Travelling from Istanbul to Simon Bolivar International Airport (CCS): What you need to know
There are a couple of main airports to jet off from in Istanbul. Explore your options leaving from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) or Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) when searching for a flight from Istanbul to Simon Bolivar International Airport (CCS).
Expect to be in the air for 13 hours. On average, that's the duration of a direct Istanbul to Simon Bolivar International Airport flight.
The timezone in Caracas is UTC-4, which is seven hours behind Istanbul. Simon Bolivar International Airport is located in Caracas.
The busiest route is from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to Simon Bolivar International Airport (CCS). There are 3 direct services each week. Turkish Airlines operates a 1:50am departure between IST and CCS.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Istanbul to CCS. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the mad dash to your gate.
Longer lines at security and check-in are likely if you're travelling during high season, so give yourself some extra wiggle room. The recommendation for peak periods? Get there up to four hours ahead for international flights and at least two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Istanbul
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) makes it easy to travel directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Istanbul to Simon Bolivar International Airport (CCS) can be booked from this terminal.
When jetting out of IST, you can take a direct flight from Istanbul to Simon Bolivar International Airport with Turkish Airlines.
The preferred choice for passengers flying between IST and CCS is Turkish Airlines.
Think about adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Istanbul to CCS. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST). Take a break from travelling at one of these popular options:
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
El Dorado International Airport (BOG)
Jose Marti International Airport (HAV)
Located around 48 kilometres from the centre of Istanbul, IST can be reached in about 50 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport takes roughly 1 hour 45 minutes.
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Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
Break up your flight from Istanbul to Simon Bolivar International Airport with a stop at Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD). One of the main stopovers between Sabiha Gokcen International Airport and CCS, it's a good opportunity to enjoy some downtime before continuing your journey.
On public transport, you can travel from central Istanbul to SAW in about 1 hour 30 minutes. The airport is roughly 48 kilometres away, and making the journey by car will take approximately 55 minutes.
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Sabiha Gokcen International Airport has an on-time performance rate of 76.93%. This figure highlights how frequently flights that take off from this airport land on schedule.
About Simon Bolivar International Airport (CCS)
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For the lowest price, book your ride around four weeks ahead of your Istanbul to Simon Bolivar International Airport flight.
How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul to Simon Bolivar International Airport (CCS)
$630 is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Istanbul to Simon Bolivar International Airport. A return flight starts at $1,568. These prices can change depending on demand and availability.
To pick up cheap flights from Istanbul to CCS, book in advance. Airlines generally offer their most competitively priced fares when flights first go on sale.
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The best time to fly from Istanbul to Simon Bolivar International Airport (CCS)
July is when most people book flights from Istanbul to Simon Bolivar International Airport (CCS). Visit Caracas in February if you'd rather avoid peak season.
Before locking in your Istanbul to CCS flight ticket, consider what kind of weather works for you. April is the warmest month in Caracas, with temperatures ranging from 18ºC (64ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Istanbul to Simon Bolivar International Airport in February when temperatures are between 16ºC (61ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).
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