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

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
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TK2718
TK Turkish
32A
6:40 AM
+03
8:45 AM
+03
2h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
TK2720
TK Turkish
319
1:15 PM
+03
3:25 PM
+03
2h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
TK2719
TK Turkish
32A
9:35 AM
+03
12:05 PM
+03
2h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
TK4953
TK Turkish
32B
1:35 PM
+03
4:05 PM
+03
2h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
TK2721
TK Turkish
320
4:10 PM
+03
6:40 PM
+03
2h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Istanbul to Iğdır
1 carrier, 14 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 14 Flights/wk 798 mi 2h 5m nonstop 1 1-stop hubs

IST–IGD is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Turkish Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 798 miles in approximately 2h 5m. Beyond nonstop, 1 hub offers 1-stop connections.

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 14 319, 32A 2h05-2h10 Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
319 Airbus A319 – TK
32A Airbus A320 – TK
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: TK (14 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, IST to IGD direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
14
Outbound / wk
16
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for IST to IGD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
1
Hubs
~18h
Fastest
~18h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
179
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.

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 1
Weekly flights 14 3
Flight time 2h 5m 2h
Airports within 200 miles of IST with service to Iğdır Airport.

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 5m to 2h 10m.
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.

IST–IGD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Istanbul to Iğdır route.
Route details
Distance798 mi / 1,285 km
Flight time2h 5m to 2h 10m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights14 out / 16 return
1-stop connections1 hubs
Origin: IST
IATA / ICAOIST / LTFM
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul
Passengers/yr80.1M
Elevation325 ft / 99 m
Destination: IGD
IATA / ICAOIGD / LTCT
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul
Elevation3,101 ft / 945 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about IST to IGD flights.
Nonstop flights from İstanbul Airport to Iğdır Airport take approximately 2h 5m to 2h 10m. The route covers 798 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Turkish Airlines.
There are approximately 14 nonstop flights per week from IST to IGD. The return direction has about 16 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through ESB. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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.
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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 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.