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Turkish Airlines offers one direct flight every day from Istanbul to Muş. Flights from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Muş Airport (MSR) take nearly two hours. Ongoing all year round, the number of flights remains the same throughout the year, no changes occur seasonally. Nevertheless, those wishing to increase their flight alternatives in this route may also consider the connecting flights operated over Ankara Esenboğa Airport (ESB), the duration of which varies by the layover at Ankara.
Encircled by the Marmara inland sea and the Black Sea, Istanbul is the most populous metropolis countrywide, situated in northwestern Türkiye. Keeping up pace with today’s world in every aspect, this major metropolis draws interest by its fascinating nature, as well as its peerless historical heritage remaining from the civilizations that had ruled these lands for thousands of years.
As an enchanting city full of the works dating back to Byzantine period, Istanbul thereafter hosted the Ottomans and gained its present identity by glorious palaces, inns, baths, mosques and city walls. Historical Peninsula, as home to various architectural marvels, is the first stop of the touristic tours in beautiful Istanbul, divided into two by the turquoise Bosporus. Istanbul is full of pleasant surprises around every corner by its numerous museums serving all over the city, pretty bridges connecting two continents and its vibrant lifestyle.
There are two airports in both sides of Istanbul to manage the busy air traffic all year round: Istanbul Airport (IST) serving in the European side and Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW) in the Anatolian side. Both airports serve as the points of departure for Turkish Airlines flights from Istanbul; however the point of departure to Muş is always Istanbul Airport (IST).
There are many ways that you can reach Istanbul Airport from Istanbul city center, located approximately 35 km from the airport. By private vehicle you can take the connected TEM and E5 roads to reach the airport. If you wish, you can reach the airport in approximately half an hour for around 100TL.
If you are opting for public transportation, there are scheduled IETT buses and Havaist shuttles that depart from 60 different locations You can find more detailed information on how to reach the airport via our transport information page.
Having witnessed the struggle of domination by many civilizations, Muş ranks among the top charming cities of Anatolia. This adorable Eastern Anatolian town having a verdant nature by its location at the foothills of Çavuş Mountain offers a breathtaking beauty to its guests between the stunning mountains and plains.
Remarkable for its unique tulips blossoming and coloring up the entire city in its season, Muş shines out as an ideal spot also for winter sports by its mountainous terrains and geographical location convenient for heavy fall of snow. The fortress of Muş in the center, on the other hand, is the historic icon of the city. Yıldızlı Inn bearing the traces of the Seljuk architecture, together with the two-storey Muş houses serving as a model of the classical Turkish architecture, Murat Bridge over the Murat River and Malazgirt Castle known for Malazgirt (Manzikert) Victory are some noteworthy sites of high touristic value.
The only airport in the city, Muş Airport (MSR) is located 18 kilometers from the center. Accordingly, passengers booking their flights to Muş with Turkish Airlines land at this airport.
You may use the airport shuttles operating in line with the flight hours to reach the city center from Muş Airport (MSR). These shuttles get to the center within twenty minutes in average. There are also airport shuttles serving to Bitlis city center and Tatvan. Apart from these, you may reach anywhere in the city via the cabs serving on the way out the airport or by renting a car to ensure a smooth transport during your stay.