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Flights from Istanbul to Phoenix
There are no direct flights from Istanbul to Phoenix. The fastest way is one stop via London or Toronto, about 15h 25m door to door (1 connection a week on current schedules).
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 15h 25m
Istanbul to Phoenix at a glance
Fastest journey15h 25mVia London, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via London or Toronto
Best ways to fly from Istanbul to Phoenix
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 London (LHR) PHX
Leg 1: British Airways, Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines, British Airways
Mon08:30 IST10:09 LHR1h 06m connection11:15 LHR13:55 PHXBritish Airways + American Airlines
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IST Toronto (YYZ) PHX
Leg 1: Air Transat, Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: Air Canada, Air Canada Rouge, Porter Airlines
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IST Houston (IAH) PHX
Leg 1: Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines, Frontier Airlines, United Airlines
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IST Denver (DEN) PHX
Leg 1: Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines, Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines
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IST Los Angeles (LAX) PHX
Leg 1: Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines, Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines
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IST San Francisco (SFO) PHX
Leg 1: Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines, Frontier Airlines, Southwest 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
- 10,825 km6,722 miles
- Journey time
- 15h 25mon current schedules
- Time difference
- -10hPhoenix vs Istanbul
- Currency in Phoenix
- USD
- Airports
- IST, SAW → PHX, AZA
Flights from Istanbul to Phoenix: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Istanbul to Phoenix?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in London, Toronto 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 Phoenix?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 15h 25m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 10,825 km.
Where do you change planes between Istanbul and Phoenix?
The best connecting points are London (LHR), Toronto (YYZ), Houston (IAH) and Denver (DEN). British Airways flies both legs via London, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Istanbul and Phoenix?
Istanbul: İstanbul Airport (IST) and Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW). Phoenix: Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) and Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA).
What is the time difference between Istanbul and Phoenix?
Phoenix is 10 hours behind Istanbul.





