Istanbul to Kastamonu (IST–KFS) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Istanbul to Kastamonu
Route information for IST to KFS.

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Time Difference
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Kastamonu is 0 hours the same as Istanbul.
IST: +03 · KFS: +03

When it's 6:00 PM in Istanbul, it's 6:00 PM in Kastamonu.
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–KFS Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Istanbul to Kastamonu route.
Route details
Time difference0 hours
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Origin: IST
Full nameİstanbul Airport
IATA / ICAOIST / LTFM
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul
Passengers/yr80.1M
Elevation325 ft / 99 m
Destination: KFS
Full nameKastamonu Airport
IATA / ICAOKFS / LTAL
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul
Elevation3,520 ft / 1,073 m
FAQ

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Common questions about IST to KFS flights.
Yes, return flights from KFS 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 about 1 hour on the 350 km sector. Kastamonu Airport sits at about 1,050 meters elevation on the northern Anatolian plateau. It is one of the shortest domestic jet routes from Istanbul.
Turkish Airlines operates the route from Istanbul Airport. Service runs a few times per week rather than daily, depending on the season. Equipment is typically a 737-800 or Anadolujet-branded aircraft. Check schedules carefully as frequencies are limited.
The airport is about 10 km northwest of Kastamonu city center. The drive takes 15 minutes. Taxis meet arriving flights. There is no public transit to the airport. Car rental is available but limited compared to larger Turkish airports.
Kastamonu has well-preserved Ottoman-era wooden houses and a hilltop castle overlooking the old city. The Kastamonu Archaeological Museum covers civilizations from the Hittites onward. Ilgaz Mountain National Park, popular for skiing in winter and hiking in summer, is 60 km to the east. The Black Sea coast is about 100 km north at Inebolu.
The drive from Istanbul to Kastamonu takes 5 to 6 hours via the O-4 motorway and then inland roads through Bolu and Cankiri. The road passes through scenic mountain terrain. Bus services run the route in about 6 to 7 hours. Flying saves half a day but schedules are limited, so travelers should weigh the time savings against departure times.

Istanbul to Kastamonu

Istanbul to Kastamonu covers 350 km with a flight time of about 1 hour. Turkish Airlines serves the route from Istanbul Airport with service a few times per week. Kastamonu is a small Black Sea hinterland province in north-central Turkey that sees limited air traffic compared to coastal and eastern destinations.

The city retains a core of Ottoman-era wooden architecture and sits below a medieval castle. Ilgaz Mountain National Park lies 60 km east, with ski facilities in winter. The route primarily serves residents traveling to Istanbul for business or family rather than inbound tourism. The short flight replaces a 5 to 6 hour drive through the mountains of northern Anatolia.