Shortest Flight
Delta Air Lines
16 Nov, Mon
Los Angeles – Istanbul
16h 5m
1 stop
LAX–IST
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Quick Flight Summary from Los Angeles to Istanbul
Key numbers to know before you book
- Lowest recent price $385
- Direct flight duration 13 hour 5 min
- Direct airlines Turkish Airlines
- Arrival airports SAW / IST
- Best days to book Sunday, Monday
- Average over the last 30 days $410
Cheapest flights from Los Angeles to Istanbul
Delta Air Lines
19 Oct, Mon
Los Angeles – Istanbul
16h 30m
1 stop
LAX–IST
Delta Air Lines
5 Nov, Thu
Los Angeles – Istanbul
16h 5m
1 stop
LAX–IST
Delta Air Lines
23 Oct, Fri
Los Angeles – Istanbul
1d 14h 10m
1 stop
LAX–IST
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines
22 Oct, Thu
Los Angeles – Istanbul
1d 13h 35m
1 stop
LAX–IST
Air France
18 Oct, Sun
Los Angeles – Istanbul
23h 5m
1 stop
LAX–IST
Delta Air Lines
20 Oct, Tue
Los Angeles – Istanbul
1d 13h 35m
1 stop
LAX–IST
Delta Air Lines
15 Oct, Thu
Los Angeles – Istanbul
23h 30m
1 stop
LAX–IST
Royal Air Maroc
17 Nov, Tue
Los Angeles – Istanbul
20h 20m
1 stop
LAX–IST
Last update: 06 October 2026 11:50
Direct flights from Los Angeles to Istanbul
Estimated Prices for Los Angeles to Istanbul Flights
Cheapest Day3 November Tuesday
Best Price
$351
Average Price
$596
$698
$351
Key Features of the Airlines
- Budget Turkish Flights
- Domestic Focus
- Turkish Airlines Partner
- Best LCC Middle East
- Flexible Rebooking
- Wide Domestic Network
- Turkey's LCC Leader
- Digital-First Airline
- Wide Turkish Network
- Star Alliance Member
- Complimentary Meals
- 2x23kg Baggage
- Lowest Fares
- Hajj & Umrah Specialist
- Easy Mobile Booking
Information compiled by AI. For the most up-to-date information, contact the airline.
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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- You can take a taxi from the airport to anywhere in the city.
- Bridge and tunnel tolls are paid by the passenger.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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 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.
- 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.
- 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
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6 Oct
19°14°
Wednesday
7 Oct
20°13°
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8 Oct
21°11°
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9 Oct
24°14°
Saturday
10 Oct
26°15°
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Which airports can I use for Los Angeles-Istanbul flights?
Which airports can I use for Los Angeles-Istanbul flights?
For Los Angeles-Istanbul flights, you can use Los Angeles Intl. Airport as departure airport, and Sabiha Gökçen Intl. Airport, Istanbul Airport for arrival.
How many kilometers is the flight distance from Los Angeles-Istanbul and how long does the flight take?
How many kilometers is the flight distance from Los Angeles-Istanbul and how long does the flight take?
The flight distance between Los Angeles-Istanbul is 11000 kilometers in total. The flight between the two cities takes 13 hour 40 minutes.
Which day is the most convenient for Los Angeles-Istanbul flights?
Which day is the most convenient for Los Angeles-Istanbul flights?
When the average prices are examined, the most suitable day for Los Angeles-Istanbul flights is Tuesday.
Which airlines offer direct flights between Los Angeles-Istanbul?
Which airlines offer direct flights between Los Angeles-Istanbul?
Turkish Airlines organizes direct flights between Los Angeles-Istanbul.
Los Angeles-Istanbul: which airline is better value on this route?
Los Angeles-Istanbul: which airline is better value on this route?
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 Royal Air Maroc starts from approximately $351.
| Airline | Price | Standard inclusions |
|---|---|---|
 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 |
 Turkish Airlines | $678 | 1 piece X 8 kg cabin baggage |
 Lufthansa | $469 | Paid Change (up to 48 hours) / 1 piece cabin baggage / Complimentary Refreshments |
 LOT Polish Airlines | $652 | 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 | $351 | Paid Change (up to 48 hours) / No Refund / 1 piece X 10 kg cabin baggage / 1 piece X 23 kg checked baggage / Complimentary Refreshments |
 Egyptair | $680 | — |
 Delta Air Lines | $462 | Paid Change (up to 48 hours) / No Refund / 1 piece X 12 kg cabin baggage / Complimentary Refreshments / In-flight Entertainment |
 British Airways | $808 | Paid Change (up to 48 hours) / 1 piece cabin baggage / Complimentary Refreshments |
Last update: 03.10.2026
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