Istanbul to Şırnak (IST–NKT) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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TK2666
TK Turkish
32A
8:10 AM
+03
10:25 AM
+03
2h 15m
62%
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TK2668
TK Turkish
32B
2:10 PM
+03
4:25 PM
+03
2h 15m
62%
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TK2667
TK Turkish
32A
11:10 AM
+03
1:30 PM
+03
2h 20m
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TK2669
TK Turkish
73H
5:10 PM
+03
7:30 PM
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2h 20m
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 2 hubs
ESB Ankara 3h 55m ATB6JU → VF Ankara (ESB) to Şırnak flights
JFK New York ~13h 55m 6EAVB6 → New York (JFK) to Şırnak flights
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Istanbul to Şırnak
1 carrier, 14 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 761 mi 2h 15m nonstop

IST–NKT is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Turkish Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 761 miles in approximately 2h 15m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop IST–NKT service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
TK Turkish Airlines 14 32A, 32B 2h15 – Star Alliance –
Aircraft on this route
32A Airbus A320 – TK
32B Airbus A321neo (long range) – TK
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: TK (14 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 NKT direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
14
Outbound / wk
14
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for IST to NKT.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
2
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~13h
Longest
ESB ~3h 55m JFK ~13h 55m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
192
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 Şırnak from Istanbul

Nearby airports with service to Şırnak Şerafettin Elçi Airport.
Metric IST→NKT SAW→NKT
Distance from IST – 40 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1
Weekly flights 14 4
Flight time 2h 15m 2h 10m
Pendik, Istanbul (SAW) to Şırnak flights
Airports within 200 miles of IST with service to Şırnak Şerafettin Elçi Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Istanbul, it's 6:00 PM in Şırnak.
Distance & Flight Time
761 mi / 1,224 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 15m gate to gate.
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–NKT Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Istanbul to Şırnak route.
Route details
Distance761 mi / 1,224 km
Flight time2h 15m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights14 out / 14 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: IST
Full nameİstanbul Airport
IATA / ICAOIST / LTFM
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul
Passengers/yr80.1M
Elevation325 ft / 99 m
Destination: NKT
Full nameŞırnak Şerafettin Elçi Airport
IATA / ICAONKT / LTCV
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul
Elevation2,038 ft / 621 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about IST to NKT flights.
Nonstop flights from İstanbul Airport to Şırnak Şerafettin Elçi Airport take about 2h 15m gate to gate. The route covers 761 miles.
1 airline operates flights from IST to NKT: Turkish Airlines.
This route has daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Esenboğa.
Yes, return flights from NKT 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 15 minutes to 2 hours 30 minutes on the 1,250 km sector. Serafettin Elci Airport sits at about 700 meters elevation in the far southeastern corner of Turkey, near the Iraqi border.
Turkish Airlines operates nonstop service from Istanbul Airport. AnadoluJet branding is common on this route. Frequency is typically 1 daily flight. Equipment is usually a 737-800. Pegasus does not currently serve Sirnak.
Serafettin Elci Airport is about 17 km from Sirnak city center. The drive takes 20 minutes. The airport also serves the town of Cizre, which is about 45 km to the south. Taxis are available at the terminal.
Sirnak province occupies Turkey's southeastern tip where the borders of Turkey, Iraq, and Syria converge. The Cizre district sits on the Tigris River. The terrain is mountainous with deep river valleys. Cudi Mountain, at 2,089 meters, dominates the landscape. The local economy centers on cross-border trade with the Kurdistan Region of Iraq through the Habur border gate, one of Turkey's busiest land crossings.
The Habur border gate is about 50 km south of Sirnak, near Silopi. It is the main land crossing between Turkey and the Kurdistan Region of Iraq. Commercial truck traffic at Habur is heavy, and the crossing serves as a trade artery between the two countries. Passengers flying to Sirnak for business in northern Iraq often use this crossing.

Istanbul to Sirnak

Istanbul to Sirnak spans 1,250 km with a flight time of about 2 hours 20 minutes. Turkish Airlines operates 1 daily nonstop from Istanbul Airport, typically under the AnadoluJet brand. Sirnak sits in Turkey's far southeastern corner where the Iraqi and Syrian borders meet.

The route is driven largely by business traffic linked to cross-border trade through the Habur gate, Turkey's main land crossing into the Kurdistan Region of Iraq. The airport also serves Cizre, a Tigris River town 45 km to the south. The local population traveling to Istanbul for family, medical, and educational reasons makes up the other major traffic segment. The airport is 17 km from Sirnak with taxi service to the city and surrounding towns.