Flying from Istanbul to John Wayne Airport (SNA): What you need to know
Set your travel plans in motion by working out where you'll catch your flight from Istanbul to John Wayne Airport (SNA). Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) and Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) are Istanbul's main airports.
The timezone in Santa Ana is UTC-7, which is ten hours behind Istanbul. John Wayne Airport is located in Santa Ana.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Show up at the airport on time to catch your flight from Istanbul to SNA.
If you're heading away during a bank holiday or other peak period, allow for even more time. Arrive two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Check-in and security lines will be longer.
Airports in Istanbul
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
A stopover is the ideal opportunity to take a break from travelling and maybe even explore a different city. When searching for cheap flights from Istanbul to SNA leaving from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to discover where you can stop along the way. Here's where you could connect through:
Denver International Airport (DEN)
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Travelling from central Istanbul to IST takes about 1 hour 45 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a cab, you'll cover the 48 kilometres in 50 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
In search of a comfortable hotel near Istanbul Ataturk Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Istanbul to John Wayne Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
You can reach SAW from the centre of Istanbul in about 55 minutes by car (depending on traffic conditions). The journey by public transport will take roughly 1 hour 30 minutes to cover the 48 kilometres or so.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before your Istanbul to SNA flight? Check in to a hotel near Sabiha Gokcen International Airport before your adventure officially starts. These stays are calling your name:
76.93% of flights out of Sabiha Gokcen International Airport meet their expected arrival time.
About John Wayne Airport (SNA)
If you're arriving on a late flight from Istanbul to John Wayne Airport, few things top the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your luggage at baggage claim and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these options near SNA:
Travel at your own pace with a John Wayne Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Thrifty, Dollar or Green Motion and find adventure across Santa Ana and beyond.
Booking your ride around three weeks ahead of your Istanbul to John Wayne Airport flight can help you score a better rate.
The street address for SNA is 18601 Airport Way.
Getting from John Wayne Airport (SNA) to central Santa Ana
The centre of Santa Ana is roughly 8 kilometres from John Wayne Airport. Travel times by car hire or cab will vary depending on traffic conditions and time of day, so do a little research before your trip.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour 5 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul to John Wayne Airport (SNA)
Right now, R 11,376 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Istanbul to John Wayne Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 13,035. Remember fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap flights from Istanbul to SNA, book early. Airlines tend to offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
The 'Whole month' tool will show you the cheapest Istanbul to John Wayne Airport tickets across the month. It's a great way to snap up a bargain if your dates are flexible.
You don't need to search every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know when a new deal shows up on plane tickets from Istanbul to SNA.
Filters make it easier to dig up a deal for your flight from Istanbul to John Wayne Airport. Choose the departure times, airlines and number of stops that look good to you. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to find the lowest price right away.
The best time to fly from Istanbul to John Wayne Airport (SNA)
July is when most people book flights from Istanbul to John Wayne Airport (SNA). Plan your visit to Santa Ana in May for a quieter experience.
Lock in an Istanbul to SNA plane ticket departing in August if you're eager to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Santa Ana to range from 16ºC (61ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Istanbul to John Wayne Airport in February when temperatures are between 7ºC (45ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF).
More about Santa Ana
Start your Santa Ana trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Istanbul to John Wayne Airport, browse our selection of accommodation options including:
There are so many things to see and do in this city, it can be hard to know where to start. Heritage Park, Santa Ana Artist's Village and Orange County Museum of Art are top sights which should feature on any well-planned Santa Ana itinerary.
Explore more of the United States
San Diego is just one of the many cities in the United States waiting to be discovered once you've seen Santa Ana. Around 129 kilometres away to the south-east, its top attractions include San Diego Zoo, San Diego Balboa Park and USS Midway Museum.
If there's time to check out another major stop in the United States, head for Bakersfield, about 209 kilometres north-west of Santa Ana. Kern County Museum, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Park and BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir are among its highlights.
