Flying from El Paso International Airport (ELP) to Istanbul Airport (IST): what you need to know
Istanbul is ten hours ahead of El Paso and follows the UTC+3 timezone.
Your ELP to IST flight won't wait if you're late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
During popular months like October, it's best to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight when you travel during a high season in general.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from El Paso International Airport to Istanbul Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Check out these options between ELP and IST:
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How to find the cheapest flights from El Paso International Airport (ELP) to Istanbul Airport (IST)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way El Paso International Airport to Istanbul Airport flight is 416 €. A return ticket right now is 791 €. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
It's usually best to book ahead of time if you want to get cheap tickets from ELP to IST. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
If you can be flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the lowest price across the month when searching for your flight from El Paso International Airport to Istanbul Airport.
Save time looking for cheap flights from ELP to IST by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or push notification on the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from El Paso International Airport to Istanbul Airport.
Handy information about El Paso International Airport (ELP)
The address for ELP is 6701 Convair Dr..
83% of flights departing from El Paso International Airport land at their destination on time. Given its strong on-time performance, delays are unlikely when setting off from ELP.
To get to El Paso International Airport from central El Paso, it takes about 15 minutes by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 13 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a trip time of around 40 minutes.
Get your journey off to a hassle-free start by staying near ELP. Whether you have an early flight from El Paso International Airport to Istanbul Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Arriving at Istanbul Airport (IST)
If you're arriving on a late El Paso International Airport to Istanbul Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed shortly after at one of these hotels near IST:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Istanbul Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Hit, Avec car rentals or Eren Rent a Car and see more of Istanbul and beyond.
Reserving your ride from Istanbul Airport around two weeks ahead can help you get the best possible rate.
Getting from Istanbul Airport (IST) to central Istanbul
Istanbul Airport is roughly 40 kilometres from central Istanbul. The drive time takes around 45 minutes.
Travelling to the centre by public transport takes roughly 1 hour 10 minutes.
When to fly to Istanbul Airport (IST)
August is the most popular month for flights from El Paso International Airport to Istanbul Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, go to Istanbul in March.
The warmest month in Istanbul is July, with the temperature ranging between 21ºC (70ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Lock in your flights from El Paso International Airport to Istanbul Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
Look for cheap tickets from ELP to IST in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 2ºC (36ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF) on average.
Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)
Ankara is just one of the many cities in Türkiye (Turkey) waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Istanbul. Around 354 kilometres away to the east, well-known attractions include The Roman Theatre, Kocatepe Mosque (Kocatepe Camii) and Museum of Anatolian Civilizations.
Izmir is another favourite destination in Türkiye (Turkey) and is around 322 kilometres south-west of Istanbul. No trip is complete without dropping by Aegean Coast, Smyrna Basilika and Ataturk Konak Square.