Igdir lies on one of eastern Anatolia's lowest and warmest plains, bordering Armenia, Nakhchivan and Iran. Unlike the provinces around it, its winters are milder, so apricots, cotton and pomegranates grow on the plain. The clearest view of the northern face of Mount Ararat is from here. Turkish Airlines, Pegasus and AJet fly direct from Istanbul and Ankara, and the flight from Istanbul takes about 2 hours 20 minutes. Most arrivals are visiting family; for the rest, the mountain, the salt caves and the Aras riverbank are all close.
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See flights to Iğdır →When to visit Iğdır
April to June and September to October are the best stretches, with the plain in blossom in spring and harvest in autumn. July and August are very hot on the plain, while the highlands stay cool.
Things to do in Iğdır
The northern face of Mount Ararat
Go up from the plain to the points where the mountain is widest and clearest, and see both peaks together.
The Korhan highland
Walk among tents, flocks and wide meadows facing the summit on the highland at the foot of the mountain in summer.
The Aras river birdwatching area
Watch hundreds of bird species in spring and autumn at the wetland on the migration route.
The Tuzluca salt caves
Step into rock salt galleries worked for centuries and see the layers of salt in their walls.
Apricot and pomegranate orchards
Tour the apricot, cotton and pomegranate groves grown in the plain's mild climate during harvest.
The Igdir kitchen
Try the local table, from bozbas to kete, and the plain's clotted cream in the city's small restaurants.
Flights from Turkey to Iğdır
Igdir is served by Igdir Airport (IGD), about 15 km from the city centre, reached in about 20 minutes by airport shuttle or taxi. Direct flights depart from both Istanbul airports and from Ankara.
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Which airport serves Igdir and how do I reach the city?
Flights land at Igdir Airport (IGD), about 15 km from the centre, reached in about 20 minutes by airport shuttle or taxi.
Where in Turkiye are there direct flights to Igdir from?
Turkish Airlines, Pegasus and AJet fly direct from both Istanbul airports and from Ankara. The flight from Istanbul takes about 2 hours 20 minutes.
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