Flying from Istanbul to Hannover Airport (HAJ): what you need to know
There are a couple of main airports you can fly out of 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 Hannover Airport (HAJ).
Expect to be in the air for 3 hours 14 minutes. That's the average journey time for a direct flight from Istanbul to Hannover Airport.
Hannover Airport is located in Hannover. The city operates in the UTC+1 timezone and is 2 hours behind Istanbul.
The most popular route is from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to Hannover Airport (HAJ), with 58 direct weekly services. If you want to head off as soon as possible, the earliest flight from IST to HAJ is the 07:25 Turkish Airlines service. If you prefer travelling later, the final departure is at 23:25 with Pegasus Airlines.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Show up at the airport on time to catch your flight from Istanbul to HAJ.
You'll likely experience longer lines during popular months such as August and other peak seasons. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
Airports in Istanbul
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
You can take a direct flight from Istanbul to Hannover Airport (HAJ) leaving from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST).
You can lock in a direct flight from Istanbul to Hannover Airport with Turkish Airlines. This popular carrier offers services from IST.
We make it a cinch to find a flight from Istanbul to HAJ with a stopover. To see all the options departing from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to see the sights of your chosen city. Some popular stopovers between IST and HAJ include:
Vienna International Airport (VIE)
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Airport (AMS)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
IST is approximately 48 kilometres from central Istanbul. To work out how to get there, use Google Maps. This essential travel app will give you the fastest route and your public transport options.
After a hassle-free start to your break? Stay near Istanbul Ataturk Airport. Whether you're catching an early flight from Istanbul to Hannover Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) has direct flights from Istanbul to Hannover Airport (HAJ).
Catch your direct flight from Istanbul to HAJ with AJet. This is one of the main airlines that operates this route out of SAW.
Make the most of your holiday with a stopover on your flight from Istanbul to Hannover Airport. Visit family or friends or tick a new city off your list. Whatever you want to do, check out these options between Sabiha Gokcen International Airport and HAJ:
Vienna International Airport (VIE)
Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
Milas-Bodrum Airport (BJV)
SAW is around 48 kilometres from central Istanbul. It'll take you 57 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes.
Want to spoil yourself with an extra night away before your flight from Istanbul to HAJ? Relax in a hotel near Sabiha Gokcen International Airport before your break officially starts. Stay at one of these accommodation options:
About Hannover Airport (HAJ)
If you're arriving on a late flight from Istanbul to Hannover Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these hotels near HAJ:
Getting from Hannover Airport (HAJ) to central Hannover
Hannover Airport to the centre of Hannover is about 27 minutes in a car. It's approximately 14 kilometres away. See what options are available, such as cabs, car rentals or ride-sharing.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey of roughly 46 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul to Hannover Airport (HAJ)
For a one-way ticket from Istanbul to Hannover Airport, Rs10,243 is the cheapest price. You can also book a return flight starting from Rs25,358. These are the lowest fares right now and may differ based on availability.
Book 3 months before your departure date. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from Istanbul to HAJ.
You'll snag the biggest savings on your tickets from Istanbul to Hannover Airport by travelling in December. Take it one step further and use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the cheapest day to fly.
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The best time to fly from Istanbul to Hannover Airport (HAJ)
February is the quietest time to fly to Hannover. Alternatively, join the crowds and get away in June. This is the most popular month for flights from Istanbul to Hannover Airport, but the best time to go is your call.
Book your flight from Istanbul to HAJ for August if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Hannover to range from 12ºC to 27ºC.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap flight from Istanbul to Hannover Airport in January when temperatures average between -6ºC and 6ºC.
More about Hannover
Start your Hannover trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. After booking your flight from Istanbul to Hannover Airport, browse our range of hotels including:
New Town Hall and Hanover Zoo are just the start of the top attractions to put on your Hannover itinerary. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Maschsee.
Complete your Hannover trip with a car rental
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