Istanbul to Karabük flights
Karabük lies 309 km (192 mi) 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 9 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 | Karabük | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Turkey | Turkey |
| Population | 15.7 million | 125,403 |
| Elevation | 39 m (128 ft) | 316 m (1,037 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Europe/Istanbul) | UTC+3 (Europe/Istanbul) |
| Nearest large airport | SAW, 33 km out | ONQ, 56 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 Karabük
Karabük is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Zonguldak Çaycuma Airport (ONQ), 56 km (35 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 6,991 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Kastamonu Airport (KFS, 98 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zonguldak Çaycuma Airport (regional) | ONQ | 56 km (35 mi) | 6,991 ft | 44 ft |
| Kastamonu Airport (regional) | KFS | 98 km (61 mi) | 7,382 ft | 3,520 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Karabük from Istanbul?
309 km (192 mi) in a straight line, east of Istanbul.
How long does it take to get from Istanbul to Karabük by air?
About 1 h 9 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 Karabük?
No, both are on Europe/Istanbul at the moment.
Which airports are used for Istanbul to Karabük flights?
Typically Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Zonguldak Çaycuma Airport (ONQ); Karabük also has KFS.
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.