Flying from Orlando to Istanbul Airport (IST): What you need to know
The timezone in Istanbul is UTC+3, which is eight hours ahead of Orlando. Istanbul Airport is located in Istanbul.
To ensure you get on your flight from Orlando to IST, leave enough time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
If you're going away during a popular month like March, head to the airport even earlier. It's wise to arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of domestic departures. Check-in and security lines will be longer during holiday periods like Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year.
Airports in Orlando
Orlando International Airport (MCO)
Consider adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Orlando to IST. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Orlando International Airport (MCO). Break up your trip (and maybe get a better deal) by stopping at one of these airports:
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport (ATL)
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
Located around 19 kilometres from central Orlando, MCO can be reached in about 25 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport is roughly 1 hour.
Catching an early flight from Orlando to Istanbul Airport? Avoid the mad dash to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these hotels near Orlando International Airport:
77% of flights departing from Orlando International Airport reach their destination on schedule.
MCO is located at One Airport Boulevard.
Orlando Sanford International Airport (SFB)
SFB is about 40 kilometres from central Orlando. It'll take you 35 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour.
Catching an early morning flight? Think about staying at one of these accommodation options near Orlando Sanford International Airport the day before your Orlando to IST flight:
Orlando Sanford International Airport has an on-time performance of 69%. This figure gives an insight into how often flights that depart from this airport arrive at their destination on time.
About Istanbul Airport (IST)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Orlando to Istanbul Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options near IST instead:
Booking your vehicle around two weeks ahead of your Orlando to Istanbul Airport flight can help you get a cheaper deal.
Getting from Istanbul Airport (IST) to central Istanbul
Istanbul Airport is around 40 kilometres from the centre of Istanbul. It takes around 45 minutes or so to drive to the city.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of about 1 hour 10 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Orlando to Istanbul Airport (IST)
At the moment, R 4,012 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Orlando to Istanbul Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 9,442. Remember fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap flights from Orlando to IST, book ahead. Airlines generally offer their most competitively priced fares when flights first go on sale.
Cheap Orlando to Istanbul Airport tickets are easier to find when your dates are flexible. Try using the 'Whole month' search tool to compare fares throughout the month and then fly out on the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Orlando to Istanbul Airport (IST)
August is when most people book flights from Orlando to Istanbul Airport (IST). Plan your visit to Istanbul in February for a more laid-back experience.
When booking your Orlando to IST plane ticket, consider the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Istanbul, with temperatures ranging from 21ºC (70ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
January sees temperatures of between 2ºC (36ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Orlando to Istanbul Airport around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Istanbul
After booking your flight from Orlando to Istanbul Airport, find a hotel that offers the right mix of comfort and location. Make one of these options your base for exploring Istanbul:
Hagia Sophia Museum and Historic Areas of Istanbul are just the start of the big attractions to add to your Istanbul travel itinerary. Keep the momentum going by heading to Hagia Sophia History Museum.
Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)
Eskisehir is just one of the many places in Türkiye (Turkey) waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Istanbul. Around 225 kilometres away to the southeast, its top attractions include Eskişehir Odunpazarı Evleri, Archeological Museum and TÜRASAŞ Revolution Cars Museum.
Travel 153 kilometres east from Istanbul and you'll be in Adapazarı, another standout destination in Türkiye (Turkey). Don't leave without exploring Ağa Cami and Earthquake & Cultural Museum.