Travelling from Valencia Airport (VLC) to Istanbul Airport (IST): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Valencia Airport to Istanbul Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 3 hours 50 minutes.
Istanbul's timezone is UTC+3, making Istanbul two hours ahead of Valencia.
Choose from 14 weekly Valencia Airport to Istanbul Airport flights. The 11:35 departure with Turkish Airlines is the earliest flight you can take. Turkish Airlines operates the latest service of the day at 18:20.
Your VLC to IST flight won't wait if you're 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 flying internationally.
Be prepared for longer lines during popular months such as June. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
Getting to Istanbul (and then discovering more of Türkiye (Turkey)!) is a snap with Turkish Airlines. This popular airline offers direct flights from Valencia Airport to Istanbul Airport.
The airline that passengers book most often on this route is Turkish Airlines.
How to find the cheapest flights from Valencia Airport (VLC) to Istanbul Airport (IST)
R 1,106 is the lowest price for a one-way Valencia Airport to Istanbul Airport flight. Return flights start from R 2,194. These fares may change depending on demand and availability.
Score cheap tickets from VLC to IST by booking one month ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for landing a bargain.
The cheapest month for flights from Valencia Airport to Istanbul Airport is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have a flexible schedule.
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Handy information about Valencia Airport (VLC)
81% of flights leaving Valencia Airport reach their destination on time. Given its solid on-time performance, you're unlikely to experience delays when setting off from VLC.
Central Valencia to Valencia Airport is approximately 10 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi.
You can expect a journey time of around 30 minutes on public transport.
Looking for a convenient hotel near VLC? If you're boarding an early flight from Valencia Airport to Istanbul Airport, these stays will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Istanbul Airport (IST)
Book a hotel near IST if you're on a late Valencia Airport to Istanbul Airport flight. Select one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Grab a Istanbul Airport rental car and discover Istanbul and beyond with your own set of wheels. Hit, Avec car rentals and Eren Rent a Car are leading providers you can book with here.
Get the best deal by booking your ride from Istanbul Airport around two weeks before your departure date.
Getting from Istanbul Airport (IST) to central Istanbul
From Istanbul Airport, Istanbul is approximately 40 kilometres away. It takes around 45 minutes to reach the centre driving.
It'll take around 1 hour 10 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Istanbul Airport (IST)
The quietest month for a flight from Valencia Airport to Istanbul Airport is March, while August is the busiest. Pick the best time to visit Istanbul based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
Lock in your flight from Valencia Airport to Istanbul Airport for July if you want to visit Istanbul during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 21ºC (70ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from VLC to IST in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 2ºC (36ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF) on average.
Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)
Ankara is just one of the many places in Türkiye (Turkey) waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Istanbul. Around 354 kilometres away to the east, its best attractions include The Roman Theatre, Kocatepe Mosque (Kocatepe Camii) and Museum of Anatolian Civilizations.
Izmir is another standout destination in Türkiye (Turkey) and is around 322 kilometres south-west of Istanbul. No trip is complete without a visit to Aegean Coast, Smyrna Basilika and Ataturk Konak Square.