Istanbul to Mardin (IST–MQM) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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32B
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Istanbul to Mardin
1 carrier, 2 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 2 Flights/wk 695 mi 2h nonstop 2 1-stop hubs

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, 2 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop IST–MQM service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
TK Turkish Airlines 2 73J 2h – Star Alliance –
Aircraft on this route
73J Boeing 737-900ER – TK
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: TK (2 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 MQM direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
0
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Wed
0
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Thu
1
flight
Fri
0
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Sat
0
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Sun
0
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Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
2
Outbound / wk
19
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for IST to MQM.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
2
Hubs
~12h
Fastest
~14h
Longest
AYT ~12h 15m ADB ~14h 2m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
137
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 Mardin from Istanbul

Nearby airports with service to Mardin Airport.
Metric IST→MQM SAW→MQM
Distance from IST – 40 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1
Weekly flights 2 10
Flight time 2h 1h 50m
Pendik, Istanbul (SAW) to Mardin flights
Airports within 200 miles of IST with service to Mardin Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Istanbul, it's 6:00 PM in Mardin.
Distance & Flight Time
695 mi / 1,118 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 0m.
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–MQM Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Istanbul to Mardin route.
Route details
Distance695 mi / 1,118 km
Flight time2h
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights2 out / 19 return
1-stop connections2 hubs
Origin: IST
Full nameİstanbul Airport
IATA / ICAOIST / LTFM
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul
Passengers/yr80.1M
Elevation325 ft / 99 m
Destination: MQM
Full nameMardin Airport
IATA / ICAOMQM / LTCR
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul
Elevation1,729 ft / 527 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about IST to MQM flights.
Nonstop flights from İstanbul Airport to Mardin Airport take approximately 2h. The route covers 695 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Turkish Airlines.
There are approximately 2 nonstop flights per week from IST to MQM. The return direction has about 19 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through AYT and ADB. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from MQM 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.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.
Flight time is 2 hours to 2 hours 15 minutes on the 1,150 km sector. Mardin Airport sits on the Mesopotamian plain at about 470 meters elevation, below the old city which perches on a rocky ridge above. The approach is over flat terrain.
Turkish Airlines operates nonstop service from Istanbul Airport. Pegasus Airlines flies from Sabiha Gokcen. AnadoluJet branding appears on some departures. Combined frequency is 2 to 4 daily flights. Equipment is typically 737-800.
Mardin Airport is about 20 km south of the old city on the flat plain below the ridge. The drive takes 20 to 30 minutes and climbs steeply as you approach the old town. Taxis and airport shuttles are available. The new part of Mardin (Kiziltepe) is closer to the airport and sits on the plain.
Mardin's old city is built entirely of honey-colored limestone on a ridge overlooking the Mesopotamian plain. The architecture is a mix of Arab, Kurdish, Syriac Christian, and Ottoman styles layered over centuries. Deyrulzafaran Monastery, a 5th-century Syriac Orthodox site, is 5 km east. The bazaar winds through narrow stone lanes under arched passages. The view from the old city over the flat plain to the south reaches into Syria on clear days.
Spring (April to June) and autumn (September to November) are ideal. Summer temperatures on the plain regularly exceed 40 Celsius. Winters are cold and occasionally snowy. The old city is built on south-facing slopes and catches sun throughout the day, so mornings and evenings are the best times for walking the stone streets in any season.

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.