Flights from Bakersfield to Istanbul

There are no direct flights from Bakersfield to Istanbul. The fastest way is one stop via Denver or Dallas, about 18h 43m door to door (10 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 2 connection options From 18h 43m

Bakersfield to Istanbul at a glance

Fastest journey18h 43mVia Denver, on current schedules

Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Denver or Dallas

Best ways to fly from Bakersfield to Istanbul

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

BFL Denver (DEN) IST

Leg 1: United Airlines, SkyWest · Leg 2: Turkish Airlines

Sat12:15 BFL15:21 DEN5h 24m connection20:45 DEN16:58 ISTSkyWest + Turkish Airlines

3 connections a week Same alliance Fastest 18h 43m

BFL Dallas (DFW) IST

Leg 1: American Airlines · Leg 2: Turkish Airlines

Mon06:15 BFL11:08 DFW10h 37m connection21:45 DFW16:56 ISTAmerican Airlines + Turkish Airlines

7 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 24h 41m

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: 10,915 km6,778 miles
Journey time: 18h 43mon current schedules
Time difference: +11hIstanbul vs Bakersfield
Currency in Istanbul: TRY
Airports: BFL → IST, SAW

Flights from Bakersfield to Istanbul: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Bakersfield to Istanbul?

No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Denver and Dallas. 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 Bakersfield to Istanbul?

With one connection the journey usually takes around 18h 43m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 10,915 km.

Where do you change planes between Bakersfield and Istanbul?

The best connecting points are Denver (DEN) and Dallas (DFW). Compare one-ticket itineraries with self-transfer options in the search.

Which airports serve Bakersfield and Istanbul?

Bakersfield: Meadows Field (BFL). Istanbul: İstanbul Airport (IST) and Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW).

What is the time difference between Bakersfield and Istanbul?

Istanbul is 11 hours ahead of Bakersfield.

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