Travelling from Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) to Istanbul: what you need to know
Istanbul is eight hours ahead of Knoxville, where Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport is located. Istanbul observes the UTC+3 timezone.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your TYS to Istanbul flight.
Flying during a popular month like June? Major public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer queues at check-in and security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Located around 18 kilometres from the centre of Knoxville, TYS can be reached in about 25 minutes by car. The journey on public transport will take roughly 50 minutes.
Have an early flight from Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport to Istanbul? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these stays near TYS:
When it comes to Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport's on-time performance, data shows 76% of flights arrive within the scheduled time frame.
TYS is located at 2055 Alcoa Highway.
How to find the cheapest flights from Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) to Istanbul
Rs98,378 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport to Istanbul flight. A round-trip ticket right now is Rs243,138. Depending on when and how early you book, these fares could change.
Booking in advance is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from TYS to Istanbul. Flight prices rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more it could cost you.
The 'Whole month' search tool will show you the cheapest tickets from Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport to Istanbul across each month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your travel dates are flexible.
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Airports in Istanbul
Istanbul Airport (IST)
The distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) to central Istanbul is roughly 40 kilometres. It'll take you around 45 minutes to get to the centre driving.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour 10 minutes.
Look into staying at a hotel close to IST if you have a late flight from Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport to Istanbul. Settle into one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Secure the lowest price by reserving your ride from Istanbul Airport around two weeks ahead of your flight from TYS to Istanbul.
Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
The centre of Istanbul is around 48 kilometres from Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW). Once your flight from Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport to Istanbul has landed and you've made your way to arrivals, the drive should be around 1 hour 5 minutes.
If you're catching public transport, it'll take about 1 hour 40 minutes.
Following your TYS to Istanbul flight, kick back at a hotel close to SAW. These are some comfortable accommodation options that'll help you sink into relaxation mode:
Get exactly what you want. Reserving your ride from SAW four weeks in advance often means more savings and a greater range of vehicles.
Best time to go to Istanbul
It's time to figure out your travel dates for your flight from Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport to Istanbul. August is the most popular month for a trip to Istanbul. If you like a quieter vibe, go in February.
The warmest month in Istanbul is July, with temperatures ranging between 21ºC and 30ºC. Lock in your Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport to Istanbul plane ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
January sees average temperatures of between 2ºC and 11ºC. Look for a cheap ticket from TYS to Istanbul around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Istanbul
Start your Istanbul trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. After booking your flight from Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport to Istanbul, explore our range of accommodation options including:
Every great adventure has to include some sightseeing. Historic Areas of Istanbul, Hagia Sophia Museum and Hagia Sophia History Museum are must-do's during your Istanbul adventure.
Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)
You've visited Istanbul, now it's time to explore other parts of Türkiye (Turkey). Journey about 354 kilometres east to Ankara to check off its must-visit sights. From The Roman Theatre to Kocatepe Mosque (Kocatepe Camii) and Museum of Anatolian Civilizations, your itinerary will be busy.
If there's time to check out another corner of Türkiye (Turkey), consider Izmir, roughly 322 kilometres southwest of Istanbul. Aegean Coast, Smyrna Basilika and Ataturk Konak Square are among its highlights.
