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Connecting route · El Salvador → Turkiye

Flights from San Salvador to Istanbul

There are no direct flights from San Salvador to Istanbul. The easiest way is one stop via Washington or New York, about 16h 50m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 16h 48m
SALISTIAD

San Salvador to Istanbul at a glance

Fastest journey16h 48mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Washington or New York

Best ways to fly from San Salvador 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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SAL Washington (IAD) IST
Leg 1: Frontier Airlines, United Airlines, Volaris El Salvador · Leg 2: Turkish Airlines
Same alliance ~16h 50m
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2
SAL New York (EWR) IST
Leg 1: United Airlines, Volaris El Salvador · Leg 2: Turkish Airlines
Same alliance ~16h 48m
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3
SAL Houston (IAH) IST
Leg 1: Frontier Airlines, United Airlines, Volaris El Salvador · Leg 2: Turkish Airlines
Same alliance ~17h 45m
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4
SAL Panama City (PTY) IST
Leg 1: Copa Airlines · Leg 2: Turkish Airlines
Same alliance ~17h 30m
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SAL Bogota (BOG) IST
Leg 1: Avianca · Leg 2: Turkish Airlines
Same alliance ~18h 19m
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SAL Los Angeles (LAX) IST
Leg 1: United Airlines, Volaris El Salvador · Leg 2: Turkish Airlines
Same alliance ~20h 58m
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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
11,233 km6,976 miles
Journey time
16h 48mestimate
Time difference
+9hIstanbul vs San Salvador
Currency in Istanbul
TRY
Airports
SAL → IST, SAW

Flights from San Salvador to Istanbul: questions answered

Are there direct flights from San Salvador to Istanbul?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Washington, New York and Houston. 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 Salvador to Istanbul?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 16h 48m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 11,233 km.
Where do you change planes between San Salvador and Istanbul?
The best connecting points are Washington (IAD), New York (EWR), Houston (IAH) and Panama City (PTY). Compare one-ticket itineraries with self-transfer options in the search.
Which airports serve San Salvador and Istanbul?
San Salvador: El Salvador International Airport Saint Óscar Arnulfo Romero y Galdámez (SAL). Istanbul: İstanbul Airport (IST) and Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW).
What is the time difference between San Salvador and Istanbul?
Istanbul is 9 hours ahead of San Salvador.

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