Diyarbakir (DIY) to Istanbul (SAW) flights
2 airlines fly nonstop from Diyarbakir (DIY) to Istanbul (SAW): AJet and Pegasus. The two airports are 616 miles (992 km) apart. There are also 4 ways to fly it with one stop, through Ankara, Antalya and Ercan and more.
Airlines flying nonstop from DIY to SAW
- AJetNot in an alliance

- PegasusNot in an alliance

DIY to SAW with one stop
4 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Ankara (ESB)AJet the whole way



- Via Antalya (AYT)Pegasus the whole way




- Via Ercan (ECN)Pegasus the whole way



- Via Izmir (ADB)SunExpress, then Pegasus and AJet



DIY to SAW: common questions
Which airlines fly nonstop from DIY to SAW?
AJet and Pegasus fly nonstop from Diyarbakir (DIY) to Istanbul (SAW).
How far is Diyarbakir from Istanbul by plane?
Diyarbakir (DIY) and Istanbul (SAW) are 616 miles (992 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
How many miles does DIY to SAW cost?
It depends on the program: each prices the route from its own chart or dynamically. The Award Flight Pricer compares 30+ programs for DIY to SAW with taxes and fees.
Where can I connect between Diyarbakir and Istanbul?
The most direct connections are through Ankara (ESB), Antalya (AYT), Ercan (ECN) and Izmir (ADB). On 3 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example AJet through Ankara.
More routes
Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.