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Flights from Istanbul to Quito

There are no direct flights from Istanbul to Quito. The easiest way is one stop via Madrid or Amsterdam, about 16h 50m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 16h 50m
ISTUIOMAD

Istanbul to Quito at a glance

Fastest journey16h 50mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Madrid or Amsterdam

Best ways to fly from Istanbul to Quito

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

1
IST Madrid (MAD) UIO
Leg 1: Air Europa, Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: Air Europa, Iberia
One airline, one ticket ~16h 50m
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2
IST Amsterdam (AMS) UIO
Leg 1: KLM, Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: KLM
One airline, one ticket ~17h 13m
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3
IST Bogota (BOG) UIO
Leg 1: Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: Avianca, Avianca Ecuador, LATAM Airlines Colombia
Same alliance ~16h 50m
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4
IST Panama City (PTY) UIO
Leg 1: Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: Copa Airlines
Same alliance ~17h 20m
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5
IST New York (JFK) UIO
Leg 1: Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: Avianca Ecuador
Same alliance ~18h 16m
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6
IST Houston (IAH) UIO
Leg 1: Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: United Airlines
Same alliance ~20h 04m
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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
11,475 km7,126 miles
Journey time
16h 50mestimate
Time difference
-8hQuito vs Istanbul
Currency in Quito
USD
Airports
IST, SAW → UIO

Flights from Istanbul to Quito: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Istanbul to Quito?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Madrid, Amsterdam and Bogota. 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 Quito?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 16h 50m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 11,475 km.
Where do you change planes between Istanbul and Quito?
The best connecting points are Madrid (MAD), Amsterdam (AMS), Bogota (BOG) and Panama City (PTY). Air Europa flies both legs via Madrid, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Istanbul and Quito?
Istanbul: İstanbul Airport (IST) and Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW). Quito: Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO).
What is the time difference between Istanbul and Quito?
Quito is 8 hours behind Istanbul.

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