Flying from Istanbul to Fes-Saiss Airport (FEZ): what you need to know
Istanbul is home to a couple of airports where you can start your adventure. Check out your options for reserving a flight from Istanbul to Fes-Saiss Airport (FEZ) departing from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) or Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW).
The average length of a direct flight from Istanbul to Fes-Saiss Airport is 4 hours 25 minutes.
Fes is 2 hours behind Istanbul. Fes-Saiss Airport is located in Fes, which operates on the UTC+1 timezone.
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to Fes-Saiss Airport (FEZ) is the most popular route. There are 1 direct departures a week to choose from. If you have things to do before leaving, hop on the last flight with Air Arabia Maroc at 22:55. Choose the first IST to FEZ departure operated by Air Arabia Maroc at 00:20 if you want to get going earlier.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to board your flight from Istanbul to FEZ.
You'll want to head there even earlier during popular months like August. Aim for two hours before domestic departures and up to four hours for international flights. Once you've checked in, you can use any extra time to relax or go over your itinerary.
Airports in Istanbul
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) offers an easy route to your destination. Nonstop flights from Istanbul to Fes-Saiss Airport (FEZ) depart from this terminal.
You can travel on a direct flight from Istanbul to Fes-Saiss Airport with Air Arabia Maroc. This top carrier offers services from IST.
We make it simple to book a flight from Istanbul to FEZ with a stopover. To see all the options departing from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, select a flight offering a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Popular stopovers between IST and FEZ include:
Bordeaux Airport (BOD)
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Malaga Airport (AGP)
From central Istanbul, IST is approximately 48 kilometres away. Use navigation apps or visit the official airport website to work out the best way to reach the terminal.
Booked an early flight from Istanbul to Fes-Saiss Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these hotels close to Istanbul Ataturk Airport:
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) operates direct flights from Istanbul to Fes-Saiss Airport (FEZ).
Maximise your holiday with a stopover on your flight from Istanbul to Fes-Saiss Airport. Visit friends or family or cross another city off your list. Whatever you'd like to do, here's where you can stop between Sabiha Gokcen International Airport and FEZ:
Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY)
Paris Orly Airport (ORY)
Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)
Using public transport, you can travel from central Istanbul to SAW in about 1 hour and 30 minutes. The airport is roughly 48 kilometres away, and getting there by car will take approximately 57 minutes.
Kick off your holiday early with an additional night away from home. Before your flight from Istanbul to FEZ, stay in one of these hotels near Sabiha Gokcen International Airport:
About Fes-Saiss Airport (FEZ)
Book a hotel near FEZ if you're taking a late flight from Istanbul to Fes-Saiss Airport. Choose one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Getting from Fes-Saiss Airport (FEZ) to central Fes
Fes-Saiss Airport is approximately 11 kilometres from the centre of Fes. With your own car rental or if you're catching a cab, the drive is about 20 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul to Fes-Saiss Airport (FEZ)
For a one-way ticket from Istanbul to Fes-Saiss Airport, $238 is the best price we've seen. You can also book a return trip from just $552. These are the lowest fares right now but are subject to change based on availability.
5 months is how far we recommend booking ahead to score cheap tickets from Istanbul to FEZ.
February is the cheapest month for tickets from Istanbul to Fes-Saiss Airport. If you want to travel at a different time of year, use the 'Whole month' search feature to see the lowest prices for each month.
Set up a Price Alert and keep an eye on changes on this route through email or push notifications. We'll let you know when prices fall. It's all about timing when scoring cheap tickets from Istanbul to FEZ.
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The best time to fly from Istanbul to Fes-Saiss Airport (FEZ)
August is the most popular month to catch a flight from Istanbul to Fes-Saiss Airport while April is the quietest. To work out the best time to visit Fes, consider your preferred travel pace and style.
The warmest month in Fes is August, with the temperature ranging between 21ºC and 38ºC. Book your flights from Istanbul to FEZ in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Visit in January for cooler conditions. Temperatures average between 3ºC and 19ºC. However, this destination promises a good time whenever you book your cheap flights from Istanbul to Fes-Saiss Airport.
More about Fes
Once you've booked your flight from Istanbul to Fes-Saiss Airport, think about where you'd like to stay in this city. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Fes:
All great adventures should include some sightseeing. Al-Attarine Madrasa, Bab Bou Jeloud and Dar Batha Museum are essential stops on your Fes itinerary.
Complete your Fes trip with a car rental
Once you've locked in your hotel and cheap flight from Istanbul to Fes-Saiss Airport, your next task is choosing one of our car rentals in Fes. Check out the deals and instantly compare options on price, fuel policies, and more.