Flying from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Stuttgart Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport is 3 hours.
The timezone in Istanbul is UTC+3, which is two hours ahead of Stuttgart.
Flights from STR to IST start from 06:30 — the earliest with Turkish Airlines. The last service of the day is at 19:00 with Turkish Airlines. Overall, there are 38 weekly Stuttgart Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport flights.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Be at the airport with enough time to catch your STR to IST flight.
Travelling during a peak month such as June? School holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer queues at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Turkish Airlines is your ticket to exploring Istanbul (and perhaps some other great corners of Türkiye (Turkey)!). Browse the direct flights from Stuttgart Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport offered by this popular airline.
Turkish Airlines is the airline with the highest passenger demand for this route.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Stuttgart Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or visit a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between STR and IST:
Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport
Sarajevo International Airport
Frankfurt Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
At the moment, ₹ 6,647 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Stuttgart Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is ₹ 14,120. Keep in mind that fares may change due to demand when booking.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from STR to IST if you book early. Airlines often have some terrific early bird discounts.
The cheapest month for flights from Stuttgart Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport is November. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have flexible travel dates.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from STR to IST by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Stuttgart Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport.
Handy information about Stuttgart Airport (STR)
77.15% of flights departing from Stuttgart Airport reach their destination on schedule.
To reach Stuttgart Airport from central Stuttgart, it takes about 20 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 16 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Catching public transport? Expect a trip time of around 55 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel near STR? If you've booked an early flight from Stuttgart Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Consider booking a hotel close to IST if you're taking a late Stuttgart Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
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.
Lock in the best deal by reserving your vehicle from Istanbul Ataturk Airport about two weeks in advance of your trip.
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 get to the centre driving.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey of around 1 hour 45 minutes.
When to fly to Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
April is the most popular month for flights from Stuttgart Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, visit Istanbul in February.
The warmest month in Istanbul is August, with temperatures ranging between 20ºC and 30ºC. Lock in your flights from Stuttgart Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
January sees average temperatures of between 2ºC and 11ºC. Look for cheap tickets from STR to IST sometime then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)
Istanbul is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of Türkiye (Turkey) you should also see. Around 354 kilometres east of Istanbul, a visit to Ankara will keep you busy. Start with popular sights like Museum of Anatolian Civilizations, Kocatepe Mosque (Kocatepe Camii) and Genclik Park.
Around 322 kilometres south-west of Istanbul, Izmir is another essential stop in Türkiye (Turkey). Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Kordonboyu, Kadifekale Castle and Konak Square.