Istanbul to Sinop (IST–NOP) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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5:55 PM
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Istanbul to Sinop
1 carrier, 11 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 11 Flights/wk 331 mi 1h 20m nonstop

IST–NOP is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Turkish Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 331 miles in approximately 1h 20m.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop IST–NOP service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
TK Turkish Airlines 11 319 1h20-1h25 – Star Alliance –
Aircraft on this route
319 Airbus A319 – TK
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: TK (11 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 NOP direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
11
Outbound / wk
10
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for IST to NOP.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
117
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
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Alternatives

Other ways to reach Sinop from Istanbul

Nearby airports with service to Sinop Airport.
Metric IST→NOP SAW→NOP
Distance from IST – 40 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1
Weekly flights 11 3
Flight time 1h 20m 1h 15m
Pendik, Istanbul (SAW) to Sinop flights
Airports within 200 miles of IST with service to Sinop Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Istanbul, it's 6:00 PM in Sinop.
Distance & Flight Time
331 mi / 533 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 20m to 1h 25m.
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–NOP Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Istanbul to Sinop route.
Route details
Distance331 mi / 533 km
Flight time1h 20m to 1h 25m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights11 out / 10 return
Origin: IST
Full nameİstanbul Airport
IATA / ICAOIST / LTFM
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul
Passengers/yr80.1M
Elevation325 ft / 99 m
Destination: NOP
Full nameSinop Airport
IATA / ICAONOP / LTCM
TimezoneEurope/Simferopol
Elevation20 ft / 6 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about IST to NOP flights.
Nonstop flights from İstanbul Airport to Sinop Airport take approximately 1h 20m to 1h 25m. The route covers 331 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Turkish Airlines.
There are approximately 11 nonstop flights per week from IST to NOP. The return direction has about 10 weekly flights.
Yes, return flights from NOP 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.
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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 about 1 hour 10 minutes on the 480 km sector. Sinop Airport sits at sea level on the Black Sea coast, on Turkey's northernmost point. The approach comes in over the sea, which can be turbulent in winter storms.
Turkish Airlines operates the route from Istanbul Airport. Frequency is typically a few flights per week, not daily. AnadoluJet branding appears on most departures. The airport has a short runway that limits aircraft size to narrowbodies. Winter schedules may be reduced further.
Sinop Airport is about 8 km south of the town center on the isthmus connecting the Boztepe peninsula to the mainland. The drive takes 10 to 15 minutes. Taxis meet arriving flights. Sinop is a small city, so most destinations are within a short ride.
Sinop is the birthplace of the philosopher Diogenes. The city occupies a peninsula on the Black Sea and has a well-preserved fortress, a historic prison that is now a museum, and a fishing harbor. The beaches on Boztepe peninsula and along the coast to the east draw summer visitors. Sinop is often called the happiest city in Turkey based on quality-of-life surveys.
The drive from Istanbul to Sinop takes 6 to 7 hours, mostly along the coast road once you pass Samsun territory. Bus services run the route in 7 to 8 hours. The coastal drive through Kastamonu province is scenic but slow on two-lane roads. Flying saves most of a day, but the limited schedule means planning around specific departure days.

Istanbul to Sinop

Istanbul to Sinop covers 480 km with a flight time of about 1 hour 10 minutes. Turkish Airlines serves the route from Istanbul Airport a few times per week. Sinop sits on Turkey's northernmost peninsula, jutting into the Black Sea. The airport is 8 km from the town center with taxi connections.

Sinop is a small coastal city with a fortress, a converted-prison museum, and a laid-back atmosphere that contrasts with Turkey's busier resort towns. Summer brings domestic beach tourism to the surrounding coastline. The limited flight schedule reflects the city's modest traffic volumes. The ground alternative is a 6 to 7 hour drive through the Black Sea interior. For visitors who can align with the flight schedule, air service replaces a long day on winding mountain roads.