Flying from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to Hannover Airport (HAJ): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Hannover Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 3 hours 15 minutes.
Hannover is two hours behind Istanbul and observes the UTC+1 timezone.
Flights from IST to HAJ start from 07:25 — the earliest with Turkish Airlines. The latest departure is at 15:45 with Turkish Airlines. In total, you can choose from 26 weekly Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Hannover Airport flights.
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 catch your IST to HAJ flight.
Flying during a peak time such as April? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer queues at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Turkish Airlines is your gateway to exploring Hannover (and maybe even some other great parts of Germany!). Browse the direct flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Hannover Airport offered by this popular carrier.
The majority of passengers choose to travel with Turkish Airlines on this route.
If you want to break up your flight, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Hannover Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between IST and HAJ:
Frankfurt Airport
Vienna International Airport
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to Hannover Airport (HAJ)
$86 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Hannover Airport flight. Return flights start from $193. These prices can change based on availability.
Book one month before your departure date. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from IST to HAJ.
Plan your trip for December. That's the cheapest month for flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Hannover Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across each month.
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Handy information about Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
To get to Istanbul Ataturk Airport from central Istanbul, it'll take about 50 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 30 miles from the airport to the city center.
The journey on public transport typically takes 1 hour 45 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to IST? If you've booked an early flight from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Hannover Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Hannover Airport (HAJ)
If you're arriving on a late Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Hannover Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping shortly after at one of these accommodation options near HAJ:
Pick up a Hannover Airport rental car and explore Hannover and beyond with your own wheels. Alamo, Keddy By Europcar and Enterprise are leading providers you can book with here.
Booking your vehicle from Hannover Airport around one week in advance increases your chances of getting a good deal.
Getting from Hannover Airport (HAJ) to central Hannover
Hannover Airport to central Hannover has a drive time of around 25 minutes. It's approximately 9 miles away.
It takes around 45 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Hannover Airport (HAJ)
June is the most popular month for flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Hannover Airport. To escape the crowds, travel to Hannover in January.
Book your flight from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Hannover Airport for August if you want to visit Hannover during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 54ºF and 81ºF.
Look for cheap tickets from IST to HAJ in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 21ºF and 43ºF on average.
Explore more of Germany
You've seen Hannover, now it's time to discover more of Germany. Travel about 160 miles east to Berlin to tick off its leading attractions. From Brandenburg Gate to Berlin Wall Memorial and East Side Gallery, your itinerary will be busy.
Around 80 miles north of Hannover, Hamburg is another favorite stop in Germany. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Miniatur Wunderland, Elbphilharmonie Hamburg and Port of Hamburg.