Flying from Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX) to Istanbul: what you need to know
Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport is located in Phoenix. Based in the UTC+3 timezone, Istanbul is ten hours ahead of Phoenix.
Give yourself plenty of time to get on your PHX to Istanbul flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Delays at check-in and security are more likely if you're jetting off during high season, so give yourself even more breathing space. A good rule of thumb for peak times? Arrive up to four hours early for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.
We make it a breeze to book flight tickets from PHX to Istanbul with a stopover. To see all your options, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. The most sought-after stopovers include:
O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Denver International Airport (DEN)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
PHX is about 6 kilometres from central Phoenix. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 10 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're using public transport, expect the journey time to be around 35 minutes.
Looking for a hotel close to PHX? If you've booked an early flight from Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport to Istanbul, these stays put the terminal practically at your doorstep:
Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport maintains a solid on-time record, reducing your chances of a delayed flight. Departures from PHX arrive at their destination as scheduled 82.57% of the time.
You'll find PHX at 3400 Sky Harbour Boulevard.
How to find the cheapest flights from Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX) to Istanbul
Rs84,768 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport to Istanbul flight. A round-trip ticket right now is Rs194,452. Depending on when and how early you book, these fares could change.
Booking in advance is often the key to securing a cheap flight from PHX to Istanbul. Airlines adjust prices based on demand, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely spend on your ticket.
Scoring cheap tickets from Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport to Istanbul is easier if you can be flexible with your travel dates. Try using the 'Whole month' search function to get the best prices across every month and score an incredible deal.
Save time searching for cheap flights from PHX to Istanbul by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when a new low fare is offered.
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Airports in Istanbul
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
The distance from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to central Istanbul is roughly 48 kilometres. It'll take you around 50 minutes to reach the centre driving.
It'll take around 1 hour 45 minutes to get there by public transport.
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport to Istanbul. Stay at one of these accommodation options near IST instead:
Travel at your own speed with an Istanbul Ataturk Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Hit, Avec car rentals or Eren Rent a Car and chase adventure across Istanbul and beyond.
For the lowest price, book your ride from Istanbul Ataturk Airport about two weeks in advance of your flight from PHX to Istanbul.
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) is about 48 kilometres from the centre of Istanbul. Following your flight from Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport to Istanbul, it'll take you around 55 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
You can expect the journey to take roughly 1 hour 30 minutes on public transport.
You'll find some comfortable places to call home for the night near SAW. Settle in and get cosy after your PHX to Istanbul flight at any of these perfectly located options:
Essence, Eren Rent a Car and 724 Rent make collecting a Sabiha Gokcen International Airport rental car easy and quick. These suppliers are located in or around the terminal and will have you behind the wheel before you know it.
Avoid paying extra. Reserving your ride four weeks ahead of your arrival at SAW will help you save.
Best time to go to Istanbul
Before you book your flights from Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport to Istanbul, consider which time of year works best for you. High season in Istanbul offers a bustling atmosphere and plenty of things to do, while low season brings cheaper hotel deals and fewer crowds.
Book a Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport to Istanbul flight ticket with a departure in August if you want to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures to range from 20ºC to 30ºC.
January has average temperatures of between 2ºC and 11ºC. Look for a cheap ticket from PHX to Istanbul around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Istanbul
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Istanbul right here. Explore these hotels after locking in your flight from Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport to Istanbul:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be tricky to work out where to start. The Basilica Cistern, Topkapi Palace and Galata Tower are highlights which should be on any good Istanbul itinerary.
Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)
Istanbul has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of Türkiye (Turkey) just waiting to be explored. About 354 kilometres east of Istanbul, a visit to Ankara will fill your itinerary to the brim. Don't miss top attractions like Museum of Anatolian Civilizations, Kocatepe Mosque (Kocatepe Camii) and Genclik Park.
Izmir is another sought-after destination in Türkiye (Turkey) and is around 322 kilometres south-west of Istanbul. No trip is complete without a visit to Kordonboyu, Kadifekale Castle and Alsancak.