How to get from Portland to Istanbul

No nonstop flights. The fastest way is via Vancouver: about 16h 20m including the connection. Other options: via Frankfurt, London, Amsterdam and Seattle. Two tickets from $818.

Flights from Portland to Istanbul

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Where to connect

Options with one connection, fastest first

fastest, via Vancouver
16h 20m
two tickets, via Seattle
$818
connection options
5
straight-line distance
6,208 mi (9,991 km)
fastest
Via Vancouver
Canada
16h 20m
with the connection
Portland to Vancouver flight 1h 20m
Connection of about 3h
two ticketsfrom $1,277
Via Frankfurt
Germany
16h 20m
with the connection
Portland to Frankfurt flight 10h 15m
Connection of about 3h
Frankfurt to Istanbul flight 3h 5m
Via London
United Kingdom
16h 30m
with the connection
Portland to London flight 9h 35m
Connection of about 3h Arrival: London Heathrow. Departure to Istanbul: London Gatwick, London Heathrow, London Luton, Stansted.
London to Istanbul flight 3h 55m
Via Amsterdam
Netherlands
16h 30m
with the connection
Portland to Amsterdam flight 10h 5m
Connection of about 3h
Amsterdam to Istanbul flight 3h 25m
Via Seattle
17h 3m
with the connection
Portland to Seattle flight 2h 3m
Connection of about 3h Arrival: Boeing Field International, Seattle-Tacoma International. Departure to Istanbul: Seattle-Tacoma International.
Seattle to Istanbul flight 12h
two ticketsfrom $818

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 Portland to Istanbul?
There are no nonstop flights in the schedule. You will need a connection, the fastest is via Vancouver.
What is the fastest way to fly from Portland to Istanbul?
Via Vancouver: 1h 20m to the connection, 12h after it, about 16h 20m in total with 3h for the connection.
How much does a flight from Portland to Istanbul with a connection cost?
Two nonstop tickets via Seattle from $818. 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 Portland and Istanbul?
Vancouver (16h 20m total), Frankfurt (16h 20m total), London (16h 30m total), Amsterdam (16h 30m total) and Seattle (17h 3m total).
How far is Istanbul from Portland?
6,208 mi (9,991 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.