Travelling from Istanbul to Piarco International Airport (POS): What you need to know
Piarco International Airport is located in Port Of Spain. The city is in the UTC-4 timezone and is seven hours behind Istanbul.
To ensure you get on your flight from Istanbul to POS, leave enough time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
During popular months like August, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight when you fly during a peak period in general.
Airports in Istanbul
Istanbul Airport (IST)
Think about adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Istanbul to POS. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Istanbul Airport (IST). Break the trip up (and maybe score a better deal) by stopping at one of these popular options:
New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Panama City Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
The journey from central Istanbul to IST takes about 1 hour 10 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a taxi, you'll cover the 40 kilometres in 45 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Planning to catch an early flight from Istanbul to Piarco International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these stays close to Istanbul Airport:
Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
Using public transport, you can travel from central Istanbul to SAW in around 1 hour 40 minutes. The airport is roughly 48 kilometres away, and making the trip by car will take approximately 1 hour 5 minutes.
Kick off your holiday early with an extra night away from home. Before catching your Istanbul to POS flight, kick back in one of these hotels near Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport:
Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport has an on-time performance rate of 77%. This figure gives an insight into how often flights that depart from this airport land on time.
About Piarco International Airport (POS)
Consider staying in a hotel near POS if you're catching a late flight from Istanbul to Piarco International Airport. Select one of these options and be in bed sooner:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Piarco International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Sixt, Alamo or Ace Rent a Car and explore beyond Port Of Spain's main sights.
Booking your vehicle around one week ahead of your Istanbul to Piarco International Airport flight can help you find the best deal.
Getting from Piarco International Airport (POS) to central Port Of Spain
Piarco International Airport is around 31 kilometres from central Port Of Spain. It takes around 30 minutes or so to drive to the city.
Travelling by public transport typically takes 50 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul to Piarco International Airport (POS)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Istanbul to Piarco International Airport is 466 €. For a return flight on this route, the best price is 860 €. Depending on when and how early you book, these fares could change.
Booking early is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Istanbul to POS. Flight prices rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely spend.
The 'Whole month' search tool will show you the cheapest Istanbul to Piarco International Airport tickets across the entire month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your dates aren't set in stone.
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Filters make it easier to save some cash on your flight from Istanbul to Piarco International Airport. Pick the departure times, airlines and number of stops that check all your boxes. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to find the most affordable option fast.
The best time to fly from Istanbul to Piarco International Airport (POS)
August is the busiest month for flights from Istanbul to Piarco International Airport (POS). Visit Port Of Spain in September if you'd rather avoid peak season.
Before locking in your Istanbul to POS plane ticket, consider what kind of weather works for you. September is the warmest month in Port Of Spain, with temperatures ranging from 24ºC (75ºF) to 31ºC (88ºF).
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Istanbul to Piarco International Airport in February when temperatures are between 22ºC (72ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).
More about Port Of Spain
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the top stays in Port Of Spain right here. Browse these options as soon as you've locked in your flight from Istanbul to Piarco International Airport:
Your Port Of Spain visit should come with a bit of sightseeing. Major attractions you can't miss include Blue Basin Waterfall, Holy Trinity Cathedral and Our Lady of Lourdes.
Explore more of Trinidad and Tobago
Scarborough is just one of the many places in Trinidad and Tobago waiting to be explored once you've seen Port Of Spain. Around 97 kilometres away to the northeast, well-known attractions include Orange Hill Nature Ranch, Fort King George and Eden's Door Tobago.