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There are 6 ways to get from California to Istanbul 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 56m
₺22,634–48,752
Fly San Diego International Airport to Istanbul
cheapest
1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Istanbul (IST)plane SAN - IST
19h 11m
₺12,208–37,333
Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Istanbul
1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Istanbul (IST)plane LAX - IST
16h 46m
₺22,462–47,718
Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane LAX - SAW
20h 13m
₺13,465–37,741
Fly Sacramento International Airport to Istanbul
1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Istanbul (IST)plane SMF - IST
19h 14m
₺16,196–44,246
Fly Fresno Yosemite International Airport to Istanbul
1. Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to Istanbul (IST)plane FAT - IST
22h 27m
₺16,134–55,134

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

49Weekly Planes

15h 14mAverage Duration

₺13,741Cheapest Price

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Distance: 10,847.9 km
Duration: 16h 56m

What companies run services between California, USA and Istanbul, Turkey?

Turkish Airlines, Lufthansa, and two 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)

8.1Very Good

Alpinn Hotel Istanbul(Opens in a new window)

8.6Fabulous

Yılsam Sultanahmet Hotel(Opens in a new window)

8.7Fabulous

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

8.7Fabulous