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Cheapest one-way trip | $324 |
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Cheapest nonstop round-trip | $857 |
Cheapest round-trip | $657 |
Average round-trip | $736 |
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Travelers usually depart from John F. Kennedy International, Newark Liberty International, LaGuardia, New York Stewart International Airport, or Newark Penn Station when they travel from New York to Istanbul. Book your trip to arrive at Sabiha Gökçen International, Istanbul Airport, Istanbul Bus Station, Istanbul - Alibeyköy, or Istanbul - Dudullu. The distance between New York and Istanbul is 8035 km. The most popular airlines for this route are Pegasus, Norse Atlantic Airways, Turkish Airlines, TAP Portugal, and Ryanair. New York and Istanbul have 401 direct flights per week. When you arrive at Istanbul, consider visiting Topkapi Palace, Blue Mosque, Istanbul, and Aya Sofya (Hagia Sophia).
Weekly direct flights
| Mondays | Tuesdays | Wednesdays | Thursdays | Fridays | Saturdays | Sundays | |
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| Direct flights | 3 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 4 |
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Check-in for a flight from New York to Istanbul
| Name | Carrier code | IATA Code | Passport needed during booking | Online check-in available |
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| Pegasus | PGT | PC | No | Opens 48 days before flight Closes 2 hours before flight |
| Norse Atlantic Airways | NBT | N0 | Yes | Opens 24 days before flight Closes 2 hours before flight |
| Turkish Airlines | THY | TK | Yes | 0 0 |
| TAP Portugal | TAP | TP | Yes | Opens 36 days before flight Closes 1 hours before flight |
| Ryanair | RYR | FR | No | Opens 24 days before flight Closes 2 hours before flight |
Turkey COVID-19 travel restrictions
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Most travelers from New York, JFK can enter Türkiye, but there are restrictions.
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Learn more about COVID-19 restrictions in Turkey in our dedicated Stories article.
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to travel from New York to Istanbul?
A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between New York and Istanbul takes around 9.3 hours.
What is the flight distance between New York and Istanbul?
The flight distance between New York and Istanbul is 8035 km.
What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between New York and Istanbul?
Several carriers operate flights between New York and Istanbul. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include Turkish Airlines.
What are the most popular routes to and from New York?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as New York and London, Paris, Barcelona, Miami, Mexico City, Orlando, Atlanta, Berlin, Athens, Rome, Tel Aviv, Las Vegas, Dublin, Amsterdam, Fort Lauderdale, Lisbon, Vienna, Prague, Madrid, Los Angeles.
What are the most popular routes to and from Istanbul?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Istanbul and Los Angeles, Antalya, İzmir, Boston, Chicago, Kayseri, Tel Aviv, San Francisco, Bodrum, Ankara, Amman, Northern Cyprus, Washington, D.C., Dubai, Orlando, Miami, Beirut, Nevşehir, London, Dalaman.
Which airports are there in New York?
New York is mainly served by John F. Kennedy International. But there are other airports nearby, including Newark Liberty International, LaGuardia, New York Stewart International Airport.
What airports are near New York?
The main airport in New York is John F. Kennedy International. It is also served by Philadelphia International, Bradley International, Rhode Island T. F. Green Int'l Airport, Trenton–Mercer, Long Island MacArthur, Harrisburg International, Albany International, Westchester County, Lehigh Valley International, Atlantic City International.
What airports are near Istanbul?
The main airport in Istanbul is Sabiha Gökçen International. It is also served by Tekirdağ Çorlu, Yenişehir, Anadolu.
Is it possible to combine flights, buses, and trains in one itinerary when traveling between New York and Istanbul?
Yes, it's possible to combine different modes of transport between New York and Istanbul thanks to our Virtual Interlining technology. Making use of not only flights but also trains and buses between New York and Istanbul can give rise to new adventures. Read more about how Virtual Interlining works on Kiwi.com Stories.
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