Travelling from Istanbul to Cincinnati: what you need to know
Start your travel planning by considering where you'll board your flight from Istanbul to Cincinnati. Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) and Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) are the main airports in Istanbul.
Disembark at Cincinnati's primary gateway, Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport (CVG).
Cincinnati's timezone is UTC-4, making Cincinnati seven hours behind Istanbul.
For stress-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to catch your Istanbul to Cincinnati flight.
Flying during a peak time such as April? School holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer queues and delays at security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul to Cincinnati
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap Istanbul to Cincinnati flights if you book early. Airlines often offer some great early bird rates.
The 'Whole month' tool will show you the cheapest plane tickets from Istanbul to Cincinnati throughout the month. It's an easy way to find a bargain if your plans are flexible.
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Flying from Istanbul
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
We make it easy to find an Istanbul to Cincinnati flight with a stopover. To see all your options departing from Istanbul Ataturk Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Next, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Popular stopovers include:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
Travelling from central Istanbul to IST takes around 1 hour 45 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a cab, you'll cover the 32 kilometres in 50 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Want a convenient hotel near Istanbul Ataturk Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Istanbul to Cincinnati, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
You can reach SAW from central Istanbul in about 55 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport will take roughly 1 hour 30 minutes to cover the 31 kilometres or so.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before boarding your flight from Istanbul to Cincinnati? Kick back in a hotel near Sabiha Gokcen International Airport before your adventure officially starts. These stays are calling your name:
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport has an on-time performance of 76.93%. This figure gives an insight into how frequently flights that leave from this airport land on schedule.
Arriving in Cincinnati
Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport (CVG)
Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport (CVG) to central Cincinnati takes about 20 minutes by car. The centre is roughly 193 kilometres away.
It typically takes 40 minutes to get there when travelling by public transport.
Grab a Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport rental car and discover Cincinnati and beyond with your own set of wheels. Budget, Hertz and Thrifty are popular outlets you can book with here.
Secure the lowest price by booking your ride from Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport around two weeks ahead of your departure.
Best time to go to Cincinnati
It's time to pick your trip dates for your flight from Istanbul to Cincinnati. July is the busiest month to travel to Cincinnati. If you prefer a quieter atmosphere, go in February.
When booking your Istanbul to Cincinnati tickets, consider what kind of weather works for you. July is the warmest month in Cincinnati, with temperatures ranging from 16ºC to 32ºC.
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap flight from Istanbul to Cincinnati in January when temperatures average between -10ºC and 7ºC.
More about Cincinnati
Once you've booked your flight from Istanbul to Cincinnati, decide where you'll be dropping your bags. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Cincinnati:
Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Gardens and Cincinnati Art Museum are just two of the leading attractions to put on your Cincinnati must-do list. Keep the sightseeing going at Fountain Square.
Explore more of United States
You've seen Cincinnati, now it's time to discover more of United States. Journey around 402 kilometres north-west to Chicago to check off its leading sights. From Millennium Park to Art Institute of Chicago and LandShark Beer Garden at Navy Pier, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
If there's time to check out another side of United States, consider Columbus, about 161 kilometres north-east of Cincinnati. Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, Ohio Statehouse and German Village are among its highlights.