Flights from San Jose Airport (SJC) to Istanbul Airport Airport (IST)

Flights from Mineta San Jose International Airport to Istanbul Airport are in low demand virtually all year round so many airliners do not operate flights for this route. There is however one airliner, Qatar Executive, who offer a direct flight. The flight time is approximately 13 Hours 29 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. We recommend our viewers to pay and reserve the seats in advance. This ensures you get the best seats on the plane at the cheapest prices.

The time zone at Istanbul Airport is different from Mineta San Jose International Airport, so please be aware of this when making travel arrangements.

Please see below the airlines that fly from Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) to Istanbul Airport (IST) and the amount of daily flights in operation.

Flights Chart
AirlinerMoTuWeThFrSaSuFirst FlightLast FlightFlights
Qatar Executive001100007:4809:00VIEW FLIGHTS

Most people choose to fly with Qatar Executive. 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 QE957 with times between 07:48 and 09:00.

If you would like more information on this flight the please visit the website for Qatar Executive at www.google.com/search?q=Qatar Executive. 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
DayFlight TimesFlights
Wednesday
09:00
AirlineFlight  No
Qatar ExecutiveQE957
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Thursday
07:48
AirlineFlight  No
Qatar ExecutiveQE957
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Flights to Istanbul Airport are also available from airports close to Mineta San Jose International Airport. Below we have provided a short list of routes which you could consider is you feel that are suitable.

Alternative Direct Routes
RouteStopsDistanceFlying Time
San Francisco to Istanbul 013 Hours 28 Minutes

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Flight Info FAQ - San Jose (SJC) to Istanbul (IST)

Who flies from San Jose to Istanbul?
The following airlines fly from San Jose (SJC) to Istanbul (IST): Qatar Executive.
How far is the flight from San Jose to Istanbul?
The flight from San Jose to Istanbul is 10,777KM or 6,696 miles.
How long does the flight from San Jose to Istanbul to take?
The flight from San Jose to Istanbul takes 13 Hours 29 Minutes.

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