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Turkish Airlines offers five direct flights in average every day from Istanbul to Diyarbakır, which take nearly two hours. Even though the point of departure in these flights is mostly Istanbul Airport (IST), there are at least two flights taking off from Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW) every day as well. The number of flights remains quite the same throughout the year; however, there may be slight differences on the times of departure. On the other hand, you may also increase your flight alternatives from Istanbul to Diyarbakır with the connecting flights operated over Ankara Esenboğa Airport (ESB). Take a look at the flight tickets in this route to set your travel plan smoothly.
As the most populous city in Türkiye, Istanbul continually receives migrations from many cities worldwide with is crowded population, dynamic presence and its business life offering top-level opportunities. Being a metropolis with a high trade volume, the city holds the financing power of the country as well. Besides, offering generously both to its inhabitants and guests the traces remaining from its history of thousands of years, this charming city is simply unforgettable for everyone.
Istanbul therefore has extremely busy air traffic all year round and hosts two international airports to fulfill the high demand: Istanbul Airport (IST) and Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW). Both airports are used as the points of departure for Turkish Airlines flights from Istanbul.
Istanbul Airport (IST) is approximately 35 km from the city and there are plenty of ways for you to reach the airport from the city center. It takes around 30 minutes to reach the city center by taxi and costs around 100 TL. You can travel with Havaist at almost any hour of the day, and these shuttles depart from many places in the city. 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.
Passengers planning to use public transportation for reaching Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW) have a couple of alternatives.
Municipal buses operating between the city center and Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW) serve in a number of different routes. Buses numbered SG-2 from Taksim and E-3 from 4th Levent transport passengers from the European side to Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW). On the other hand, buses numbered E-11 or SG-1 operate from Kadıköy and reach the airport.
Although the subway line in the Anatolian side does not directly reach the airport, you may transfer from Kartal Subway Station to the municipal bus numbered KM22 and get to the airport.
Setting off from Taksim, Kadıköy and Yenisahra stations, airport shuttles would be another alternative for reaching Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW). In addition to all these, you may also use the cabs to get to the airport, which are available 7/24 in the city.
Located in the Southeastern Anatolia region, Diyarbakır is a town of 9000 years surrounded by city walls. As a city settled on the foothills of Karadağ, a mountain of a volcanic origin, Diyarbakır is the favorite spot in its region by its location. The city where the Tigris River flows through has an architecture generally consisting of flat-roofed houses due to the extreme hot periods in the summer months. Being a source of inspiration for many folk songs as well, Diyarbakır is a home to a wide range of splendid artifacts and a favorite destination for cultural tourism by its city walls, together with the Great Mosque of Diyarbakır, Malabadi Bridge, Sheikh Matar Mosque with Four-Legged Minaret and St. Mary Church.
The sole airport in the city, Diyarbakır Airport (DIY) is located 10 kilometers from the city center.
You may use the buses operated by the municipality to reach the city center from Diyarbakır Airport (DIY). The bus numbered Z2 departs from the airport and reaches the center following the route Kamıslı Bulvar, Newros Parkı, Zümrütkent, Göletlipark, Yenihal, Kantar, Urfayolu, Batıkent, Koşuyolu, Adliye, and University. You may also rent a car from the car rental offices operating in the airport or easily reach the center via the cabs serving 7/24.