There are 2 ways to get from Istanbul to San Diego Airport (SAN) by plane or train
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Recommended option
Fly to San Diego • 16h 31m
$402 - $876
1 alternative option
Fly to Los Angeles, train • 19h 19m
$426 - $937
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International entry into United States from Turkey
- Entry is partially open for citizens and permanent residents of Turkey
Restricted for: Foreign nationals that have visited EU Schengen Area, Brazil, China, India, Iran, Ireland, South Africa and United Kingdom in the past 14 days. Mexico and Canada land borders are closed to non-essential travel
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Conditions of entry into United States from Turkey
- Negative COVID-19 test issued at most 3 days prior to boarding for air passengers 2 years of age or older
- Unvaccinated travellers are recommended to quarantine for a minimum of 7 days; take a COVID-19 test 3 days after arriving. If test is positive arrivals need to self-isolate until fully recovered
- Vaccinated travellers are recommended to get tested with a viral test 3-5 days after travel; self-monitor for COVID-19 symptoms; isolate and get tested if symptoms develop
Rules to follow in United States
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Considerations leaving from Turkey
The official advice is to avoid non-essential international travel to high risk countries
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, but conditions apply when entering United States from Turkey.
Explore options for future travelDomestic travel is not restricted, but some conditions may apply
- Face masks are recommended
- There is a social distancing requirement of 2 metres
- Domestic border crossings may be subject to approval, testing and quarantine
- Nationwide control measures in place
The national COVID-19 helpline number in San Diego Airport (SAN) is 800-232-4636.
Wearing a face mask on public transport in San Diego Airport (SAN) is recommended.
The social distance requirement in San Diego Airport (SAN) is 2 metres.
Make yourself known to an official member of staff and/or call the national coronavirus helpline number on 800-232-4636.
No, but conditions apply when returning to Turkey from United States.
See options for return travel.
Last updated: 23 Jun 2021
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to San Diego Airport (SAN) is to fly and train which costs 3.000 ₺ - 7.000 ₺ and takes 19h 19m.
The quickest way to get from Istanbul to San Diego Airport (SAN) is to fly which costs 2.800 ₺ - 6.500 ₺ and takes 16h 31m.
The distance between Istanbul and San Diego Airport (SAN) is 6944 miles.
It takes approximately 16h 31m to get from Istanbul to San Diego Airport (SAN), including transfers.
There is no direct flight from Istanbul Airport to San Diego Airport. The quickest flight takes 16h 40m and has one stopover.
San Diego Airport (SAN) is 10h behind Istanbul. It is currently 1:12 AM in Istanbul and 3:12 PM in San Diego Airport (SAN).
Southwest Airlines, Lufthansa, British Airways and two other airlines offer flights from Istanbul Airport to San Diego Airport.
There are 495+ hotels available in San Diego Airport (SAN). Prices start at $100 USD per night.
The best way to get from Istanbul to Istanbul Airport is to taxi which takes 31 min and costs 150 ₺ - 190 ₺.
- Distance: 6944.2 miles
- Duration: 16h 31m
What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and San Diego Airport (SAN), USA?
Lufthansa, British Airways and seven other airlines fly from Istanbul to San Diego Airport (SAN) hourly.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Istanbul to San Diego via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 40m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $600 - $900
Flights from Istanbul to San Diego via Frankfurt, Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 15m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $310 - $800
Flights from Istanbul to San Diego via London Heathrow, Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 25m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $310 - $800
Flights from Istanbul to Los Angeles via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $550 - $1,700
Flights from Istanbul to Los Angeles via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 20m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $550 - $1,700
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from Istanbul to San Diego via London Heathrow
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $300 - $850
Flights from Istanbul to Los Angeles via London Heathrow
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $750 - $2,400
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Istanbul to San Diego via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 40m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $600 - $900
Flights from Istanbul to Los Angeles via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $550 - $1,700
- Website
- turkishairlines.com
Flights from Istanbul to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $950 - $2,500
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Istanbul to San Diego via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 16h
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $330 - $850
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Istanbul to Los Angeles via Paris CDG
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $600 - $1,700
- Website
- flysas.com
Flights from Istanbul to Los Angeles via Copenhagen
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $340 - $700
Amtrak is a rail service that connects the US and three Canadian provinces. Covering 21,000 route miles (34,000km) Amtrak operates more than 300 trains daily. These medium and long distance intercity services operate at speeds of up to 240km/h, to more than 500 destinations. Founded in 1971, it is based in Washington, D.C. and offers four classes of travel: First Class, Sleeper, Business and Coach. Ticket fares are divided into five subclasses: Saver, Value, Flexible, Business and Premium. Amtrak trains are known for their wide seats, plug-in power, big windows and storage capabilities.
Rome2rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 215-856-7924
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $30 - $45
- Schedules at
- amtrak.com
- Coach Seat
- $30 - $45
- Premium
- $190 - $270
- Flexi Coach Seat
- $45 - $70
- Business Seat
- $45 - $65
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