Flights from Houston Airport (IAH) to Istanbul Airport Airport (IST)

Q: How long does the flight from Houston to Istanbul to take?

The flight from Houston to Istanbul takes12 Hours 50 Minutes.

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Flying between George Bush Intercontinental to Istanbul Airport is very convenient as there are 5 airliners offering direct flights including Singapore Airlines, Pakistan International Airlines, Thai Airways, RwandAir and Turkish Airlines. The flight time is approximately 12 Hours 50 Minutes.

The cost of ticket prices to Istanbul Airport Turkey can vary quite considerably if you travel at certain times of the week especially at weekends. 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. We advise all our viewers to book well in advance. This way you will get the low priced tickets available.

When arriving at Istanbul Airport don’t forget to set your watch to the local time!

If you are planning a trip to Istanbul Airport from George Bush Intercontinental Airport you can pre-arrange short or long term parking at George Bush Intercontinental Airport.

If you are renting a car at Istanbul Airport it is recommended to fill up the fuel tank before returning the vehicle at the nearest fuel station to Istanbul Airport in order to avoid incurring additional costs. *Please check your rental agreement to understand the fuel policy for your vehicle.

We suggest pre-booking your transport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport. The following options are available:

Ensure your arrival at Istanbul Airport is as stress-free as possible by pre-booking your onwards transport - booking early may also save you money:

Find hotels close to Istanbul Airport many hotels offer airport transfers directly from the airport to your hotel.

The table below displays the numbers of daily flights from George Bush Intercontinental (IAH) to Istanbul Airport (IST) and the relevant airlines that fly.

Flights Chart

Airliner	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa	Su	First Flight	Last Flight	Flights
Turkish Airlines	4	4	3	3	1	2	2	05:20	21:00	VIEW FLIGHTS
Thai Airways	2	2	2	2	1	2	2	10:30	21:00	VIEW FLIGHTS
RwandAir	2	2	2	2	1	2	2	10:30	21:00	VIEW FLIGHTS
Singapore Airlines	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	17:10	21:00	VIEW FLIGHTS
Pakistan International Airlines	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	17:10	21:00	VIEW FLIGHTS

Turkish Airlines offer the highest number of flights for this route with departures times between 05:20 and 21:00.

You can find the latest flight availability and prices from Turkish Airlines at thy.com. You can also book direct and get their latest discounts.

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.

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