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Flights from Rochester to Istanbul

There are no direct flights from Rochester to Istanbul. The fastest way is one stop via Chicago or Atlanta, about 13h 19m door to door (31 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 13h 19m
ROCISTORD

Rochester to Istanbul at a glance

Fastest journey13h 19mVia Chicago, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Chicago or Atlanta

Best ways to fly from Rochester 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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ROC Chicago (ORD) IST
Leg 1: United Airlines, SkyWest, Envoy Air · Leg 2: Turkish Airlines
Mon18:00 ROC18:44 ORD1h 31m connection20:15 ORD14:19 ISTUnited Airlines + Turkish Airlines
12 connections a week Same alliance Fastest 13h 19m
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ROC Atlanta (ATL) IST
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines · Leg 2: Turkish Airlines
Wed18:15 ROC20:05 ATL2h 40m connection22:45 ATL15:54 ISTDelta Air Lines + Turkish Airlines
8 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 14h 39m
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ROC Washington (IAD) IST
Leg 1: GoJet Airlines · Leg 2: Turkish Airlines
Mon15:00 ROC15:59 IAD6h 01m connection22:00 IAD14:27 ISTGoJet Airlines + Turkish Airlines
2 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 16h 27m
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ROC New York (JFK) IST
Leg 1: JetBlue Airways · Leg 2: Turkish Airlines
Tue12:15 ROC13:17 JFK6h 58m connection20:15 JFK12:21 ISTJetBlue Airways + Turkish Airlines
8 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 17h 06m
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ROC Boston (BOS) IST
Leg 1: Republic Airlines · Leg 2: Turkish Airlines
Sun12:30 ROC13:32 BOS8h 43m connection22:15 BOS13:48 ISTRepublic Airlines + Turkish Airlines
1 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 18h 18m
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ROC Detroit (DTW) IST
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines · Leg 2: Turkish Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~14h 46m
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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
8,122 km5,044 miles
Journey time
13h 19mon current schedules
Time difference
+8hIstanbul vs Rochester
Currency in Istanbul
TRY
Airports
ROC → IST, SAW

Flights from Rochester to Istanbul: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Rochester to Istanbul?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Chicago, Atlanta and Washington. 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 Rochester to Istanbul?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 13h 19m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 8,122 km.
Where do you change planes between Rochester and Istanbul?
The best connecting points are Chicago (ORD), Atlanta (ATL), Washington (IAD) and New York (JFK). Compare one-ticket itineraries with self-transfer options in the search.
Which airports serve Rochester and Istanbul?
Rochester: Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC). Istanbul: İstanbul Airport (IST) and Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW).
What is the time difference between Rochester and Istanbul?
Istanbul is 8 hours ahead of Rochester.

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