Flights from San Francisco Airport (SFO) to Istanbul Airport Airport (IST)

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

The flight from San Francisco to Istanbul takes13 Hours 28 Minutes.

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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.

The price of the flight is dependent on the time of the day you fly and the day of the week with weekends being normally a higher price. 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. If it is possible, you should book your flights 2 or more months in advance as ticket prices will be substantially lower.

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 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.

Organise and book your choice of transport to San Francisco International Airport:

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:

You can also research and pre-book a hotel near Istanbul Airport

Below you will see all the airlines that fly from San Francisco International (SFO) to Istanbul Airport (IST) and the number of flights they operate each day.

Flights Chart

Airliner	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa	Su	First Flight	Last Flight	Flights
Turkish Airlines	1	1	1	1	2	2	2	13:10	18:50	VIEW FLIGHTS
RwandAir	1	1	1	1	2	2	1	13:10	18:50	VIEW FLIGHTS
Pakistan International Airlines	1	1	1	1	2	2	1	13:10	18:50	VIEW FLIGHTS
IndiGo	1	1	1	1	2	2	1	13:10	18:50	VIEW FLIGHTS

Flights from San Francisco International to Istanbul Airport are very limited. Only Turkish Airlines operate flights, of which there is only 1 per week. The time of the departure for this flight is 13:10

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.

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