Flights from Los Angeles Airport LAX to Istanbul Airport IST

Q: How long does the flight from Los Angeles to Istanbul to take?

The flight from Los Angeles to Istanbul takes13 Hours 44 Minutes.

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Getting to Los Angeles International from Istanbul Airport is very straight forward. There are 6 airliners who all offer direct flights several times a week. When travelling from Los Angeles International you will cover about 6,836 miles before you reach Istanbul Airport. This journey will take 13 Hours 44 Minutes.

The cost of flights varies on the time and day you fly. If you are on a tight budget then you should avoid flying at peak hours as the prices are more expensive. The cheapest flights are in the evenings and in mid week. We advise all our viewers to book well in advance. This way you will get the low priced tickets available.

When arriving at Istanbul Airport don’t forget to set your watch to the local time!

If you are planning a trip to Istanbul Airport from Los Angeles International Airport you can pre-arrange short or long term parking at Los Angeles International Airport.

If you rented a vehicle at Istanbul Airport and have to return it with a full tank of fuel, avoid excess fees by refilling at the nearest fuel station to Istanbul Airport.

We suggest pre-booking your transport to Los Angeles International Airport. The following options are available:

Pre-booking your transportation requirements at Istanbul Airport can save a lot of time, hassle and money when arriving at the airport. Research and book your preferred choice of ground transportation at Istanbul Airport:

Find hotels close to Istanbul Airport many hotels offer airport transfers directly from the airport to your hotel.

The table below displays the numbers of daily flights from Los Angeles International (LAX) to Istanbul Airport (IST) and the relevant airlines that fly.

Flights Chart

Airliner	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa	Su	First Flight	Last Flight	Flights
Turkish Airlines	2	2	1	2	2	2	2	13:00	18:55	VIEW FLIGHTS
Uzbekistan Airways	2	2	1	1	2	2	1	13:15	19:10	VIEW FLIGHTS
Thai Airways	2	2	1	1	2	2	1	13:15	19:10	VIEW FLIGHTS
Pakistan International Airlines	2	2	1	1	2	2	1	13:15	19:10	VIEW FLIGHTS
Air New Zealand	1	1	1	1	1	1	0	18:55	19:10	VIEW FLIGHTS
RwandAir	1	1	0	0	1	1	1	13:15	13:15	VIEW FLIGHTS

Flights from Los Angeles International to Istanbul Airport are very limited. Only Turkish Airlines operate flights, of which there is only 1 per week. The time of the departure for this flight is 13:00

You can find the latest flight availability and prices from Turkish Airlines at thy.com. You can also book direct and get their latest discounts.

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

Day

Flight Times

Flights

Monday

13:00

Airline	Flight No
Turkish Airlines	TK180

13:15

Airline	Flight No
Thai Airways	TG7553
Pakistan International Airlines	PK5180
RwandAir	WB1348
Uzbekistan Airways	HY7240

18:55

Airline	Flight No
Turkish Airlines	TK10

19:10

Airline	Flight No
Air New Zealand	NZ4855
Thai Airways	TG7552
Pakistan International Airlines	PK5010
Uzbekistan Airways	HY7280

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Tuesday

13:15

Airline	Flight No
Thai Airways	TG7553
Pakistan International Airlines	PK5180
Turkish Airlines	TK180
RwandAir	WB1348
Uzbekistan Airways	HY7240

18:55

Airline	Flight No
Air New Zealand	NZ4855
Thai Airways	TG7552
Pakistan International Airlines	PK5010
Turkish Airlines	TK10
Uzbekistan Airways	HY7280

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Wednesday

18:55

Airline	Flight No
Air New Zealand	NZ4855
Thai Airways	TG7552
Pakistan International Airlines	PK5010
Turkish Airlines	TK10
Uzbekistan Airways	HY7280

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Thursday

13:00

Airline	Flight No
Turkish Airlines	TK180

18:55

Airline	Flight No
Turkish Airlines	TK10

19:10

Airline	Flight No
Air New Zealand	NZ4855
Thai Airways	TG7552
Pakistan International Airlines	PK5010
Uzbekistan Airways	HY7280

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Friday

13:00

Airline	Flight No
Turkish Airlines	TK180

13:15

Airline	Flight No
Thai Airways	TG7553
Pakistan International Airlines	PK5180
RwandAir	WB1348
Uzbekistan Airways	HY7240

18:55

Airline	Flight No
Turkish Airlines	TK10

19:10

Airline	Flight No
Air New Zealand	NZ4855
Thai Airways	TG7552
Pakistan International Airlines	PK5010
Uzbekistan Airways	HY7280

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Saturday

13:00

Airline	Flight No
Thai Airways	TG7553
Pakistan International Airlines	PK5180
Turkish Airlines	TK180
RwandAir	WB1348
Uzbekistan Airways	HY7240

18:55

Airline	Flight No
Air New Zealand	NZ4855
Thai Airways	TG7552
Pakistan International Airlines	PK5010
Turkish Airlines	TK10
Uzbekistan Airways	HY7280

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Sunday

13:00

Airline	Flight No
Turkish Airlines	TK180

13:15

Airline	Flight No
Thai Airways	TG7553
Pakistan International Airlines	PK5180
RwandAir	WB1348
Uzbekistan Airways	HY7240

18:55

Airline	Flight No
Turkish Airlines	TK10

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Over the past 10 years flight regulations have become very strict so we advise you to leave plenty of time to check in and get through customs.

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What is the cheapest direct flight one way from Los Angeles LAX to Istanbul IST?

The cheapest direct flight one way from Los Angeles LAX to Istanbul IST is £585.99 ($742 €702.99)

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What is the cheapest direct return flight from Los Angeles LAX to Istanbul IST?

The cheapest direct return flight from Los Angeles LAX to Istanbul IST is £729.73 ($924 €875.43)

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What is the cheapest flight one way from Los Angeles LAX to Istanbul IST?

The cheapest flight one way from Los Angeles LAX to Istanbul IST is £184.80 ($234 €221.70)

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What is the cheapest return flight from Los Angeles LAX to Istanbul IST?

The cheapest return flight from Los Angeles LAX to Istanbul IST is £492.01 ($623 €590.25)

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Flight Info FAQ - Los Angeles (LAX) to Istanbul (IST)

Who flies from Los Angeles to Istanbul?

The following airlines fly from Los Angeles (LAX) to Istanbul (IST): Air New Zealand, Pakistan International Airlines, RwandAir, Thai Airways, Turkish Airlines, Uzbekistan Airways.

How far is the flight from Los Angeles to Istanbul?

The flight from Los Angeles to Istanbul is 11,002KM or 6,836 miles.

How long does the flight from Los Angeles to Istanbul to take?

The flight from Los Angeles to Istanbul takes 13 Hours 44 Minutes.

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