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Flights from Quito to Istanbul

There are no direct flights from Quito to Istanbul. 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
UIOISTMAD

Quito to Istanbul at a glance

Fastest journey16h 50mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Madrid or Amsterdam

Best ways to fly from Quito to Istanbul

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

1
UIO Madrid (MAD) IST
Leg 1: Air Europa, Iberia · Leg 2: Air Europa, Turkish Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~16h 50m
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2
UIO Amsterdam (AMS) IST
Leg 1: KLM · Leg 2: KLM, Turkish Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~17h 13m
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3
UIO Bogota (BOG) IST
Leg 1: Avianca, Avianca Ecuador, LATAM Airlines Colombia · Leg 2: Turkish Airlines
Same alliance ~16h 50m
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4
UIO Panama City (PTY) IST
Leg 1: Copa Airlines · Leg 2: Turkish Airlines
Same alliance ~17h 20m
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5
UIO New York (JFK) IST
Leg 1: Avianca Ecuador · Leg 2: Turkish Airlines
Same alliance ~18h 16m
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UIO Houston (IAH) IST
Leg 1: United Airlines · Leg 2: Turkish 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
+8hIstanbul vs Quito
Currency in Istanbul
TRY
Airports
UIO → IST, SAW

Flights from Quito to Istanbul: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Quito to Istanbul?
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 Quito to Istanbul?
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 Quito and Istanbul?
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 Quito and Istanbul?
Quito: Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO). Istanbul: İstanbul Airport (IST) and Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW).
What is the time difference between Quito and Istanbul?
Istanbul is 8 hours ahead of Quito.

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