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Flights from Istanbul to San Jose
There are no direct flights from Istanbul to San Jose. The easiest way is one stop via Paris or Frankfurt, about 16h 28m door to door.
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 16h 28m
Istanbul to San Jose at a glance
Fastest journey16h 28mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Paris or Frankfurt
Best ways to fly from Istanbul to San Jose
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 Frankfurt (FRA) SJO
Leg 1: Lufthansa, Turkish Airlines, Aegean Airlines · Leg 2: Lufthansa
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IST Miami (MIA) SJO
Leg 1: Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines, Avianca Costa Rica, Volaris Costa Rica
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
- 11,148 km6,923 miles
- Journey time
- 16h 28mestimate
- Time difference
- -9hSan Jose vs Istanbul
- Currency in San Jose
- USD
- Airports
- IST, SAW → SJO
Flights from Istanbul to San Jose: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Istanbul to San Jose?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Paris, Frankfurt and Amsterdam. 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 San Jose?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 16h 28m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 11,148 km.
Where do you change planes between Istanbul and San Jose?
The best connecting points are Paris (CDG), Frankfurt (FRA), Amsterdam (AMS) and Toronto (YYZ). Air France flies both legs via Paris, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Istanbul and San Jose?
Istanbul: İstanbul Airport (IST) and Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW). San Jose: Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO).
What is the time difference between Istanbul and San Jose?
San Jose is 9 hours behind Istanbul.
