Istanbul to Mardin (IST–MQM) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
IST–MQM is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Turkish Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 695 miles in approximately 2h. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TK Turkish Airlines | 21 | 321, 32B | 1h55-2h05 | – | Star Alliance | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Mardin from Istanbul
| Metric | IST→MQM | SAW→MQM |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from IST | – | 40 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 21 | 19 |
| Flight time | 2h | 1h 50m |
Travel Essentials
IST: +03 · MQM: +03
When it's 6:00 PM in Istanbul, it's 6:00 PM in Mardin.
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–MQM Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Istanbul to Mardin
Istanbul to Mardin spans 1,150 km with a flight time of about 2 hours. Turkish Airlines and Pegasus combine for 2 to 4 daily nonstop departures from both Istanbul airports. Mardin is one of Turkey's most distinctive cities, built on a limestone ridge above the Mesopotamian plain in the country's southeast.
The old city's stone architecture has earned it a place on Turkey's UNESCO Tentative List. Syriac Christian monasteries, Ottoman mosques, and traditional stone houses line the narrow lanes. The route serves a growing tourism market alongside local traffic. Mardin Airport sits on the plain 20 km below the old town, with the drive up the ridge adding scenery to the arrival. Summer heat is intense, making spring and autumn the preferred travel seasons.