Travelling from Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) to Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 10 hours 50 minutes.
The timezone in Istanbul is UTC+3, which is four hours behind Ho Chi Minh City.
Flights from SGN to IST start from 21:55 — the earliest with Turkish Airlines. The last service of the day is at 22:15 with Turkish Airlines. In total, you can take your pick of ten weekly Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport flights.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably catch your SGN to IST flight.
Be prepared for bigger queues in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
Turkish Airlines is your ticket to exploring Istanbul (and perhaps some other exciting corners of Türkiye (Turkey)!). Browse the direct flights from Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport offered by this airline.
Turkish Airlines is the airline most travellers choose to fly with on this route.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Check out these options between SGN and IST:
Hamad International Airport
Suvarnabhumi Airport
Noi Bai International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) to Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
P14,616 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport flight. A return flight starts from P31,092. These prices may change depending on availability.
Book six months before your departure date. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from SGN to IST.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport. If you want to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for every month.
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Tailor your flights with filters. Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport.
Handy information about Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN)
66.42% of flights leaving from Tan Son Nhat International Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
Tan Son Nhat International Airport is around 5 kilometres from central Ho Chi Minh City. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 15 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The journey when using public transport typically takes 45 minutes.
Get your holiday off to a stress-free start by staying near SGN. Whether you have an early flight from Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Arriving at Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
If you have a late Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and resting shortly after at one of these hotels near IST:
Pick up an Istanbul Ataturk Airport rental car and discover Istanbul and beyond with your own set of wheels. Hit, Avec car rentals and Eren Rent a Car are leading providers to choose from here.
Lock in the best rate by reserving your vehicle from Istanbul Ataturk Airport about two weeks ahead of your departure.
Getting from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to central Istanbul
Istanbul Ataturk Airport is approximately 48 kilometres from the centre of Istanbul. The drive time takes about 50 minutes.
It takes around 1 hour 45 minutes when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
It's time to work out your dates for your flight from Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport. April is the most popular month to head to Istanbul. If you're after a quieter vibe, go in February.
The warmest month in Istanbul is August, with temperatures ranging between 20ºC (68ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Lock in your flights from Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from SGN to IST in January. Temperatures average between 2ºC (36ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF) then.
Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)
Istanbul is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of Türkiye (Turkey) you'll want to see. Around 354 kilometres east of Istanbul, a trip to Ankara will keep you on the move. Start with attractions like Museum of Anatolian Civilizations, Kocatepe Mosque (Kocatepe Camii) and Genclik Park.
If there's time to check out another great destination in Türkiye (Turkey), head for Izmir, about 322 kilometres south-west of Istanbul. Kordonboyu, Kadifekale Castle and Konak Square are among the biggest draws.
