Istanbul to Kahramanmaraş (IST–KCM) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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TK2200
TK Turkish
320
8:15 AM
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1h 45m
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TK2202
TK Turkish
319
12:20 PM
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2:00 PM
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1h 40m
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TK Turkish
320
6:05 PM
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TK Turkish
319
10:45 AM
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12:35 PM
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TK2203
TK Turkish
320
2:45 PM
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320
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Istanbul to Kahramanmaraş
1 carrier, 21 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 21 Flights/wk 509 mi 1h 40m nonstop 1 1-stop hubs

IST–KCM is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Turkish Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 509 miles in approximately 1h 40m. Beyond nonstop, 1 hub offers 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop IST–KCM service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
TK Turkish Airlines 21 319, 320 1h40-1h45 – Star Alliance –
Aircraft on this route
319 Airbus A319 – TK
320 Airbus A320 – TK
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: TK (21 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 KCM direction.
Mon
3
flights
Tue
3
flights
Wed
3
flights
Thu
3
flights
Fri
3
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
3
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
21
Outbound / wk
21
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for IST to KCM.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
1
Hubs
~17h
Fastest
~17h
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.
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Kahramanmaraş from Istanbul

Nearby airports with service to Kahramanmaraş Airport.
Metric IST→KCM SAW→KCM
Distance from IST – 40 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1
Weekly flights 21 3
Flight time 1h 40m 1h 30m
Pendik, Istanbul (SAW) to Kahramanmaraş flights
Airports within 200 miles of IST with service to Kahramanmaraş Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Istanbul, it's 6:00 PM in Kahramanmaraş.
Distance & Flight Time
509 mi / 819 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 40m to 1h 45m.
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–KCM Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Istanbul to Kahramanmaraş route.
Route details
Distance509 mi / 819 km
Flight time1h 40m to 1h 45m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights21 out / 21 return
1-stop connections1 hubs
Origin: IST
Full nameİstanbul Airport
IATA / ICAOIST / LTFM
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul
Passengers/yr80.1M
Elevation325 ft / 99 m
Destination: KCM
Full nameKahramanmaraş Airport
IATA / ICAOKCM / LTCN
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul
Elevation1,723 ft / 525 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about IST to KCM flights.
Nonstop flights from İstanbul Airport to Kahramanmaraş Airport take approximately 1h 40m to 1h 45m. The route covers 509 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Turkish Airlines.
There are approximately 21 nonstop flights per week from IST to KCM. The return direction has about 21 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through ESB. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from KCM 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 1 hour 35 minutes to 1 hour 50 minutes on the 820 km sector. The route crosses central Anatolia before descending to the foothills of the Taurus Mountains. Kahramanmaras Airport sits at about 550 meters elevation.
Turkish Airlines operates nonstop service from Istanbul Airport. Frequency is typically 1 to 2 daily flights. Equipment is usually a 737-800 or A321. Pegasus may add seasonal service from Sabiha Gokcen. The route is heavily used by locals traveling between southeastern Turkey and Istanbul.
The airport is about 8 km south of the city center. Taxis and airport shuttles are available at arrivals. The drive takes 15 to 20 minutes. There is no public transit link to the airport. Car rental agencies have desks at the terminal.
Kahramanmaras is most known for its ice cream, called Maras dondurma. The ice cream uses salep and mastic, giving it a thick, chewy texture unlike regular ice cream. The city also produces excellent baklava and red pepper flakes (pul biber) that are a staple of Turkish cooking. The surrounding mountains offer hiking and nature tourism.
Gaziantep is about 80 km south of Kahramanmaras, roughly a 1-hour drive. If Gaziantep flights are full or expensive, flying to KCM and driving south is an option. Both cities are part of the same culinary belt in southeastern Turkey. Gaziantep has its own airport (GZT) with more frequent service from Istanbul.

Istanbul to Kahramanmaras

Istanbul to Kahramanmaras covers 820 km in about 1 hour 45 minutes of flight time. Turkish Airlines runs 1 to 2 daily nonstops from Istanbul Airport. The city is a provincial capital of over a million people in southeastern Turkey, sitting where the Taurus Mountains meet the Anatolian plateau.

Kahramanmaras is best known outside Turkey for its distinctive ice cream, made with salep and mastic resin. The city is also a center for textile manufacturing and food production, generating steady business traffic on the Istanbul route. The airport is close to town at just 8 km from the center. The route provides an alternative gateway to the wider region, with Gaziantep only 80 km to the south by road.