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Flights from Buffalo to Istanbul
There are no direct flights from Buffalo to Istanbul. The fastest way is one stop via New York or Chicago, about 12h 21m door to door (82 connections a week on current schedules).
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 12h 21m
Buffalo to Istanbul at a glance
Fastest journey12h 21mVia New York, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via New York or Chicago
Best ways to fly from Buffalo 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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BUF New York (JFK) IST
Leg 1: JetBlue Airways · Leg 2: Turkish Airlines
Wed17:00 BUF18:10 JFK2h 05m connection20:15 JFK12:21 ISTJetBlue Airways + Turkish Airlines
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BUF Chicago (ORD) IST
Leg 1: American Airlines, United Airlines · Leg 2: Turkish Airlines
Mon18:00 BUF18:35 ORD1h 40m connection20:15 ORD14:19 ISTUnited Airlines + Turkish Airlines
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BUF Boston (BOS) IST
Leg 1: JetBlue Airways, Republic Airlines, Envoy Air · Leg 2: Turkish Airlines
Wed17:00 BUF18:07 BOS4h 23m connection22:30 BOS14:03 ISTJetBlue Airways + Turkish Airlines
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BUF Atlanta (ATL) IST
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines · Leg 2: Turkish Airlines
Sat17:30 BUF19:16 ATL2h 44m connection22:00 ATL15:09 ISTDelta Air Lines + Turkish Airlines
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BUF Washington (IAD) IST
Leg 1: GoJet Airlines, CommutAir · Leg 2: Turkish Airlines
Mon15:15 BUF16:20 IAD5h 40m connection22:00 IAD14:27 ISTCommutAir + Turkish Airlines
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BUF Detroit (DTW) IST
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines, SkyWest · Leg 2: Turkish Airlines
Mon12:30 BUF13:18 DTW7h 42m connection21:00 DTW13:31 ISTSkyWest + Turkish Airlines
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
- 8,219 km5,104 miles
- Journey time
- 12h 21mon current schedules
- Time difference
- +8hIstanbul vs Buffalo
- Currency in Istanbul
- TRY
- Airports
- BUF → IST, SAW
Flights from Buffalo to Istanbul: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Buffalo to Istanbul?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in New York, Chicago and Boston. 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 Buffalo to Istanbul?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 12h 21m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 8,219 km.
Where do you change planes between Buffalo and Istanbul?
The best connecting points are New York (JFK), Chicago (ORD), Boston (BOS) and Atlanta (ATL). Compare one-ticket itineraries with self-transfer options in the search.
Which airports serve Buffalo and Istanbul?
Buffalo: Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF). Istanbul: İstanbul Airport (IST) and Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW).
What is the time difference between Buffalo and Istanbul?
Istanbul is 8 hours ahead of Buffalo.
