Istanbul to Amasya (IST–MZH) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Istanbul to Amasya
Route information for IST to MZH.
354 mi

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Alternatives

Other ways to reach Amasya from Istanbul

Nearby airports with service to Amasya Merzifon Airport.
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Distance from IST – 40 mi
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Weekly flights 0 3
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Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Istanbul, it's 6:00 PM in Amasya.
Distance & Flight Time
354 mi / 570 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.

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IST–MZH Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Istanbul to Amasya route.
Route details
Distance354 mi / 570 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: MZH
Full nameAmasya Merzifon Airport
IATA / ICAOMZH / LTAP
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul
Elevation1,758 ft / 536 m
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Common questions about IST to MZH flights.
Yes, return flights from MZH 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 1 hour 5 minutes to 1 hour 20 minutes on the 500 km sector. Merzifon Airport sits on the north-central Anatolian plateau at about 750 meters elevation. It is a former military airbase that now handles civilian flights.
Turkish Airlines operates the route from Istanbul Airport. Frequency is typically a few flights per week rather than daily. AnadoluJet branding appears on many departures. Equipment is usually a 737-800. Service levels fluctuate with seasonal demand.
Merzifon Airport is about 50 km west of Amasya. The drive takes 40 to 50 minutes through open farmland. Taxis and minibuses connect to both Merzifon town and Amasya. The airport primarily serves passengers heading to Amasya, as Merzifon itself is a smaller town.
Amasya is one of Turkey's most photogenic towns. Ottoman-era wooden houses line the Yesilirmak River below a cliff face carved with Pontic royal tombs from the 3rd century BC. The town was the training ground for Ottoman princes before they took the throne. The archaeological museum has notable mummy displays. The setting in a narrow river valley between steep cliffs is striking.
The drive from Istanbul to Amasya takes 6 to 7 hours via the O-4 motorway through Ankara territory and then north on the Tokat road. Bus services cover the route in about 7 to 8 hours. Flying to Merzifon cuts the travel day in half, even with the 50 km onward drive to Amasya. The limited flight schedule means ground transport fills the gaps on non-flying days.

Istanbul to Merzifon

Istanbul to Merzifon covers 500 km with a flight time of about 1 hour 10 minutes. Turkish Airlines serves the route from Istanbul Airport a few times per week. Merzifon Airport is the air gateway to Amasya, a historic Ottoman town 50 km to the east. The airport is a converted military facility on the Anatolian plateau.

Amasya draws visitors for its riverfront Ottoman mansions and cliff-cut Pontic royal tombs dating back over 2,000 years. The town sits in a narrow valley of the Yesilirmak River, which gives it a dramatic setting unlike most Anatolian cities. The route primarily serves residents and a growing stream of domestic tourists. The limited flight schedule means many travelers combine the flight with onward road transport, or drive the full 6 to 7 hours from Istanbul when schedules do not align.