Travelling from Istanbul to Piarco International Airport (POS): What you need to know
There are a couple of airports you can fly out of in Istanbul. Explore your options leaving from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) or Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) when planning your flight from Istanbul to Piarco International Airport (POS).
Piarco International Airport is located in Port Of Spain. The city runs on the UTC-4 timezone and is seven hours behind Istanbul.
To ensure you catch your flight from Istanbul to POS, leave enough time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Planning to travel during a peak time like school or public holidays? Expect longer queues at check-in and security. For peace of mind, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Istanbul
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
We make it a breeze to find cheap flights from Istanbul to POS with a stopover. To explore all the options departing from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Major stopovers between IST and POS include:
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
IST is about 48 kilometres from central Istanbul. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 50 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the journey time to be around 1 hour 45 minutes.
Want a relaxed start to your journey? Stay near Istanbul Ataturk Airport. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Istanbul to Piarco International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are just the thing:
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
SAW is about 48 kilometres from central Istanbul. It takes 55 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour 30 minutes.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before boarding your Istanbul to POS flight? Kick back in a hotel near Sabiha Gokcen International Airport before your adventure officially begins. These stays have your key waiting:
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport has an on-time performance of 76.93%. This figure shows how frequently flights that depart from this airport land on time.
About Piarco International Airport (POS)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Istanbul to Piarco International Airport. Book one of these accommodation options near POS instead:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Piarco International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Sixt, Alamo or Ace Rent a Car and experience the lesser-explored corners of Port Of Spain and beyond.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your vehicle around one week in advance of your Istanbul to Piarco International Airport flight.
How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul to Piarco International Airport (POS)
Right now, Rs136,148 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Istanbul to Piarco International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is Rs250,613. Keep in mind fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
To find cheap flights from Istanbul to POS, book ahead. Airlines tend to offer lower prices when tickets are first released.
Affordable Istanbul to Piarco International Airport tickets are easier to find when you have flexibility in your schedule. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare fares across every month and then pick the cheapest day.
Finding a cheap flight ticket from Istanbul to POS is easy with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you as soon as prices go down.
Lock in a cheap flight from Istanbul to Piarco International Airport by using the search filters. Select your ideal times, number of stops and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.
The best time to fly from Istanbul to Piarco International Airport (POS)
February is the quietest month for flights from Istanbul to Piarco International Airport (POS), while July is the busiest. Pick the ideal time to go to Port Of Spain based on whether you want a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
The warmest month in Port Of Spain is September, with temperatures ranging between 24ºC and 31ºC. Lock in your Istanbul to POS flight ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
Search for cheap tickets from Istanbul to Piarco International Airport in February if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 22ºC and 30ºC.
More about Port Of Spain
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Port Of Spain right here. Check out these hotels after locking in your flight from Istanbul to Piarco International Airport:
Blue Basin Waterfall and Holy Trinity Cathedral are just a couple of the top attractions to put on your Port Of Spain itinerary. Keep the momentum going by heading to Our Lady of Lourdes.
Explore more of Trinidad and Tobago
Scarborough is just one of the many places in Trinidad and Tobago waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Port Of Spain. Around 97 kilometres away to the north-east, check out popular attractions including Fort King George, Scarborough Botanical Garden and St. Andrews Anglican.
Any journey through Trinidad and Tobago wouldn't be complete without visiting Plymouth. Fort James (Fort Jacobus) and Mystery Tombstone are highlights in this well-known destination, which is around 88 kilometres north-east of Port Of Spain.
