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Flights from Memphis to Istanbul
There are no direct flights from Memphis to Istanbul. The fastest way is one stop via Atlanta or Dallas, about 13h 09m door to door (107 connections a week on current schedules).
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 13h 09m
Memphis to Istanbul at a glance
Fastest journey13h 09mVia Atlanta, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Atlanta or Dallas
Best ways to fly from Memphis to Istanbul
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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MEM Atlanta (ATL) IST
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines · Leg 2: Turkish Airlines
Sat18:00 MEM19:58 ATL2h 02m connection22:00 ATL15:09 ISTDelta Air Lines + Turkish Airlines
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MEM Dallas (DFW) IST
Leg 1: American Airlines, Envoy Air · Leg 2: Turkish Airlines
Mon17:45 MEM19:02 DFW2h 43m connection21:45 DFW16:56 ISTAmerican Airlines + Turkish Airlines
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MEM Chicago (ORD) IST
Leg 1: American Airlines, United Airlines, Republic Airlines · Leg 2: Turkish Airlines
Sat15:00 MEM16:36 ORD3h 54m connection20:30 ORD14:34 ISTSkyWest + Turkish Airlines
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MEM Denver (DEN) IST
Leg 1: Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines, United Airlines · Leg 2: Turkish Airlines
Tue16:45 MEM17:59 DEN2h 46m connection20:45 DEN16:58 ISTUnited Airlines + Turkish Airlines
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MEM Houston (IAH) IST
Leg 1: United Airlines, SkyWest · Leg 2: Turkish Airlines
Sun15:45 MEM17:10 IAH4h 35m connection21:45 IAH16:54 ISTSkyWest + Turkish Airlines
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MEM Detroit (DTW) IST
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines · Leg 2: Turkish Airlines
Tue12:15 MEM14:46 DTW6h 14m connection21:00 DTW13:31 ISTDelta Air Lines + Turkish 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
- 9,508 km5,904 miles
- Journey time
- 13h 09mon current schedules
- Time difference
- +9hIstanbul vs Memphis
- Currency in Istanbul
- TRY
- Airports
- MEM → IST, SAW
Flights from Memphis to Istanbul: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Memphis to Istanbul?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Atlanta, Dallas and Chicago. 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 Memphis to Istanbul?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 13h 09m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 9,508 km.
Where do you change planes between Memphis and Istanbul?
The best connecting points are Atlanta (ATL), Dallas (DFW), Chicago (ORD) and Denver (DEN). Compare one-ticket itineraries with self-transfer options in the search.
Which airports serve Memphis and Istanbul?
Memphis: Frederick W. Smith International Airport (MEM). Istanbul: İstanbul Airport (IST) and Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW).
What is the time difference between Memphis and Istanbul?
Istanbul is 9 hours ahead of Memphis.





