Istanbul to Adana flights
Adana lies 710 km (441 mi) south-east of Istanbul, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 40 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Istanbul | Adana | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Turkey | Turkey |
| Population | 15.7 million | 1.8 million |
| Elevation | 39 m (128 ft) | 30 m (98 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Europe/Istanbul) | UTC+3 (Europe/Istanbul) |
| Nearest large airport | SAW, 33 km out | COV, 25 km out |
Airports at each end
Leaving Istanbul
Istanbul is served by 4 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW), 33 km (21 mi) from the centre, whose 11,614-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are İstanbul Airport (IST, 34 km), Tekirdağ Çorlu Airport (TEQ, 87 km), Bursa Yenişehir Airport (YEI, 99 km).
Arriving in Adana
Adana is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Çukurova International Airport (COV), 25 km (16 mi) from the centre, whose 11,482-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Çukurova International Airport | COV | 25 km (16 mi) | 11,482 ft | 35 ft |
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Staying in Adana
Our booking partner lists 79 places to stay in Adana. Of the 39 with a star rating, the largest group is 4-star (19), and 7 are five-star. Across 26 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8 out of 10. Guests have left 4,784 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Adana from Istanbul?
710 km (441 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Istanbul.
How long does it take to get from Istanbul to Adana by air?
About 1 h 40 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Istanbul and Adana?
No, both are on Europe/Istanbul at the moment.
Which airports are used for Istanbul to Adana flights?
Typically Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Çukurova International Airport (COV).
Where can I stay in Adana?
Our booking partner lists 79 places to stay in Adana, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.