Travelling from Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini Airport (EZE) to Istanbul Airport (IST): what you need to know
The timezone in Istanbul is UTC+3, which is six hours ahead of Buenos Aires.
To ensure you catch your EZE to IST flight, leave plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
During popular months such as December, you'll want to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're travelling during a peak period in general.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini Airport to Istanbul Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Here's where you can stop between EZE and IST:
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How to find the cheapest flights from Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini Airport (EZE) to Istanbul Airport (IST)
$708 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini Airport to Istanbul Airport flight. A return flight starts at $1,443. These prices may change depending on demand and availability.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from EZE to IST if you book in advance. Airlines often have some terrific early bird deals.
Finding cheap flights from Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini Airport to Istanbul Airport is easy if you're flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the lowest prices across each month and land a great deal.
Save time searching for cheap flights from EZE to IST by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when a special offer becomes available.
Tailor your flights using filters. Select your preferred arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini Airport to Istanbul Airport.
Handy information about Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini Airport (EZE)
When it comes to Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini Airport's on-time performance, data shows 78% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
To reach Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini Airport from central Buenos Aires, it takes about 30 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 32 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey when using public transport will take about 1 hour 15 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini Airport to Istanbul Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels close to EZE:
Arriving at Istanbul Airport (IST)
Consider booking a hotel near IST if you're catching a late Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini Airport to Istanbul Airport flight. Choose one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Istanbul Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Hit, Avec car rentals or Eren Rent a Car and see more of Istanbul and beyond.
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your vehicle from Istanbul Airport around two weeks ahead of your departure.
Getting from Istanbul Airport (IST) to central Istanbul
From Istanbul Airport, Istanbul is approximately 40 kilometres away. It takes around 45 minutes to reach the centre driving.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey of around 1 hour 10 minutes.
When to fly to Istanbul Airport (IST)
August is the busiest month for flights from Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini Airport to Istanbul Airport. To escape the crowds, travel to Istanbul in March.
When reserving your flight from Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini Airport to Istanbul Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Istanbul, with the temperature ranging from 21ºC (70ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 2ºC (36ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF). Look for cheap tickets from EZE to IST sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)
Ankara is just one of the many places in Türkiye (Turkey) waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Istanbul. Around 354 kilometres away to the east, its top attractions include The Roman Theatre, Kocatepe Mosque (Kocatepe Camii) and Museum of Anatolian Civilizations.
If you want to check out another great destination in Türkiye (Turkey), consider Izmir, about 322 kilometres south-west of Istanbul. Aegean Coast, Smyrna Basilika and Ataturk Konak Square are highlights.