San Francisco Airport (SFO) Flights to Istanbul Airport (IST)
Flying to Istanbul Airport is very easy as there are 4 airliners who offer flights from San Francisco International including RwandAir, Pakistan International Airlines, IndiGo and Turkish Airlines. The flight time is approximately 13 Hours 28 Minutes.
Depending on the day of the week and the time of day you book, flight prices can vary dramatically. The cheapest flights available will generally be mid week or late in the evening, so if you are on a budget then these are the flight times you should consider. Alternatively, you could book well in advance and you flight could be up to 50% cheaper, especially with budget airliners. The ticket prices for most airliners will increase the closer you get the departure date, so as soon as you know the date you will travel you should book your flights.
The time zone at Istanbul Airport is different from San Francisco International, so please be aware of this when making travel arrangements.
If you plan on flying to Istanbul Airport from San Francisco International Airport you can pre-arrange your long or short term parking at San Francisco International Airport.
If you chose to rent a car at Istanbul Airport and need to return it, find the nearest fuel station along your route to Istanbul Airport in order to avoid incurring additional cost when you return your vehicle.
Organise and book your choice of transport to San Francisco International Airport:
- Private Transfers to San Francisco International Airport
- Buses to San Francisco International Airport
- Taxis to San Francisco International Airport
- Train Services to/near San Francisco International Airport
Ensure your arrival at Istanbul Airport is as smooth as possible by pre-booking your transport - which in many cases will also save you money:
- Car rental at Istanbul Airport (IST)
- Private transfers at Istanbul Airport (IST)
- Buses from Istanbul Airport (IST)
- Taxis from Istanbul Airport (IST)
- Train services at or near Istanbul Airport (IST)
You can also research and pre-book a hotel near Istanbul Airport
For a full summary of all the airliners that fly from San Francisco International to Istanbul Airport, please see the table below.
Flights Chart| Airliner | Mo | Tu | We | Th | Fr | Sa | Su | First Flight | Last Flight | Flights |
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| Turkish Airlines | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 18:45 | 19:35 | VIEW FLIGHTS |
| RwandAir | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19:35 | 19:35 | VIEW FLIGHTS |
| Pakistan International Airlines | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19:35 | 19:35 | VIEW FLIGHTS |
| IndiGo | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:45 | 19:35 | VIEW FLIGHTS |
Most people choose to fly with Turkish Airlines. They offer the largest number of flights so they have times which are most likely to suite you. The flights they offer will go by the flight numbers TK80 with times between 18:45 and 19:35.
If you would like more information on this flight the please visit the website for Turkish Airlines at thy.com. You will be able to find the latest availability, prices and make your booking online.
Flight times for the route are summarised in the table below. These time were correct at the time of writing, but please be aware that times may vary from time to time so please check their website for exact times and the dates you wish to fly.
Flights Time In WeekDays| Day | Flight Times | Flights | ||||||||||||
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| Monday | 19:35
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| Tuesday | 18:45
19:35
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| Wednesday | 19:35
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| Thursday | 18:45
19:35
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| Friday | 18:45
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If you are planning to hire a car from Istanbul Airport airport then don’t wait until you arrive. The prices are typically 20% to 30% higher and the availability of vehicles are much lower. You can check out the solutions we have for car hire on our car hire pages which can save you £££’s.
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