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Turkish Airlines offers two or three direct flights every day from Istanbul to Batman. The number of flights remains quite the same throughout the year; however there may be slight differences on the times of departure. Flights take off from Istanbul Airport (IST) or Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW) and land at Batman Airport (BAL) within two hours in average. Passengers of Turkish Airlines have chance to increase their flight alternatives in this route also by the connecting flights over Ankara Esenboğa Airport (ESB).
Situated in the northwestern Türkiye, Istanbul shines out as the most populous city countrywide. Being a pioneer especially in education, finance, commerce, industry, culture and art, Istanbul succeeds in surprising and enthralling its guests from all over the world by the marvels it harbors around almost every corner. Taking a walk in the utterly pretty districts along the turquoise Bosporus, getting lost in the streets of Beyoğlu, witnessing the deep-rooted history in Sultanahmet, taking a delightful break in Kadıköy will definitely make you feel refreshed. As a metropolis flooded by tourists all year round, Istanbul owns a touristic infrastructure to meet all demands of its guests.
This major metropolis hosts two airports managing the busy air traffic throughout the year: Istanbul Airport (IST) in the European side and Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW) in the Anatolian side. Both airports serve as the point of departure for Turkish Airlines flights from Istanbul.
Istanbul Airport (IST) is located on the D20 road and connects to both TEM and E5. There are plenty of different modes of transportation you can use to reach the airport that is only 35 km from the city center. It takes around 30 minutes to reach the airport from the city center by taxi and costs around 100-110 TL. One option is Havaist, the shuttles depart from many places in the city on the European or Anatolian side. If you are looking for a cheaper option, then you can benefit from the IETT bus services. For more information on transport schedules check our transport information page.
There are a couple of alternatives for reaching Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW). Those planning to use public transport may get on the bus numbered SG-2 from Taksim, E-3 from 4th Levent, SG-1 or E11 from Kadıköy and KM22 from Kartal to reach the airport.
Another public transport option, airport shuttles also serve to Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW) setting off from Taksim, Kadıköy and Yenisahra. In addition to all these, it is also possible to use cabs to reach anywhere easily, which operate 7/24 all over the city.
The contemporary city of the East, Batman is encircled by primeval lands which had served as a science and culture center for many civilizations of thousands of years. This unique city, which is also known as the city of caves owns a priceless heritage like Hasankeyf as well. You may have a chance to see hundreds of glorious caves and wonderful canyons in this region. Other popular destinations in the city are the monastery in Ayrancı Village, Pertukan and Beksi Castles and the remarkable Malabadi Bridge.
Passengers with a flight ticket to Batman with Turkish Airlines land at the sole airport in the city, Batman Airport (BAL), which is located only seven kilometers from the center.
Passengers wishing to reach the city center from Batman Airport (BAL) may benefit from the bus services operated by the municipality. The bus services following the route airport, Gültepe Kavşağı, Diyarbakır Caddesi, Bus terminal and City Hall, are operated in parallel with the flight hours. Moreover, you may also reach the center comfortably via the cabs serving 7/24 on the way out the terminal building.