Flying from Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) to Istanbul: what you need to know
The timezone in Istanbul is UTC+3. The city is 13 hours ahead of Honolulu, where Daniel K. Inouye International Airport is located.
To avoid missing your HNL to Istanbul flight, leave plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Delays at check-in and security are likely if you're heading away during high season, so give yourself some extra wiggle room. A good rule for peak periods? Get there up to four hours early for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.
We make it a breeze to book plane tickets from HNL to Istanbul with a stopover. To see your options, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Next, pick a flight with a stop long enough to see the sights of the city of your choice. Well-traveled stopover hubs include:
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HNL is about 6 kilometres from central Honolulu. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the travel time to be around 3 hours.
Have an early flight from Daniel K. Inouye International Airport to Istanbul? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these stays close to HNL:
Daniel K. Inouye International Airport has an excellent on-time performance, making delays less likely. Departures from HNL touch down on schedule 84.42% of the time.
You'll find HNL at 300 Rodgers Blvd, #12.
How to find the cheapest flights from Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) to Istanbul
375 € is currently the lowest price for a one-way Daniel K. Inouye International Airport to Istanbul flight. Return plane tickets start at 814 €. These fares may change depending on availability and demand.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from HNL to Istanbul. Prices tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more expensive your ticket may be.
If you're flexible with your travel plans, take advantage of the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the cheapest price across each month when looking for your Daniel K. Inouye International Airport to Istanbul ticket.
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Airports in Istanbul
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to the centre of Istanbul takes about 50 minutes by car. The centre is roughly 48 kilometres away.
It typically takes 1 hour 45 minutes to get there using public transport.
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Daniel K. Inouye International Airport to Istanbul. Stay at one of these accommodation options near IST instead:
Go where the road takes you with an Istanbul Ataturk Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Hit, Avec car rentals or Eren Rent a Car and venture far and wide through Istanbul and beyond.
For the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Istanbul Ataturk Airport around two weeks in advance of your flight from HNL to Istanbul.
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
Central Istanbul is about 48 kilometres from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW). After your flight from Daniel K. Inouye International Airport to Istanbul has landed and you've made your way through the terminal, expect a drive of around 55 minutes.
You can expect the journey to take roughly 1 hour 30 minutes on public transport.
Hang the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and relax at a hotel close to SAW. Here are a few options where you can put your feet up after your HNL to Istanbul flight:
No need to worry about public transport schedules or waiting in a long cab line. Pick up a Sabiha Gokcen International Airport rental car and take your journey in whatever direction you like. Check out the availability and rates from Essence, Eren Rent a Car and 724 Rent.
Avoid potential price surges. Booking your ride four weeks ahead of your arrival at SAW can get you a lower rate.
Best time to go to Istanbul
Travel to Istanbul during peak season if you prefer a lively atmosphere, but remember that hotel prices are usually higher. Alternatively, book flights from Daniel K. Inouye International Airport to Istanbul in the low season when prices are cheaper and crowds are smaller.
The warmest month in Istanbul is August, with temperatures ranging between 20ºC (68ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Book your Daniel K. Inouye International Airport to Istanbul plane ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
January has average temperatures of between 2ºC (36ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF). Search for a cheap ticket from HNL to Istanbul around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Istanbul
Start your Istanbul trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Daniel K. Inouye International Airport to Istanbul, browse our selection of hotels including:
The Basilica Cistern and Topkapi Palace are just two of the major attractions to add to your Istanbul itinerary. Keep the momentum going by heading to Galata Tower.
Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)
Ankara is just one of the many cities in Türkiye (Turkey) waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Istanbul. Around 354 kilometres away to the east, top sights here include Museum of Anatolian Civilizations, Kocatepe Mosque (Kocatepe Camii) and Genclik Park.
Izmir is another essential stop in Türkiye (Turkey) and is around 322 kilometres south-west of Istanbul. No trip is complete without seeing Kordonboyu, Kadifekale Castle and Alsancak.