What airlines fly to Istanbul?

Turkish Airlines, Lufthansa and Delta are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Istanbul from San Jose, California according to our data. Turkish Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 82% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Istanbul. Keep in mind that there are 12 different airlines that fly to Istanbul on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from San Jose to Istanbul?

Qatar Airways is the most popular carrier operating from San Jose to Istanbul

When did momondo last update prices for flights from San Jose Airport to Istanbul?

Prices for flights from San Jose Airport to Istanbul are refreshed on a daily basis.

How old do you have to be to fly from San Jose Airport to Istanbul?

The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from San Jose Airport to Istanbul.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Istanbul?

The required travel and health documents for your Istanbul trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Istanbul. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

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2:06 pm - 9:20 pm

SJC

SAW

20h 14m2 stops

4:00 pm - 4:02 pm

SAW

SJC

35h 02m2 stops

$727KLM

mar., ene. 27 - vie., ene. 30

1:57 pm - 3:50 am

SJC

IST

26h 53m2 stops

4:50 am - 4:13 pm

IST

SJC

22h 23m2 stops

$729Air France

vie., feb. 20 - jue., feb. 26

9:15 am - 4:55 pm

SJC

IST

20h 40m2 stops

4:50 am - 5:40 pm

IST

SJC

23h 50m2 stops

$731Multiple Airlines

mar., ene. 27 - jue., ene. 29

6:30 pm - 3:50 am

SJC

IST

22h 20m2 stops

4:50 am - 9:18 pm

IST

SJC

27h 28m2 stops

$739Multiple Airlines

dom., feb. 22 - sáb., feb. 28

8:50 am - 6:05 pm

SJC

IST

22h 15m2 stops

6:30 am - 9:16 pm

IST

SJC

25h 46m2 stops

$787United Airlines

dom., feb. 22 - jue., mar. 5

3:55 pm - 10:45 pm

SJC

IST

43h 50m2 stops

6:30 am - 9:05 pm

IST

SJC

25h 35m2 stops

$794United Airlines

sáb., feb. 21 - mié., mar. 4

7:00 am - 3:50 am

SJC

IST

34h 50m2 stops

4:50 am - 10:02 pm

IST

SJC

27h 12m2 stops

$799Delta

mar., mar. 10 - jue., mar. 19

6:30 pm - 3:50 am

SJC

IST

22h 20m2 stops

5:55 pm - 5:38 pm

IST

SJC

34h 43m2 stops

$800Delta

dom., feb. 22 - lun., mar. 2

10:16 am - 12:10 pm

SJC

SAW

38h 54m2 stops

1:40 pm - 5:09 pm

SAW

SJC

37h 29m2 stops

$1,065Qatar Airways

jue., mar. 5 - lun., mar. 16

8:00 am - 12:10 pm

SJC

SAW

41h 10m2 stops

1:40 pm - 5:09 pm

SAW

SJC

38h 29m2 stops

$1,091Qatar Airways

dom., feb. 22 - mié., feb. 25

Qatar Airways flights from San Jose, California to Istanbul

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Qatar Airways

Mar 5

SJC8:00 amSan Jose

41h 10m

2 stops

SAW12:10 pmIstanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Mar 16

SAW1:40 pmIstanbul Sabiha Gokcen

37h 29m

2 stops

SJC5:09 pmSan Jose

$1,065

Qatar Airways

Jan 20

SJC11:00 amSan Jose

44h 40m

2 stops

IST6:40 pmIstanbul

Feb 3

IST8:10 pmIstanbul

34h 54m

2 stops

SJC8:04 pmSan Jose

$1,068

Qatar Airways

Feb 22

SJC8:00 amSan Jose

41h 10m

2 stops

SAW12:10 pmIstanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Feb 25

SAW1:40 pmIstanbul Sabiha Gokcen

38h 29m

2 stops

SJC5:09 pmSan Jose

$1,091

British Airways flights from San Jose, California to Istanbul

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British Airways

Feb 10

SJC2:32 pmSan Jose

23h 28m

2 stops

IST1:00 amIstanbul

Feb 18

IST7:35 amIstanbul

25h 56m

2 stops

SJC10:31 pmSan Jose

$807

British Airways

Mar 10

SJC2:26 pmSan Jose

24h 34m

2 stops

IST1:00 amIstanbul

Mar 25

IST6:45 pmIstanbul

37h 47m

2 stops

SJC10:32 pmSan Jose

$845

British Airways

Feb 19

SJC2:07 pmSan Jose

24h 03m

2 stops

IST1:10 amIstanbul

Mar 2

IST6:40 pmIstanbul

53h 37m

2 stops

SJC1:17 pmSan Jose

$865

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mar. 1/27

2:06 pm-9:20 pm

2 stops20h 14m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

vie. 1/30

4:00 pm-4:02 pm

2 stops35h 02m

$727

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SJC - IST

SJCIST

San Jose

vie. 2/20

1:57 pm-3:50 am

2 stops26h 53m

Istanbul

jue. 2/26

4:50 am-4:13 pm

2 stops22h 23m

$729

San JoseIstanbul

SJC - IST

SJCIST

San Jose

mar. 1/27

9:15 am-4:55 pm

2 stops20h 40m

Istanbul

jue. 1/29

4:50 am-5:40 pm

2 stops23h 50m

$731

San JoseIstanbul

SJC - IST

SJCIST

San Jose

dom. 2/22

6:30 pm-3:50 am

2 stops22h 20m

Istanbul

sáb. 2/28

4:50 am-9:18 pm

2 stops27h 28m

$739

San JoseIstanbul

SJC - IST

SJCIST

San Jose

dom. 2/22

8:50 am-6:05 pm

2 stops22h 15m

Istanbul

jue. 3/5

6:30 am-9:16 pm

2 stops25h 46m

$787

San JoseIstanbul

SJC - IST

SJCIST

San Jose

sáb. 2/21

3:55 pm-10:45 pm

2 stops43h 50m

Istanbul

mié. 3/4

6:30 am-9:05 pm

2 stops25h 35m

$794

San JoseIstanbul

SJC - IST

SJCIST

San Jose

mar. 3/10

7:00 am-3:50 am

2 stops34h 50m

Istanbul

jue. 3/19

4:50 am-10:02 pm

2 stops27h 12m

$799

San JoseIstanbul

SJC - IST

SJCIST

San Jose

dom. 2/22

6:30 pm-3:50 am

2 stops22h 20m

Istanbul

lun. 3/2

5:55 pm-5:38 pm

2 stops34h 43m

$800

San JoseIstanbul

SJC - SAW

SJCSAW

San Jose

jue. 3/5

10:16 am-12:10 pm

2 stops38h 54m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

lun. 3/16

1:40 pm-5:09 pm

2 stops37h 29m

$1,065

San JoseIstanbul

SJC - SAW

SJCSAW

San Jose

dom. 2/22

8:00 am-12:10 pm

2 stops41h 10m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

mié. 2/25

1:40 pm-5:09 pm

2 stops38h 29m

$1,091

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Istanbul?

In general, January is the cheapest month to fly from San Jose, California to Istanbul. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around $725. If you aren’t able to travel to Istanbul during the month of January, then flying in February is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of $772.

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Fastest flight time	16h 37m
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The fastest flight from San Jose, California to Istanbul takes 16h 37m

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How far is San Jose to Istanbul by plane?
A flight from San Jose to Istanbul will travel around 6712.9 mi. Flights usually cover this in 16h 37m, depending on flying conditions and air traffic around both airports.
When did momondo last update prices for flights from San Jose Airport to Istanbul?
Prices for flights from San Jose Airport to Istanbul are refreshed on a daily basis.
How old do you have to be to fly from San Jose Airport to Istanbul?
The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from San Jose Airport to Istanbul.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Istanbul?
The required travel and health documents for your Istanbul trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Istanbul. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

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