Travelling from Nashville International Airport (BNA) to Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST): what you need to know
Istanbul's timezone is UTC+3, making Istanbul eight hours ahead of Nashville.
Your BNA to IST flight won't wait if you're running late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
During popular months such as July, it's best to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights when you fly during a high season in general.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Nashville International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Here are some options between BNA and IST:
Washington Dulles International Airport
Newark Liberty International Airport
London Heathrow Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Nashville International Airport (BNA) to Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
$843 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Nashville International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport flight. Return flights start from $975. These prices can change based on availability.
It's a good idea to book in advance if you want to get cheap tickets from BNA to IST. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
Getting cheap flights from Nashville International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport is easy if you can be flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the lowest fares across each month and land a great deal.
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Handy information about Nashville International Airport (BNA)
You'll find BNA at One Terminal Drive, Suite 501.
80.21% of flights departing from Nashville International Airport arrive at their destination on schedule. With its strong performance rating, disruptions are unlikely when jetting out of BNA.
Central Nashville to Nashville International Airport is approximately 18 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 15 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
Planning to catch public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour 5 minutes.
Have an early flight from Nashville International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays near BNA:
Arriving at Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
If you have a late Nashville International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be resting shortly after at one of these accommodation options near IST:
Grab an Istanbul Ataturk Airport rental car and discover Istanbul and beyond with your own wheels. Hit, Avec car rentals and Eren Rent a Car are popular providers you can book with here.
Secure the lowest price by booking your vehicle from Istanbul Ataturk Airport around two weeks before your trip.
Getting from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to central Istanbul
Istanbul Ataturk Airport to central Istanbul has a drive time of around 50 minutes. It's approximately 48 kilometres away.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of about 1 hour 45 minutes.
When to fly to Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
April is the busiest month for flights from Nashville International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, go to Istanbul in February.
Lock in your flight from Nashville International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport for August if you want to go to Istanbul during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 20ºC (68ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from BNA to IST in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 2ºC (36ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF) on average.
Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)
Ankara is just one of the many places in Türkiye (Turkey) waiting to be explored after you've experienced Istanbul. Around 354 kilometres away to the east, its top attractions include Museum of Anatolian Civilizations, Kocatepe Mosque (Kocatepe Camii) and Genclik Park.
If you want to check out another well-known destination in Türkiye (Turkey), head for Izmir, about 322 kilometres south-west of Istanbul. Kordonboyu, Kadifekale Castle and Konak Square are among the biggest draws.