Flying from Salt Lake City Airport (SLC) to Istanbul Airport (IST): what you need to know
Istanbul is ten hours ahead of Salt Lake City and is in the UTC+3 timezone.
Your SLC to IST flight won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
Be prepared for longer lines in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Salt Lake City Airport to Istanbul Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Check out these options between SLC and IST:
London Heathrow Airport
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Salt Lake City Airport (SLC) to Istanbul Airport (IST)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Salt Lake City Airport to Istanbul Airport flight is R 6,317. A round-trip ticket is currently R 14,959. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from SLC to IST if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird deals.
Finding cheap flights from Salt Lake City Airport to Istanbul Airport is easier if you can be flexible with your travel plans. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the best prices throughout the month and land a great deal.
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Handy information about Salt Lake City Airport (SLC)
The address for SLC is 776 North Terminal Drive.
Salt Lake City Airport has a strong on-time performance, making delays less likely. Departures from SLC land on schedule 85% of the time.
To reach Salt Lake City Airport from central Salt Lake City, it takes around 10 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 11 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey when using public transport usually takes 20 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Salt Lake City Airport to Istanbul Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels near SLC:
Arriving at Istanbul Airport (IST)
Consider staying in a hotel close to IST if you're taking a late Salt Lake City Airport to Istanbul Airport flight. Choose one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Travel at your own pace with a Istanbul Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Hit, Avec car rentals or Eren Rent a Car and discover more of Istanbul and beyond.
Lock in the best rate by reserving your vehicle from Istanbul Airport about two weeks ahead of your departure.
When to fly to Istanbul Airport (IST)
August is the busiest month for flights from Salt Lake City Airport to Istanbul Airport. To escape the crowds, go to Istanbul in March.
When reserving your flight from Salt Lake City Airport to Istanbul Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Istanbul, with the temperature ranging from 21ºC (70ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 2ºC (36ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF). Look for cheap tickets from SLC to IST around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)
You've seen Istanbul, now it's time to discover more of Türkiye (Turkey). Journey around 354 kilometres east to Ankara to check off its leading attractions. From The Roman Theatre to Kocatepe Mosque (Kocatepe Camii) and Museum of Anatolian Civilizations, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Izmir is another must-experience destination in Türkiye (Turkey) and is around 322 kilometres south-west of Istanbul. No trip is complete without experiencing Aegean Coast, Smyrna Basilika and Ataturk Konak Square.