Flights Antalya → Istanbul
AYT → SAW
How long is the flight from Antalya to Istanbul?
The flight from Antalya (AYT) to Istanbul (SAW) takes about 1h. This is an estimate based on the distance between the two airports: the real time depends on the aircraft, wind and any stops.
Route overview
The flight route operates between Antalya, which has been an active airport since 1998, and the bustling city of Istanbul. This high-demand route is served by modern aircraft such as the Boeing 737-800 and Airbus A320, connecting to one of the world's busiest airports in Istanbul, which sees over 48 million passengers annually.
Your rights on this US flight (DOT)
US flights have no statutory cash compensation for delays. Under the US DOT rules, if your flight is cancelled or significantly changed and you decline rebooking, you're owed an automatic refund of the unused ticket. The tarmac-delay limit is 3 hours (domestic) / 4 hours (international). Amenities for controllable delays depend on each airline's contract of carriage.
US flight refund rules & checker →General information, not legal advice.
The Antalya (AYT) → Istanbul (SAW) route is operated by Pegasus Airlines, Turkish Airlines. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 8.6/100 (low), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Istanbul the average ATFM delay is 3.5 minutes (main cause: atfm). Departing from Antalya the average ATFM delay is 3.5 minutes.
Heading to Istanbul: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Antalya (AYT) to Istanbul (SAW) heads north for about 463 km, a flight time of roughly 1h 0m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Antalya the average ATFM delay is 3.5 min (atfm); arriving into Istanbul it is 3.5 min (atfm).
Route facts
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Frequently asked questions about AYT-SAW
The flight from Antalya (AYT) to Istanbul (SAW) takes about 1h. This is an estimate based on the distance between the two airports: the real time depends on the aircraft, wind and any stops.
Route-specific punctuality data isn't available yet. Check your flight on FlightGuard for a real-time analysis.
The cancellation rate varies by airline and season. Check your flight risk for an up-to-date estimate.
The route is operated by 2 airlines: Pegasus Airlines, Turkish Airlines.
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US flights have no statutory cash compensation for delays. Under US DOT rules, if the airline cancels or significantly changes your flight and you decline rebooking, you're owed an automatic refund of the unused ticket. The tarmac-delay limit is 3 hours (domestic) / 4 hours (international). Meals or hotels for controllable delays depend on each airline's contract of carriage.
