Travelling from Hannover Airport (HAJ) to Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Hannover Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 3 hours 15 minutes.
The timezone in Istanbul is UTC+3, which is two hours ahead of Hannover.
Choose from 26 weekly Hannover Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport flights. The 10:30 departure with Turkish Airlines is the earliest flight you can take. Turkish Airlines operates the last service of the day at 19:00.
Your HAJ to IST flight won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
Be prepared for longer queues in popular months such as June. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
Turkish Airlines is your gateway to discovering Istanbul (and maybe even some other great parts of Türkiye (Turkey)!). Browse the direct flights from Hannover Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport offered by this popular airline.
Turkish Airlines is the top choice for travellers on this route.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Hannover Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or even explore someplace new along the way. Check out these options between HAJ and IST:
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Franz Josef Strauss Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Hannover Airport (HAJ) to Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Right now, $142 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Hannover Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $262. Bear in mind that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
It's usually smart to book as early as possible if you want to get cheap tickets from HAJ to IST. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
Plan your trip for November. That's the cheapest month for flights from Hannover Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest airfare across every month.
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Find the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Hannover Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Hannover Airport (HAJ)
Hannover Airport maintains a solid on-time record, reducing your chances of a delayed flight. Departures from HAJ land at their destination as scheduled 80.22% of the time.
To get to Hannover Airport from central Hannover, it takes around 25 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 14 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Catching public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Hannover Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these hotels close to HAJ:
Arriving at Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
If you're getting in on a late Hannover Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping shortly after at one of these accommodation options near IST:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up an Istanbul Ataturk Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Hit, Avec car rentals or Eren Rent a Car and explore beyond Istanbul's usual tourist stops.
Get the best deal by reserving your vehicle from Istanbul Ataturk Airport about two weeks ahead of your departure.
Getting from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to central Istanbul
From Istanbul Ataturk Airport, Istanbul is approximately 48 kilometres away. It takes around 50 minutes to drive to the centre.
It'll take around 1 hour 45 minutes when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
April is the most popular month for flights from Hannover Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, go to Istanbul in February.
When booking your flight from Hannover Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport, think about the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Istanbul, with temperatures ranging from 20ºC (68ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from HAJ to IST in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 2ºC (36ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF) on average.
Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)
Ankara is just one of the many places in Türkiye (Turkey) waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Istanbul. Around 354 kilometres away to the east, check out popular attractions including Museum of Anatolian Civilizations, Kocatepe Mosque (Kocatepe Camii) and Genclik Park.
Around 322 kilometres south-west of Istanbul, Izmir is another essential stop in Türkiye (Turkey). Experience major highlights starting with Kordonboyu, Kadifekale Castle and Konak Square.