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Flights from Tucson to Istanbul

There are no direct flights from Tucson to Istanbul. The fastest way is one stop via Chicago or Atlanta, about 15h 19m door to door (101 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 15h 19m
TUSISTDEN

Tucson to Istanbul at a glance

Fastest journey15h 19mVia Chicago, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Chicago or Atlanta

Best ways to fly from Tucson 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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TUS Chicago (ORD) IST
Leg 1: American Airlines, United Airlines, SkyWest · Leg 2: Turkish Airlines
Mon13:00 TUS18:11 ORD2h 04m connection20:15 ORD14:19 ISTAmerican Airlines + Turkish Airlines
15 connections a week Same alliance Fastest 15h 19m
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TUS Atlanta (ATL) IST
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines · Leg 2: Turkish Airlines
Sun13:45 TUS20:01 ATL2h 14m connection22:15 ATL15:24 ISTDelta Air Lines + Turkish Airlines
11 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 15h 39m
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TUS Los Angeles (LAX) IST
Leg 1: Southwest Airlines, SkyWest · Leg 2: Turkish Airlines
Mon17:00 TUS18:19 LAX2h 11m connection20:30 LAX19:00 ISTSouthwest Airlines + Turkish Airlines
9 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 16h 00m
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TUS Dallas (DFW) IST
Leg 1: American Airlines, Frontier Airlines · Leg 2: Turkish Airlines
Mon14:30 TUS18:31 DFW3h 14m connection21:45 DFW16:56 ISTAmerican Airlines + Turkish Airlines
39 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 16h 26m
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TUS Denver (DEN) IST
Leg 1: Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines, United Airlines · Leg 2: Turkish Airlines
Thu14:15 TUS16:47 DEN3h 43m connection20:30 DEN16:43 ISTSouthwest Airlines + Turkish Airlines
21 connections a week Same alliance Fastest 16h 28m
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TUS Houston (IAH) IST
Leg 1: United Airlines, Mesa Airlines · Leg 2: Turkish Airlines
Sun11:15 TUS15:18 IAH6h 27m connection21:45 IAH16:54 ISTMesa Airlines + Turkish Airlines
6 connections a week Same alliance Fastest 19h 39m
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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
10,895 km6,766 miles
Journey time
15h 19mon current schedules
Time difference
+10hIstanbul vs Tucson
Currency in Istanbul
TRY
Airports
TUS → IST, SAW

Flights from Tucson to Istanbul: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Tucson to Istanbul?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Chicago, Atlanta and Los Angeles. 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 Tucson to Istanbul?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 15h 19m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 10,895 km.
Where do you change planes between Tucson and Istanbul?
The best connecting points are Chicago (ORD), Atlanta (ATL), Los Angeles (LAX) and Dallas (DFW). Compare one-ticket itineraries with self-transfer options in the search.
Which airports serve Tucson and Istanbul?
Tucson: Tucson International Airport (TUS). Istanbul: İstanbul Airport (IST) and Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW).
What is the time difference between Tucson and Istanbul?
Istanbul is 10 hours ahead of Tucson.

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