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Flights from Anchorage to Istanbul

There are no direct flights from Anchorage to Istanbul. The fastest way is one stop via Frankfurt or Seattle, about 13h 49m door to door (82 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 3 connection options From 13h 49m
ANCISTYVR

Anchorage to Istanbul at a glance

Fastest journey13h 49mVia Frankfurt, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Frankfurt or Seattle

Best ways to fly from Anchorage to Istanbul

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

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ANC Frankfurt (FRA) IST
Leg 1: Condor · Leg 2: Lufthansa, Turkish Airlines, Aegean Airlines
Sat17:15 ANC12:15 FRA2h 15m connection14:30 FRA18:04 ISTCondor + Turkish Airlines
1 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 13h 49m
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ANC Seattle (SEA) IST
Leg 1: Alaska Airlines, Delta Air Lines · Leg 2: Turkish Airlines
Tue12:30 ANC16:43 SEA2h 47m connection19:30 SEA16:46 ISTAlaska Airlines + Turkish Airlines
81 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 17h 16m
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ANC Vancouver (YVR) IST
Leg 1: Air Canada, Air Canada Rouge · Leg 2: Turkish Airlines
Same alliance ~17h 12m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
8,648 km5,370 miles
Journey time
13h 49mon current schedules
Time difference
+12hIstanbul vs Anchorage
Currency in Istanbul
TRY
Airports
ANC → IST, SAW

Flights from Anchorage to Istanbul: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Anchorage to Istanbul?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Frankfurt, Seattle and Vancouver. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Anchorage to Istanbul?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 13h 49m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 8,648 km.
Where do you change planes between Anchorage and Istanbul?
The best connecting points are Frankfurt (FRA), Seattle (SEA) and Vancouver (YVR). Compare one-ticket itineraries with self-transfer options in the search.
Which airports serve Anchorage and Istanbul?
Anchorage: Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC). Istanbul: İstanbul Airport (IST) and Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW).
What is the time difference between Anchorage and Istanbul?
Istanbul is 12 hours ahead of Anchorage.

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