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Flights from Istanbul to Sal
There are no direct flights from Istanbul to Sal. The fastest way is one stop via Barcelona or Casablanca, about 12h 45m door to door (1 connection a week on current schedules).
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 9h 38m
Istanbul to Sal at a glance
Fastest journey9h 38mVia Barcelona, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Barcelona or Casablanca
Best ways to fly from Istanbul to Sal
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 Barcelona (BCN) SID
Leg 1: Turkish Airlines, Vueling · Leg 2: Vueling
Sat08:30 IST10:41 BCN4h 34m connection15:15 BCN17:15 SIDTurkish Airlines + Vueling
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IST Lyon (LYS) SID
Leg 1: Transavia France, Turkish Airlines, Air Algérie · Leg 2: Transavia France
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
- 5,627 km3,494 miles
- Journey time
- 9h 38mon current schedules
- Time difference
- -4hSal vs Istanbul
- Currency in Sal
- USD
- Airports
- IST, SAW → SID
Flights from Istanbul to Sal: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Istanbul to Sal?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Barcelona, Casablanca and Lyon. 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 Sal?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 9h 38m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 5,627 km.
Where do you change planes between Istanbul and Sal?
The best connecting points are Barcelona (BCN), Casablanca (CMN), Lyon (LYS) and Bordeaux (BOD). Turkish Airlines flies both legs via Barcelona, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Istanbul and Sal?
Istanbul: İstanbul Airport (IST) and Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW). Sal: Amílcar Cabral International Airport (SID).
What is the time difference between Istanbul and Sal?
Sal is 4 hours behind Istanbul.





