Travelling from Istanbul to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF): What you need to know
Buffalo Niagara International Airport is located in Buffalo. The city runs on the UTC-5 timezone and is eight hours behind Istanbul.
To ensure you get on your flight from Istanbul to BUF, allow plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Head to the airport even earlier during popular months like August. Aim for two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international journeys. After checking in, you can use any extra time to relax or grab something to eat.
Airports in Istanbul
Istanbul Airport (IST)
Consider adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Istanbul to BUF. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Istanbul Airport (IST). Make a stop (and maybe make your fare cheaper) by passing through one of these popular airports:
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
IST is around 40 kilometres from central Istanbul. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take 45 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the travel time to be around 1 hour 10 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Istanbul to Buffalo Niagara International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these stays close to Istanbul Airport:
Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
You can reach SAW from the centre of Istanbul in approximately 1 hour 5 minutes by car, depending on traffic conditions. The ride by public transport will take roughly 1 hour 40 minutes to travel the 48 kilometres or so.
Get a head start on your holiday with an additional night away from home. Before your Istanbul to BUF flight, kick back in one of these hotels close to Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport:
Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport has an on-time performance rate of 77%. This figure highlights how often flights that depart from this airport land at their destination on schedule.
About Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)
Consider booking a hotel near BUF if you're catching a late flight from Istanbul to Buffalo Niagara International Airport. Settle into one of these options and end the night sooner:
Pick up a Buffalo Niagara International Airport rental car and discover Buffalo and beyond with your own wheels. Dollar, Hertz and Budget are popular outlets to choose from here.
Booking your vehicle around two weeks ahead of your Istanbul to Buffalo Niagara International Airport flight can help you score a better rate.
BUF is located at Genesee Street.
Getting from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to central Buffalo
From Buffalo Niagara International Airport, central Buffalo is around 16 kilometres away. It takes about 20 minutes to get to the city centre by car.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of about 40 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)
Right now, R 8,450 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Istanbul to Buffalo Niagara International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 12,485. Keep in mind fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
To find cheap flights from Istanbul to BUF, book ahead. Airlines typically offer lower prices when flights are first released.
Affordable Istanbul to Buffalo Niagara International Airport tickets are easier to find if you're not locked into specific dates. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare fares across each month and then pick the cheapest day.
Spend less time searching for cheap plane tickets from Istanbul to BUF by setting up a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or notification through the app when a new discounted fare appears.
Filters make it easier to save some cash on your flight from Istanbul to Buffalo Niagara International Airport. Choose the departure times, airlines and number of stops that match your plans. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to zero in on the cheapest fare fast.
The best time to fly from Istanbul to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)
Think about the kind of holiday you want when deciding the best time to fly. September is the quietest month to visit Buffalo. May is when most people book flights from Istanbul to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF), which may be perfect if you'd rather travel when it's busy.
Lock in a Istanbul to BUF plane ticket departing in July if you want to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Buffalo to range from 15ºC (59ºF) to 28ºC (82ºF).
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Istanbul to Buffalo Niagara International Airport in January when temperatures are between -10ºC (14ºF) and 2ºC (36ºF).
More about Buffalo
Start your Buffalo trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Istanbul to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, browse our range of accommodation options including:
There are so many things to explore in this city, it can be hard to figure out where to begin. Frank Lloyd Wright's Darwin D. Martin House Complex, Buffalo AKG Art Museum and Forest Lawn are major attractions which should be on any good Buffalo itinerary.
Explore more of the United States
Cleveland is just one of the many cities in the United States waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Buffalo. Around 290 kilometres away to the southwest, well-known attractions include Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, Cleveland Museum of Art and Cleveland Museum of Natural History.
If you're interested in discovering another well-known destination in the United States, consider Pittsburgh, about 290 kilometres south of Buffalo. Carnegie Museum of Art, The Andy Warhol Museum and Point State Park Fountain are key highlights.
