Istanbul to Konya (IST–KYA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Istanbul to Konya
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
305 mi 2 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between IST and KYA, connecting options are available through 2 hubs.

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Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for IST to KYA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
2
Hubs
~13h
Fastest
~23h
Longest
CPH ~13h 45m JED ~23h 8m
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2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
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Alternatives

Other ways to reach Konya from Istanbul

Nearby airports with service to Konya Airport.
Metric IST→KYA SAW→KYA
Distance from IST – 40 mi
Nonstop airlines 0 1
Weekly flights 0 19
Pendik, Istanbul (SAW) to Konya flights
Airports within 200 miles of IST with service to Konya Airport.
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Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Istanbul, it's 6:00 PM in Konya.
Distance & Flight Time
305 mi / 490 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–KYA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Istanbul to Konya route.
Route details
Distance305 mi / 490 km
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connections2 hubs
Origin: IST
Full nameİstanbul Airport
IATA / ICAOIST / LTFM
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul
Passengers/yr80.1M
Elevation325 ft / 99 m
Destination: KYA
Full nameKonya Airport
IATA / ICAOKYA / LTAN
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul
Elevation3,392 ft / 1,034 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about IST to KYA flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through CPH and JED. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from KYA 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 15 minutes to 1 hour 30 minutes on the 620 km sector. Konya Airport sits on the flat central Anatolian steppe at about 1,030 meters elevation. Approaches are generally smooth due to the flat terrain.
Turkish Airlines operates multiple daily nonstops from Istanbul Airport. Pegasus Airlines flies from Sabiha Gokcen. AnadoluJet, Turkish Airlines' subsidiary brand, also appears on some departures. Combined daily frequency is 4 to 7 flights. Equipment is typically 737-800 or A320.
Konya Airport is about 18 km northeast of the city center. The Mevlana Museum, Konya's main landmark, is in the heart of the old city. A taxi from the airport takes 25 to 30 minutes. The Konya tram system does not extend to the airport, so ground options are taxi, rideshare, or hotel shuttle.
December is peak season for the annual Whirling Dervish Festival (Seb-i Arus), which commemorates Rumi and runs from December 7 to 17. Flight prices and hotel rates spike during this period. Spring and autumn are pleasant for sightseeing. Konya's summers are hot and dry with temperatures above 35 Celsius. Winters are cold with occasional snow.
Turkey's YHT high-speed rail serves Konya from Ankara in about 1 hour 45 minutes. From Istanbul, you would first take the YHT to Ankara (about 4.5 hours from Pendik station), then transfer to the Konya line. Total rail time from Istanbul is 7 to 8 hours including the connection. Flying takes about 1.5 hours, so the plane is significantly faster on this route.

Istanbul to Konya

Istanbul to Konya covers 620 km with a flight time of about 1 hour 20 minutes. Turkish Airlines and Pegasus combine for 4 to 7 daily nonstop departures across both Istanbul airports. Konya is Turkey's seventh-largest city and the spiritual home of the Mevlevi Order, founded by the poet Rumi in the 13th century.

The Mevlana Museum, built around Rumi's tomb, is the city's landmark and draws visitors year-round. December brings the Seb-i Arus festival with Whirling Dervish ceremonies that fill the city's hotels and push airfares up. Outside festival season, Konya serves as a conservative Anatolian business center with an industrial base in automotive parts and agriculture. The airport sits 18 km from the city center with taxi access. High-speed rail from Ankara is an option for passengers already in the capital, but flying from Istanbul is much faster.