Travelling from Singapore to Istanbul Airport (IST): What you need to know
Singapore's main base, Singapore Changi Airport (SIN), is where many great holidays begin. Explore the departure options from here when searching for a flight from Singapore to Istanbul Airport (IST).
Expect to be in the air for 11 hours 30 minutes. On average, that's the duration of a direct Singapore to Istanbul Airport flight.
Istanbul is five hours behind Singapore. Istanbul Airport is located in Istanbul, which runs on the UTC+3 timezone.
The busiest route is from Singapore Changi Airport (SIN) to Istanbul Airport (IST), with 21 direct weekly services. If you're looking to take off without delay, the earliest flight from SIN to IST is the 1:50am Singapore Airlines service. If you're looking to take off later, the last departure is at 11:25pm with Turkish Airlines.
Your flight from Singapore to IST won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
Head to the airport even earlier during popular months like February. Aim for two hours before domestic departures and as much as four hours for international journeys. After checking in, you can use any extra time to relax or go over your itinerary.
Airports in Singapore
Singapore Changi Airport (SIN)
Take the express route from Singapore Changi Airport (SIN). Nonstop flights from Singapore to Istanbul Airport (IST) operate from here.
You can book a direct flight from Singapore to Istanbul Airport with Turkish Airlines. This popular airline operates departures from SIN.
Turkish Airlines ranks first in bookings for flights from SIN to IST.
Consider adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Singapore to IST. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Singapore Changi Airport (SIN). Break the trip up (and maybe score a better deal) by stopping at one of these popular options:
Dubai International Airport (DXB)
Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
Abu Dhabi Zayed International Airport (AUH)
Located around 19 kilometres from the centre of Singapore, SIN can be reached in about 25 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport is roughly 40 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Singapore to Istanbul Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these hotels near Singapore Changi Airport:
69% of flights that leave from Singapore Changi Airport arrive at their destination on time.
About Istanbul Airport (IST)
If you're arriving on a late flight from Singapore to Istanbul Airport, few things top the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your luggage at baggage claim and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these options near IST:
Pick up a Istanbul Airport rental car and explore Istanbul and beyond with your own set of wheels. Hit, Avec car rentals and Eren Rent a Car are popular outlets to choose from here.
Secure the lowest price by booking your vehicle around two weeks before your Singapore to Istanbul Airport flight.
Getting from Istanbul Airport (IST) to central Istanbul
From Istanbul Airport, central Istanbul is around 40 kilometres away. It takes about 45 minutes to get to the city centre by car.
It takes around 1 hour 10 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Singapore to Istanbul Airport (IST)
Rs79,392 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Singapore to Istanbul Airport. A return flight starts at Rs152,348. These fares may change depending on demand.
To score cheap flights from Singapore to IST, book your ticket two months before your departure date.
Schedule your trip for July. That's the best month for scoring an incredible deal on Singapore to Istanbul Airport tickets. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across each month.
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The best time to fly from Singapore to Istanbul Airport (IST)
Think about your travel style when deciding when to fly. November is the quietest month to go to Istanbul. August is when most people book flights from Singapore to Istanbul Airport (IST), which may be perfect if you're chasing more excitement.
The warmest month in Istanbul is August, with temperatures ranging between 20ºC and 30ºC. Lock in your Singapore to IST plane ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
January has temperatures of between 2ºC and 11ºC. Search for cheap tickets from Singapore to Istanbul Airport around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Istanbul
Once you've booked your flight from Singapore to Istanbul Airport, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Istanbul:
Every great adventure has to include a little sightseeing. Hagia Sophia Museum, Historic Areas of Istanbul and Hagia Sophia History Museum are attractions you won't want to skip in Istanbul.
Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)
Eskisehir is just one of the many places in Türkiye (Turkey) waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Istanbul. Around 225 kilometres away to the southeast, its top attractions include Eskişehir, Eskişehir and Eskişehir Odunpazarı Evleri.
If you're eager to discover another well-known destination in Türkiye (Turkey), consider Adapazarı, roughly 153 kilometres east of Istanbul. Ozanlar Ulu Cami, Güllük Cami and Valide Cami are highlights.