Travelling from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Istanbul: what you need to know
Buffalo Niagara International Airport is located in Buffalo. Following the UTC+3 timezone, Istanbul is eight hours ahead of Buffalo.
For stress-free travel, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to catch your BUF to Istanbul flight.
During popular months like August, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.
We make it a breeze to book plane tickets from BUF to Istanbul with a stopover. To see all your options, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, select a flight offering a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Some popular stopovers include:
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
Travelling from central Buffalo to BUF takes about 40 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or get a taxi, you'll cover the 13 kilometres in 20 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
In search of a hotel close to BUF? If you're boarding an early flight from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Istanbul, these stays put the terminal practically at your doorstep:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Buffalo Niagara International Airport, 74% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
The address for BUF is Genesee Street.
How to find the cheapest flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Istanbul
The best price we've found for a one-way Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Istanbul flight is ر.ق. 1,744. The cheapest price for a return flight is ر.ق. 2,915. Bear in mind fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
To find cheap flights from BUF to Istanbul, book early. Airlines usually offer lower fares when tickets are first released.
If you're flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll find the cheapest price across every month when searching for your Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Istanbul ticket.
Picking up a cheap flight from BUF to Istanbul is easy with Price Alerts. Simply set up one of these automatic notifications and we'll notify you as soon as the price has dropped.
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Airports in Istanbul
Istanbul Airport (IST)
Istanbul Airport (IST) to the centre of Istanbul takes around 45 minutes by car. The centre is roughly 40 kilometres away.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of about 1 hour 10 minutes.
Consider staying in a hotel near IST if you're coming in on a late flight from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Istanbul. Select one of these accommodation options and make your first night all about rest:
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your ride from Istanbul Airport around two weeks in advance of your flight from BUF to Istanbul.
Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
Central Istanbul is around 48 kilometres from Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW). Once your flight from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Istanbul has touched down and you've navigated your way to arrivals, the drive should take about 1 hour 5 minutes.
You can expect the trip to take about 1 hour 40 minutes on public transport.
After stepping off your BUF to Istanbul flight, kick back at a hotel near SAW. These are some great accommodation options that'll help you sink into relaxation mode:
Avoid paying extra. Securing your ride four weeks before your arrival at SAW will help you stay within budget.
Best time to go to Istanbul
It's time to figure out your dates for your flight from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Istanbul. August is the most popular month for a trip to Istanbul. If you prefer a more relaxed atmosphere, go in February.
When booking your Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Istanbul plane ticket, think about what kind of weather works for you. July is the warmest month in Istanbul, with temperatures ranging from 21ºC to 30ºC.
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from BUF to Istanbul in January when temperatures average between 2ºC and 11ºC.
More about Istanbul
Start your Istanbul trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Istanbul, check out our range of accommodation options including:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be tricky to know where to start. Historic Areas of Istanbul, Hagia Sophia Museum and Hagia Sophia History Museum are top attractions which should be on any good Istanbul itinerary.
Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)
You've done Istanbul, now it's time to explore other parts of Türkiye (Turkey). Travel around 354 kilometres east to Ankara to check off its top sights. From The Roman Theatre to Kocatepe Mosque (Kocatepe Camii) and Museum of Anatolian Civilizations, there's plenty to keep you busy.
If you want to check out another major stop in Türkiye (Turkey), head for Izmir, roughly 322 kilometres southwest of Istanbul. Aegean Coast, Smyrna Basilika and Ataturk Konak Square are among its highlights.
