Travelling from Istanbul to Kansas City International Airport (MCI): What you need to know
Kansas City is nine hours behind Istanbul. Kansas City International Airport is located in Kansas City, which follows the UTC-6 timezone.
To ensure you catch your flight from Istanbul to MCI, allow plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
During popular months like August, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight when you travel during peak periods in general.
Airports in Istanbul
Istanbul Airport (IST)
We make it a breeze to book cheap flights from Istanbul to MCI that include a stopover. To explore the options departing from Istanbul Airport (IST), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Next, select a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Major stopovers between IST and MCI include:
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport (ATL)
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)
IST is about 40 kilometres from central Istanbul. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 45 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're using public transport, expect the travel time to be around 1 hour 10 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel near Istanbul Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Istanbul to Kansas City International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping just around the corner from the terminal:
Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
You can arrive at SAW from central Istanbul in approximately 1 hour 5 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The ride on public transport takes roughly 1 hour 40 minutes to travel the 48 kilometres or so.
Get your holiday started early with an additional night away from home. Before catching your Istanbul to MCI flight, kick back in one of these hotels near Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport:
68% of flights out of Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport stick to their scheduled arrival time.
About Kansas City International Airport (MCI)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Istanbul to Kansas City International Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options near MCI instead:
For the lowest price, book your vehicle around one week in advance of your Istanbul to Kansas City International Airport flight.
MCI is located at 601 Brasilia Avenue.
Getting from Kansas City International Airport (MCI) to central Kansas City
Central Kansas City is around 24 kilometres from Kansas City International Airport and takes about 25 minutes to reach by car. Look into how to get from the airport to the city, whether that's with a car hire, taxi or ride-share.
It'll take around 1 hour when travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul to Kansas City International Airport (MCI)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Istanbul to Kansas City International Airport is R 9,603. For a return flight on this route, the best price is R 13,000. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares can change.
Booking early is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Istanbul to MCI. Prices tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely spend on your ticket.
If you have some flexibility with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the cheapest price in each month when searching for your Istanbul to Kansas City International Airport ticket.
Save time looking for cheap plane tickets from Istanbul to MCI by creating a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or push notification on the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Bag the best deal on a flight from Istanbul to Kansas City International Airport with the help of the filters. Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest.'
The best time to fly from Istanbul to Kansas City International Airport (MCI)
July is the busiest month for flights from Istanbul to Kansas City International Airport (MCI). Visit Kansas City in December for a more laid-back experience.
Lock in a Istanbul to MCI plane ticket departing in July if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Kansas City to range from 18ºC (64ºF) to 34ºC (93ºF).
January has temperatures of between -8ºC (18ºF) and 6ºC (43ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Istanbul to Kansas City International Airport around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Kansas City
After booking your flight from Istanbul to Kansas City International Airport, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Kansas City:
There are so many things to do and see in this city, it can be tricky to work out where to start. National WWI Museum and Memorial, LEGOLAND Discovery Centre and Union Station - 2017 are top attractions which should be on every Kansas City itinerary.
Explore more of the United States
Omaha is just one of the many places in the United States waiting to be explored after you've seen Kansas City. Around 241 kilometres away to the northwest, well-known attractions include Kiewit Luminarium, OUR BODY: The Universe Within and Orpheum Theatre.
Around 290 kilometres southwest of Kansas City, Wichita is another essential stop in the United States. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Museum of World Treasures, The Wichita Gardens and The Kansas African American Museum.
