Travelling from Istanbul to San Juan: what you need to know
Istanbul is home to two main airports where you can set off on your adventure. Explore your options for booking a flight from Istanbul to San Juan leaving from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) or Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW).
Luis Munoz Marin International Airport (SJU) is where your flight will arrive in San Juan.
San Juan is seven hours behind Istanbul and follows the UTC-4 timezone.
To ensure you make it on your Istanbul to San Juan flight, allow plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is a good rule of thumb.
During popular months such as April, you'll want to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight when you fly during high season in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul to San Juan
To find cheap Istanbul to San Juan flights, book ahead. Airlines generally offer the most competitive fares when tickets are first released.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the cheapest price across every month when searching for your plane ticket from Istanbul to San Juan.
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Flying from Istanbul
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to take a break from travelling — and maybe even explore another city. When browsing Istanbul to San Juan flights departing from Istanbul Ataturk Airport, uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Here are some popular options to consider:
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
Miami International Airport (MIA)
Located around 32 kilometres from the centre of Istanbul, IST can be reached in about 50 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport takes roughly 1 hour 45 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to Istanbul Ataturk Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Istanbul to San Juan, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
Break up your Istanbul to San Juan flight with a stop at Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD). One of the main stopovers between Sabiha Gokcen International Airport and San Juan, it's a good opportunity to enjoy some downtime before continuing your journey.
SAW is around 31 kilometres from central Istanbul. It'll take 55 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour 30 minutes.
Start your holiday early with an extra night away from home. Before your flight from Istanbul to San Juan, kick back in one of these hotels close to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport:
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport has an on-time performance of 76.93%. This figure highlights how often flights that take off from this airport land at their destination on schedule.
Arriving in San Juan
Luis Munoz Marin International Airport (SJU)
Luis Munoz Marin International Airport (SJU) is approximately 6 kilometres from central San Juan. If you're catching a cab or a ride-share, the drive takes roughly 10 minutes.
It usually takes 55 minutes to get there on public transport.
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Istanbul to San Juan. Check in to one of these accommodation options near SJU instead:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Luis Munoz Marin International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Sixt, Ace Rent a Car or U-Save and chase adventure across San Juan and beyond.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your ride from Luis Munoz Marin International Airport about two weeks in advance of your Istanbul to San Juan flight.
Fernando Luis Ribas Dominicci Airport (SIG)
After your flight from Istanbul to San Juan has hit the tarmac, you can reach the city centre in about 15 minutes by car. Central San Juan is roughly 6 kilometres from Fernando Luis Ribas Dominicci Airport (SIG).
Travelling by public transport will take approximately 1 hour.
Best time to go to San Juan
July is the most popular month for flights from Istanbul to San Juan. To steer clear of the crowds, go to San Juan in May.
Book an Istanbul to San Juan ticket departing in September if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in San Juan to range from 23ºC to 33ºC.
February sees average temperatures of between 20ºC and 28ºC. Search for cheap flights from Istanbul to San Juan around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about San Juan
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the most popular stays in San Juan right here. Check out these hotels as soon as you've booked your flight from Istanbul to San Juan:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be tricky to work out where to begin. Castillo San Felipe del Morro, La Garita del morro de san juan bahia and Fortaleza Street are popular attractions which should feature on any good San Juan itinerary.
Explore more of Puerto Rico
You've seen San Juan, now it's time to discover more of Puerto Rico. Travel about 10 kilometres west to Bayamon to check off its top attractions. From Plazoleta Ignacio Zorrilla, La Plaza de la Bomba Puertorriqueña to Monumento a los Trovadores and Parque Palm Court, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Around 11 kilometres east of San Juan, Carolina is another favourite stop in Puerto Rico. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Isla Verde Beach, Parque de Doble A Roberto Clemente Walker and Drone Zone Track.
