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Flights from Istanbul to El Calafate

There are no direct flights from Istanbul to El Calafate. 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
ISTFTEEZE

Istanbul to El Calafate at a glance

Fastest journey21h 22mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Buenos Aires or Santiago

Best ways to fly from Istanbul to El Calafate

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

1
IST Buenos Aires (EZE) FTE
Leg 1: Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: Aerolíneas Argentinas, JetSmart Argentina
Self-transfer likely ~21h 22m
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2
IST Santiago (SCL) FTE
Leg 1: Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: Sky Airline
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
-6hEl Calafate vs Istanbul
Currency in El Calafate
USD
Airports
IST, SAW → FTE

Flights from Istanbul to El Calafate: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Istanbul to El Calafate?
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 Istanbul to El Calafate?
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 Istanbul and El Calafate?
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 Istanbul and El Calafate?
Istanbul: İstanbul Airport (IST) and Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW). El Calafate: El Calafate - Commander Armando Tola International Airport (FTE).
What is the time difference between Istanbul and El Calafate?
El Calafate is 6 hours behind Istanbul.

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