Istanbul to Hakkari (IST–YKO) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Istanbul to Hakkari
Route information for IST to YKO.
865 mi

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Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Istanbul, it's 6:00 PM in Hakkari.
Distance & Flight Time
865 mi / 1,392 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–YKO Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Istanbul to Hakkari route.
Route details
Distance865 mi / 1,392 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: YKO
Full nameHakkari Yüksekova Airport
IATA / ICAOYKO / LTCW
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul
Elevation6,400 ft / 1,951 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about IST to YKO flights.
Yes, return flights from YKO 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 about 2 hours 30 minutes to 2 hours 45 minutes. Yuksekova Selahaddin Eyyubi Airport is roughly 1,500 km east of Istanbul in Hakkari province, very close to the Iranian and Iraqi borders.
Turkish Airlines operates from Istanbul Airport with several flights per week. AnadoluJet also serves the route. Frequency varies seasonally. This is one of the easternmost domestic routes in Turkey.
Yuksekova Selahaddin Eyyubi Airport is about 10 km from Yuksekova town center. Taxis are the main ground transport option. The airport is relatively new, having opened in 2015. Facilities are basic.
Yuksekova is a town of about 50,000 people in Hakkari province at an elevation of around 1,800 meters. It sits in a wide valley surrounded by mountains near the Iranian border. The area is known for its rugged mountain scenery. Winters are long and cold with heavy snow. Summers are mild.
Hakkari city is about 70 km south of Yuksekova, roughly 1 to 1.5 hours by road through mountain terrain. Minibuses and taxis connect the two towns. Yuksekova Airport is the closest airport to both Yuksekova and Hakkari city.

Istanbul to Yuksekova

Istanbul to Yuksekova covers about 1,500 km with flights taking around 2 hours 30 minutes. Turkish Airlines and AnadoluJet serve the route from Istanbul Airport with several weekly frequencies. Yuksekova Selahaddin Eyyubi Airport opened in 2015 and serves the southeastern Hakkari province.

Yuksekova sits at 1,800 meters elevation in a mountain valley near Turkey's borders with Iran and Iraq. The route connects one of Turkey's most remote eastern provinces with Istanbul, primarily serving residents of the Hakkari region. The airport also serves as the closest air link to Hakkari city, about 70 km south. This is one of Turkey's easternmost domestic air routes.