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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Sacramento to Istanbul? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from 798 €. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Istanbul.690 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 16 Nov, returning Sat, 21 Nov.Return flight with Alaska Airlines and Pegasus Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Alaska Airlines, departs from Sacramento International on Mon, 16 Nov, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Inbound indirect flight with Pegasus Airlines, departs from Istanbul Sabiha on Sat, 21 Nov, arriving in Sacramento International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 690 €, select.
Istanbul.798 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 18 Aug, returning Tue, 25 Aug.Return flight with Lufthansa.Outbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Sacramento International on Tue, 18 Aug, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Istanbul on Tue, 25 Aug, arriving in Sacramento International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 798 €, select.
Istanbul.811 € per passenger.Departing Sun, 23 Aug, returning Wed, 2 Sep.Return flight with Lufthansa.Outbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Sacramento International on Sun, 23 Aug, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Istanbul on Wed, 2 Sep, arriving in Sacramento International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 811 €, select.
Istanbul.854 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 7 Sep, returning Thu, 17 Sep.Return flight with Alaska Airlines and Wizz Air UK.Outbound indirect flight with Alaska Airlines, departs from Sacramento International on Mon, 7 Sep, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Inbound indirect flight with Wizz Air UK, departs from Istanbul on Thu, 17 Sep, arriving in Sacramento International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 854 €, select.
Istanbul.879 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 14 Sep, returning Thu, 1 Oct.Return flight with Alaska Airlines and Pegasus Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Alaska Airlines, departs from Sacramento International on Mon, 14 Sep, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Inbound indirect flight with Pegasus Airlines, departs from Istanbul Sabiha on Thu, 1 Oct, arriving in Sacramento International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 879 €, select.
Istanbul.969 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 6 Apr, returning Thu, 15 Apr.Return flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Sacramento International on Tue, 6 Apr, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Istanbul on Thu, 15 Apr, arriving in Sacramento International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 969 €, select.
Istanbul.984 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 30 Dec, returning Mon, 18 Jan.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Sacramento International on Wed, 30 Dec, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Istanbul on Mon, 18 Jan, arriving in Sacramento International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 984 €, select.
Istanbul.1.004 € per passenger.Departing Sat, 24 Apr, returning Sun, 9 May.Return flight with Alaska Airlines and Turkish Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Alaska Airlines, departs from Sacramento International on Sat, 24 Apr, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Istanbul on Sun, 9 May, arriving in Sacramento International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 1.004 €, select.
Istanbul.1.074 € per passenger.Departing Fri, 20 Nov, returning Sat, 5 Dec.Return flight with Alaska Airlines and Pegasus Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Alaska Airlines, departs from Sacramento International on Fri, 20 Nov, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Inbound indirect flight with Pegasus Airlines, departs from Istanbul Sabiha on Sat, 5 Dec, arriving in Sacramento International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 1.074 €, select.
Istanbul.1.086 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 10 Dec, returning Fri, 18 Dec.Return flight with Alaska Airlines and Pegasus Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Alaska Airlines, departs from Sacramento International on Thu, 10 Dec, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Inbound indirect flight with Pegasus Airlines, departs from Istanbul Sabiha on Fri, 18 Dec, arriving in Sacramento International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 1.086 €, select.
Istanbul.1.447 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 22 Jul, returning Wed, 29 Jul.Return flight with Alaska Airlines and Turkish Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Alaska Airlines, departs from Sacramento International on Wed, 22 Jul, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Istanbul on Wed, 29 Jul, arriving in Sacramento International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 1.447 €, select.
Istanbul.1.455 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 30 Jul, returning Sat, 8 Aug.Return flight with Lufthansa.Outbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Sacramento International on Thu, 30 Jul, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Istanbul on Sat, 8 Aug, arriving in Sacramento International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 1.455 €, select.
Istanbul.3.785 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 12 Oct, returning Sat, 24 Oct.Return flight with Alaska Airlines and Emirates.Outbound indirect flight with Alaska Airlines, departs from Sacramento International on Mon, 12 Oct, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Emirates, departs from Istanbul on Sat, 24 Oct, arriving in Sacramento International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 3.785 €, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Sacramento to Istanbul

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Sacramento to Istanbul flights are currently cheapest in November.
Jul
from 1.447 €
Aug
from 798 €
Sep
from 854 €
Oct
from 3.785 €
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from 690 €
Dec
from 1.086 €
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Sacramento to Istanbul: Flight information

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Finding cheap flights from Sacramento to Istanbul: Frequently asked questions

There are 2 airports in Istanbul: Istanbul Sabiha and Istanbul.
The best price we found for a return flight from Sacramento to Istanbul is 690 €. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from Sacramento to Istanbul. But we found flights with one or more stops from 690 €.
As of July 2026, there are no flights flying from Sacramento to Istanbul.
The cheapest month to fly from Sacramento to Istanbul is usually November.
If you're flying from Sacramento, the cheapest airport near Istanbul is Istanbul Sabiha – which is 30.3 km away from the centre of Istanbul. We've found flights into this airport from 690 €.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Sacramento to Istanbul on Monday, 16 November 2026.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between Sacramento and Istanbul. Most routes have one or more stops.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Istanbul but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Istanbul is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

In July, the average temperature is usually around 24°C. August is typically the warmest month in Istanbul, when it usually averages around 27°C. You can expect the least rain in August. The coldest month is January, with temperatures averaging 4°C. The rainiest month is December.
The cheapest airline that flies to Istanbul is Alaska Airlines .

Flying from Sacramento to Istanbul: what you need to know

  • Sacramento International Airport (SMF) is Sacramento's main airport. Check out your options for reserving a flight from Sacramento to Istanbul departing from here.

  • When it comes to choosing where to land in Istanbul, Istanbul Airport (IST) and Istanbul Sabiha Airport (SAW) are the primary gateways.

  • Istanbul is 11 hours ahead of Sacramento and is in the UTC+3 timezone.

  • For stress-free travel, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to catch your Sacramento to Istanbul flight.

  • You'll likely experience bigger queues during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.

How to find the cheapest flights from Sacramento to Istanbul

  • To pick up cheap Sacramento to Istanbul flights, book ahead. Airlines generally offer lower prices when flights first go on sale.

  • If you're flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the lowest price across each month when searching for your plane ticket from Sacramento to Istanbul.

  • Snapping up a cheap flight from Sacramento to Istanbul couldn't be easier with Price Alerts. Simply create one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you when a better deal is available.

  • Tailor your trip using filters. Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' Sacramento to Istanbul flights.

Flying from Sacramento

Sacramento International Airport (SMF)

  • A stopover is the ideal opportunity to take a travel break — and maybe even tour another city. When searching for Sacramento to Istanbul flights leaving from Sacramento International Airport, deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Top options include:

    • Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

    • Seattle / Tacoma International Airport (SEA)

    • San Francisco International Airport (SFO)

  • Travelling from central Sacramento to SMF takes about 50 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a taxi, you'll cover the 16 kilometres in 20 minutes or so, depending on traffic.

  • Get your flight from Sacramento to Istanbul off to an easy start. Just a quick drive from Sacramento International Airport, book a night at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sacramento Airport Natomas by IHG and you'll be well-rested for the trip ahead.

  • Sacramento International Airport maintains a solid on-time record, reducing the likelihood of delays. Departures from SMF arrive on schedule 81% of the time.

  • SMF is located at 6900 Airport Boulevard.

Arriving in Istanbul

Istanbul Airport (IST)

  • The distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) to central Istanbul is approximately 32 kilometres. It'll take you around 45 minutes to reach the centre driving.

  • Travelling to the centre by public transport typically takes 1 hour 10 minutes.

  • If you're coming in on a late flight from Sacramento to Istanbul, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these hotels near IST:

  • Go where the road takes you with a Istanbul Airport rental car. Book 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 ride from Istanbul Airport around two weeks in advance of your Sacramento to Istanbul flight.

Istanbul Sabiha Airport (SAW)

  • As soon as your flight from Sacramento to Istanbul has landed, you can reach the city centre in about 1 hour 5 minutes by car. Central Istanbul is roughly 31 kilometres from Istanbul Sabiha Airport (SAW).

  • Public transport will get you there in around 1 hour 40 minutes.

  • After your flight from Sacramento to Istanbul, tuck yourself in at a hotel near SAW. These are some comfortable options that'll help you switch to relaxation mode:

  • Forget about inconvenient public transport timetables or taxi lines. Pick up a Istanbul Sabiha Airport rental car and go in any direction that inspires you. Check out the availability and rates from Essence, Eren Rent a Car and 724 Rent.

  • Call dibs on the best options. Securing your ride from SAW four weeks ahead of time often means lower prices and a wider choice of vehicles.

Best time to go to Istanbul

  • March is the quietest month for flights from Sacramento to Istanbul, while August is the busiest. Figure out the best time to go to Istanbul based on whether you like a laid-back vibe or a lively atmosphere.

  • Book a Sacramento to Istanbul ticket departing in July if you're eager to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Istanbul to range from 21ºC (70ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).

  • Search for cheap flights from Sacramento to Istanbul in January if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 2ºC (36ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF) on average.

More about Istanbul

  • When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Istanbul right here. Explore these options after locking in your flight from Sacramento to Istanbul:

  • There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be hard to figure out where to start. Hagia Sophia, Historic Areas of Istanbul and Hagia Sophia History and Experience Museum are top attractions which should be on any good Istanbul itinerary.

Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)

  • You've visited Istanbul, now it's time to explore other parts of Türkiye (Turkey). Journey around 354 kilometres east to Ankara to tick off its leading attractions. From The Roman Theatre to Kocatepe Mosque and Museum of Anatolian Civilizations, there's plenty to keep you busy.

  • Around 322 kilometres southwest of Istanbul, Izmir is another favourite stop in Türkiye (Turkey). Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Aegean Coast, Smyrna Basilika and Ataturk Konak Square.

Plan the rest of your trip from Sacramento to Istanbul

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