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Only Turkish Airlines operates flights between Asmara and Istanbul Airport.

Flights from Asmara to Istanbul Airport usually depart from Asmara Intl (ASM) and arrive at Istanbul (IST).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Turkish Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so travelers should check the fare details before booking.

Only Economy Class is available on flights from Asmara to Istanbul Airport.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $450 round-trip via Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl (JED), compared to $901 for nonstop.

The Airbus A330-200 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Turkish Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A321neo variants.

One-stop flights from Asmara to Istanbul Airport most commonly connect through:

• Cairo (CAI) - 51% of one-stop connections
• Dubai Intl (DXB) - 28% of one-stop connections
• Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl (JED) - 21% of one-stop connections

Cairo (CAI) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 41% on the Asmara to Istanbul Airport route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $560 round-trip on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at $939, a difference of $379. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Night is the busiest departure period on Asmara to Istanbul Airport flights, with 100% of flights leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 0%, afternoon flights for 0%, and evening flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in Istanbul Airport are Taksim Square, Sultan Ahmet Camii and Ayasofya. These are among the most viewed places in Istanbul Airport on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Asmara to Istanbul Airport:

• Earliest: departs at 12:05 am and lands at 4:47 am
• Latest: departs at 1:50 am and lands at 6:32 am.

The flight takes about 4h 42m.

A nonstop flight from Asmara to Istanbul Airport takes 4h 42m, covering 1,894 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $663 to $2,155. That means the highest observed fare was about 3x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Asmara to Istanbul Airport are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $978, which is 110% above the typical average for this route.

Flying via Cairo (CAI) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 9h 47m, compared with 10h 19m via Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl (JED) and 17h 33m via Dubai Intl (DXB).

Istanbul Airport (IST) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $10 for economy cars. Top options include:
• CIRCULAR
• Avec Car Rental
• Ok Mobility
• Alamo
• Autounion Car Rental

Round-trip flights from Asmara to Istanbul Airport range from $629 to $952, with an average of $794 over the past 12 months. Anything below $629 counts as a good deal.