Travelling from Istanbul to Aktion Airport (PVK): What you need to know
There are two main airports where your trip can begin in Istanbul. Check out your options departing from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) or Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) when booking your flight from Istanbul to Aktion Airport (PVK).
Aktion Airport is located in Preveza. The city runs on the UTC+2 timezone and is one hour behind Istanbul.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Make sure you're at the airport on time to catch your flight from Istanbul to PVK.
Peak season means busier airports, so be there even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for an international journey to stay on schedule.
Airports in Istanbul
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to take a travel break and maybe even explore another city. When searching for cheap flights from Istanbul to PVK leaving from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to find all potential stops. Popular options include:
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
Palese Airport (BRI)
Nuremberg Airport (NUE)
The journey from central Istanbul to IST takes around 1 hour 45 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a cab, you'll cover the 48 kilometres in 50 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Want a relaxed start to your journey? Stay near Istanbul Ataturk Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from Istanbul to Aktion Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are just what you're after:
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
Break up your flight from Istanbul to Aktion Airport with a stop so you can recharge or perhaps go somewhere you've never been before. Some top stopovers between Sabiha Gokcen International Airport and PVK include:
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
Vienna International Airport (VIE)
Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)
SAW is about 48 kilometres from central Istanbul. It'll take 55 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour 30 minutes.
Get a head start on your holiday with an extra night away from home. Before your Istanbul to PVK flight, stay in one of these hotels close to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport:
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport has an on-time performance rate of 76.93%. This figure provides insight into how frequently flights that take off from this airport make it to their destination on schedule.
About Aktion Airport (PVK)
Have a late flight from Istanbul to Aktion Airport? Don't let it steal your sleep. Stay at one of these hotels near PVK and turn out the lights sooner:
Go where the road takes you with an Aktion Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Green Motion, addCar or Exer Rent A Car and discover more of Preveza and beyond.
To get the best deal, book your ride around two weeks in advance of your Istanbul to Aktion Airport flight.
How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul to Aktion Airport (PVK)
Right now, RM573 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Istanbul to Aktion Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is RM1,544. Keep in mind fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Istanbul to PVK. Prices tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more expensive your ticket may be.
Affordable Istanbul to Aktion Airport tickets are easier to find if you're not locked into specific dates. Try using the 'Whole month' search tool to compare fares across the month and then choose the cheapest day.
Locking in a cheap plane ticket from Istanbul to PVK is a breeze with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know when prices go down.
Hunt for savings on a flight from Istanbul to Aktion Airport with the help of the filters. Pick your ideal departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best.'
The best time to fly from Istanbul to Aktion Airport (PVK)
Think about the kind of experience you want when deciding your trip dates. February is the quietest month to go to Preveza. August is when most people book flights from Istanbul to Aktion Airport (PVK), which may be ideal if you enjoy travelling when it's busier.
When booking your Istanbul to PVK plane ticket, consider what kind of weather you prefer. August is the warmest month in Preveza, with temperatures ranging from 21ºC (70ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
January has temperatures of between 3ºC (37ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Istanbul to Aktion Airport around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Preveza
Once you've booked your flight from Istanbul to Aktion Airport, find a hotel that offers a good mix of location and comfort. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Preveza:
Your trip to Preveza isn't complete without checking out the sights. Attractions that belong on your itinerary include Nicopolis Museum, Pantokratoras promenade and Preveza Promenade.
Explore more of Greece
You've done Preveza, now it's time to explore other corners of Greece. Travel around 274 kilometres east to Athens to check off its top attractions. From Acropolis of Athens to The Parthenon and Erechtheion, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Thessaloniki is another standout destination in Greece and is around 274 kilometres north-east of Preveza. No trip is complete without visiting Church of Agia Sofia, Explore Thessaloniki and Monument of Alexander The Great.
