Istanbul to Sivas (IST–VAS) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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TK2658
TK Turkish
320
8:10 AM
+03
9:45 AM
+03
1h 35m
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M T W T F S S
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TK2660
TK Turkish
319
6:30 PM
+03
8:00 PM
+03
1h 30m
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TK2659
TK Turkish
73H
10:40 AM
+03
12:25 PM
+03
1h 45m
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TK2661
TK Turkish
73H
8:45 PM
+03
10:25 PM
+03
1h 40m
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Istanbul to Sivas
1 carrier, 14 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 14 Flights/wk 441 mi 1h 30m nonstop 2 1-stop hubs

IST–VAS is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Turkish Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 441 miles in approximately 1h 30m. Beyond nonstop, 2 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop IST–VAS service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
TK Turkish Airlines 14 319, 320 1h30-1h35 – Star Alliance –
Aircraft on this route
319 Airbus A319 – TK
320 Airbus A320 – 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 VAS 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 VAS.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
2
Hubs
~8h
Fastest
~12h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
180
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 Sivas from Istanbul

Nearby airports with service to Sivas Nuri Demirağ Airport.
Metric IST→VAS SAW→VAS
Distance from IST – 40 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 2
Weekly flights 14 14
Flight time 1h 30m 1h 25m
Pendik, Istanbul (SAW) to Sivas flights
Airports within 200 miles of IST with service to Sivas Nuri Demirağ Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Istanbul, it's 6:00 PM in Sivas.
Distance & Flight Time
441 mi / 709 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 30m to 1h 35m.
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–VAS Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Istanbul to Sivas route.
Route details
Distance441 mi / 709 km
Flight time1h 30m to 1h 35m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights14 out / 14 return
1-stop connections2 hubs
Origin: IST
Full nameİstanbul Airport
IATA / ICAOIST / LTFM
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul
Passengers/yr80.1M
Elevation325 ft / 99 m
Destination: VAS
Full nameSivas Nuri Demirağ Airport
IATA / ICAOVAS / LTAR
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul
Elevation5,239 ft / 1,597 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about IST to VAS flights.
Nonstop flights from İstanbul Airport to Sivas Nuri Demirağ Airport take approximately 1h 30m to 1h 35m. The route covers 441 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Turkish Airlines.
There are approximately 14 nonstop flights per week from IST to VAS. The return direction has about 14 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through MED and ADB. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from VAS 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 30 minutes to 1 hour 45 minutes. Sivas Nuri Demirag Airport is roughly 800 km east of Istanbul in central Anatolia. Flights cross over the Anatolian plateau.
Turkish Airlines operates from Istanbul Airport (IST). AnadoluJet also serves the route. Pegasus Airlines flies from Sabiha Gokcen (SAW). Combined frequency typically gives 2 to 4 daily departures.
Sivas Nuri Demirag Airport is about 23 km northwest of the city center. The drive takes 25 to 30 minutes. Havas shuttle buses run timed to flights. Taxis are available at the terminal.
Sivas is one of central Anatolia's oldest cities with major Seljuk-era architecture. The Cifte Minareli Medrese (Twin Minaret Seminary) and Gok Medrese are landmark Seljuk buildings. Sivas is also the origin of the Kangal dog breed, one of Turkey's national dog breeds. The Kangal Dog Sanctuary outside the city is a popular visit. Hot springs at Sicak Cermik and Soguk Cermik draw thermal tourism.
Sivas sits at 1,275 meters elevation and has one of Turkey's colder continental climates. Winter temperatures regularly drop below minus 15C. Snow cover lasts from December through March. Summers are pleasant with highs around 28 to 30C. Spring and autumn are short.

Istanbul to Sivas

Istanbul to Sivas covers about 800 km with flights taking under 1 hour 45 minutes. Turkish Airlines, AnadoluJet, and Pegasus all serve the route from both Istanbul airports with 2 to 4 daily departures. Sivas Nuri Demirag Airport is 23 km from the city center.

Sivas is a central Anatolian city known for its Seljuk-era architecture, the Kangal dog breed, and thermal springs. At 1,275 meters elevation, it has a continental climate with cold winters. The route serves a large base of Sivas-origin residents in Istanbul plus visitors interested in the city's historical monuments and thermal tourism. High-speed rail from Ankara has added competition, but the Istanbul air link remains the fastest option from the west.