Istanbul to Iğdır (IST–IGD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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TK2718
TK Turkish
32B
6:40 AM
+03
8:45 AM
+03
2h 5m
56%
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TK2720
TK Turkish
321
1:15 PM
+03
3:25 PM
+03
2h 10m
56%
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TK2719
TK Turkish
321
9:35 AM
+03
12:05 PM
+03
2h 30m
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TK2721
TK Turkish
32B
4:10 PM
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 1 hub
ESB Ankara 3h 40m ATB6JU → VF Ankara (ESB) to Iğdır flights
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Istanbul to Iğdır
1 carrier, 12 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 798 mi 2h 8m nonstop

IST–IGD is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Turkish Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 798 miles in approximately 2h 8m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop IST–IGD service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
TK Turkish Airlines 12 321, 32B 2h05-2h10 – Star Alliance –
Aircraft on this route
321 Airbus A321 – TK
32B Airbus A321neo (long range) – TK
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: TK (12 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 IGD direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
1
flight
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
1
flight
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
12
Outbound / wk
9
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for IST to IGD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
1
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~3h
Longest
ESB ~3h 40m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
191
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 Iğdır from Istanbul

Nearby airports with service to Iğdır Airport.
Metric IST→IGD SAW→IGD
Distance from IST – 40 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 2
Weekly flights 12 5
Flight time 2h 8m 2h
Pendik, Istanbul (SAW) to Iğdır flights
Airports within 200 miles of IST with service to Iğdır Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Istanbul, it's 6:00 PM in Iğdır.
Distance & Flight Time
798 mi / 1,285 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 8m gate to gate.
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–IGD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Istanbul to Iğdır route.
Route details
Distance798 mi / 1,285 km
Flight time2h 8m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights12 out / 9 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: IST
Full nameİstanbul Airport
IATA / ICAOIST / LTFM
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul
Passengers/yr80.1M
Elevation325 ft / 99 m
Destination: IGD
Full nameIğdır Airport
IATA / ICAOIGD / LTCT
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul
Elevation3,101 ft / 945 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about IST to IGD flights.
Nonstop flights from İstanbul Airport to Iğdır Airport take about 2h 8m gate to gate. The route covers 798 miles.
1 airline operates flights from IST to IGD: Turkish Airlines.
This route has daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Esenboğa.
Yes, return flights from IGD 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 2 hours 15 minutes to 2 hours 30 minutes on the 1,350 km sector. Igdir is one of the easternmost cities in Turkey, near the Armenian and Iranian borders. Eastbound flights benefit slightly from prevailing westerly winds.
Turkish Airlines operates nonstop service from Istanbul Airport. Pegasus Airlines also runs flights from Sabiha Gokcen on select days. Frequency is typically 1 to 2 daily departures combined. Turkish uses narrowbody 737 or A321 equipment on the route.
Igdir Sehit Bulent Arinc Airport is a small regional facility with a single terminal. Check-in and boarding are quick. The airport sits on the Igdir plain at about 800 meters elevation. Mount Ararat is visible from the runway on clear days. Ground transport is by taxi or prearranged pickup.
Igdir is the closest city to Mount Ararat, sitting about 30 km from the base of the mountain. The 5,137-meter summit is Turkey's highest peak. Climbing expeditions typically stage from Dogubayazit, which is about 100 km east of Igdir by road. Igdir itself offers views of the mountain's south face from the city center.
Igdir works as a starting point for Mount Ararat and the Ishak Pasha Palace near Dogubayazit. The Igdir plain is agricultural country known for apricot production. The Iranian border crossing at Gurbulak is about 45 km east. Kars, with its Russian-era architecture and the Ani ruins, is about 180 km north by road.

Istanbul to Igdir

Istanbul to Igdir spans 1,350 km, making it one of the longer domestic routes in Turkey. Flight time is about 2 hours 15 minutes. Turkish Airlines provides nonstop service from Istanbul Airport, with Pegasus adding frequencies from Sabiha Gokcen on select days. The route connects Turkey's largest city with its far eastern frontier near the Armenian and Iranian borders.

Igdir sits on a fertile plain at the foot of Mount Ararat. The city serves as the nearest air gateway to Turkey's highest peak and the surrounding eastern highlands. Traffic on the route is a mix of local residents, military personnel, and visitors heading to Ararat expeditions or the Ishak Pasha Palace at Dogubayazit. The airport is compact and efficient, with taxi service into the city center.