Flying from Valencia Airport (VLC) to Istanbul: what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Valencia Airport to Istanbul is 4 hours 1 minute.
Istanbul is 2 hours ahead of Valencia, where Valencia Airport is located. Istanbul operates on the UTC+3 timezone.
The busiest route is from Valencia Airport (VLC) to Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST). You can select from 20 services every week between these two airports. If you'd like to take off as soon as possible, the earliest flight from VLC to IST is the 11:55 Turkish Airlines service. If you're planning to fly out later on, the final departure is at 19:05 with Turkish Airlines.
Leave plenty of time to get on your flight from VLC to Istanbul. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a popular month like July? Public holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer lines at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
You can book a nonstop flight from Valencia Airport to Istanbul. Start your trip at VLC and arrive at Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST).
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You won't need a visa for Türkiye (Turkey) if you hold a passport from Spain and are travelling for tourism purposes. Travel documentation and visa requirements are subject to changes or updates. So before locking in your flight tickets from Valencia Airport to Istanbul, check with your airline and your destination country's local embassy or consulate for the latest information.
VLC is around 13 kilometres from central Valencia. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 22 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the travel time to be around 1 hour and 33 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Valencia Airport to Istanbul? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays near VLC:
How to find the cheapest flights from Valencia Airport (VLC) to Istanbul
ر.ق. 280 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Valencia Airport to Istanbul. For a return flight on this route, the best price is ر.ق. 546. Depending on when and how early you book, these fares may change.
Book 10 months before you want to fly. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from VLC to Istanbul.
Schedule your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for tickets from Valencia Airport to Istanbul. If you're flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across every month.
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Airports in Istanbul
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to central Istanbul is approximately 48 kilometres. It'll take you around 50 minutes to reach the centre driving.
Travelling to the centre on public transport takes around 1 hour and 45 minutes.
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from Valencia Airport to Istanbul. Check in to one of these accommodation options near IST instead:
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) is roughly 48 kilometres from central Istanbul. Once you've hopped off your flight from Valencia Airport to Istanbul, it'll take you around 57 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
You can expect the trip to take approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes on public transport.
Place the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and unwind at a hotel close to SAW. Here are a few options where you can put your feet up after your flight from VLC to Istanbul:
Best time to go to Istanbul
It's time to plan your trip dates for your flight from Valencia Airport to Istanbul. August is the busiest month to visit Istanbul. If you like a more peaceful vibe, go in February.
Lock in your flight from Valencia Airport to Istanbul for August to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures to range from 20ºC to 30ºC.
Search for cheap flights from VLC to Istanbul in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 2ºC and 11ºC on average.
More about Istanbul
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Istanbul right here. Check out these hotels once you've locked in your flight from Valencia Airport to Istanbul:
Topkapi Palace and The Basilica Cistern are just two of the popular attractions to add to your Istanbul to-do list. Keep the momentum going by heading to Galata Tower.
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