Flights Istanbul → Izmir
IST → ADB
Route overview
The flight route connects Istanbul, whose airport opened in 2018, with Izmir, a city served by an older and more established airport that has been operational since 1987. The destination airport sees nearly ten million passengers annually, making it a significant hub for air travel in the region. Various aircraft types operate on this route, including Airbus A320s, Boeing 737-800s, Airbus A330s, and other models suitable for both short-haul and long-distance flights.
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 Istanbul (IST) → Izmir (ADB) route is operated by Pegasus Airlines, Turkish Airlines. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 8.1/100 (low), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Izmir the average ATFM delay is 0.0 minutes (main cause: ATC pre-departure). Departing from Istanbul the average ATFM delay is 3.5 minutes.
Heading to Izmir: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Istanbul (IST) to Izmir (ADB) heads south-west for about 358 km, a flight time of roughly 52m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Istanbul the average ATFM delay is 3.5 min (atfm); arriving into Izmir it is 0.0 min (ATC pre-departure).
Route facts
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Frequently asked questions about IST-ADB
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.
