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Connecting route · Turkiye → United States

Flights from Istanbul to Oakland

There are no direct flights from Istanbul to Oakland. The easiest way is one stop via Seattle or Los Angeles, about 17h 04m door to door.

No direct flights · 5 connection options From 17h 04m
ISTOAKSEA

Istanbul to Oakland at a glance

Fastest journey17h 04mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Seattle or Los Angeles

Best ways to fly from Istanbul to Oakland

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

1
IST Seattle (SEA) OAK
Leg 1: Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: Alaska Airlines, Southwest Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~17h 04m
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2
IST Los Angeles (LAX) OAK
Leg 1: Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: Southwest Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~17h 59m
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3
IST Denver (DEN) OAK
Leg 1: Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: Southwest Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~17h 45m
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4
IST Washington (IAD) OAK
Leg 1: Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: Volaris El Salvador
Self-transfer likely ~18h 51m
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5
IST Mexico City (MEX) OAK
Leg 1: Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: Volaris
Self-transfer likely ~21h 33m
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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
10,777 km6,693 miles
Journey time
17h 04mestimate
Time difference
-11hOakland vs Istanbul
Currency in Oakland
USD
Airports
IST, SAW → OAK

Flights from Istanbul to Oakland: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Istanbul to Oakland?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Seattle, Los Angeles and Denver. 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 Oakland?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 17h 04m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 10,777 km.
Where do you change planes between Istanbul and Oakland?
The best connecting points are Seattle (SEA), Los Angeles (LAX), Denver (DEN) and Washington (IAD). Compare one-ticket itineraries with self-transfer options in the search.
Which airports serve Istanbul and Oakland?
Istanbul: İstanbul Airport (IST) and Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW). Oakland: Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport (OAK).
What is the time difference between Istanbul and Oakland?
Oakland is 11 hours behind Istanbul.

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