Turkish Airlines offers six direct flights in average every day from Diyarbakır to Istanbul. Flights in this route take off from Diyarbakır Airport (DIY) and land at either Istanbul Airport (IST) or Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW) within two hours in average.
Passengers wishing to increase their flight alternatives in this route may also consider the connecting flights operated over Ankara Esenboğa Airport (ESB). Note that the duration of the journey with connecting flights may take three to six hours, depending on the layover at Ankara. You may have a look at the flights from Diyarbakır now to review all flight alternatives in Diyarbakır – Istanbul route.
Promising an utterly different experience for its visitors, Diyarbakır owns a history of almost 9000 years. Malabadi Bridge, which has been a source of inspiration for many songs, along with Sülüklühan, that used to be the headquarters of the cavalry troops during the Turkish War of Independence, and Diyarbakır Fortress, included in UNESCO World Heritage List, are only a few fascinating spots in the city. Extremely colorful bazaars in the city are also popular by their handiwork copper products.Turkish Airlines flights from Diyarbakır to Istanbul take off from Diyarbakır Airport (DIY), the sole airport serving in the city.
Located 11 kilometers from the center, Diyarbakır Airport (DIY) provides transportation by municipal buses or cabs. The municipal bus numbered Z2 departs from Universite station in the center and reaches the airport following the route Adliye, Batıkent, Kantar, Göletli Park and Zümrütkent. You may easily reach the airport by checking the departure times of these buses serving from morning till night. Moreover, cabs which are at your service 7/24 are also frequently preferred for reaching Diyarbakır Airport (DIY).
Ranking among the largest metropolises worldwide, Istanbul is a highly colorful city welcoming a great number of guests all over the world throughout the year. A magnificent city where history embraces the modern life offers countless things to do; feed the seagulls with simit (Turkish bagel) while having a beautiful Bosporus tour breathing in the fresh air, get lost in the narrow streets, sip your coffee at the fascinating passages, visit the antique shops and walk around the museums for hours to enjoy your holiday to the fullest in this magical metropolis.
There are two airports serving in the city: Istanbul Airport (IST) and Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW). Both airports serve as the point of destination for Turkish Airlines flights from Diyarbakır to Istanbul. It would be advantageous in every aspect to select the closest airport to your destination in the city.
The world’s new aviation center Istanbul Airport (IST) is approximately 35 km from Istanbul’s city center. With many different transportation options to choose from, you can pick the most suitable alternative to get from the airport to the city
For a comfortable journey, rent a car a from selection of car rental companies available at the airport. Another alternative is taxi service located outside the domestic and international terminals. It takes around 30 minutes to reach the city center by taxi and costs around 100-110 TL. When it comes to public transport, you can use Havaist, which sets off from 60 different spots on both the European and Asian sides. Some passengers prefer the IETT bus services which is a more affordable option.
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Another airport serving in Istanbul, Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW) is on the Anatolian side of the city and offers a couple of different alternatives for reaching the center, including municipal buses, airport shuttles and cabs.
It is possible to reach many spots in the center via the municipal buses setting off from the airport. If you plan to stay in Anatolian side, you may get on the bus numbered E10 to Bostancı, or E11 to Kadıköy direction. Passengers wishing to reach the European side may get to 4th Levent via the bus numbered E3 or to Taksim via the bus numbered SG-2.
Apart from the municipal buses, airport shuttles are also another frequently preferred option serving to Kadıköy, Yenisahra and Taksim directions. In addition to all these, you may reach anywhere in the city also by the cabs serving 7/24.