Travelling from Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) to Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST): what you need to know
Istanbul is nine hours ahead of Salt Lake City and observes the UTC+3 timezone.
Leave plenty of time to make your SLC to IST flight. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as July, it's best to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're flying during a high season in general.
If you'd like to include a stop along the way, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Salt Lake City International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between SLC and IST:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
London Heathrow Airport
Charles de Gaulle Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) to Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Currently, 355 € is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Salt Lake City International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is 626 €. Bear in mind that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
It's usually smart to book early if you want to get cheap tickets from SLC to IST. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
If you're flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the lowest price across every month when searching for your flight from Salt Lake City International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport.
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Handy information about Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC)
The address for SLC is 776 North Terminal Drive.
Salt Lake City International Airport has a strong on-time record, reducing the likelihood of delays. Departures from SLC land at their destination as scheduled 82.4% of the time.
Central Salt Lake City to Salt Lake City International Airport is approximately 13 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 15 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
You can expect a trip time of roughly 2 hours 55 minutes on public transport.
Get your holiday off to a relaxed start by staying near SLC. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Salt Lake City International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays have you covered:
Arriving at Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
If you're coming in on a late Salt Lake City International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these accommodation options near IST:
Pick up an Istanbul Ataturk Airport rental car and discover Istanbul and beyond with your own wheels. Hit, Avec car rentals and Eren Rent a Car are popular providers to choose from here.
For the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Istanbul Ataturk Airport about two weeks before travelling.
Getting from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to central Istanbul
Istanbul Ataturk Airport to central Istanbul has a drive time of about 50 minutes. It's approximately 48 kilometres away.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey of around 1 hour 45 minutes.
When to fly to Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from Salt Lake City International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport. April is the most popular month to head to Istanbul. If you'd like a quieter vibe, go in February.
The warmest month in Istanbul is August, with temperatures ranging between 20ºC (68ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Lock in your flights from Salt Lake City International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Look for cheap tickets from SLC to IST in January if you like travelling 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 places in Türkiye (Turkey) waiting to be discovered after you've seen Istanbul. Around 354 kilometres away to the east, its best attractions include Museum of Anatolian Civilizations, Kocatepe Mosque (Kocatepe Camii) and Genclik Park.
Around 322 kilometres south-west of Istanbul, Izmir is another favourite stop in Türkiye (Turkey). No visit is complete without checking out Kordonboyu, Kadifekale Castle and Konak Square.