Flying from Istanbul to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL): What you need to know
There are a couple of main airports to choose from in Istanbul. Explore your options departing from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) or Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) when reserving your flight from Istanbul to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL).
Philadelphia International Airport is located in Philadelphia. The city is in the UTC-4 timezone and is seven hours behind Istanbul.
Give yourself enough time to get on your flight from Istanbul to PHL. A good rule of thumb is to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
With more people on the move during peak seasons, it's smart to be at your terminal even earlier. Two hours for domestic flights and up to four for international journeys will help you deal with any delays.
Airports in Istanbul
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Consider adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Istanbul to PHL. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST). Slip in a stop (and skip the high fares) by flying through one of these popular options:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
Located around 48 kilometres from the centre of Istanbul, IST can be reached in about 50 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport takes roughly 1 hour 45 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Istanbul to Philadelphia International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some bonus sleep) by staying at one of these hotels close to Istanbul Ataturk Airport:
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
Cross another spot off your travel list or just take a moment to stretch your legs with a stopover. If you'd like to break up your flight from Istanbul to Philadelphia International Airport, here's where you can stop when leaving from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport:
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
Zurich Airport (ZRH)
SAW is about 48 kilometres from central Istanbul. It takes 55 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour 30 minutes.
Get your holiday started early with an additional night away from home. Before your Istanbul to PHL flight, stay in one of these hotels near Sabiha Gokcen International Airport:
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport has an on-time performance rate of 76.93%. This figure reflects how frequently flights departing from this airport arrive on time.
About Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
Reserve a hotel close to PHL if you're catching a late flight from Istanbul to Philadelphia International Airport. Settle into one of these accommodation options and be under the covers in no time flat:
Pick up a Philadelphia International Airport rental car and discover Philadelphia and beyond with your own wheels. Dollar, Thrifty and Budget are well-known companies to choose from here.
For the lowest price, reserve your vehicle around three weeks in advance of your Istanbul to Philadelphia International Airport flight.
The address for PHL is 8500 Essington Ave.
Getting from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to central Philadelphia
Central Philadelphia is roughly 11 kilometres from Philadelphia International Airport. Travel times by car hire or cab will vary depending on traffic conditions and time of day, so do some research ahead of time.
It typically takes 45 minutes to get there using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Istanbul to Philadelphia International Airport is R 8,219. For a return flight on this route, the best price is R 9,478. Depending on when and how early you book, these fares may change.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Istanbul to PHL. Fares tend to rise as seats fill up, so the closer you get to departure, the more you'll likely pay.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the cheapest price across every month when searching for your Istanbul to Philadelphia International Airport ticket.
You don't need to check back in every day to find out if prices have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as a better deal comes up on plane tickets from Istanbul to PHL.
Filters make it easier to save some cash on your flight from Istanbul to Philadelphia International Airport. Pick the departure times, airlines and number of stops that match your plans. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to find the most affordable option fast.
The best time to fly from Istanbul to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
August is the most popular month for flights from Istanbul to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL). Plan your visit to Philadelphia in February for a quieter experience.
Before locking in your Istanbul to PHL plane ticket, consider the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Philadelphia, with temperatures ranging from 18ºC (64ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
January sees temperatures of between -7ºC (19ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Istanbul to Philadelphia International Airport around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Philadelphia
After booking your flight from Istanbul to Philadelphia International Airport, find a hotel that offers the right mix of comfort and location. Make one of these options your base for exploring Philadelphia:
All great adventures should include a little sightseeing. Independence Hall, Liberty Bell and Philadelphia Museum of Art are essential stops on your Philadelphia itinerary.
Explore more of the United States
You've seen Philadelphia, now it's time to discover other corners of the United States. Journey about 137 kilometres north-east to New York to check off its leading sights. From Central Park to Manhattan Skyline and Statue of Liberty, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Around 137 kilometres south-west of Philadelphia, Baltimore is another essential stop in the United States. Start your sightseeing at Baltimore Aquarium, National Aquarium and Washington Monument and Mount Vernon Place.
