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Flights from Southampton to Istanbul
There are no direct flights from Southampton to Istanbul. The fastest way is one stop via Amsterdam or Edinburgh, about 7h 49m door to door (8 connections a week on current schedules).
No direct flights · 5 connection options From 6h 50m
Southampton to Istanbul at a glance
Fastest journey6h 50mVia Amsterdam, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Amsterdam or Edinburgh
Best ways to fly from Southampton 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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SOU Amsterdam (AMS) IST
Leg 1: easyJet, KLM, KLM Cityhopper · Leg 2: KLM, Turkish Airlines
Mon09:15 SOU11:15 AMS3h 45m connection15:00 AMS19:04 ISTKLM Cityhopper + Turkish Airlines
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SOU Edinburgh (EDI) IST
Leg 1: Loganair · Leg 2: Turkish Airlines
Sat10:15 SOU11:50 EDI5h 10m connection17:00 EDI22:52 ISTLoganair + Turkish Airlines
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
- 2,570 km1,596 miles
- Journey time
- 6h 50mon current schedules
- Time difference
- +3hIstanbul vs Southampton
- Currency in Istanbul
- TRY
- Airports
- SOU → IST, SAW
Flights from Southampton to Istanbul: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Southampton to Istanbul?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Amsterdam, Edinburgh and Geneva. 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 Southampton to Istanbul?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 6h 50m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 2,570 km.
Where do you change planes between Southampton and Istanbul?
The best connecting points are Amsterdam (AMS), Edinburgh (EDI), Geneva (GVA) and Barcelona (BCN). easyJet flies both legs via Amsterdam, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Southampton and Istanbul?
Southampton: Southampton Airport (SOU). Istanbul: İstanbul Airport (IST) and Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW).
What is the time difference between Southampton and Istanbul?
Istanbul is 3 hours ahead of Southampton.
