Flying from Istanbul to Tabriz Shahid Madani International Airport (TBZ): What you need to know
Lay the groundwork for your adventure by considering where you'll catch your flight from Istanbul to Tabriz Shahid Madani International Airport (TBZ). Istanbul Airport (IST) and Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) are Istanbul's main airports.
Around 2 hours 35 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct Istanbul to Tabriz Shahid Madani International Airport flight.
Tabriz is 30 minutes ahead of Istanbul. Tabriz Shahid Madani International Airport is located in Tabriz, which follows the UTC+3:30 timezone.
Istanbul Airport (IST) to Tabriz Shahid Madani International Airport (TBZ) is the most popular route. There are 11 direct flights a week to pick from. If you have things to do before leaving, hop on the last flight with Iran Airtour at 4pm. Choose the first IST to TBZ departure operated by Turkish Airlines at 1:45am if you want to get going earlier.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Istanbul to TBZ. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
Travelling during a peak month like August? School holidays and other high seasons can mean longer lines at security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in Istanbul
Istanbul Airport (IST)
You can hop on a direct flight from Istanbul to Tabriz Shahid Madani International Airport (TBZ) out of Istanbul Airport (IST).
Well-known airlines that have direct flights from Istanbul to Tabriz Shahid Madani International Airport out of IST include:
Most travellers prefer to fly with Turkish Airlines between IST and TBZ.
Located around 40 kilometres from central Istanbul, IST can be reached in about 45 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport is roughly 1 hour 10 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Istanbul to Tabriz Shahid Madani International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays near Istanbul Airport:
Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
Planning to leave from Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)? Direct Istanbul to Tabriz Shahid Madani International Airport (TBZ) plane tickets can be booked from this popular hub.
Pegasus has direct flights from Istanbul to TBZ leaving from SAW. Book your favourite seat and reach your destination without any detours.
Pegasus Airlines is the go-to airline for bookings on the SAW to TBZ route.
Book with Pegasus Airlines if punctuality is a priority. Its flights between Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport and Tabriz Shahid Madani International Airport touch down as scheduled 96.43% of the time.
Using public transport, you can travel from central Istanbul to SAW in around 1 hour 40 minutes. The terminal is roughly 48 kilometres away, and making the trip by car takes approximately 1 hour 5 minutes.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before catching your Istanbul to TBZ flight? Kick back in a hotel near Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport before your break officially begins. These stays are expecting you:
When it comes to keeping flights on track, Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 68%.
About Tabriz Shahid Madani International Airport (TBZ)
Consider staying at Tabriz International Hotel after touching down from your flight from Istanbul to Tabriz Shahid Madani International Airport. It's a quick drive from TBZ and a comfortable option if you'd like to get some rest right away.
Getting from Tabriz Shahid Madani International Airport (TBZ) to central Tabriz
Tabriz Shahid Madani International Airport is around 10 kilometres from central Tabriz. It takes around 20 minutes or so to get to the city by car.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey of roughly 35 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul to Tabriz Shahid Madani International Airport (TBZ)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Istanbul to Tabriz Shahid Madani International Airport is $153. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $362. Depending on when and how early you book, these fares can change.
Score cheap flights from Istanbul to TBZ by booking four months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for bagging a bargain.
The best month for finding cheap Istanbul to Tabriz Shahid Madani International Airport tickets is September. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare prices, then select the dates offering the lowest fares.
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The best time to fly from Istanbul to Tabriz Shahid Madani International Airport (TBZ)
Think about the pace you're looking for when planning the timing of your trip. December is the quietest month to go to Tabriz. August is when most people book flights from Istanbul to Tabriz Shahid Madani International Airport (TBZ), which may be perfect if you enjoy travelling when it's busier.
The warmest month in Tabriz is July, with temperatures ranging between 14ºC (57ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF). Book your Istanbul to TBZ plane ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Istanbul to Tabriz Shahid Madani International Airport in January when temperatures are between -12ºC (10ºF) and 5ºC (41ºF).
More about Tabriz
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Tabriz right here. Browse these hotels once you've booked your flight from Istanbul to Tabriz Shahid Madani International Airport:
Tabriz Grand Bazaar and Blue Mosque are just the start of the popular attractions to put on your Tabriz travel itinerary. Keep the momentum going by heading to Bazaar of Tabriz.
Explore more of Iran
Ardabil is just one of the many cities in Iran waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Tabriz. Around 177 kilometres away to the east, top sights here include Virgin Mary Church, Sheikh Safi al-din Khanegah and Shrine Ensemble and Shorabil lake.
If there's time to check out another corner of Iran, consider Zanjan, about 257 kilometres southeast of Tabriz. Dokhan Carvansarai, Golestan Forest Park and Jame'a Mosque of Zanjan are key highlights.
