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2 airlines operate flights between Istanbul Airport and Ashgabat. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• Turkish Airlines
• Turkmenistan Airlines

Flights from Istanbul Airport to Ashgabat usually depart from Istanbul (IST) and arrive at Ashgabat (ASB).

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

• Turkmenistan Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• 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 Istanbul Airport to Ashgabat.

The Airbus A321neo family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Turkish Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 777-300ER variants.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 17% on the Istanbul Airport to Ashgabat route. Friday is the cheapest departure day at $587 round-trip on average, while Wednesday is the most expensive at $707, a difference of $120. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Istanbul Airport to Ashgabat route, 4% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 43 minutes.

Night is the busiest departure period on Istanbul Airport to Ashgabat flights, with 50% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 25%, evening flights for 25%, and morning flights for 0%.

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

• Earliest: departs at 1:15 am and lands at 4:53 am
• Latest: departs at 10:15 pm and lands at 1:53 am.

The flight takes about 3h 38m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 11% above the route average of $675. Book 15 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Istanbul Airport to Ashgabat takes 3h 38m, covering 1,584 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.

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Ashgabat is 2 hours ahead of Istanbul Airport (Turkmenistan Time vs Turkey Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Round-trip flights from Istanbul Airport to Ashgabat range from $560 to $711, with an average of $675 over the past 12 months. Anything below $560 counts as a good deal.