Gaziantep to Malatya flights
Malatya lies 165 km (103 mi) north-east of Gaziantep, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 58 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.
| Gaziantep | Malatya | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Turkey | Turkey |
| Population | 2.2 million | 750,491 |
| Elevation | 842 m (2,762 ft) | 963 m (3,159 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Europe/Istanbul) | UTC+3 (Europe/Istanbul) |
| Nearest large airport | GZT, 15 km out | MLX, 22 km out |
Airports at each end
Leaving Gaziantep
Gaziantep is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Gaziantep Oğuzeli International Airport (GZT), 15 km (9 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,842 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Aleppo International Airport (ALP, 99 km), Kahramanmaraş Airport (KCM, 65 km).
Arriving in Malatya
Malatya is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Malatya Erhaç Airport (MLX), 22 km (14 mi) from the centre, whose 10,990-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Adıyaman Airport (ADF, 70 km), Elazığ Airport (EZS, 89 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malatya Erhaç Airport (regional) | MLX | 22 km (14 mi) | 10,990 ft | 2,828 ft |
| Adıyaman Airport (regional) | ADF | 70 km (43 mi) | 8,153 ft | 2,216 ft |
| Elazığ Airport (regional) | EZS | 89 km (55 mi) | 9,843 ft | 2,927 ft |
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Staying in Malatya
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Common questions
How far is Malatya from Gaziantep?
165 km (103 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Gaziantep.
How long does it take to get from Gaziantep to Malatya by air?
About 58 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Gaziantep and Malatya?
No, both are on Europe/Istanbul at the moment.
Which airports are used for Gaziantep to Malatya flights?
Typically Gaziantep Oğuzeli International Airport (GZT) to Malatya Erhaç Airport (MLX); Malatya also has ADF, EZS.
Where can I stay in Malatya?
Our booking partner lists 25 places to stay in Malatya, 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 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel 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.