Flying from Istanbul to Krabi Airport (KBV): What you need to know
There are a couple of main airports to choose from in Istanbul. Check out your options leaving from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) or Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) when organising your flight from Istanbul to Krabi Airport (KBV).
Krabi is four hours ahead of Istanbul. Krabi Airport is located in Krabi, which runs on the UTC+7 timezone.
Give yourself enough time to make your flight from Istanbul to KBV. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
If you're flying during a major holiday or other peak period, give yourself extra time. Arrive two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Queues at security and check-in will be longer.
Airports in Istanbul
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to break up your journey and perhaps even tour another city. When searching for cheap flights from Istanbul to KBV departing from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to find out where you can visit along the way. Here's where you could connect through:
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
IST is around 48 kilometres from central Istanbul. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 50 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the travel time to be around 1 hour 45 minutes.
Want a hassle-free start to your break? Stay near Istanbul Ataturk Airport. Whether you have an early flight from Istanbul to Krabi Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
Consider adding a stopover to your journey at Dubai Airport (DXB). It's a key transfer point for flights from Istanbul to Krabi Airport (KBV) departing Sabiha Gokcen International Airport.
On public transport, you can travel from central Istanbul to SAW in about 1 hour 30 minutes. The airport is roughly 48 kilometres away, and making the trip by car will take approximately 55 minutes.
Start your holiday early with an extra night away from home. Before catching your Istanbul to KBV flight, stay in one of these hotels close to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport:
76.93% of all departures from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport arrive within the expected time frame.
About Krabi Airport (KBV)
Have a late flight from Istanbul to Krabi Airport? Don't let it leave you bleary-eyed. Check in to one of these hotels near KBV and hit the pillow fast:
Explore without limits with a Krabi Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Drive Car Hire, Hertz or Thai Rent a Car and see more of Krabi and beyond.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your ride around four weeks ahead of your Istanbul to Krabi Airport flight.
How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul to Krabi Airport (KBV)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Istanbul to Krabi Airport is RM947. For a return flight on this route, the best price is RM2,077. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
To pick up cheap flights from Istanbul to KBV, book in advance. Airlines tend to offer the most competitive fares when flights are first released.
Cheap Istanbul to Krabi Airport tickets are easier to find when your travel dates are flexible. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to compare fares throughout the month and then pick the cheapest day.
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Save on your flight from Istanbul to Krabi Airport by using filters. Select your preferred duration, number of stops and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.
The best time to fly from Istanbul to Krabi Airport (KBV)
February is the quietest month for flights from Istanbul to Krabi Airport (KBV), while August is the busiest. Find the best time to visit Krabi based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a lively atmosphere.
The warmest month in Krabi is April, with temperatures ranging between 25ºC (77ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Book your Istanbul to KBV plane ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Istanbul to Krabi Airport in January when temperatures are between 24ºC (75ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF).
More about Krabi
Once you've booked your flight from Istanbul to Krabi Airport, find a hotel that puts you in a great location. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Krabi:
There are plenty of terrific things to do in Krabi when you're ready to get out and sightsee. Kick off your exploring at Railay Beach Viewpoint followed by Railay West Beach and Railay Rock Climbing.
Explore more of Thailand
You've visited Krabi, now it's time to discover other parts of Thailand. Travel around 121 kilometres north to Surat Thani to tick off its leading sights. From Masjid Jamek to Wat Tha Sai and Wat Nikon Prasart, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Nakhon Si Thammarat is another favourite destination in Thailand and is around 113 kilometres east of Krabi. No trip is complete without dropping by Wat Phra Phrom, Wat Pho Sadet and Wat Yai Chai Mongkol.