Airlines Flying from Izmir to Istanbul

Choose from 3 carriers that fly from Izmir to Istanbul, including AJet, Turkish Airlines, and Pegasus Airlines. Enjoy the cheapest tickets on this route with AJet.

Find direct flights from Izmir to Istanbul within the next three months. Book one-way flights from £13 or return tickets from £28.

Crossed out prices are calculated based on the average price of the corresponding route on Trip.com.

Flight Information from Izmir to Istanbul

The distance between Izmir and Istanbul is about 341.77km. It takes around 1 hour 14 minutes on average to fly from Izmir to Istanbul. The most popular month to Istanbul is January. The off-season for travel is October.

Cheapest one-way flight price£13
Cheapest return ticket price£28
Off-season travel monthOctober
Peak season for travelJanuary
Flight distance341.77km
Average flight time1 hour 14 minutes
Popular airlineAJet

Find the best time to fly from Izmir to Istanbul

The cheapest time for Izmir to Istanbul flights: Dec 21 to Dec 28 — one way flight prices from £12.

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Displayed prices are calculated based on the cheapest average weekly prices of the corresponding route on Trip.com.

FAQ

  • Which airlines offer direct flights from Izmir to Istanbul?

    At the moment, you can catch a direct flight from Izmir to Istanbul with the following airlines, including: AJet Turkish Airlines Pegasus Airlines Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • It takes about 1 hour 14 minutes to fly from Izmir (IZM) to Istanbul (IST).
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Izmir to Istanbul is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 205 flight per week flying from Izmir to Istanbul. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: Turkish Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- TK2321 (12:59)
  • The cheapest months to fly from Izmir to Istanbul is October, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our November flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Izmir to Istanbul on November 29, 2025 with AJet, with prices starting at £7.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Istanbul, with Adnan Menderes Airport to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (ADB-SAW) is by far the most common option on this route: Ataturk Airport (ISL) Istanbul Airport (IST) Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW).
  • The time difference between Istanbul and Izmir is 0h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or cancelled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.