How to get from Philadelphia to Istanbul

No nonstop flights. The fastest way is via Zurich: about 13h 40m including the connection. Other options: via Boston, Prague, Budapest and Frankfurt. Two tickets from $506.

Flights from Philadelphia to Istanbul

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Where to connect

Options with one connection, fastest first

fastest, via Zurich
13h 40m
two tickets, via Frankfurt
$506
connection options
5
straight-line distance
5,095 mi (8,199 km)
fastest
Via Zurich
Switzerland
13h 40m
with the connection
Philadelphia to Zurich flight 7h 45m
Connection of about 3h
Zurich to Istanbul flight 2h 55m
Via Boston
13h 49m
with the connection
Philadelphia to Boston flight 1h 29m
Connection of about 3h
Boston to Istanbul flight 9h 20m
two ticketsfrom $631
Via Prague
Czech Republic
13h 50m
with the connection
Philadelphia to Prague flight 8h 10m
Connection of about 3h
Prague to Istanbul flight 2h 40m
Via Budapest
Hungary
13h 50m
with the connection
Philadelphia to Budapest flight 8h 40m
Connection of about 3h
Budapest to Istanbul flight 2h 10m
Via Frankfurt
Germany
13h 55m
with the connection
Philadelphia to Frankfurt flight 7h 50m
Connection of about 3h
Frankfurt to Istanbul flight 3h 5m
two ticketsfrom $506

One ticket or two

How the options are calculated and what to keep in mind at the connection

Flight times come from the nonstop schedule (estimated from the distance where there is no schedule), with 3h allowed for the connection. The price of an option is the sum of the lowest known fares for each leg; their dates may not match, so treat it as a guide. The search shows tickets for your dates, including connections on a single ticket.

When to visit Istanbul

Weather by month

Best time to visit: July, August and September, +26° to +31° by day, sea +24° to +25°. In November it is +17° by day and +11° at night, sea +17°, with 9 rainy days.

Jan
+10° +5° +10° 12 days
Feb
+10° +4° +9° 10 days
Mar
+12° +5° +10° 13 days
Apr
+17° +9° +12° 11 days
May
+21° +13° +15° 8 days
Jun
+27° +18° +21° 7 days
Jul
+31° +22° +25° 3 days
Aug
+30° +22° +25° 3 days
Sep
+26° +19° +24° 6 days
Oct
+20° +14° +20° 6 days
Nov
+17° +11° +17° 9 days
Dec
+12° +8° +13° 12 days

Daytime and night temperatures in °C, sea temperature (in blue), rainy days. Months with the most comfortable weather are in green. Long-term averages.

Nearest nonstop flights

The closest you can get without a connection

Frequently asked questions

Is there a nonstop flight from Philadelphia to Istanbul?
There are no nonstop flights in the schedule. You will need a connection, the fastest is via Zurich.
What is the fastest way to fly from Philadelphia to Istanbul?
Via Zurich: 7h 45m to the connection, 2h 55m after it, about 13h 40m in total with 3h for the connection.
How much does a flight from Philadelphia to Istanbul with a connection cost?
Two nonstop tickets via Frankfurt from $506. This is the sum of the lowest known prices for each leg, and their dates may not match.
Which cities can you connect in between Philadelphia and Istanbul?
Zurich (13h 40m total), Boston (13h 49m total), Prague (13h 50m total), Budapest (13h 50m total) and Frankfurt (13h 55m total).
How far is Istanbul from Philadelphia?
5,095 mi (8,199 km) in a straight line between the cities.
How much time should I allow for the connection?
The options allow 3h. On a single ticket the carrier is responsible for the connection; on separate tickets you set the margin yourself, allowing time to collect and re-check your bags.