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Connecting route · Argentina → Turkiye

Flights from El Calafate to Istanbul

There are no direct flights from El Calafate to Istanbul. The easiest way is one stop via Buenos Aires or Santiago, about 21h 22m door to door.

No direct flights · 2 connection options From 21h 22m
FTEISTEZE

El Calafate to Istanbul at a glance

Fastest journey21h 22mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Buenos Aires or Santiago

Best ways to fly from El Calafate to Istanbul

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

1
FTE Buenos Aires (EZE) IST
Leg 1: Aerolíneas Argentinas, JetSmart Argentina · Leg 2: Turkish Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~21h 22m
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2
FTE Santiago (SCL) IST
Leg 1: Sky Airline · Leg 2: Turkish Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~22h 13m
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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
14,084 km8,746 miles
Journey time
21h 22mestimate
Time difference
+6hIstanbul vs El Calafate
Currency in Istanbul
TRY
Airports
FTE → IST, SAW

Flights from El Calafate to Istanbul: questions answered

Are there direct flights from El Calafate to Istanbul?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Buenos Aires and Santiago. Most connections mean separate tickets, so leave plenty of time to collect bags and check in again.
How long is the flight from El Calafate to Istanbul?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 21h 22m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 14,084 km.
Where do you change planes between El Calafate and Istanbul?
The best connecting points are Buenos Aires (EZE) and Santiago (SCL). Compare one-ticket itineraries with self-transfer options in the search.
Which airports serve El Calafate and Istanbul?
El Calafate: El Calafate - Commander Armando Tola International Airport (FTE). Istanbul: İstanbul Airport (IST) and Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW).
What is the time difference between El Calafate and Istanbul?
Istanbul is 6 hours ahead of El Calafate.

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