Travelling from Pristina International Airport (PRN) to Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST): what you need to know
A direct flight from Pristina International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport takes on average 1 hour 45 minutes. The timezone in Istanbul is UTC+3, so it's 2 hours ahead of Pristina.
Every week, there are 30 flights from Pristina International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport. To get going as early as possible, select the 07:45 Turkish Airlines flight. If you're keen to make the most of your time before you fly, the latest flight from PRN to IST is 20:30 with Turkish Airlines.
Be prepared for longer queues during popular months such as August and other peak periods. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
Jetting into Istanbul (and exploring more of Türkiye (Turkey)!) is straightforward with Turkish Airlines. This popular airline runs direct flights from Pristina International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport.
If you prefer a stopover for your flight from Pristina International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' and look through your options. These are the top stopovers between PRN and IST:
Vienna International Airport
Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport
Antalya Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Pristina International Airport (PRN) to Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
ر.ق. 278 is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Pristina International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport. A return flight starts from ر.ق. 550. These prices can change based on availability.
To score cheap flight tickets from PRN to IST, book your trip 9 months before the departure date.
The cheapest month for flight tickets from Pristina International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have a flexible travel schedule.
Create a Price Alert for cheap flight tickets from PRN to IST. There's no need to check back in every day to find out if airfares have dropped. We'll update you the moment there's a change in price.
Take advantage of filters to find the ideal trip for you. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Pristina International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Pristina International Airport (PRN)
Pristina International Airport is about 19 kilometres from central Pristina. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Taking an early flight from Pristina International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these hotels near PRN:
Arriving at Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Pristina International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these options near IST:
Getting from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to central Istanbul
Istanbul Ataturk Airport to the centre of Istanbul is about 50 minutes by car. It's approximately 48 kilometres away. Discover what options are available, such as car rentals, cabs or ride-sharing services.
It takes around 1 hour and 45 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
August is the busiest month for flights from Pristina International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport. To escape the crowds, travel to Istanbul in February.
Lock in your flight from Pristina International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport for August if you want to go to Istanbul during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 20 ºC and 30 ºC.
Look for cheap flight tickets from PRN to IST in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 2 ºC and 11 ºC on average.
More about Istanbul
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the top stays in Istanbul right here. Check out these hotels as soon as you've locked in your flight from PRN to IST:
All great journeys should include a little sightseeing. Topkapi Palace, The Basilica Cistern and Galata Tower are among the things you can't miss in Istanbul.
Complete your Istanbul trip with hotels and a car rental
Once you've secured your cheap ticket to Istanbul Ataturk Airport, browse the lowest prices and exclusive offers on hotels. You can also compare hundreds of car rental companies in one go to get the best car rental price for your Istanbul holiday.
