Istanbul to Isparta (IST–ISE) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Istanbul to Isparta
Route information for IST to ISE.
251 mi

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Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Istanbul, it's 6:00 PM in Isparta.
Distance & Flight Time
251 mi / 404 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–ISE Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Istanbul to Isparta route.
Route details
Distance251 mi / 404 km
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
Origin: IST
Full nameİstanbul Airport
IATA / ICAOIST / LTFM
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul
Passengers/yr80.1M
Elevation325 ft / 99 m
Destination: ISE
Full nameSüleyman Demirel International Airport
IATA / ICAOISE / LTFC
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul
Elevation2,835 ft / 864 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about IST to ISE flights.
Yes, return flights from ISE to IST are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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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 1 hour 10 minutes to 1 hour 25 minutes on the 430 km sector. Isparta Suleyman Demirel Airport sits at about 860 meters elevation on the lake district plateau. The approach is over mountainous terrain in southwestern Turkey.
Turkish Airlines operates nonstop service from Istanbul Airport. Frequency is typically 1 daily flight, with additional frequencies added during peak periods. Equipment is usually a 737-800 or similar narrowbody. Pegasus does not currently serve Isparta.
Suleyman Demirel Airport is about 30 km east of Isparta city center, near the town of Keciborlu. The drive takes 30 to 35 minutes. The airport also serves Burdur, which is 50 km to the south. Shuttle buses and taxis connect to both cities. The airport is named after Turkey's ninth president, who was from Isparta.
Isparta is Turkey's rose capital. The province produces most of the country's rose oil, harvested from fields that bloom in May and June. Lake Egirdir, one of Turkey's largest freshwater lakes, is 30 km north. Sagalassos, a well-preserved Roman-era archaeological site, is about 30 km south of the city. The region is also a center for carpet weaving.
Antalya is about 130 km south of Isparta by road, a 2-hour drive through the Taurus Mountains. Bus services run frequently between the two cities. Some travelers fly into Antalya and drive to the lake district. Isparta's own airport is useful if your destination is Isparta, Burdur, Egirdir, or Sagalassos, as it avoids the mountain drive from Antalya.

Istanbul to Isparta

Istanbul to Isparta covers 430 km with a flight time of about 1 hour 15 minutes. Turkish Airlines flies the route nonstop from Istanbul Airport, typically once daily. The airport also goes by Suleyman Demirel Airport and sits 30 km east of the city, serving both Isparta and nearby Burdur.

Isparta province is Turkey's lake district, centered on Lake Egirdir and the surrounding highlands. The city is the country's leading producer of rose oil, with fields that bloom across the plateau each spring. Sagalassos, one of the best-preserved ancient cities in Turkey, draws archaeology visitors to the area. The flight saves a full day compared to the 7-hour bus ride from Istanbul and avoids the mountain crossing from Antalya on the coast.