Flying from Phoenix to Istanbul: what you need to know
Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport (PHX) is Phoenix's main airport. Explore your options for booking a flight from Phoenix to Istanbul leaving from here.
Istanbul Airport (IST) and Istanbul Sabiha Airport (SAW) are Istanbul's chief entry points.
Istanbul is ten hours ahead of Phoenix and is in the UTC+3 timezone.
For hassle-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This leaves you with plenty of time to catch your Phoenix to Istanbul flight.
Flying during a popular month like April? Major public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer queues and delays at security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
How to find the cheapest flights from Phoenix to Istanbul
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap Phoenix to Istanbul flights if you book early. Airlines often have some great early bird rates.
The 'Whole month' search tool will show you the cheapest plane tickets from Phoenix to Istanbul throughout the entire month. It's an easy way to find a bargain if your travel plans aren't set in stone.
Save time looking for cheap flights from Phoenix to Istanbul by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification on the app when fares go down.
Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your Phoenix to Istanbul flight results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest.'
Flying from Phoenix
Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport (PHX)
Consider adding a stopover to possibly find a cheaper Phoenix to Istanbul flight. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport. Take a pause at one of these popular airports:
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Denver International Airport (DEN)
Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA)
PHX is around 6 kilometres from central Phoenix. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take you 10 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the travel time to be around 25 minutes.
After an easy start to your travels? Stay near Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport. Whether you're taking an early flight from Phoenix to Istanbul or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport earns top marks for its on-time performance. 80% of flights that take off from PHX arrive at their destination as scheduled.
PHX is located at 3400 Sky Harbour Boulevard.
Arriving in Istanbul
Istanbul Airport (IST)
Istanbul Airport (IST) is approximately 32 kilometres from central Istanbul. If you're catching a taxi or a ride-share, the drive will take around 45 minutes.
Getting there by public transport will take you around 1 hour 10 minutes.
If you have a late flight from Phoenix to Istanbul, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these accommodation options near IST:
Follow your own route with a Istanbul Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Hit, Avec car rentals or Eren Rent a Car and venture far and wide through Istanbul and beyond.
Reserving your ride from Istanbul Airport around two weeks in advance increases your chances of getting a good deal.
Istanbul Sabiha Airport (SAW)
After your flight from Phoenix to Istanbul has hit the tarmac, you can make your way to the city centre in around 1 hour 5 minutes by car. Central Istanbul is roughly 31 kilometres from Istanbul Sabiha Airport (SAW).
The trip will take roughly 1 hour 40 minutes on public transport.
You'll find some great places to call home for the night near SAW. Unwind after your Phoenix to Istanbul flight at one of these well-located options:
Essence, Eren Rent a Car and 724 Rent make collecting a Istanbul Sabiha Airport rental car easy and quick. These providers are located around or in the terminal and will have you on the road before long.
Call dibs on the best options. Reserving your ride from SAW four weeks ahead of time often means better prices and a greater range of vehicles.
Best time to go to Istanbul
August is the busiest month for flights from Phoenix to Istanbul. To avoid the crowds, visit Istanbul in March.
Lock in a Phoenix to Istanbul ticket departing in July if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Istanbul to range from 21ºC to 30ºC.
Look for cheap flights from Phoenix to Istanbul in January if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 2ºC and 11ºC on average.
More about Istanbul
Start your Istanbul trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. After booking your flight from Phoenix to Istanbul, explore our selection of accommodation options including:
Hagia Sophia and Historic Areas of Istanbul are just a couple of the big attractions to add to your Istanbul travel itinerary. Keep the momentum going by heading to Hagia Sophia History and Experience Museum.
Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)
Ankara is just one of the many cities in Türkiye (Turkey) waiting to be discovered after you've seen Istanbul. Around 354 kilometres to the east, its top attractions include The Roman Theatre, Kocatepe Mosque and Museum of Anatolian Civilizations.
Izmir is another standout destination in Türkiye (Turkey) and is around 322 kilometres southwest of Istanbul. No trip is complete without seeing Aegean Coast, Smyrna Basilika and Ataturk Konak Square.
