Travelling from Istanbul to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX): What you need to know
Istanbul is home to a couple of airports where you can kick off your travels. Explore your options for reserving a flight from Istanbul to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX) flying out of Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) or Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW).
Phoenix is ten hours behind Istanbul. Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport is located in Phoenix, which is in the UTC-7 timezone.
Your flight from Istanbul to PHX won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
Peak travel periods mean busier airports, so show up even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for international journeys to stay on schedule.
Airports in Istanbul
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
We make it easy to book cheap flights from Istanbul to PHX that include a stopover. To explore your options leaving from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Next, pick a flight with a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between IST and PHX include:
Denver International Airport (DEN)
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
The journey from central Istanbul to IST takes around 1 hour 45 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a cab, you'll cover the 48 kilometres in 50 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to Istanbul Ataturk Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Istanbul to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping just around the corner from the terminal:
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
Turn your flight into part of the adventure with a stopover on your flight from Istanbul to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport. Frankfurt Airport (FRA) is one of the main options between Sabiha Gokcen International Airport and PHX.
Using public transport, you can travel from central Istanbul to SAW in about 1 hour 30 minutes. The terminal is roughly 48 kilometres away, and making the journey by car takes approximately 55 minutes.
Got an early start? You might like to check in to one of these hotels near Sabiha Gokcen International Airport the day before your Istanbul to PHX flight:
When it comes to flights staying on schedule, Sabiha Gokcen International Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 76.93%.
About Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX)
Have a late flight from Istanbul to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport? Don't let your travel day stretch into tomorrow. Check in to one of these hotels near PHX and hit the pillow fast:
Grab a Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport rental car and explore Phoenix and beyond with your own set of wheels. Europcar, Dollar and Thrifty are popular outlets you can book with here.
Secure the lowest price by booking your ride around one week ahead of your Istanbul to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport flight.
PHX is located at 3400 Sky Harbour Boulevard.
Getting from Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX) to central Phoenix
Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport to the centre of Phoenix is around 6 kilometres. If you're renting a car or getting a cab, plan ahead to make your trip as easy as possible. Journey times may vary based on the time of day and traffic conditions.
It takes roughly 35 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX)
R 6,904 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Istanbul to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport. A return flight starts at R 11,499. These fares can change based on demand and availability.
To find cheap flights from Istanbul to PHX, book ahead. Airlines tend to offer lower prices when flights first go on sale.
Cheap Istanbul to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport tickets are easier to find when you have flexibility in your schedule. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to compare fares throughout the month and then pick the cheapest day.
There's no need to search every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment a better deal comes up on plane tickets from Istanbul to PHX.
Tailor your trip using filters. Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Istanbul to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport.
The best time to fly from Istanbul to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX)
July is the most popular month for flights from Istanbul to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX). Visit Phoenix in May if you prefer a quieter experience.
Book an Istanbul to PHX plane ticket departing in July if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Phoenix to range from 26ºC (79ºF) to 44ºC (111ºF).
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Istanbul to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport in January when temperatures are between 4ºC (39ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF).
More about Phoenix
Start your Phoenix trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. After booking your flight from Istanbul to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport, explore our range of accommodation options including:
Camelback Mountain and Cholla Trailhead Camelback Mountain are just two of the major attractions to add to your Phoenix travel itinerary. Keep the sightseeing going at Yayoi Kusama Fireflies Infinity Mirror Room.
Explore more of the United States
You've done Phoenix, now it's time to explore more of the United States. Travel around 161 kilometres south-east to Tucson to tick off its top attractions. From Saguaro National Park East Unit to Airplane Boneyard and National Parks Conservation, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
If you're ready to explore another side of the United States, head for Yuma, roughly 257 kilometres west of Phoenix. Old Victorian Yuma, Yuma Crossing National Heritage Area and Downtown Yuma are among its highlights.