Flying from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Antakya Airport (HTY): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Istanbul Airport to Antakya Airport is 1 hour 50 minutes.
Flights from IST to HTY start at 08:10 — the first with Turkish Airlines. The last service of the day is at 18:00 with Turkish Airlines. Overall, you can choose from 24 weekly Istanbul Airport to Antakya Airport flights.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your IST to HTY flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.
During popular months such as August, you'll want to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're travelling during a high season in general.
Travelling to Antakya (and then exploring more of Türkiye (Turkey)!) is a breeze with Turkish Airlines. This popular carrier has direct flights from Istanbul Airport to Antakya Airport.
Most passengers choose to travel with Turkish Airlines on this route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Antakya Airport (HTY)
At the moment, $97 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Istanbul Airport to Antakya Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $188. Remember that fares could change due to demand when booking.
Book 11 months before flying. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from IST to HTY.
Schedule your trip for April. That's the cheapest month for flights from Istanbul Airport to Antakya Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest price across each month.
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Handy information about Istanbul Airport (IST)
To reach Istanbul Airport from central Istanbul, it takes about 45 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 40 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Catching public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour 10 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Istanbul Airport to Antakya Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels close to IST:
Arriving at Antakya Airport (HTY)
Consider a stay at Özlem Apart&Pansiyon after touching down from your Istanbul Airport to Antakya Airport flight. It's a quick drive from HTY and a handy option if you'd like to get some sleep right away.
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Antakya Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Nissa Car Rental, Alamo or Enterprise and explore beyond Antakya's usual tourist stops.
To get the lowest price, reserve your ride from Antakya Airport around four weeks ahead.
Getting from Antakya Airport (HTY) to central Antakya
You'll find HTY at 31,000.
Antakya Airport is roughly 26 kilometres from the centre of Antakya. The drive time takes around 30 minutes.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey of about 55 minutes.
When to fly to Antakya Airport (HTY)
The quietest month for a flight from Istanbul Airport to Antakya Airport is March, while July is the busiest. Pick the best time to visit Antakya based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
The warmest month in Antakya is August, with the temperature ranging between 22ºC (72ºF) and 36ºC (97ºF). Book your flights from Istanbul Airport to Antakya Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
Search for cheap tickets from IST to HTY in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 4ºC (39ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF) on average.
Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)
Antakya has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of Türkiye (Turkey) waiting to be explored. Around 113 kilometres north-west of Antakya, a visit to Adana will keep you on the move. Start with leading attractions like Kapikaya Canyon, Ethnography Museum and Adana Muze Kompleksi.
Around 145 kilometres north-east of Antakya, Gaziantep is another favourite stop in Türkiye (Turkey). No visit is complete without checking out Gaziantep Castle, Zeugma Mosaic Museum and Archeological Museum.