Travelling from Bill and Hillary Clinton National Airport (LIT) to Istanbul: what you need to know
Bill and Hillary Clinton National Airport is located in Little Rock. Following the UTC+3 timezone, Istanbul is nine hours ahead of Little Rock.
For stress-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. That way, you won't have to rush to board your LIT to Istanbul flight.
Flying during a popular month like June? Major public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer queues and delays at security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
A stopover is the ideal opportunity to break up your journey and maybe even visit a new city. When searching for plane tickets from LIT to Istanbul, deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Some popular options include:
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Located around 6 kilometres from the centre of Little Rock, LIT can be reached in about 15 minutes by car (depending on traffic). Travelling on public transport will take roughly 35 minutes.
Searching for a hotel near LIT? If you're catching an early flight from Bill and Hillary Clinton National Airport to Istanbul, these stays will get you from your pillow to the plane in no time:
When it comes to Bill and Hillary Clinton National Airport's on-time performance, 77% of flights complete their journey on time.
The address for LIT is No. 1 Airport Drive.
How to find the cheapest flights from Bill and Hillary Clinton National Airport (LIT) to Istanbul
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Bill and Hillary Clinton National Airport to Istanbul flight is 525 €. The cheapest price for a return flight is 875 €. Remember fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap flights from LIT to Istanbul, book as early as possible. Airlines generally offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
Scoring cheap tickets from Bill and Hillary Clinton National Airport to Istanbul is more likely if you're flexible with your travel dates. Try using the 'Whole month' function to access the lowest prices across the month and walk away with an epic deal.
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Airports in Istanbul
Istanbul Airport (IST)
Istanbul Airport (IST) is around 40 kilometres from central Istanbul. If you're grabbing a taxi or a ride-share, the drive will take roughly 45 minutes.
It'll take around 1 hour 10 minutes when travelling by public transport.
If you're coming in on a late flight from Bill and Hillary Clinton National Airport to Istanbul, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these hotels near IST:
Reserving your ride from Istanbul Airport around two weeks before your flight from LIT to Istanbul can help you lock in the lowest rate.
Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) is around 48 kilometres from the centre of Istanbul. Once you've disembarked your flight from Bill and Hillary Clinton National Airport to Istanbul, it'll take you around 1 hour 5 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a ride-share or taxi.
If you choose to travel on public transport, you'll reach the centre in 1 hour 40 minutes or so.
After stepping off your LIT to Istanbul flight, settle in at a hotel close to SAW. These are some great accommodation options that'll help you slip into relaxation mode:
Get the pick of the lot. Booking your ride from SAW four weeks ahead of time often means better prices and a wider selection of vehicles.
Best time to go to Istanbul
August is the busiest month for flights from Bill and Hillary Clinton National Airport to Istanbul. To steer clear of the crowds, head to Istanbul in February.
Book a Bill and Hillary Clinton National Airport to Istanbul plane ticket with a departure in July if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures to range from 21ºC (70ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 2ºC (36ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF). Search for a cheap ticket from LIT to Istanbul around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Istanbul
After booking your flight from Bill and Hillary Clinton National Airport to Istanbul, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these options your base for exploring Istanbul:
Historic Areas of Istanbul and Hagia Sophia Museum are just a couple of the popular attractions to put on your Istanbul to-do list. Keep the sightseeing going at Hagia Sophia History Museum.
Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)
Ankara is just one of the many cities in Türkiye (Turkey) waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Istanbul. Around 354 kilometres away to the east, check out popular attractions including The Roman Theatre, Kocatepe Mosque (Kocatepe Camii) and Museum of Anatolian Civilizations.
If you're looking to explore another side of Türkiye (Turkey), head for Izmir, roughly 322 kilometres southwest of Istanbul. Aegean Coast, Smyrna Basilika and Ataturk Konak Square are the start of reasons to visit.
