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Accra ACCIstanbul SAW

£412
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Accra ACCIstanbul SAW

£414
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Mon, Oct 26
Accra ACCIstanbul SAW

£417
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Wed, Oct 28
Accra ACCIstanbul IST

£516
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Fri, Oct 30
Accra ACCIstanbul IST

£523
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Fri, Oct 30
Accra ACCIstanbul IST

£527
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Thu, Oct 29 – Tue, Nov 3
Accra ACCIstanbul IST

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Tue, Oct 27 – Mon, Nov 2
Accra ACCIstanbul IST

£752
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Sat, Oct 31 – Fri, Nov 6
Accra ACCIstanbul IST

£772
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Fri, Oct 30 – Thu, Nov 5
Accra ACCIstanbul IST

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Wed, Oct 28 – Mon, Nov 2
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Getting from Istanbul airports to the city center

Istanbul is served by two major airports, each offering a variety of airport transfers to city center destinations. Istanbul Airport (IST) lies 35 km northwest of central Istanbul, while Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) is located 40 km southeast on the Asian side. Transport options include metro, airport buses, public buses, taxis, ride-hailing services, and private transfers. Journey times and costs vary depending on the airport, time of day, and traffic conditions, which can be significant in this bustling metropolis.

How to get from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Istanbul?

How to get from Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Istanbul?

Notes:

  • Prices in TRY; table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • Istanbulkart is required for metro and public buses; cards available at airport stations and kiosks.
  • Istanbul traffic can be severe, especially during rush hours. Allow extra time for road-based transport.
  • Taxis are metered; ensure the meter is running. Ride-hailing prices vary with demand.
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to Istanbul

Depart from
Kotoka International
Arrive to
Istanbul Airport
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance
4900 km
Worth visiting
Blue Mosque, Istanbul - Aya Sofya (Hagia Sophia) - Topkapi Palace

Weekly direct flights

Discover the top airlines offering direct flights from Accra to Istanbul in the next month. You’ll find the number of daily direct flights per airline in the chart.

AirlineMon 05.10Tue 06.10Wed 07.10Thu 08.10Fri 09.10Sat 10.10Sun 11.10
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Weekly flights: 7 totalDaily flights: 1 averageMost flights: Sunday 2 flights
AirlineMon 12.10Tue 13.10Wed 14.10Thu 15.10Fri 16.10Sat 17.10Sun 18.10
1211112
Weekly flights: 9 totalDaily flights: 1.29 averageMost flights: Tuesday 2 flights
AirlineMon 19.10Tue 20.10Wed 21.10Thu 22.10Fri 23.10Sat 24.10Sun 25.10
1211---12
Weekly flights: 8 totalDaily flights: 1.14 averageMost flights: Tuesday 2 flights
AirlineMon 26.10Tue 27.10Wed 28.10Thu 29.10Fri 30.10Sat 31.10Sun 01.11
1121212
Weekly flights: 10 totalDaily flights: 1.43 averageMost flights: Wednesday 2 flights

Check-in for a flight from Accra to Istanbul

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Royal Air MarocRAMATNo
PegasusPGTPCNo
Turkish AirlinesTHYTKNo
Ethiopian AirlinesETHETYes
RyanairRYRFRNo

Weather in Istanbul

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January6°C-1°C
February8°C0°C
March12°C2°C
April16°C6°C
May20°C9°C
June25°C14°C
July28°C16°C
August27°C16°C
September22°C12°C
October17°C8°C
November11°C3°C
December7°C0°C
Hottest Month
28°C
July
Coldest month
-1°C
January
Sunny days
263
days per year
Snow days
13
days per year

14 day forecast

Saturday
10 Oct
21°C14°C
17 Oct
89%
17°C13°C
Sunday
11 Oct
20°C13°C
18 Oct
46%
17°C14°C
Monday
12 Oct
20°C13°C
19 Oct
17°C11°C
Tuesday
13 Oct
20°C13°C
20 Oct
16%
17°C10°C
Wednesday
14 Oct
12%
19°C13°C
21 Oct
22°C12°C
Thursday
15 Oct
21°C13°C
22 Oct
15°C8°C
Friday
16 Oct
11%
21°C14°C
23 Oct
16°C7°C
Book your trip to arrive at Istanbul Airport, or Sabiha Gökçen International. The distance between Accra and Istanbul is 4900 km. The most popular airlines for this route are Royal Air Maroc, Pegasus, Turkish Airlines, Ethiopian Airlines, and Ryanair. Accra and Istanbul have 400 direct flights per week. When you arrive at Istanbul, consider visiting Blue Mosque, Istanbul, Aya Sofya (Hagia Sophia), and Topkapi Palace.

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