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Flights from Istanbul to Knoxville
There are no direct flights from Istanbul to Knoxville. The easiest way is one stop via Chicago or Denver, about 14h 28m door to door.
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 14h 28m
Istanbul to Knoxville at a glance
Fastest journey14h 28mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Chicago or Denver
Best ways to fly from Istanbul to Knoxville
Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.
1Search
IST Chicago (ORD) TYS
Leg 1: Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: United Airlines, Envoy Air, GoJet Airlines
2Search
IST Denver (DEN) TYS
Leg 1: Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: Allegiant Air, Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines
3Search
IST Washington (IAD) TYS
Leg 1: Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: Allegiant Air, CommutAir, Mesa 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
- 9,063 km5,628 miles
- Journey time
- 14h 28mestimate
- Time difference
- -8hKnoxville vs Istanbul
- Currency in Knoxville
- USD
- Airports
- IST, SAW → TYS
Flights from Istanbul to Knoxville: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Istanbul to Knoxville?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Chicago, Denver and Washington. 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 Knoxville?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 14h 28m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 9,063 km.
Where do you change planes between Istanbul and Knoxville?
The best connecting points are Chicago (ORD), Denver (DEN), Washington (IAD) and Atlanta (ATL). Compare one-ticket itineraries with self-transfer options in the search.
Which airports serve Istanbul and Knoxville?
Istanbul: İstanbul Airport (IST) and Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW). Knoxville: McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS).
What is the time difference between Istanbul and Knoxville?
Knoxville is 8 hours behind Istanbul.





