How to get from Phoenix to Istanbul

No nonstop flights. The fastest way is via Chicago: about 16h 28m including the connection. Other options: via Denver, London, Paris and Detroit. Two tickets from $647.

Flights from Phoenix to Istanbul

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Where to connect

Options with one connection, fastest first

fastest, via Chicago
16h 28m
two tickets, via Chicago
$647
connection options
5
straight-line distance
6,726 mi (10,825 km)
fastest
Via Chicago
16h 28m
with the connection
Phoenix to Chicago flight 3h 20m
Connection of about 3h
Chicago to Istanbul flight 10h 8m
two ticketsfrom $647
Via Denver
16h 30m
with the connection
Phoenix to Denver flight 1h 45m
Connection of about 3h
Denver to Istanbul flight 11h 45m
two ticketsfrom $679
Via London
United Kingdom
16h 50m
with the connection
Phoenix to London flight 9h 55m
Connection of about 3h Arrival: London Heathrow. Departure to Istanbul: London Gatwick, London Heathrow, London Luton, Stansted.
London to Istanbul flight 3h 55m
two ticketsfrom $1,028
Via Paris
France
16h 58m
with the connection
Phoenix to Paris flight 10h 18m
Connection of about 3h Arrival: Charles de Gaulle. Departure to Istanbul: Charles de Gaulle, Paris Orly.
Paris to Istanbul flight 3h 40m
two ticketsfrom $1,247
Via Detroit
16h 58m
with the connection
Phoenix to Detroit flight 3h 48m
Connection of about 3h
Detroit to Istanbul flight 10h 10m
two ticketsfrom $753

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 Phoenix to Istanbul?
There are no nonstop flights in the schedule. You will need a connection, the fastest is via Chicago.
What is the fastest way to fly from Phoenix to Istanbul?
Via Chicago: 3h 20m to the connection, 10h 8m after it, about 16h 28m in total with 3h for the connection.
How much does a flight from Phoenix to Istanbul with a connection cost?
Two nonstop tickets via Chicago from $647. 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 Phoenix and Istanbul?
Chicago (16h 28m total), Denver (16h 30m total), London (16h 50m total), Paris (16h 58m total) and Detroit (16h 58m total).
How far is Istanbul from Phoenix?
6,726 mi (10,825 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.