Travelling from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to Simon Bolivar International Airport (CCS): what you need to know
Around 12 hours 50 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Simon Bolivar International Airport.
Caracas is seven hours behind Istanbul and is in the UTC-4 timezone.
Flights from IST to CCS start from 01:50 — the first with Turkish Airlines. The last departure is at 02:05 with Turkish Airlines. Overall, you can take your pick of five weekly Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Simon Bolivar International Airport flights.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to board your IST to CCS flight.
Be prepared for bigger queues during popular months such as April. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
Turkish Airlines is your gateway to exploring Caracas (and perhaps some other exciting corners of Venezuela!). Browse the direct flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Simon Bolivar International Airport offered by this popular carrier.
Turkish Airlines is the top choice for travellers on this route.
If you want to explore another city along the way, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Simon Bolivar International Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between IST and CCS:
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport
Jose Marti International Airport
El Dorado International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to Simon Bolivar International Airport (CCS)
Currently, $790 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Simon Bolivar International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $1,574. Bear in mind that fares can change due to availability when booking.
To score cheap tickets from IST to CCS, book your trip six months ahead of your departure.
The cheapest month for flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Simon Bolivar International Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have a flexible travel schedule.
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Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Simon Bolivar International Airport.
Handy information about Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
To reach Istanbul Ataturk Airport from central Istanbul, it'll take around 50 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 48 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a trip time of about 1 hour 45 minutes on public transport.
Booked an early flight from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Simon Bolivar International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these hotels close to IST:
Arriving at Simon Bolivar International Airport (CCS)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on an Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Simon Bolivar International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near CCS instead:
Follow your own route with a Simon Bolivar International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Street Rent a Car, Aco Rent a Car or Hertz and discover more of Caracas and beyond.
Reserving your ride from Simon Bolivar International Airport around four weeks in advance gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
Getting from Simon Bolivar International Airport (CCS) to central Caracas
From Simon Bolivar International Airport, Caracas is approximately 27 kilometres away. It takes around 30 minutes to drive to the centre.
When to fly to Simon Bolivar International Airport (CCS)
It's time to plan your travel dates for your flight from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Simon Bolivar International Airport. July is the most popular month to visit Caracas. If you like a more laid-back vibe, go in February.
The warmest month in Caracas is April, with the temperature ranging between 18ºC (64ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Lock in your flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Simon Bolivar International Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
February has average temperatures of between 16ºC (61ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Look for cheap tickets from IST to CCS around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Venezuela
Maracay is just one of the many cities in Venezuela waiting to be discovered once you've seen Caracas. Around 80 kilometres away to the west, top sights here include El Ejército Las Ballenas Park, Plaza Sucre del Estado Aragua and Otro Beta - La Pared.
Around 129 kilometres west of Caracas, Valencia is another essential stop in Venezuela. No visit is complete without checking out Museo de Arte Valencia, Plaza Bolivar and Basílica Catedral de Valencia.