Flights from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Istanbul Airport Airport (IST)

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Getting to Los Angeles International from Istanbul Airport is very straight forward. There are 5 airliners who all offer direct flights several times a week. The flight from Los Angeles International to Istanbul Airport is approximately 11,002 Kilometers which is 6,836 Miles. You should expect a flight time of around 13 Hours 44 Minutes.

The cost of the flights varies significantly so we can’t provide you an estimate. Prices can be 50% cheaper if you book more than a month in advance. To obtain the best prices for Istanbul Airport flights than book well in advance. 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.

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

If you plan on flying to Istanbul Airport (IST) from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) you can pre-arrange your long or short term parking at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).

If you had a rental car at Istanbul Airport (IST) and need to return it, find the nearest fuel station on your route to Istanbul Airport (IST) and avoid excess fees.

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For a full summary of all the airliners that fly from Los Angeles International to Istanbul Airport, please see the table below.

Flights Chart
AirlinerMoTuWeThFrSaSuFirst FlightLast FlightFlights
Turkish Airlines222222212:4519:25VIEW FLIGHTS
Uzbekistan Airways222222112:4519:25VIEW FLIGHTS
Pakistan International Airlines222222112:4519:25VIEW FLIGHTS
RwandAir111111112:4513:35VIEW FLIGHTS
Air New Zealand111111018:4519:25VIEW FLIGHTS

Turkish Airlines offer the highest number of flights for this route with departures times between 12:45 and 19:25.

If you wish to book your flight with Turkish Airlines then we advise you book direct from their website at thy.com. The best discounts can only be obtained from their website.

The flight time for the selected route vary based on the month you will travel, but below we has summarised the most common times they will fly. We recommend you only take these times as guidance and check with appropriate airline for the exact times for the date you depart.

Flights Time In WeekDays
DayFlight TimesFlights
Monday
12:45
AirlineFlight  No
Pakistan International AirlinesPK5180
Turkish AirlinesTK180
RwandAirWB1348
Uzbekistan AirwaysHY7240
18:45
AirlineFlight  No
Pakistan International AirlinesPK5010
Turkish AirlinesTK10
19:25
AirlineFlight  No
Air New ZealandNZ4855
Uzbekistan AirwaysHY7280
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Tuesday
12:45
AirlineFlight  No
Pakistan International AirlinesPK5180
RwandAirWB1348
Uzbekistan AirwaysHY7240
13:35
AirlineFlight  No
Turkish AirlinesTK180
19:25
AirlineFlight  No
Air New ZealandNZ4855
Pakistan International AirlinesPK5010
Turkish AirlinesTK10
Uzbekistan AirwaysHY7280
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Wednesday
12:45
AirlineFlight  No
Pakistan International AirlinesPK5180
Turkish AirlinesTK180
RwandAirWB1348
Uzbekistan AirwaysHY7240
18:45
AirlineFlight  No
Air New ZealandNZ4855
Pakistan International AirlinesPK5010
Turkish AirlinesTK10
Uzbekistan AirwaysHY7280
VIEW FLIGHTS
Thursday
12:45
AirlineFlight  No
Pakistan International AirlinesPK5180
RwandAirWB1348
Uzbekistan AirwaysHY7240
13:35
AirlineFlight  No
Turkish AirlinesTK180
18:45
AirlineFlight  No
Turkish AirlinesTK10
19:25
AirlineFlight  No
Air New ZealandNZ4855
Pakistan International AirlinesPK5010
Uzbekistan AirwaysHY7280
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Friday
12:45
AirlineFlight  No
Turkish AirlinesTK180
13:35
AirlineFlight  No
Pakistan International AirlinesPK5180
RwandAirWB1348
Uzbekistan AirwaysHY7240
18:45
AirlineFlight  No
Air New ZealandNZ4855
Turkish AirlinesTK10
Uzbekistan AirwaysHY7280
19:25
AirlineFlight  No
Pakistan International AirlinesPK5010
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Saturday
13:35
AirlineFlight  No
Pakistan International AirlinesPK5180
Turkish AirlinesTK180
RwandAirWB1348
Uzbekistan AirwaysHY7240
18:45
AirlineFlight  No
Air New ZealandNZ4855
Pakistan International AirlinesPK5010
Uzbekistan AirwaysHY7280
19:25
AirlineFlight  No
Turkish AirlinesTK10
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Sunday
12:45
AirlineFlight  No
Pakistan International AirlinesPK5180
Turkish AirlinesTK180
RwandAirWB1348
Uzbekistan AirwaysHY7240
18:45
AirlineFlight  No
Turkish AirlinesTK10
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Before you start your journey remember to check you have all your documents; in particular, your passport and flight tickets. You will be surprised at the amount of people of forget these!

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Flight Price FAQ - Los Angeles (LAX) to Istanbul (IST)

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What is the cheapest direct flight one way from Los Angeles LAX to Istanbul IST?
The cheapest direct flight one way from Los Angeles LAX to Istanbul IST is £668.80 ($847 €777.46)
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What is the cheapest direct return flight from Los Angeles LAX to Istanbul IST?
The cheapest direct return flight from Los Angeles LAX to Istanbul IST is £826.72 ($1047 €961.04)
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What is the cheapest flight one way from Los Angeles LAX to Istanbul IST?
The cheapest flight one way from Los Angeles LAX to Istanbul IST is £264.52 ($335 €307.50)
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What is the cheapest return flight from Los Angeles LAX to Istanbul IST?
The cheapest return flight from Los Angeles LAX to Istanbul IST is £487.98 ($618 €567.26)
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Flight Info FAQ - Los Angeles (LAX) to Istanbul (IST)

Who flies from Los Angeles to Istanbul?
The following airlines fly from Los Angeles (LAX) to Istanbul (IST): Air New Zealand, Pakistan International Airlines, RwandAir, Turkish Airlines, Uzbekistan Airways.
How far is the flight from Los Angeles to Istanbul?
The flight from Los Angeles to Istanbul is 11,002KM or 6,836 miles.
How long does the flight from Los Angeles to Istanbul to take?
The flight from Los Angeles to Istanbul takes 13 Hours 44 Minutes.

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