Set on the high plateau of eastern Anatolia, Erzurum is a winter and heritage stop reached by nonstop flights of about 1h 45m from Istanbul. Turkish Airlines, Pegasus and AJet all operate direct services from Istanbul to Erzurum. The city hosts Palandöken, one of Turkey's premier ski resorts, where the slopes stay under snow through a December to March season. Its historic centre, filled with Seljuk-era medreses and tombs, gives plenty to explore beyond the pistes.
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See flights to Erzurum →When to visit Erzurum
December to March is the ideal snow season for skiing, while summer brings cool plateau air and green valleys.
Things to do in Erzurum
Palandöken Ski Resort
Rising right above the city, one of Turkey's finest ski resorts with long, steep pistes and a season that usually runs December to March.
Twin Minaret Medrese
Erzurum's emblematic 13th-century Seljuk medrese, the city's most recognisable monument with its stone carving and twin minarets.
Yakutiye Medrese
An Ilkhanid-era medrese notable for its ornate portal and single minaret, today housing the Museum of Turkish-Islamic Arts and Ethnography.
Üç Kümbetler (Three Tombs)
Three monumental mausoleums that are elegant examples of Seljuk funerary architecture, within walking distance of the city centre.
Cağ Kebabı
Erzurum's signature lamb kebab, cooked on a horizontal spit over a wood fire; the city's most famous dish and a gastronomic must.
Tortum Waterfall and Uzundere
In the Uzundere valley north of the city, one of Turkey's tallest waterfalls, ideal for summer trips amid green canyon scenery.
Flights from Turkey to Erzurum
Flights land at Erzurum Airport (ERZ), about 10 km from the city centre. Direct services from Istanbul make it an easy connection, with a short transfer into town.
Erzurum FAQ
How can I pay for an Istanbul-Erzurum flight with Suso?
Suso lets you split your Istanbul-Erzurum flight package over 3 to 24 months; the payment plan is arranged through your finance partner and no existing credit card limit is required.
How far is Erzurum Airport from the city centre?
Erzurum Airport (ERZ) is about 10 km from the city centre, a short taxi or shuttle ride into town.
Which airlines fly direct from Istanbul to Erzurum?
Turkish Airlines, Pegasus and AJet operate nonstop direct services from Istanbul to Erzurum, with a flight time of about 1h 45m.
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