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Connecting route · Costa Rica → Turkiye

Flights from San Jose to Istanbul

There are no direct flights from San Jose to Istanbul. The easiest way is one stop via Frankfurt or Paris, about 16h 31m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 16h 28m
SJOISTFRA

San Jose to Istanbul at a glance

Fastest journey16h 28mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Frankfurt or Paris

Best ways to fly from San Jose 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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SJO Frankfurt (FRA) IST
Leg 1: Lufthansa · Leg 2: Lufthansa, Turkish Airlines, Aegean Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~16h 31m
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SJO Paris (CDG) IST
Leg 1: Air France · Leg 2: Air France, Turkish Airlines, Air Algérie
One airline, one ticket ~16h 28m
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3
SJO Amsterdam (AMS) IST
Leg 1: KLM, Xiamen Airlines · Leg 2: KLM, Turkish Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~16h 36m
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SJO Toronto (YYZ) IST
Leg 1: Air Canada, Air Transat · Leg 2: Air Transat, Turkish Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~17h 28m
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SJO Miami (MIA) IST
Leg 1: American Airlines, Avianca Costa Rica, Volaris Costa Rica · Leg 2: Turkish Airlines
Same alliance ~16h 45m
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SJO Panama City (PTY) IST
Leg 1: Avianca Costa Rica, Copa Airlines · Leg 2: Turkish Airlines
Same alliance ~16h 43m
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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
11,148 km6,923 miles
Journey time
16h 28mestimate
Time difference
+9hIstanbul vs San Jose
Currency in Istanbul
TRY
Airports
SJO → IST, SAW

Flights from San Jose to Istanbul: questions answered

Are there direct flights from San Jose to Istanbul?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Frankfurt, Paris 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 San Jose to Istanbul?
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 San Jose and Istanbul?
The best connecting points are Frankfurt (FRA), Paris (CDG), Amsterdam (AMS) and Toronto (YYZ). Lufthansa flies both legs via Frankfurt, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve San Jose and Istanbul?
San Jose: Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO). Istanbul: İstanbul Airport (IST) and Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW).
What is the time difference between San Jose and Istanbul?
Istanbul is 9 hours ahead of San Jose.

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