Flying from Changi International Airport (SIN) to Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST): what you need to know
A direct flight from Changi International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport takes on average 11 hours 13 minutes. The timezone in Istanbul is UTC+3, which is 5 hours behind Singapore.
Every week, there are 26 flights from Changi International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport. If you prefer to take off as soon as possible, jump on the 01:45 Singapore Airlines flight. If you're keen to make the most of your time before flying, the last departure from SIN to IST is 23:25 with Turkish Airlines.
Travelling during a popular month such as August? Public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer queues at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Turkish Airlines is your ticket to exploring Istanbul (and perhaps some other great corners of Türkiye (Turkey)!). Look through the direct flights from Changi International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport offered by this popular airline.
If you prefer a stopover for your flight from Changi International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' and look through your options. These are the popular stopovers between SIN and IST:
Dubai Airport
Abu Dhabi International Airport
Kuala Lumpur International Airport
Remember, you might need a visa to enter Türkiye (Turkey). Visa requirements vary and travel documentation requirements change often. Before reserving your cheap ticket from SIN to IST, check with your airline and your destination country's local consulate or embassy for the latest information.
How to find the cheapest flights from Changi International Airport (SIN) to Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
237 € is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Changi International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport. Return flights start from 459 €. These prices may change based on demand.
Book 11 months before flying. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from SIN to IST.
Schedule your trip for July. That's the cheapest month for tickets from Changi International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest price across every month.
Create a Price Alert for cheap tickets from SIN to IST. There's no need to search every day to see whether fares have fallen. We'll update you the moment the price changes.
Use filters to find the best trip for you. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Changi International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Changi International Airport (SIN)
Located around 21 kilometres from central Singapore, Changi International Airport can be reached in about 21 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The same journey on public transport is roughly 1 hour.
Want a handy hotel close to SIN? If you're catching an early flight from Changi International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport, these stays will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from Changi International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options near IST instead:
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 reach the centre driving.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour and 45 minutes.
When to fly to Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
August is the most popular month for flights from Changi International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport. To escape the crowds, travel to Istanbul in February.
The warmest month in Istanbul is August, with the temperature ranging between 20ºC and 30ºC. Book your flights from Changi International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
Look for cheap tickets from SIN to IST in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 2ºC and 11ºC on average.
More about Istanbul
As soon as you've locked in your flights from SIN to IST, you'll need to find somewhere to stay in Istanbul. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring this top destination:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be hard to work out where to start. Topkapi Palace, The Basilica Cistern and Galata Tower are major attractions which should be on any well-planned Istanbul itinerary.
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) is another international airport for travelling to and from Istanbul. It could be an easier or cheaper choice depending on your travel plans, so it's worth considering.
Complete your Istanbul trip with hotels and a car rental
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