Travelling from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Istanbul: what you need to know
Expect to be in the air for 3 hours 2 minutes. That's the average journey time for a direct flight from Stuttgart Airport to Istanbul.
Istanbul is 2 hours ahead of Stuttgart, where Stuttgart Airport is located. Istanbul operates on the UTC+3 timezone.
The most popular route is from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW). You can select from 49 services every week between these two airports. If you want to get going as soon as possible, the earliest flight from STR to SAW is the 06:30 Turkish Airlines service. If you prefer travelling later, the last departure is at 19:00 with Turkish Airlines.
Leave enough time to make your flight from STR to Istanbul. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling over a peak time such as June? Major public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer queues and delays at security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
You can catch a direct flight from Stuttgart Airport to Istanbul that lands at Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST).
Popular airlines that operate direct flights from Stuttgart Airport to Istanbul include:
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to break up your journey — and possibly even tour another city. When searching for flights from STR to Istanbul, deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Some popular options include:
Sarajevo International Airport (SJJ)
J. Paul II International Airport Krakow-Balice Airport (KRK)
Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)
You can enter Türkiye (Turkey) for tourism purposes without a visa if you hold a passport from Germany. But before booking your cheap tickets from Stuttgart Airport to Istanbul, make sure you're up to date with the latest guidelines. Visa rules can change, and you may require some travel documentation if your trip is for business or other reasons.
STR is around 16 kilometres from central Stuttgart. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 21 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the trip time to be around 53 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Stuttgart Airport to Istanbul? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these hotels near STR:
How to find the cheapest flights from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Istanbul
55 € is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Stuttgart Airport to Istanbul. Return flights start from 91 €. These prices may change based on demand and availability.
Book 3 months before flying. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from STR to Istanbul.
Organise your trip for November. That's the cheapest month for tickets from Stuttgart Airport to Istanbul. If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across each month.
Sign into your online account or use the app to set up a Price Alert. You'll be notified straight away if there's a better deal on this route. It doesn't take long, and it'll save you time looking for cheap tickets from STR to Istanbul every day.
Play around with the filters to find your ideal trip. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Stuttgart Airport to Istanbul, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.
Airports in Istanbul
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to central Istanbul takes about 50 minutes by car. It's approximately 48 kilometres away.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey of around 1 hour and 45 minutes.
Reserve a hotel near IST if you're taking a late flight from Stuttgart Airport to Istanbul. Settle into one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
Central Istanbul is located around 48 kilometres from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW). Once your flight from Stuttgart Airport to Istanbul has touched down and you've made your way to arrivals, the drive should take about 57 minutes.
The trip will take approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes on public transport.
There are some great places ready to welcome you near SAW. Settle in and get cosy after your flight from STR to Istanbul at one of these perfectly located options:
Best time to go to Istanbul
August is the most popular month to hop on a flight from Stuttgart Airport to Istanbul while February is the quietest. To work out the best time to go to Istanbul, consider the pace you prefer to travel at.
Lock in your flight from Stuttgart Airport to Istanbul for August to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures to range from 20ºC to 30ºC.
January has average temperatures of between 2ºC and 11ºC. Search for cheap flights from STR to Istanbul sometime then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Istanbul
After locking in your flight from Stuttgart Airport to Istanbul, think about where to rest your head in this city. Make one of these options your base for exploring Istanbul:
All great adventures should include a little sightseeing. Topkapi Palace, The Basilica Cistern and Galata Tower are must-do's during your Istanbul adventure.
Complete your Istanbul trip with a car rental
Select one of our car rentals in Istanbul and see the sights in your own time. Easily compare rates in one go to find your ideal ride after booking your hotel and cheap flights from Stuttgart Airport to Istanbul.