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Cheap flights from Philadelphia to Istanbul from US$408
There are no direct flights from Philadelphia to Istanbul. The fastest way is one stop via London or Boston, about 11h 14m door to door (148 connections a week on current schedules), with fares from US$408.
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 11h 00m Cheapest in November Prices checked 13 days ago
Philadelphia to Istanbul at a glance
Cheapest one-wayUS$408Aer Lingus · 2 stops · Mon 2 NovCheapest returnUS$955Tue 10 Nov – Sun 15 NovFastest journey11h 00mAer Lingus · 1 stop
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via London or Boston
Best ways to fly from Philadelphia 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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PHL London (LHR) IST
Leg 1: American Airlines, British Airways · Leg 2: British Airways, Turkish Airlines
Sun20:00 PHL07:27 LHR1h 18m connection08:45 LHR14:14 ISTAmerican Airlines + British Airways
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PHL Boston (BOS) IST
Leg 1: American Airlines, JetBlue Airways, Delta Air Lines · Leg 2: Turkish Airlines
Tue18:45 PHL19:45 BOS2h 15m connection22:00 BOS13:33 ISTAmerican Airlines + Turkish Airlines
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PHL Amsterdam (AMS) IST
Leg 1: American Airlines, Xiamen Airlines · Leg 2: KLM, Turkish Airlines
Thu20:00 PHL08:33 AMS2h 57m connection11:30 AMS15:34 ISTAmerican Airlines + Turkish Airlines
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PHL Chicago (ORD) IST
Leg 1: American Airlines, Frontier Airlines, United Airlines · Leg 2: Turkish Airlines
Mon17:15 PHL18:13 ORD2h 02m connection20:15 ORD14:19 ISTUnited Airlines + Turkish Airlines
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PHL Budapest (BUD) IST
Leg 1: American Airlines · Leg 2: Turkish Airlines, Wizz Air, Qatar Airways
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.
Cheapest dates from Philadelphia to Istanbul
The lowest one-way fares found recently, cheapest first. Prices change; click through for the live fare.
Aer Lingus2 stops via DUB, PRGMon 2 Nov
One-way fromUS$408
Aer Lingus2 stops via DUB, STNTue 17 Nov
One-way fromUS$411
Aer Lingus1 stop via DUBThu 12 Nov
One-way fromUS$470
Aer Lingus2 stops via DUB, ADBFri 4 Dec
One-way fromUS$529
British Airways1 stop via LHRFri 25 Dec
One-way fromUS$617
UAUnited Airlines2 stops via ORD, FRA
Wed 23 Dec
One-way fromUS$733
Cheapest month to fly from Philadelphia to Istanbul
Lowest one-way fare found for each month: November is cheapest, December the most expensive.
Good to know
- Distance
- 8,199 km5,092 miles
- Journey time
- 11h 00mfastest found
- Time difference
- +8hIstanbul vs Philadelphia
- Currency in Istanbul
- TRY
- Airports
- PHL, TTN → IST, SAW
Flights from Philadelphia to Istanbul: questions answered
How much is a flight from Philadelphia to Istanbul?
The cheapest one-way fare we found recently is US$408 with 2 stops, departing in November. Return trips start from US$955. Prices change constantly, so search your dates for the live fare.
Are there direct flights from Philadelphia to Istanbul?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in London, Boston 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 Philadelphia to Istanbul?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 11h 00m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 8,199 km.
Where do you change planes between Philadelphia and Istanbul?
The best connecting points are London (LHR), Boston (BOS), Amsterdam (AMS) and Chicago (ORD). American Airlines flies both legs via London, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Philadelphia and Istanbul?
Philadelphia: Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and Trenton Mercer Airport (TTN). Istanbul: İstanbul Airport (IST) and Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW).
What is the time difference between Philadelphia and Istanbul?
Istanbul is 8 hours ahead of Philadelphia.
