Travelling from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) to Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST): what you need to know
Istanbul is eight hours ahead of Minneapolis and follows the UTC+3 timezone.
Leave enough time to make your MSP to IST flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like July, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights when you travel during peak periods in general.
If you'd like to explore another city along the way, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between MSP and IST:
O'Hare International Airport
John F. Kennedy International Airport
Logan International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) to Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport flight is ₹ 39,443. A round-trip plane ticket is currently ₹ 82,122. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
To score cheap tickets from MSP to IST, book as early as you can. Airlines usually offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
Finding cheap flights from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport is easier if you can be flexible with your travel plans. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest fares throughout the month and snap up a great deal.
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Handy information about Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP)
MSP is located at 6040 28th Avenue South.
77.37% of flights leaving from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport reach their destination on time.
To get to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport from central Minneapolis, it takes around 20 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 21 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a journey time of around 25 minutes on public transport.
Looking for a handy hotel close to MSP? If you're catching an early flight from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near IST instead:
Travel at your own speed with an Istanbul Ataturk Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Hit, Avec car rentals or Eren Rent a Car and experience more of Istanbul and beyond.
Reserving your vehicle from Istanbul Ataturk Airport about two weeks ahead increases your chances of getting a good deal.
Getting from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to central Istanbul
From Istanbul Ataturk Airport, Istanbul is approximately 48 kilometres away. It takes around 50 minutes to drive to the centre.
It takes roughly 1 hour 45 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
It's time to plan your travel dates for your flight from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport. April is the most popular month to visit Istanbul. If you like a more low-key vibe, go in February.
Lock in your flight from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport for August if you want to explore Istanbul during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 20ºC and 30ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from MSP to IST in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 2ºC and 11ºC on average.
Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)
You've done Istanbul, now it's time to explore other parts of Türkiye (Turkey). Journey about 354 kilometres east to Ankara to check off its top attractions. From Museum of Anatolian Civilizations to Kocatepe Mosque (Kocatepe Camii) and Genclik Park, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Izmir is another well-known destination in Türkiye (Turkey) and is around 322 kilometres south-west of Istanbul. No journey is complete without dropping by Kordonboyu, Kadifekale Castle and Konak Square.
