How to get fromLos Angeles to Turkeyby plane or bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Los Angeles to Turkey by plane or bus

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Fly to Istanbul
best
1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Istanbul (IST)plane LAX - IST
16h 41m
₺28,447–50,692
Fly to Ankara Esenboğa International Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Ankara Esenboğa International Airport (ESB)plane LAX - ESB
19h 19m
₺15,493–49,738
Fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane LAX - SAW
18h 43m
₺19,450–50,715
Fly to İzmir Adnan Menderes International Airport
1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to İzmir Adnan Menderes International Airport (ADB)plane LAX - ADB
19h 27m
₺21,418–60,688
Fly to Konya Airport
1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Konya Airport (KYA)plane LAX - KYA
20h
₺18,393–60,808
Fly to Antalya Airport
1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Antalya Airport (AYT)plane LAX - AYT
19h 28m
₺19,397–70,642
Fly to Burgas Airport, bus
1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Burgas Airport (BOJ)plane LAX - BOJ
2. Take the bus from Burgas to Istanbulbus
25h 6m
₺22,118–72,463

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Istanbul (IST) flights

37Weekly Planes

15h 10mAverage Duration

₺18,936Cheapest Price

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Distance: 11,069.1 km
Duration: 16h 41m

What companies run services between Los Angeles, CA, USA and Turkey?

Turkish Airlines, LOT, and two other airlines fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Istanbul (IST) 5 times a day.

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Istanbul(opens in a new window), Türkiye(opens in a new window)

The Turkish city is a traveller’s dream. A visit to the world-famous Blue Mosque is a must, along with Topkapi Palace and church-turned-mosque-turned-museum Hagia Sophia. Transport yourself to ancient times in the Grand Bazaar, walk through the fascinating Basilica Cistern, wander down Istiklal Avenue in the heart of the city, and take a river cruise down the Bosphorus. Rejuvenate your body at a local hammam or Turkish bath, sip on some divine Turkish coffee and feast on delicious food and baklava, before checking out the city’s thriving nightlife scene.

Things to do in Istanbul

Mall of Istanbul(Opens in a new window)

The Mall of İstanbul (with a dotted capital I, the Turkish spelling of the word İstanbul; abbreviated form MOİ) is a mixed-use development in the Başakşehir district of Istanbul, centered around one of Turkey's largest shopping malls with of gross leasable area.

Places to stay in Istanbul

Şar Pansiyon(Opens in a new window)

8.2Very Good

Alpinn Hotel Istanbul(Opens in a new window)

8.1Very Good

Yılsam Sultanahmet Hotel(Opens in a new window)

8.7Fabulous

Eurostar Old City Hotel & Spa(Opens in a new window)

8.6Fabulous

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