Flying from Libreville Airport (LBV) to Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Libreville Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 7 hours 25 minutes.
Istanbul's timezone is UTC+3, making Istanbul two hours ahead of Libreville.
Leave plenty of time to catch your LBV to IST flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You'll likely experience bigger queues in popular months such as June. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
Jetting into Istanbul (and then seeing more of Türkiye (Turkey)!) is easy with Turkish Airlines. This popular carrier has direct flights from Libreville Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport.
The airline with the highest number of bookings on this route is Turkish Airlines.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Libreville Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or even explore someplace new along the way. Check out these options between LBV and IST:
Quatro de Fevereiro Airport
Charles de Gaulle Airport
Addis Ababa Bole International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Libreville Airport (LBV) to Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Currently, Rs141,884 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Libreville Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is Rs226,739. Keep in mind that fares could change due to demand when booking.
Get cheap tickets from LBV to IST by booking eight months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.
Schedule your trip for July. That's the cheapest month for flights from Libreville Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest price across each month.
Save time searching for cheap flights from LBV to IST by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification on the app when a lower fare pops up.
Secure the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Libreville Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Libreville Airport (LBV)
To reach Libreville Airport from central Libreville, it takes about 10 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 8 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Catching an early flight from Libreville Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these stays near LBV:
Arriving at Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
If you're coming in on a late Libreville Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be resting not long after at one of these hotels near IST:
Grab an Istanbul Ataturk Airport rental car and discover Istanbul and beyond with your own wheels. Hit, Avec car rentals and Eren Rent a Car are well-known companies you can book with here.
Lock in the best rate by booking your ride from Istanbul Ataturk Airport around two weeks before your trip.
Getting from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to central Istanbul
Istanbul Ataturk Airport to the centre of Istanbul has a drive time of around 50 minutes. It's approximately 48 kilometres away.
It takes roughly 1 hour 45 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from Libreville Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport. April is the busiest month to visit Istanbul. If you like a more low-key vibe, go in February.
The warmest month in Istanbul is August, with the temperature ranging between 20ºC and 30ºC. Lock in your flights from Libreville Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from LBV to IST in January. Average temperatures are between 2ºC and 11ºC then.
Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)
Istanbul has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of Türkiye (Turkey) just waiting to be explored. About 354 kilometres east of Istanbul, a visit to Ankara will keep your itinerary busy. Start with leading sights like Museum of Anatolian Civilizations, Kocatepe Mosque (Kocatepe Camii) and Genclik Park.
Around 322 kilometres south-west of Istanbul, Izmir is another essential stop in Türkiye (Turkey). Start your sightseeing at Kordonboyu, Kadifekale Castle and Konak Square.