Flying from Honolulu International Airport (HNL) to Istanbul Airport (IST): what you need to know
The timezone in Istanbul is UTC+3, which is 13 hours ahead of Honolulu.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your HNL to IST flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.
You'll likely experience longer lines in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Honolulu International Airport to Istanbul Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Check out these options between HNL and IST:
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How to find the cheapest flights from Honolulu International Airport (HNL) to Istanbul Airport (IST)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Honolulu International Airport to Istanbul Airport flight is $659. A round-trip fare is currently $1,338. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
To find cheap tickets from HNL to IST, book as early as you can. Airlines usually offer the most competitive fares when flights are first released.
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Handy information about Honolulu International Airport (HNL)
HNL is located at 300 Rodgers Blvd., #12.
82% of flights departing from Honolulu International Airport arrive at their destination as planned. With its strong performance rating, delays are unlikely when taking off from HNL.
Central Honolulu to Honolulu International Airport is around 10 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi.
You can expect a journey time of about 45 minutes on public transport.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to HNL? If you've booked an early flight from Honolulu International Airport to Istanbul Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Istanbul Airport (IST)
Consider staying in a hotel near IST if you're taking a late Honolulu International Airport to Istanbul Airport flight. Settle into one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Travel at your own speed with a Istanbul Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Hit, Avec car rentals or Eren Rent a Car and discover more of Istanbul and beyond.
Booking your ride from Istanbul Airport about two weeks in advance boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
Getting from Istanbul Airport (IST) to central Istanbul
Istanbul Airport to the centre of Istanbul has a drive time of around 45 minutes. It's approximately 40 kilometres away.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of about 1 hour 10 minutes.
When to fly to Istanbul Airport (IST)
August is the most popular month for flights from Honolulu International Airport to Istanbul Airport. To skip the crowds, head to Istanbul in March.
Lock in your flight from Honolulu International Airport to Istanbul Airport for July if you want to visit Istanbul during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 21ºC (70ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from HNL to IST in January. Average temperatures are between 2ºC (36ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF) then.
Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)
Istanbul is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of Türkiye (Turkey) just waiting to be explored. About 354 kilometres east of Istanbul, a visit to Ankara will keep your itinerary packed. Start with attractions like The Roman Theatre, Kocatepe Mosque (Kocatepe Camii) and Museum of Anatolian Civilizations.
Izmir is another well-known destination in Türkiye (Turkey) and is around 322 kilometres south-west of Istanbul. No journey is complete without a visit to Aegean Coast, Smyrna Basilika and Ataturk Konak Square.