What is the most punctual flight time for Istanbul to Samsun flights?

Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.

How often are flights from Istanbul to Samsun delayed?

About 7% of weekly flights between Istanbul and Samsun have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 83 minutes.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Istanbul to Samsun flights?

Over the past year, Turkish Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 7% of flights being delayed.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Friday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Sunday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

How long is the flight from Istanbul Airport to Samsun?

For as low as £100, Turkish Airlines can have you in Samsun from Istanbul Airport in 1h 25m. There are 405 mi between Istanbul Airport and Samsun. All flights are typically direct.

Weekly flight availability from Istanbul Airport to Samsun

The most flights from IST to SZF are scheduled on a Monday (6 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (3 on average).

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Samsun ranges from 30.0 - 90.0 inches per month. November is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 90.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit Samsun when rainfall is around 30.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Samsun, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 22.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 6.0 C).

What are the most reliable airlines from Istanbul Airport to Samsun?

The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Istanbul Airport to Samsun are Thai Airways (95%), Singapore Airlines (95%) and Turkish Airlines (91%).

What airport do you fly into for flights to Samsun from Istanbul?

Samsun Carsamba (SZF), located 11.9 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from Istanbul to Samsun. 0 airlines have flights to Carsamba from Istanbul on a regular basis. Booking flights from Istanbul to Samsun Carsamba should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 5 inbound flights from Istanbul per day.

Can I find deals for flights from Istanbul to Samsun that include hotel bookings?

Yes. In addition to deals on Istanbul to Samsun flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

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After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Istanbul to Samsun.

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Istanbul Airport to Samsun?

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Istanbul Airport to Samsun (average of £58). Flying from Istanbul Airport to Samsun in July is currently the most expensive (average of £116). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from IST to SZF?

When flying from Istanbul Airport to Samsun, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Istanbul Airport to Samsun?

Airfare is above average for this route at the moment.

Istanbul Airport to Samsun flights typically cost between £70 and £86 in October.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £100 on Turkish Airlines (28 Oct–11 Nov).

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What airport do you fly into for flights to Samsun from Istanbul?
Samsun Carsamba (SZF), located 11.9 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from Istanbul to Samsun. 0 airlines have flights to Carsamba from Istanbul on a regular basis. Booking flights from Istanbul to Samsun Carsamba should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 5 inbound flights from Istanbul per day.
How long is the flight from Istanbul Airport to Samsun?
For as low as £100, Turkish Airlines can have you in Samsun from Istanbul Airport in 1h 25m. There are 405 mi between Istanbul Airport and Samsun. All flights are typically direct.
What are the most reliable airlines from Istanbul Airport to Samsun?
The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Istanbul Airport to Samsun are Thai Airways (95%), Singapore Airlines (95%) and Turkish Airlines (91%).
Can I find deals for flights from Istanbul to Samsun that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Istanbul to Samsun flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Istanbul to Samsun?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Istanbul to Samsun.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Istanbul to Samsun?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Istanbul to Samsun by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Istanbul Airport to Samsun?
Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Istanbul Airport to Samsun (average of £58). Flying from Istanbul Airport to Samsun in July is currently the most expensive (average of £116). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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When flying from Istanbul Airport to Samsun, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Istanbul Airport to Samsun?

Airfare is above average for this route at the moment.

Istanbul Airport to Samsun flights typically cost between £70 and £86 in October.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £100 on Turkish Airlines (28 Oct–11 Nov).

Weekly flight availability from Istanbul Airport to Samsun

The most flights from IST to SZF are scheduled on a Monday (6 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (3 on average).

How often are flights from Istanbul to Samsun delayed?

About 7% of weekly flights between Istanbul and Samsun have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 83 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Istanbul to Samsun flights?

Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Friday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Sunday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Istanbul to Samsun flights?

Over the past year, Turkish Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 7% of flights being delayed.

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Istanbul Airport to Samsun flights typically cost between £70 and £86 in October.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £100 on Turkish Airlines (28 Oct–11 Nov).