Istanbul to Şanlıurfa (IST–GNY) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Istanbul to Şanlıurfa
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603 mi 2 1-stop hubs

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

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Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for IST to GNY.
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One-Stop Connections
2
Hubs
~11h
Fastest
~15h
Longest
AYT ~11h 5m ADB ~15h 25m
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Two-Stop Connections
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Alternatives

Other ways to reach Şanlıurfa from Istanbul

Nearby airports with service to Şanlıurfa GAP Airport.
Metric IST→GNY SAW→GNY
Distance from IST – 40 mi
Nonstop airlines 0 1
Weekly flights 0 11
Pendik, Istanbul (SAW) to Şanlıurfa flights
Airports within 200 miles of IST with service to Şanlıurfa GAP Airport.
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Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Istanbul, it's 6:00 PM in Şanlıurfa.
Distance & Flight Time
603 mi / 970 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–GNY Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Istanbul to Şanlıurfa route.
Route details
Distance603 mi / 970 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: GNY
Full nameŞanlıurfa GAP Airport
IATA / ICAOGNY / LTCS
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul
Elevation2,708 ft / 825 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about IST to GNY flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through AYT and ADB. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from GNY 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 2 hours to 2 hours 15 minutes. The distance is roughly 1,100 km southeast. Flights cross central Anatolia and the upper Euphrates region. AnadoluJet and Turkish Airlines use narrowbody equipment, typically 737-800.
AnadoluJet and Turkish Airlines operate 2 to 4 daily flights. Pegasus Airlines also serves the route. Sanliurfa GAP Airport (GNY) receives flights from both Istanbul Airport (IST) and Sabiha Gokcen (SAW). The route has consistent demand from the 2-million-strong Sanliurfa metro area.
Sanliurfa GAP Airport (GNY) is about 35 km south of the city center. The airport was built as part of the Southeastern Anatolia Project (GAP) infrastructure. The terminal is modern and handles growing domestic traffic. Taxis and shuttle buses connect to the city center. The drive takes about 30 minutes.
Sanliurfa, often called Urfa, is one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world. Gobeklitepe, the 12,000-year-old archaeological site that predates Stonehenge by 6,000 years, is about 15 km northeast of the city. The Pool of Sacred Fish (Balikligol) in the city center is a major pilgrimage site. Urfa is also famous for its spicy kebab cuisine and isot pepper.
Gobeklitepe is about 15 km northeast of Sanliurfa city center. Taxis, tour operators, and rental cars cover the trip in about 20 minutes. There is a visitor center and museum at the site. The site is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and considered the world's oldest known temple complex. Many visitors combine Gobeklitepe with the Sanliurfa archaeology museum, which houses Gobeklitepe artifacts including the famous Urfa Man statue.

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.