Travelling from Istanbul to Igdir Airport (IGD): What you need to know
Start your journey at one of Istanbul's main airports, Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) or Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW). Explore your options for booking a flight from Istanbul to Igdir Airport (IGD) taking off from either of these.
The average length of a direct Istanbul to Igdir Airport flight is 2 hours 15 minutes.
Igdir Airport is located in Igdir. The city's timezone is UTC+3, which is the same as Istanbul.
With 11 direct flights a week between the two airports, Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to Igdir Airport (IGD) is the most popular route. Turkish Airlines operates the earliest flight at 6:15am. If you're eager to get more out of your day before leaving, the last flight from IST to IGD is with Turkish Airlines at 4:15pm.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Istanbul to IGD. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.
Delays at security and check-in are more likely if you're travelling during high season, so allow a bit more breathing room. The recommendation for peak times? Get there up to four hours ahead for international flights and at least two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Istanbul
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
You can book a direct flight from Istanbul to Igdir Airport (IGD) out of Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST).
When taking off from IST, you can take a direct flight from Istanbul to Igdir Airport with Turkish Airlines.
The airline with the highest booking numbers between IST and IGD is Turkish Airlines.
Located around 48 kilometres from central Istanbul, IST can be reached in about 50 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport is roughly 1 hour 45 minutes.
In search of a convenient hotel near Istanbul Ataturk Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Istanbul to Igdir Airport, these stays will put you conveniently close to check-in:
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
Think about kicking off your journey from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW). You can book a direct Istanbul to Igdir Airport (IGD) flight ticket with departures from this hub.
Get on your direct flight from Istanbul to IGD with AJet. This is one of the leading carriers flying this route out of SAW.
AJet is the most popular choice for travellers flying from SAW to IGD.
Fly with Pegasus if punctuality is a priority. Its flights between Sabiha Gokcen International Airport and Igdir Airport arrive as scheduled 100.0% of the time.
You can arrive at SAW from the centre of Istanbul in about 55 minutes by car, depending on traffic conditions. The journey by public transport takes roughly 1 hour 30 minutes to travel the 48 kilometres or so.
Taking off bright and early? You might like to check in to one of these accommodation options near Sabiha Gokcen International Airport the day before your Istanbul to IGD flight:
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport has an on-time performance rate of 76.93%. This figure shows how often flights that take off from this airport reach their destination on time.
About Igdir Airport (IGD)
Follow your own route with an Igdir Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from HDY Everyday, OTOTUR or Nokta and experience more of Igdir and beyond.
Booking your ride around two weeks in advance of your Istanbul to Igdir Airport flight can help you get the lowest rate.
How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul to Igdir Airport (IGD)
Right now, ج.م. 2,449 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Istanbul to Igdir Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is ج.م. 4,532. Remember fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
To snap up cheap flights from Istanbul to IGD, book your flight ticket 11 months before your planned departure.
Organise your trip for April. That's the best month for landing an incredible deal on Istanbul to Igdir Airport tickets. If you're open to different travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across every month.
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The best time to fly from Istanbul to Igdir Airport (IGD)
Think about the pace you're looking for when deciding your trip dates. February is the quietest month to go to Igdir. July is when most people book flights from Istanbul to Igdir Airport (IGD), which may be perfect if you'd rather travel when it's busy.
The warmest month in Igdir is August, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC and 36ºC. Lock in your Istanbul to IGD flight ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
January has temperatures of between -11ºC and 6ºC. Search for cheap tickets from Istanbul to Igdir Airport around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Igdir
After booking your flight from Istanbul to Igdir Airport, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Igdir:
There are so many things to explore in this city, it can be hard to know where to start. Merkez Mosque, Bizim Igdir and Karakoyunlu are top sights which should feature on every Igdir itinerary.
Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)
Igdir is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of Türkiye (Turkey) just waiting to be discovered. Around 225 kilometres west of Igdir, a trip to Erzurum will keep you busy. Start with leading attractions like Mount Palandöken, Citadel and Erzurum Saat Kulesi.
If you want to check out another great destination in Türkiye (Turkey), consider Van, roughly 177 kilometres south of Igdir. Tarihi Van Şehri, Karmravank Armenian Monastery and Sanat Parkı- Park a Hûnerê are the start of reasons to visit.
