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Flights from Istanbul to New Orleans
There are no direct flights from Istanbul to New Orleans. The easiest way is one stop via London or Chicago, about 14h 56m door to door.
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 14h 56m
Istanbul to New Orleans at a glance
Fastest journey14h 56mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via London or Chicago
Best ways to fly from Istanbul to New Orleans
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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IST Chicago (ORD) MSY
Leg 1: Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines, United Airlines, SkyWest
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IST Houston (IAH) MSY
Leg 1: Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: Frontier Airlines, United Airlines, SkyWest
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IST Toronto (YYZ) MSY
Leg 1: Air Transat, Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: Air Canada, Air Canada Rouge
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
- 9,943 km6,175 miles
- Journey time
- 14h 56mestimate
- Time difference
- -9hNew Orleans vs Istanbul
- Currency in New Orleans
- USD
- Airports
- IST, SAW → MSY
Flights from Istanbul to New Orleans: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Istanbul to New Orleans?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in London, Chicago and Houston. 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 New Orleans?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 14h 56m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 9,943 km.
Where do you change planes between Istanbul and New Orleans?
The best connecting points are London (LHR), Chicago (ORD), Houston (IAH) and Toronto (YYZ). British Airways flies both legs via London, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Istanbul and New Orleans?
Istanbul: İstanbul Airport (IST) and Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW). New Orleans: Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY).
What is the time difference between Istanbul and New Orleans?
New Orleans is 9 hours behind Istanbul.





