeology museum houses key artifacts from the site, including the Urfa Man statue. The city center's Pool of Sacred Fish (Balikligol) and the old bazaar are within walking distance of each other. Flights operate from both IST and Sabiha Gokcen, so confirm your departure airport.