Travelling from Istanbul to Antakya Hatay Airport (HTY): What you need to know
Start planning your holiday by checking out the most convenient place to catch your flight from Istanbul to Antakya Hatay Airport (HTY). Explore the options for setting off from Istanbul Airport (IST) or Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW), two of the city's main airports.
The average length of a direct Istanbul to Antakya Hatay Airport flight is 1 hour 50 minutes.
Istanbul and Antakya (where Antakya Hatay Airport is located) share the UTC+3 timezone. That means you won't have to adjust your watch when you arrive.
The most popular route is from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Antakya Hatay Airport (HTY), with 21 direct weekly services. If you're ready to head out sooner, the earliest flight from IST to HTY is the 8:10am Turkish Airlines service. If you need some extra time before takeoff, the last departure is at 6pm with Turkish Airlines.
Leave plenty of time to get on your flight from Istanbul to HTY. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak time such as August? Public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer lines at security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before 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 Antakya Hatay Airport (HTY) departing from Istanbul Airport (IST).
When leaving from IST, you can catch a direct flight from Istanbul to Antakya Hatay Airport with Turkish Airlines.
Turkish Airlines is the airline with the highest number of bookings for flights from IST to HTY.
Located around 40 kms (25 miles) from the centre of Istanbul, IST can be reached in about 45 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport will take roughly 1 hour 10 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Istanbul to Antakya Hatay Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and get a little more snooze time) by choosing one of these stays near Istanbul Airport:
Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
Looking to fly out of Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)? Direct Istanbul to Antakya Hatay Airport (HTY) plane tickets can be booked from this popular hub.
From SAW, direct flights from Istanbul to HTY can be booked with Pegasus.
Pegasus Airlines ranks number one in bookings on the SAW to HTY route.
Pegasus Airlines ranks as the most punctual carrier operating flights between Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport and Antakya Hatay Airport.
On public transport, you can travel from central Istanbul to SAW in about 1 hour 40 minutes. The airport is roughly 48 kms (30 miles) away, and getting there by car will take approximately 1 hour 5 minutes.
Flying off with the first light? Think about staying at one of these hotels near Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport the day before your Istanbul to HTY flight:
68% of flights taking off from Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport meet their expected arrival time.
About Antakya Hatay Airport (HTY)
Hop off your flight from Istanbul to Antakya Hatay Airport and jump into your hotel bed shortly after. If you're searching for a convenient option a short journey from HTY, make your way to Özlem Apart&Pansiyon.
To lock in the lowest price, book your ride around four weeks in advance of your Istanbul to Antakya Hatay Airport flight.
HTY is located at 31,000.
Getting from Antakya Hatay Airport (HTY) to central Antakya
Central Antakya is around 26 kms (16 miles) from Antakya Hatay Airport and takes about 30 minutes to reach by car. See what your options are for heading into the city, whether that's with a taxi, car hire or ride-share.
It typically takes 55 minutes if you're using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul to Antakya Hatay Airport (HTY)
£28 is currently the best price for a one-way ticket from Istanbul to Antakya Hatay Airport. Return flights start at £55. These fares can change depending on demand.
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The best time to fly from Istanbul to Antakya Hatay Airport (HTY)
It's time to decide when to book your flight from Istanbul to Antakya Hatay Airport (HTY). July is the most popular month to visit Antakya. If you prefer a quieter vibe, go in November.
Book a Istanbul to HTY plane ticket departing in August if you're eager to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Antakya to range from 22ºC to 36ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from Istanbul to Antakya Hatay Airport in January if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 4ºC and 14ºC.
More about Antakya
After booking your flight from Istanbul to Antakya Hatay Airport, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these options your base for exploring Antakya:
Your visit to Antakya should come with a bit of sightseeing. Highlights that belong on your itinerary include Zeus Antik, Antioch Castle and Hatay Etnografya Müzesi.
Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)
You've visited Antakya, now it's time to explore more of Türkiye (Turkey). Journey about 113 kms (70 miles) northwest to Adana to check off its top sights. From Kapikaya Canyon to Ethnography Museum and Adana Muze Kompleksi, your itinerary will be busy.
Around 129 kms (80 miles) northeast of Antakya, Gaziantep is another essential stop in Türkiye (Turkey). Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Gaziantep Castle, Zeugma Mosaic Museum and Archeological Museum.
