Travelling from Lambert-St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST): what you need to know
Istanbul is eight hours ahead of St Louis and is in the UTC+3 timezone.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Be at the airport with enough time to catch your STL to IST flight.
You'll likely experience longer lines in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
If you want to break up your flight, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Lambert-St. Louis International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between STL and IST:
O'Hare International Airport
Pearson International Airport
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Lambert-St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Rs96,859 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Lambert-St. Louis International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport flight. A return flight starts from Rs174,422. These fares may change based on availability.
It's usually smart to book early if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from STL to IST. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
Finding cheap flights from Lambert-St. Louis International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport is easy if you're flexible with your travel plans. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the best prices across the month and score a great deal.
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Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Lambert-St. Louis International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport.
Handy information about Lambert-St. Louis International Airport (STL)
STL is located at 10701 Lambert International Blvd..
Of all flights departing from Lambert-St. Louis International Airport, 78.04% land on schedule at their destination.
Lambert-St. Louis International Airport is around 26 kilometres from central St Louis. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a journey time of around 35 minutes on public transport.
Looking for a handy hotel near STL? If you've booked an early flight from Lambert-St. Louis International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Lambert-St. Louis International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near IST instead:
Travel at your own speed with an Istanbul Ataturk Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Hit, Avec car rentals or Eren Rent a Car and experience more of Istanbul and beyond.
Booking your vehicle from Istanbul Ataturk Airport around two weeks ahead boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
Getting from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to central Istanbul
From Istanbul Ataturk Airport, Istanbul is approximately 48 kilometres away. It takes around 50 minutes to reach the centre by car.
Getting to the centre by public transport typically takes 1 hour 45 minutes.
When to fly to Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
It's time to choose your dates for your flight from Lambert-St. Louis International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport. April is the most popular month to visit Istanbul. If you're after a quieter vibe, go in February.
Lock in your flight from Lambert-St. Louis International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport for August if you'd like to go to Istanbul during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 20ºC and 30ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between 2ºC and 11ºC. Search for cheap tickets from STL to IST sometime then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)
Istanbul has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of Türkiye (Turkey) 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.
Izmir is another favourite destination in Türkiye (Turkey) and is around 322 kilometres south-west of Istanbul. No trip is complete without experiencing Kordonboyu, Kadifekale Castle and Konak Square.
