Istanbul to Eskişehir flights
Eskişehir lies 191 km (119 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 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 | Eskişehir | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Turkey | Turkey |
| Population | 15.7 million | 921,630 |
| Elevation | 39 m (128 ft) | 794 m (2,605 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Europe/Istanbul) | UTC+3 (Europe/Istanbul) |
| Nearest large airport | SAW, 33 km out | AOE, 4 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 Eskişehir
Eskişehir is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Hasan Polatkan Airport (AOE), 4 km (2 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 8,261 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Zafer Airport (KZR, 81 km), Bursa Yenişehir Airport (YEI, 97 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hasan Polatkan Airport | AOE | 4 km (2 mi) | 8,261 ft | 2,588 ft |
| Zafer Airport (regional) | KZR | 81 km (50 mi) | 9,843 ft | 3,327 ft |
| Bursa Yenişehir Airport (regional) | YEI | 97 km (60 mi) | 9,818 ft | 764 ft |
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Staying in Eskişehir
Our booking partner lists 113 places to stay in Eskisehir. Of the 31 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (19), and 4 are five-star. Across 38 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.2 out of 10. Guests have left 10,627 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Eskişehir from Istanbul?
191 km (119 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Istanbul.
How long does it take to get from Istanbul to Eskişehir by air?
About 1 h, 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 Eskişehir?
No, both are on Europe/Istanbul at the moment.
Which airports are used for Istanbul to Eskişehir flights?
Typically Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Hasan Polatkan Airport (AOE); Eskişehir also has KZR, YEI.
Where can I stay in Eskişehir?
Our booking partner lists 113 places to stay in Eskisehir, 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.