Travelling from Istanbul to Gaziantep Oguzeli International Airport (GZT): What you need to know
Your trip gets off the ground at one of Istanbul's main airports, Istanbul Airport (IST) or Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW). Check out your options for booking a flight from Istanbul to Gaziantep Oguzeli International Airport (GZT) setting off from either of these bases.
Expect to be travelling for 1 hour 45 minutes. That's the average duration of a direct Istanbul to Gaziantep Oguzeli International Airport flight.
Gaziantep (where Gaziantep Oguzeli International Airport is located) and Istanbul share the UTC+3 timezone. You'll have no time difference to factor in for your trip.
With 63 direct flights a week between the two airports, Istanbul Airport (IST) to Gaziantep Oguzeli International Airport (GZT) is the busiest route. Turkish Airlines operates the earliest flight at 12:10am. If you're eager to make the most of your day before you fly, the last flight from IST to GZT is with Turkish Airlines at 9:10pm.
To ensure you get on your flight from Istanbul to GZT, leave enough time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Be prepared for longer queues during popular months like August and other peak seasons. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
Airports in Istanbul
Istanbul Airport (IST)
Fly without interruptions from Istanbul Airport (IST). Nonstop flights from Istanbul to Gaziantep Oguzeli International Airport (GZT) can be booked from here.
You'll find a direct flight from Istanbul to Gaziantep Oguzeli International Airport with Turkish Airlines. This popular airline operates services from IST.
The airline with the highest booking numbers between IST and GZT is Turkish Airlines.
IST is about 40 kilometres from central Istanbul. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take you 45 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're using public transport, expect the travel time to be around 1 hour 10 minutes.
Looking for a comfortable hotel near Istanbul Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Istanbul to Gaziantep Oguzeli International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
You can book a direct Istanbul to Gaziantep Oguzeli International Airport (GZT) plane ticket with departures from Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW). Decide if leaving from SAW is a better fit for your trip.
From SAW, direct flights from Istanbul to GZT are offered by Pegasus.
On the SAW to GZT route, Pegasus Airlines is the go-to airline for most travellers on this route.
With 69.12% of services arriving as scheduled, Pegasus Airlines is the most punctual carrier flying between Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport and Gaziantep Oguzeli International Airport.
SAW is around 48 kilometres from central Istanbul. It takes 1 hour 5 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour 40 minutes.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before catching your Istanbul to GZT flight? Relax in a hotel near Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport before your holiday officially begins. Here's where you can stay:
When it comes to flights staying on schedule, Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 68%.
About Gaziantep Oguzeli International Airport (GZT)
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Getting from Gaziantep Oguzeli International Airport (GZT) to central Gaziantep
Gaziantep Oguzeli International Airport is around 23 kilometres from central Gaziantep. It takes around 30 minutes or so to drive to the city.
It typically takes 50 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul to Gaziantep Oguzeli International Airport (GZT)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Istanbul to Gaziantep Oguzeli International Airport is $54. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $108. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
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The best time to fly from Istanbul to Gaziantep Oguzeli International Airport (GZT)
It's time to figure out when to book your flight from Istanbul to Gaziantep Oguzeli International Airport (GZT). August is the busiest month to visit Gaziantep. If you like things a bit more low-key, think about going in November.
The warmest month in Gaziantep is August, with temperatures ranging between 20ºC (68ºF) and 38ºC (100ºF). Book your Istanbul to GZT plane ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Istanbul to Gaziantep Oguzeli International Airport in January when temperatures are between -1ºC (30ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF).
More about Gaziantep
Once you've booked your flight from Istanbul to Gaziantep Oguzeli International Airport, find a hotel that's got location and comfort covered. Make one of these options your base for exploring Gaziantep:
There are so many things to do and see in this city, it can be difficult to know where to start. Gaziantep Castle, Zeugma Mosaic Museum and Archeological Museum are highlights which should be on every Gaziantep itinerary.
Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)
You've visited Gaziantep, now it's time to explore other parts of Türkiye (Turkey). Travel around 193 kilometres west to Adana to check off its top attractions. From Kapikaya Canyon to Ethnography Museum and Adana Muze Kompleksi, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
If you're eager to discover another side of Türkiye (Turkey), consider Diyarbakir, roughly 257 kilometres northeast of Gaziantep. Historic Walls of Diyarbakir, Diyarbakır Walls and Hamam are the start of reasons to visit.
