Flying from Istanbul to Fort Lauderdale: what you need to know
Istanbul has a couple of airports where you can start your adventure. Explore your options for reserving a flight from Istanbul to Fort Lauderdale flying out of Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) or Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW).
Come in for landing at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL), the primary hub in Fort Lauderdale.
For hassle-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to board your flight from Istanbul to Fort Lauderdale.
If you're jetting off during a bank holiday or other peak period, give yourself extra time. A good general rule is two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Queues at security and check-in will be longer.
You'll need an embassy visa for United States if you hold a passport from Türkiye (Turkey) and are visiting for tourism purposes. Travel documentation and visa requirements can change. So before you book your cheap flights from Istanbul to Fort Lauderdale, check with your airline and the destination country's local consulate or embassy for the most up-to-date information.
Flying from Istanbul
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Consider adding a stopover to potentially save money on your flight from Istanbul to Fort Lauderdale. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Istanbul Ataturk Airport. Take a pause at one of these popular airports:
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
IST is about 48 kilometres from central Istanbul. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 50 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're taking public transport, expect the journey time to be approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Istanbul to Fort Lauderdale? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these hotels close to Istanbul Ataturk Airport:
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
Make the most of your holiday with a stopover on your flight from Istanbul to Fort Lauderdale. Visit friends or family or tick a new city off your bucket list. Whatever your plans, here's where you can stop between Istanbul Ataturk Airport and Fort Lauderdale:
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
On public transport, you can travel from central Istanbul to SAW in around 1 hour and 30 minutes. The airport is roughly 48 kilometres away, and making the trip by car takes approximately 57 minutes.
Get your holiday started early with an additional night away from home. Before your flight from Istanbul to Fort Lauderdale, kick back in one of these hotels near Sabiha Gokcen International Airport:
Arriving in Fort Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL)
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to the centre of Fort Lauderdale is around 15 minutes by car. It's approximately 8 kilometres away.
It takes around 27 minutes to get there using public transport.
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from Istanbul to Fort Lauderdale. Book one of these accommodation options near FLL instead:
How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul to Fort Lauderdale
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Istanbul to Fort Lauderdale is 303 €. For a return flight on this route, the best price is 599 €. Depending on how early you book and the availability, these fares may change.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from Istanbul to Fort Lauderdale if you book early. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird discounts.
Getting cheap tickets from Istanbul to Fort Lauderdale is easier if you're flexible with your dates. Try using the 'Whole month' search tool to show the lowest fares throughout the month and land a great deal.
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Best time to go to Fort Lauderdale
July is the most popular month for flights from Istanbul to Fort Lauderdale. To steer clear of the crowds, head to Fort Lauderdale in May.
The warmest month in Fort Lauderdale is August, with the temperature ranging between 26ºC and 32ºC. Book your flights from Istanbul to Fort Lauderdale in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Istanbul to Fort Lauderdale in January when temperatures average between 14ºC and 25ºC.
More about Fort Lauderdale
Once you've booked your flight from Istanbul to Fort Lauderdale, think about where you want to stay in this city. Make one of these options your base for exploring Fort Lauderdale:
There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be hard to work out where to start. Coconut Grove Residences on Fort Lauderdale Beach, Bonnet House Museum and Gardens and Jungle Queen Riverboat are top attractions which should be on any good Fort Lauderdale itinerary.
Complete your Fort Lauderdale trip with a car rental
Explore our range of car rentals once you've found your hotel and cheap flight from Istanbul to Fort Lauderdale. Whether you're looking for an economy ride, a standard vehicle or something in between, you can easily compare companies in one go to find the best deal.