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Quick Flight Summary from Los Angeles to Istanbul

  • Lowest recent price
    $453
  • Direct flight duration 13 hour 10 min
  • Direct airlines Turkish Airlines
  • Arrival airports SAW / IST
  • Best days to book Tuesday, Sunday
  • Average over the last 30 days
    $436

Cheapest flights from Los Angeles to Istanbul

Best Price

Royal Air Maroc

Royal Air Maroc
3 Nov, Tue
Los Angeles – Istanbul
20h 10m
1 stop
LAX–IST

Royal Air Maroc

Royal Air Maroc
1 Nov, Sun
Los Angeles – Istanbul
20h 10m
1 stop
LAX–IST

Qatar Airways

Qatar Airways
25 Oct, Sun
Los Angeles – Istanbul
1d 4h 50m
1 stop
LAX–IST

Qatar Airways

Qatar Airways
22 Nov, Sun
Los Angeles – Istanbul
1d 4h 50m
1 stop
LAX–IST

Qatar Airways

Qatar Airways
8 Nov, Sun
Los Angeles – Istanbul
1d 4h 50m
1 stop
LAX–IST

Qatar Airways

Qatar Airways
11 Oct, Sun
Los Angeles – Istanbul
1d 4h
1 stop
LAX–IST

Qatar Airways

Qatar Airways
18 Oct, Sun
Los Angeles – Istanbul
1d 4h
1 stop
LAX–IST

Qatar Airways

Qatar Airways
20 Oct, Tue
Los Angeles – Istanbul
1d 16h 15m
1 stop
LAX–IST

Qatar Airways

Qatar Airways
22 Oct, Thu
Los Angeles – Istanbul
1d 16h 15m
1 stop
LAX–IST

Last update: 11 October 2026 02:47

Direct flights from Los Angeles to Istanbul

Turkish Airlines

Estimated Prices for Los Angeles to Istanbul Flights

Cheapest Day3 November Tuesday
Best Price
$453
Average Price
$635
$777
$453
$596
11Sun
Oct
$641
12Mon
$599
13Tue
$636
14Wed
$599
15Thu
$675
16Fri
$637
17Sat
$597
18Sun
$639
19Mon
$597
20Tue
$641
21Wed
$597
22Thu
$678
23Fri
$637
24Sat
$593
25Sun
$651
26Mon
$601
27Tue
$635
28Wed
$639
29Thu
$684
30Fri
$637
31Sat
$454
01Sun
Nov
$651
02Mon
$453
03Tue
$611
04Wed
$650
05Thu
$686
06Fri
$639
07Sat
$596
08Sun
$651
09Mon
$668
10Tue
$686
13Fri
$709
14Sat
$668
15Sun
$668
17Tue
$651
18Wed
$683
19Thu
$777
20Fri
$683
21Sat
$594
22Sun
$651
25Wed

Key Features of the Airlines

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Transportation to Airport from Los Angeles City Center

Los Angeles Intl. Airport

The most practical transportation alternative to get to Los Angeles International airport from the city center is by using the FlyAway buses. These buses depart from Union Station and get to the airport in about 40 minutes. When there is traffic or during rush hour that travel time can vary significantly. FlyAway buses depart every 30 minutes and you don’t need to reserve a spot beforehand. We recommend checking the traffic conditions and figuring out what time you need to be at the airport beforehand.

The FlyAway buses operate between the following locations and the airport, Van Nuys (San Fernando Valley) Union Station (Downtown Los Angeles), Westwood (West Los Angeles/UCLA), Santa Monica, Hollywood, Orange Line, and Long Beach. Separate buses depart from these locations to the airport. You can buy your bus ticket on board using a credit card.

Passengers can also take the Green Line to the airport, which stops at the metro Green Line Aviation Station. From that station there are free shuttle bus services to the airport. The Green Line operates between Redondo Beach and Norwalk. After you get to the Green Line Aviation Station you can get on the LAX Shuttle “G” line, which will take you to the terminals.  

There are various buses that you can take from different locations in the city to get to Los Angeles International Airport. From Santa Monica you can take the Big Blue Bus R3 line, from Sylmar Metrolink Station you can take LADOT Commuter Express line 574, from Redondo Beach you can take LADOT line 438, and from Torrance you can take Torrance Transit Bus T8.

Airport Information

Los Angeles International Airport, also referred to as LAX, is the 7th busiest airport in the world and the largest and busiest airport in not only the Greater Los Angeles Area but in all of California. It is an extremely modern and organized airport that handles a significant portion of international flights in Southern California. There are 9 terminals at the airport. 8 of those 9 terminals are numbered, such as Terminal 1, Terminal 2, etc. The international terminal at LAX is the Tom Bradley International Terminal. The Tom Bradley International Terminal operates a large number of international flights. Los Angeles International Airport offers a wide variety of venues when it comes to eating and drinking and shopping. If you are flying out of Tom Bradley International Terminal and want to grab a bite to eat you can dine at places like the Daily Grill, El Paseo, McDonald’s, Marina Bar, Sushi Boy, Starbucks, Pinkberry, 800 Degrees Pizza, and more. This terminal also has many boutiques such as Burberry, DFS Duty Free, Gucci, Hermes, Michael Kors, Emporio Armani, and Victoria’s Secret. The terminal also contains many Duty Free shops. The Tom Bradley International Terminal is the terminal that features the widest variety of restaurants, cafes, bars, and stores. It is also the terminal that contains the most lounges. Some of the lounges located in the terminal include the Star Alliance Lounge, Sky Team Alliance Lounge, Oneworld Alliance Lounge, ElAl King David Lounge and Relax Lounge. If you want to use the internet at the airport you can do so for a certain fee. You can connect for an unlimited daily or unlimited monthly fee or hourly fee.

Transportation to Istanbul City Center from Airport

Sabiha Gökçen Intl. Airport

Sabiha Gökçen Airport is located in Pendik, on the Anatolian Side of Istanbul. From the airport, you can get to the city center by metro, municipal bus, Havabus, public transport with a Marmaray transfer, taxi, car rental, or transfer service.

Metro
  • The airport is the terminus of the M4 Kadıköy–Sabiha Gökçen Airport metro line. The line takes about 50 minutes to get from the airport to Kadıköy.
  • You can transfer to Marmaray at Ayrılık Çeşmesi station and to the Metrobus at Ünalan station.
  • Timetables and weekend night services vary according to the current IBB (Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality) schedule. For up-to-date information, you can check Metro Istanbul's announcements.
  • You board the metro with an Istanbulkart. To buy a card, you can use the ticket machines at the stations.
Havabus
  • With Havabus services, you can reach Taksim and Kadıköy without transfers.
  • The Taksim line follows the Kavacık and Zincirlikuyu route. The journey takes about 1.5 hours, depending on traffic.
  • The Kadıköy line also stops at Yenisahra. The journey to Kadıköy takes about 1 hour, depending on traffic.
  • For current timetables and fares, you can check Havabus's official website.
Bus
  • E10: Kadıköy via Kurtköy
  • E3: 4. Levent Metro (European Side)
  • 16S: Uzunçayır Metrobus
  • MR60: Pendik YHT (Marmaray)
  • Routes and schedules may change. For up-to-date information, you can check the official IETT website or mobile app.
Marmaray
  • With Marmaray, you can reach many parts of the city by transferring.
  • You can take the MR60 bus to Pendik YHT station and transfer to Marmaray.
  • You can also take the M4 metro to Ayrılık Çeşmesi station and switch to Marmaray.
Taxi
  • You can take a taxi from the airport to anywhere in the city.
  • Bridge and tunnel tolls are paid by the passenger.
Car Rental
  • There are offices of international and local car rental companies at the airport.
  • If you make a reservation in advance, you can pick up your car without waiting in line.
Transfer
  • You can travel comfortably from the airport to different parts of the city with a private transfer service.
  • It is recommended to book your transfer at least one day in advance.

Istanbul Airport

Istanbul Airport is located on the European Side. From the airport, which is in the Arnavutköy district, you can get to the city center by bus, Havaist, metro, taxi, car rental, or transfer service.

Bus
  • From Istanbul Airport, you can reach different parts of the city center, such as Mecidiyeköy, Mahmutbey, Sultangazi, Sarıyer, and Halkalı, on the H-1, H-2, H-3, H-6, and H-8 buses.
  • The journey takes 1 hour 40 minutes to Mecidiyeköy, 1 hour 45 minutes to Halkalı, 1 hour 30 minutes to Mahmutbey, 1 hour 25 minutes to Sultangazi, and 1 hour 50 minutes to Sarıyer. Travel times may vary depending on traffic conditions.
  • You can buy bus tickets at the ticket booths or machines on the airport platforms, or online.
Metro
  • You can get from the airport to the city center on the M11 Gayrettepe - Istanbul Airport metro line.
  • The metro provides direct access to the Arnavutköy, İhsaniye, Göktürk, Kemerburgaz, Hasdal, Kağıthane, and Gayrettepe areas of the city center.
  • After getting off at Gayrettepe station, you can also transfer to the metrobus, buses, and the M1 Hacıosman - Yenikapı metro line.
  • The metro operates between 06:00 and 00:00.
  • The journey takes about 45 minutes on average.
Havaist
  • Havaist services take you to Aksaray, Esenler Bus Terminal, Arnavutköy, Halkalı-Başakşehir, Silivri - Çatalca, Beylikdüzü, Avcılar - Bahçeşehir, Bakırköy, Kadıköy, Taksim, and Sabiha Gökçen Airport.
  • You can pay the Havaist fare online, at the ticket booths on the platforms, or by card on the bus. Istanbulkart is accepted on some Havaist buses.
  • The Havaist fare varies depending on the route you take.
Taxi
  • Orange, turquoise, and black taxis run from Istanbul Airport to the city center.
  • A fixed fare applies from the airport to certain points in the city center.
  • Bridge crossings, bus terminal exit fees, and toll roads are paid by the passenger.
Car Rental
  • You can rent a car from Avec, Sixt, Hertz, Rent Go, Budget, Europcar, Enterprise, Garenta, and many other companies at the airport and drive to the city center.
  • If you make a reservation before

Istanbul Weather

5-Day Forecast • Min / Max Temperature

Saturday
10 Oct
Clear
26°14°
Today
Sunday
11 Oct
Cloudy
26°14°
Monday
12 Oct
Rain
25°16°
Tuesday
13 Oct
Rain
16°13°
Wednesday
14 Oct
Rain
17°13°

Flights with Alternative Departure Locations Los Angeles Istanbul

Frequently Asked Questions

When you search for Los Angeles-Istanbul flights, Wingie directly gathers and compares instant data from all airlines. You can see all Los Angeles-Istanbul flights together for the date you are looking for and choose the most suitable flight.
For Los Angeles-Istanbul flights, you can use Los Angeles Intl. Airport as departure airport, and Sabiha Gökçen Intl. Airport, Istanbul Airport for arrival.
The flight distance between Los Angeles-Istanbul is 11000 kilometers in total. The flight between the two cities takes 13 hour 40 minutes.
When the average prices are examined, the most suitable day for Los Angeles-Istanbul flights is Friday.
Royal Air Maroc, Qatar Airways, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Turkish Airlines organizes direct flights between Los Angeles-Istanbul.
On this route, low-cost airlines typically offer fares that include only cabin and hand baggage. Full-service airlines may include baggage and refreshment fees in the base price. The best option varies according to baggage needs. Based on current data, the lowest fare on this route with British Airways starts from approximately $385.
AirlinePriceStandard inclusions
United Airlines
$436
—
Qatar Airways
$570
Paid Change (up to 48 hours) / Partial Refund (up to 48 hours) / 1 piece X 7 kg cabin baggage / 2 pieces X 23 kg checked baggage / Complimentary Refreshments
Lufthansa
$411
Paid Change (up to 48 hours) / No Refund / 1 piece X 8 kg cabin baggage / Complimentary Refreshments / In-flight Entertainment
Egyptair
$635
—
LOT Polish Airlines
$651
Penalty-Free Change (up to 48 hours) / No Refund / 1 piece X 8 kg cabin baggage / 1 piece X 23 kg checked baggage / Complimentary Refreshments
Royal Air Maroc
$427
Paid Change (up to 48 hours) / No Refund / 1 piece X 10 kg cabin baggage / 1 piece X 23 kg checked baggage / Complimentary Refreshments
Turkish Airlines
$640
1 piece X 8 kg cabin baggage / Complimentary Refreshments
Delta Air Lines
$803
No Refund / 1 piece cabin baggage / 1 piece X 23 kg checked baggage / Complimentary Refreshments
British Airways
$385
Paid Change (up to 48 hours) / 1 piece cabin baggage / Complimentary Refreshments

Last update: 01.10.2026

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