Flying from Maharana Pratap Airport (UDR) to Istanbul: what you need to know
Maharana Pratap Airport is located in Udaipur. Operating on the UTC+3 timezone, Istanbul is 2 hours 30 minutes behind Udaipur.
To ensure you get on your flight from UDR to Istanbul, allow plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
During popular months such as August, it's wise to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're travelling during high season in general.
You'll need an e-visa for Türkiye (Turkey) if you hold a passport from India and are travelling for tourism purposes. Visa and travel documentation requirements change frequently. So before booking your cheap ticket from Maharana Pratap Airport to Istanbul, check with your airline and the destination country's local consulate or embassy for the most recent updates.
UDR is approximately 19 kilometres from central Udaipur. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to arrive, depending on traffic conditions.
Have an early flight from Maharana Pratap Airport to Istanbul? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these hotels close to UDR:
How to find the cheapest flights from Maharana Pratap Airport (UDR) to Istanbul
C$779 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Maharana Pratap Airport to Istanbul. For a return flight on this route, the best price is C$2,160. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares can change.
It's usually best to book as early as possible if you want to get cheap tickets from UDR to Istanbul. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
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Airports in Istanbul
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) is around 48 kilometres from the centre of Istanbul. With your own car rental or in a cab, the drive is about 50 minutes.
Getting there on public transport takes roughly 1 hour and 45 minutes.
Consider staying in a hotel close to IST if you're catching a late flight from Maharana Pratap Airport to Istanbul. Pick one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
Central Istanbul is about 48 kilometres from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW). As soon as your flight from Maharana Pratap Airport to Istanbul has hit the runway and you've made your way out of the airport, the drive should take about 57 minutes.
You can also travel by public transport, which will take approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes.
There are some great places where you can make a pit stop near SAW. Kick back and get cozy after your flight from UDR to Istanbul at any of these perfectly located options:
Best time to go to Istanbul
August is the most popular month for flights from Maharana Pratap Airport to Istanbul. To avoid the crowds, visit Istanbul in February when things are quieter.
The warmest month in Istanbul is August, with the temperature ranging between 20ºC and 30ºC. Book your flights from Maharana Pratap Airport to Istanbul in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap flight from UDR to Istanbul in January when temperatures average between 2ºC and 11ºC.
More about Istanbul
Once you've booked your flight from Maharana Pratap Airport to Istanbul, think about where to rest your head in this city. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Istanbul:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be hard to know where to begin. Topkapi Palace, The Basilica Cistern and Galata Tower are top attractions which should feature on any well-planned Istanbul itinerary.
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