Flying from Istanbul to Kahramanmaras Airport (KCM): What you need to know
Your trip gets off the ground at one of Istanbul's main airports, Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) or Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW). Explore the options for booking a flight from Istanbul to Kahramanmaras Airport (KCM) jetting off from either of these.
The average length of a direct Istanbul to Kahramanmaras Airport flight is 1 hour 45 minutes.
Kahramanmaras (where Kahramanmaras Airport is located) and Istanbul share the UTC+3 timezone. With no time difference, coordinating plans between the cities is hassle-free.
The busiest route is from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to Kahramanmaras Airport (KCM), with 15 direct services every week. If you'd rather get moving right away, the earliest flight from IST to KCM is the 8:05am Turkish Airlines option. If a later flight fits your day better, the last departure is at 7:10pm with Turkish Airlines.
Give yourself enough time to make your flight from Istanbul to KCM. As a general rule, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Planning to travel during a peak time like public or school holidays? Expect longer queues at check-in and security. To play it safe, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Istanbul
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
You can hop on a direct flight from Istanbul to Kahramanmaras Airport (KCM) leaving from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST).
Turkish Airlines is a well-known airline that operates direct flights from Istanbul to Kahramanmaras Airport departing from IST.
Turkish Airlines is the airline with the highest passenger demand for flights from IST to KCM.
Located around 48 kilometres from the centre of Istanbul, IST can be reached in about 50 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport is roughly 1 hour 45 minutes.
In search of a convenient hotel close to Istanbul Ataturk Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Istanbul to Kahramanmaras Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
Planning to leave from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)? Direct Istanbul to Kahramanmaras Airport (KCM) flight tickets are available from this popular hub.
Board your direct flight from Istanbul to KCM with Pegasus. This is one of the main carriers flying this route out of SAW.
Pegasus attracts the most bookings on the SAW to KCM route.
You can get to SAW from central Istanbul in approximately 55 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The ride by public transport will take roughly 1 hour 30 minutes to cover the 48 kilometres or so.
Catching an early morning flight? Think about staying at one of these hotels near Sabiha Gokcen International Airport the day before your Istanbul to KCM flight:
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport has an on-time performance rate of 76.93%. This figure reflects how often flights that take off from this airport reach their destination on schedule.
About Kahramanmaras Airport (KCM)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Istanbul to Kahramanmaras Airport. Make yourself comfy at one of these accommodation options near KCM instead:
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How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul to Kahramanmaras Airport (KCM)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Istanbul to Kahramanmaras Airport is C$37. For a return flight on this route, the best price is C$107. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares may change.
Get your hands on cheap flights from Istanbul to KCM by booking 11 months ahead. According to our research, that's the ideal time frame for picking up a bargain.
Schedule your trip for April. That's the best month for landing an awesome deal on Istanbul to Kahramanmaras Airport tickets. If you're open to different travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across each month.
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The best time to fly from Istanbul to Kahramanmaras Airport (KCM)
It's time to figure out when to book your flight from Istanbul to Kahramanmaras Airport (KCM). August is the peak month for travel to Kahramanmaras. If you prefer a quieter vibe, think about going in February.
When booking your Istanbul to KCM flight ticket, consider what kind of weather works for you. August is the warmest month in Kahramanmaras, with temperatures ranging from 18ºC (64ºF) to 38ºC (100ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from Istanbul to Kahramanmaras Airport in January if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -3ºC (27ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF).
More about Kahramanmaras
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the top stays in Kahramanmaras right here. Explore these hotels once you've locked in your flight from Istanbul to Kahramanmaras Airport:
Your Kahramanmaras trip isn't complete without checking out the sights. Top attractions that should be on your list include Kurşuncu, Kahramanmaraş Merkez and Hacı Bayram Veli Cami.
Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)
You've done Kahramanmaras, now it's time to discover more of Türkiye (Turkey). Journey about 153 kilometres west to Adana to check off its popular sights. From Kapikaya Canyon to Ethnography Museum and 2. Seyhan Koruluğu, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Around 290 kilometres east of Kahramanmaras, Diyarbakir is another essential stop in Türkiye (Turkey). Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Diyarbakır, Historic Walls of Diyarbakir and Diyarbakır Walls.
