Flying from Istanbul to Aleppo International Airport (ALP): What you need to know
Get your trip planning started by considering where you'll catch your flight from Istanbul to Aleppo International Airport (ALP). Istanbul Airport (IST) and Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) are Istanbul's main airports.
Jump on a direct Istanbul to Aleppo International Airport flight and you'll be travelling for an average of 2 hours.
Aleppo (where Aleppo International Airport is located) and Istanbul share the UTC+3 timezone. You'll have no time difference to factor in for your trip.
The most popular route is Istanbul Airport (IST) to Aleppo International Airport (ALP). You can choose from 8 direct services every week.
To ensure you catch your flight from Istanbul to ALP, leave plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Show up at the airport even earlier during popular months like August. Aim for two hours before a domestic departure and up to four hours for an international flight. After checking in, you can use any extra time to relax or grab something to eat.
Airports in Istanbul
Istanbul Airport (IST)
You can jump on a direct flight from Istanbul to Aleppo International Airport (ALP) departing from Istanbul Airport (IST).
Turkish Airlines is a popular airline that operates direct flights from Istanbul to Aleppo International Airport taking off from IST.
The majority of travellers choose to fly with Turkish Airlines between IST and ALP.
Travelling from central Istanbul to IST takes about 1 hour 10 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a taxi, you'll cover the 40 kms (25 miles) in 45 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Want a leisurely start to your holiday? Stay near Istanbul Airport. Whether you have an early flight from Istanbul to Aleppo International Airport or prefer not to feel hurried, these hotels have you covered:
Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
You can book a direct Istanbul to Aleppo International Airport (ALP) plane ticket out of Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW). Decide if leaving from SAW is a better fit for your trip.
From SAW, direct flights from Istanbul to ALP are available with AJet.
AJet ranks number one in bookings on the SAW to ALP route.
SAW is about 48 kms (30 miles) from central Istanbul. It'll take 1 hour 5 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour 40 minutes.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before boarding your Istanbul to ALP flight? Unwind in a hotel near Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport before your adventure officially begins. These stays are calling your name:
Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport has an on-time performance of 68%. This figure gives an insight into how frequently flights departing from this airport land on time.
Getting from Aleppo International Airport (ALP) to central Aleppo
From Aleppo International Airport, central Aleppo is around 31 kms (19 miles) away. It takes about 35 minutes to get to the city centre by car.
Travelling on public transport typically takes 1 hour 15 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul to Aleppo International Airport (ALP)
£84 is currently the best price for a one-way ticket from Istanbul to Aleppo International Airport. Return flights start from £172. These fares may change depending on demand and availability.
To pick up cheap flights from Istanbul to ALP, book ahead. Airlines generally offer the most competitive fares when flights are first released.
Cheap Istanbul to Aleppo International Airport tickets are easier to find when your travel dates are flexible. Try using the 'Whole month' search tool to compare fares across each month and then fly out on the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Istanbul to Aleppo International Airport (ALP)
February is the most popular month for flights from Istanbul to Aleppo International Airport (ALP). Visit Aleppo in December if you'd rather be there when it's quieter.
Book a Istanbul to ALP plane ticket departing in July if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Aleppo to range from 21ºC to 39ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from Istanbul to Aleppo International Airport in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 2ºC and 13ºC.
Explore more of Syria
You've visited Aleppo, now it's time to discover other corners of Syria. Journey about 161 kms (100 miles) south to Homs to check off its top attractions. From Citadel of Homs to Khalid ibn Al-Walid Mosque and Al Jilani Mosque, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Latakia is another standout destination in Syria and is around 153 kms (95 miles) southwest of Aleppo. No trip is complete without a visit to Mosque of the Caliphs, Salah el-Din Citadel and Batrla Mosque.
