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There are 8 ways to get from San Francisco to Turkey by plane

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Fly San Francisco International Airport to Istanbul
best
1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Istanbul (IST)plane SFO - IST
16h 18m
₺31,555–45,655
Fly San Francisco International Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane SFO - SAW
18h 10m
₺13,558–39,678
Fly San Francisco International Airport to İzmir Adnan Menderes International Airport
1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to İzmir Adnan Menderes International Airport (ADB)plane SFO - ADB
18h 14m
₺21,526–60,651
Fly San Francisco International Airport to Ankara Esenboğa International Airport
1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Ankara Esenboğa International Airport (ESB)plane SFO - ESB
18h 26m
₺18,601–55,701
Fly San Francisco International Airport to Cukurova
1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Cukurova (COV)plane SFO - COV
18h 21m
₺21,371–61,671
Fly San Francisco International Airport to Konya Airport
1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Konya Airport (KYA)plane SFO - KYA
19h 17m
₺22,501–70,781
Fly San Francisco International Airport to Antalya Airport
1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Antalya Airport (AYT)plane SFO - AYT
19h 20m
₺19,505–55,605
Fly Oakland International Airport to Istanbul
1. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Istanbul (IST)plane OAK - IST
18h 27m
₺22,360–65,454

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Istanbul (IST) flights

39Weekly Planes

14h 46mAverage Duration

₺16,991Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from San Francisco to Turkey.

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Distance: 10,831.8 km
Duration: 16h 18m

What companies run services between San Francisco, CA, USA and Turkey?

Turkish Airlines, United Airlines, and three other airlines fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Istanbul (IST) every 4 hours.

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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)

8.3Very Good

Yılsam Sultanahmet Hotel(Opens in a new window)

8.7Fabulous

Grand Hotel Gulsoy Old City(Opens in a new window)

9.0Fabulous

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