Flying from Istanbul to Mardin Airport (MQM): what you need to know
Countless great adventures start at one of Istanbul's main airports, Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) or Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW). Check out your options for booking a flight from Istanbul to Mardin Airport (MQM) taking off from either of these.
2 hours is the average duration of a direct flight from Istanbul to Mardin Airport.
Istanbul and Mardin (where Mardin Airport is located) share the UTC+3 timezone. That means you won't need to change your watch once you land.
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to Mardin Airport (MQM) is the most popular route. There are 27 direct flights a week to choose from. If you have things to do before leaving, hop on the last flight with Turkish Airlines at 17:30. Choose the first IST to MQM departure operated by AJet at 06:20 if you want to get going earlier.
Your flight from Istanbul to MQM won't wait if you're late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
Flying during a popular month such as August? Major public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer lines at security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Istanbul
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Enjoy an uninterrupted journey from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST). Nonstop flights from Istanbul to Mardin Airport (MQM) can be booked from here.
Turkish Airlines is a well-known carrier that operates direct flights from Istanbul to Mardin Airport leaving from IST.
From central Istanbul, IST is approximately 48 kilometres away. Check the official airport website or use navigation apps to work out the best way to reach the terminal.
After a relaxed start to your trip? Stay near Istanbul Ataturk Airport. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Istanbul to Mardin Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
Want more options for a direct flight from Istanbul to Mardin Airport (MQM)? Browse the fares leaving from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW).
Board your direct flight from Istanbul to MQM with AJet. This is one of the top carriers operating this route out of SAW.
SAW is around 48 kilometres from central Istanbul. It takes 57 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before catching your flight from Istanbul to MQM? Relax in a hotel near Sabiha Gokcen International Airport before your adventure officially starts. These stays are calling your name:
About Mardin Airport (MQM)
Arriving on a late flight from Istanbul to Mardin Airport? Grab your luggage and go directly to a hotel. Two options near MQM are Anemon Mardin Otel and Mardin Airport Hotel.
Getting from Mardin Airport (MQM) to central Mardin
From Mardin Airport, Mardin is approximately 16 kilometres away. It takes around 23 minutes to get to the centre driving.
How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul to Mardin Airport (MQM)
Pick up a one-way ticket from Istanbul to Mardin Airport from $54 or travel return from just $116. Fares listed are subject to change and may differ when you make your booking.
To secure flight tickets from Istanbul to MQM, book your trip 8 months before your departure.
The cheapest month for tickets from Istanbul to Mardin Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' search feature to find the most affordable day to fly if you're flexible with your departure dates.
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The best time to fly from Istanbul to Mardin Airport (MQM)
April is the quietest time of year to fly to Mardin. Alternatively, follow the crowds and take your trip in July. This is the busiest month for flights from Istanbul to Mardin Airport.
When booking your flight from Istanbul to MQM, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Mardin, with the temperature ranging from 22ºC to 39ºC.
Visit in January for cooler conditions. Temperatures average between -1ºC and 11ºC. However, this city promises a good time whenever you book your cheap flights from Istanbul to Mardin Airport.
More about Mardin
After locking in your flight from Istanbul to Mardin Airport, think about where you'd like to stay in this city. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Mardin:
Mardin Museum and Great Mosque of Mardin are just the start of the leading attractions to put on your Mardin travel itinerary. Keep the momentum going by heading to Sabanci City Museum.
Complete your Mardin trip with a car rental
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