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Flights from Istanbul to Anchorage

There are no direct flights from Istanbul to Anchorage. The easiest way is one stop via Vancouver or Seattle, about 17h 12m door to door.

No direct flights · 3 connection options From 15h 13m
ISTANCYVR

Istanbul to Anchorage at a glance

Fastest journey15h 13mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Vancouver or Seattle

Best ways to fly from Istanbul to Anchorage

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

1
IST Vancouver (YVR) ANC
Leg 1: Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: Air Canada, Air Canada Rouge
Same alliance ~17h 12m
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2
IST Seattle (SEA) ANC
Leg 1: Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: Alaska Airlines, Delta Air Lines
Self-transfer likely ~18h 37m
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3
IST Frankfurt (FRA) ANC
Leg 1: Lufthansa, Turkish Airlines, Aegean Airlines · Leg 2: Condor
Self-transfer likely ~15h 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
8,648 km5,370 miles
Journey time
15h 13mestimate
Time difference
-12hAnchorage vs Istanbul
Currency in Anchorage
USD
Airports
IST, SAW → ANC

Flights from Istanbul to Anchorage: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Istanbul to Anchorage?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Vancouver, Seattle and Frankfurt. 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 Istanbul to Anchorage?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 15h 13m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 8,648 km.
Where do you change planes between Istanbul and Anchorage?
The best connecting points are Vancouver (YVR), Seattle (SEA) and Frankfurt (FRA). Compare one-ticket itineraries with self-transfer options in the search.
Which airports serve Istanbul and Anchorage?
Istanbul: İstanbul Airport (IST) and Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW). Anchorage: Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC).
What is the time difference between Istanbul and Anchorage?
Anchorage is 12 hours behind Istanbul.

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