Istanbul to Muş (IST–MSR) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Istanbul to Muş
Route information for IST to MSR.
705 mi

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Alternatives

Other ways to reach Muş from Istanbul

Nearby airports with service to Muş Airport.
Metric IST→MSR SAW→MSR
Distance from IST – 40 mi
Nonstop airlines 0 1
Weekly flights 0 7
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Airports within 200 miles of IST with service to Muş Airport.
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Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Istanbul, it's 6:00 PM in Muş.
Distance & Flight Time
705 mi / 1,134 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–MSR Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Istanbul to Muş route.
Route details
Distance705 mi / 1,134 km
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
Origin: IST
Full nameİstanbul Airport
IATA / ICAOIST / LTFM
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul
Passengers/yr80.1M
Elevation325 ft / 99 m
Destination: MSR
Full nameMuş Airport
IATA / ICAOMSR / LTCK
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul
Elevation4,157 ft / 1,267 m
FAQ

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Common questions about IST to MSR flights.
Yes, return flights from MSR 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 2 hours to 2 hours 20 minutes on the 1,200 km sector. Mus Sultan Alparslan Airport sits at about 1,300 meters elevation on the eastern Anatolian plateau. Winter operations can be affected by snow and low visibility.
Turkish Airlines operates nonstop service from Istanbul Airport. AnadoluJet branding appears on most departures. Pegasus Airlines may operate seasonal service from Sabiha Gokcen. Frequency is typically 1 to 2 daily flights. Equipment is 737-800 or similar narrowbody.
Sultan Alparslan Airport is about 8 km from the center of Mus. The drive takes 10 to 15 minutes. Taxis are available at the terminal. The airport is named after the Seljuk sultan who won the Battle of Manzikert in 1071 near modern-day Mus province.
Mus province sits between Lake Van and the Murat River valley. The ancient site of Manzikert (Malazgirt) is about 50 km north, marking the battlefield where the Seljuk Turks defeated the Byzantine army in 1071. The Murat River canyon offers natural scenery. Lake Van, Turkey's largest lake, is accessible via a 1.5-hour drive east to Tatvan or Van.
Mus has harsh winters with heavy snow, temperatures dropping well below freezing from November through March. The city sits in a valley that traps cold air. Summers are warm and dry with highs around 30 to 35 Celsius. The flying season is most reliable from May through October. Winter flights are more likely to face delays or cancellations due to weather.

Istanbul to Mus

Istanbul to Mus covers 1,200 km with a flight time of about 2 hours 10 minutes. Turkish Airlines operates 1 to 2 daily nonstop flights from Istanbul Airport, mostly under the AnadoluJet brand. Mus is a small eastern Anatolian city at 1,300 meters elevation, known primarily as the province containing the Manzikert battlefield.

The route serves local residents traveling to and from Istanbul, which hosts a large eastern Turkish diaspora. Mus province is historically significant as the site of the 1071 Battle of Manzikert. The surrounding landscape includes river valleys and highland pastures. Lake Van is within driving distance to the east. Winter weather at this elevation makes the route seasonal in practice, with summer and autumn being the most reliable flying months.