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Flights from Bloomington to Istanbul

There are no direct flights from Bloomington to Istanbul. The fastest way is one stop via Chicago or Dallas, about 15h 49m door to door (4 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 2 connection options From 15h 49m
BMIISTORD

Bloomington to Istanbul at a glance

Fastest journey15h 49mVia Chicago, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Chicago or Dallas

Best ways to fly from Bloomington 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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BMI Chicago (ORD) IST
Leg 1: Envoy Air · Leg 2: Turkish Airlines
Mon14:30 BMI15:11 ORD5h 04m connection20:15 ORD14:19 ISTEnvoy Air + Turkish Airlines
3 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 15h 49m
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BMI Dallas (DFW) IST
Leg 1: Envoy Air · Leg 2: Turkish Airlines
Mon16:15 BMI18:05 DFW3h 40m connection21:45 DFW16:56 ISTEnvoy Air + Turkish Airlines
1 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 16h 41m
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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
9,000 km5,589 miles
Journey time
15h 49mon current schedules
Time difference
+9hIstanbul vs Bloomington
Currency in Istanbul
TRY
Airports
BMI → IST, SAW

Flights from Bloomington to Istanbul: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Bloomington to Istanbul?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Chicago and Dallas. Most connections mean separate tickets, so leave plenty of time to collect bags and check in again.
How long is the flight from Bloomington to Istanbul?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 15h 49m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 9,000 km.
Where do you change planes between Bloomington and Istanbul?
The best connecting points are Chicago (ORD) and Dallas (DFW). Compare one-ticket itineraries with self-transfer options in the search.
Which airports serve Bloomington and Istanbul?
Bloomington: Central Illinois Regional Airport at Bloomington-Normal (BMI). Istanbul: İstanbul Airport (IST) and Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW).
What is the time difference between Bloomington and Istanbul?
Istanbul is 9 hours ahead of Bloomington.

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