Travelling from Istanbul to Las Vegas: what you need to know
There are two main airports you can start your journey from in Istanbul. Check out your options leaving from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) or Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) when planning your flight from Istanbul to Las Vegas.
Disembark at Las Vegas's primary gateway, Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) (LAS).
Las Vegas is ten hours behind Istanbul and follows the UTC-7 timezone.
Leave enough time to get on your Istanbul to Las Vegas flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as August, you'll want to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're travelling during high season in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul to Las Vegas
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap Istanbul to Las Vegas flights if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some fantastic early bird deals.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the cheapest price across every month when looking for your plane ticket from Istanbul to Las Vegas.
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Flying from Istanbul
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
We make it a cinch to find an Istanbul to Las Vegas flight with a stopover. To see all the options leaving from Istanbul Ataturk Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, select a flight that has a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Some popular stopovers include:
Denver International Airport (DEN)
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
IST is around 32 kilometres from central Istanbul. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 50 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the journey time to be around 1 hour 45 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Istanbul to Las Vegas? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these hotels near Istanbul Ataturk Airport:
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
Break up your Istanbul to Las Vegas flight with a stop at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS). One of the main stopovers between Sabiha Gokcen International Airport and Las Vegas, it's a good opportunity to take a moment to relax.
SAW is about 31 kilometres from central Istanbul. It'll take 55 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour 30 minutes.
Get your holiday started early with an extra night away from home. Before catching your flight from Istanbul to Las Vegas, take it easy in one of these hotels near Sabiha Gokcen International Airport:
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport has an on-time performance of 77%. This figure highlights how frequently flights departing from this airport make it to their destination on schedule.
Arriving in Las Vegas
Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) (LAS)
The distance from Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) (LAS) to central Las Vegas is approximately 3 kilometers. It takes around 15 minutes to reach the centre driving.
It usually takes 1 hour to get there on public transport.
If you're arriving on a late flight from Istanbul to Las Vegas, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these hotels near LAS:
Hit the road running by picking up a Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Dollar, Thrifty or Alamo and explore beyond Las Vegas's main sights.
To get the best deal, reserve your ride from Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) about one week ahead of your Istanbul to Las Vegas flight.
The address for LAS is 5757 Wayne Newton Boulevard.
Best time to go to Las Vegas
May is the quietest month for flights from Istanbul to Las Vegas, while October is the most popular. Find the ideal time to go to Las Vegas based on whether you like a laid-back vibe or a lively atmosphere.
The warmest month in Las Vegas is July, with temperatures ranging between 23ºC (73ºF) and 42ºC (108ºF). Lock in your Istanbul to Las Vegas ticket then if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
January sees average temperatures of between -1ºC (30ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF). Search for cheap flights from Istanbul to Las Vegas around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Las Vegas
Once you've booked your flight from Istanbul to Las Vegas, find a hotel that offers the right mix of comfort and location. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Las Vegas:
There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be hard to know where to start. Las Vegas Strip, Fountains of Bellagio and Fremont Street Experience are top sights which should be on any good Las Vegas itinerary.
Explore more of United States
Las Vegas has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of United States waiting to be discovered. About 370 kilometres south-west of Las Vegas, a trip to Los Angeles will fill your itinerary to the brim. Check out popular attractions like Griffith Observatory, The Broad and La Brea Tar Pits & Museum.
Phoenix is another must-experience destination in United States and is around 418 kilometres south-east of Las Vegas. No journey is complete without visiting Desert Botanical Garden, Heard Museum and Papago Park.
