Istanbul to Gaziantep (IST–GZT) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
IST–GZT is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Turkish Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 556 miles in approximately 1h 40m. Beyond nonstop, 12 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TK Turkish Airlines Also: JU, SQ | 63 | 319, 320, 321, 32B, 73H, 73J | 1h40-1h45 | – | Star Alliance | JU, SQ |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Gaziantep from Istanbul
| Metric | IST→GZT | SAW→GZT |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from IST | – | 40 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 3 |
| Weekly flights | 112 | 62 |
| Flight time | 1h 40m | 1h 35m |
Travel Essentials
IST: +03 · GZT: +03
When it's 6:00 PM in Istanbul, it's 6:00 PM in Gaziantep.
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–GZT Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Istanbul to Gaziantep Flights
IST-GZT covers about 850 km in under 2 hours. AnadoluJet, Turkish Airlines, and Pegasus Airlines combine for 5 to 10 daily departures, making this one of the most heavily served domestic routes to southeastern Turkey. Gaziantep is Turkey's sixth-largest city, a major industrial center, and a UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy. The route carries heavy business and culinary tourism traffic year-round.
Gaziantep Oguzeli Airport is 20 km south of the city center, connected by taxi or bus in about 25 minutes. The Zeugma Mosaic Museum is the city's headline attraction, housing Roman mosaics rescued from the Euphrates valley. The bazaar district, copper markets, and baklava shops are concentrated in the old city core. Gaziantep also serves as a base for day trips to Halfeti on the Euphrates, the ancient site of Zeugma, and the ruins at Cyrrhus. Flights from both IST and SAW serve the route.