International route
Cheap flights from Istanbul to Atlanta
Istanbul Airport (IST) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL). 5,746 miles, 11h 55m nonstop.
IST to ATL at a glance
Computed from airline schedules and the fares we track for this route. Refreshed several times a day.
- Distance
- 5,746 milesgreat-circle
- Typical flight time
- 11h 55mnonstop, gate to gate
- Nonstop airlines
- DLTK2 airlinesDelta, Turkish
- Nonstop flights per day
- 4all airlines combined
- Cheapest month
- January 2027over the next six months
- Best day to fly
- Tuesday19% less than Sunday
- Time difference
- 7h behindAtlanta vs Istanbul
Istanbul to Atlanta
Round trips from $432
Per traveler, taxes and fees included. Lowest fare we found departs Tue, Jan 5.
Cheapest month: January 2027
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Lowest round-trip economy fare per traveler in each of the next six months, taxes and fees included. Select a month to search that date.
Airlines flying Istanbul to Atlanta
2 airlines fly nonstop with 4 departures a day combined, plus 25 more with one stop.
- DLDelta Air LinesSkyTeamNonstop · 2 flights a day · first checked bag from $35
- TKTurkish AirlinesStar AllianceNonstop · 2 flights a day · first checked bag from $70
- EIAer LingusConnecting via DUB, SNN · first checked bag from $70
- AMAeroméxicoSkyTeamConnecting via MEX, GDL · first checked bag from $40
- ACAir CanadaStar AllianceConnecting via YVR, YUL, YYC · first checked bag from $35
- AFAir FranceSkyTeamConnecting via CDG, ORY · first checked bag from $75
- ASAlaska AirlinesoneworldConnecting via SEA, PDX, LAX, SAN · first checked bag from $35
- AAAmerican AirlinesoneworldConnecting via DFW, CLT, ORD, PHX, PHL, LAX · first checked bag from $40
- OSAustrian AirlinesStar AllianceConnecting via VIE · first checked bag from $75
- AVAviancaStar AllianceConnecting via BOG, SAL · first checked bag from $45
- BABritish AirwaysoneworldConnecting via LHR · first checked bag from $75
- AYFinnaironeworldConnecting via HEL · first checked bag from $70
- IBIberiaoneworldConnecting via MAD · first checked bag from $70
- AZITA AirwaysConnecting via FCO, MXP · first checked bag from $70
- B6JetBlueConnecting via BOS, FLL, MCO, LAX, SJU · first checked bag from $40
- KLKLM Royal Dutch AirlinesSkyTeamConnecting via AMS · first checked bag from $75
- LALATAM AirlinesConnecting via BOG · first checked bag from $45
- LHLufthansaStar AllianceConnecting via FRA, MUC · first checked bag from $75
- NONorse Atlantic AirwaysLow-costConnecting via OSL · first checked bag from $80
- QRQatar AirwaysoneworldConnecting via DOH · first checked bag included
- SKSAS Scandinavian AirlinesSkyTeamConnecting via CPH, OSL · first checked bag from $70
- LXSWISSStar AllianceConnecting via ZRH · first checked bag from $75
- UAUnited AirlinesStar AllianceConnecting via ORD, DEN, IAH, SFO, IAD, LAX · first checked bag from $40
- VSVirgin AtlanticSkyTeamConnecting via LHR, MAN · first checked bag from $75
- VBVivaLow-costConnecting via MTY, GDL, CUN · first checked bag from $45
- Y4VolarisLow-costConnecting via MEX, TIJ, CUN · first checked bag from $45
- WSWestJetConnecting via YYC, YVR, YYZ · first checked bag from $35
Connecting options
Hubs where one airline can carry you on both legs, most choices first.
- Los Angeles (LAX)AAUAB6AS4 airlines
- Chicago (ORD)AAUA2 airlines
- Vancouver (YVR)ACWS2 airlines
- Calgary (YYC)ACWS2 airlines
- Mexico City (MEX)AMY42 airlines
Tips for this route
- Only Delta and Turkish fly this route nonstop, which keeps nonstop fares firm. A one-stop itinerary through LAX or ORD is usually cheaper if you can spare the extra three to five hours.
- January 2027 is the cheapest month to fly over the next six months, with round trips from $432; September 2026 is the most expensive at $555 and up, a difference of $123 per traveler.
- Departing on a Tuesday averages 19% less than a Sunday on this route. If your dates are flexible, shift the outbound by a day or two and check the calendar view before you book.
- Book 2 to 5 months ahead for the best fares; long-haul seats sell out earliest for summer and holiday travel.
- Atlanta is 7 hours behind Istanbul. A morning departure lands in Atlanta with most of the day left; an evening flight arrives close to local dinner time.
Destination guide
Atlanta: The world's busiest airport and a city worth the stop
Hartsfield–Jackson is the busiest airport on earth and Delta's home, so Atlanta is reachable nonstop from almost anywhere in the US at low fares. The city itself has the civil rights history, the BeltLine and a food scene that goes far beyond fried chicken.
Best time to visit: March–May (dogwoods and azaleas) and October–November are pleasant. Summer is hot and humid; winter is mild with rare ice days and low fares.
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Search Istanbul to AtlantaIstanbul to Atlanta: common questions
How long is the flight from Istanbul to Atlanta?
A nonstop flight from Istanbul (IST) to Atlanta (ATL) takes about 11h 55m gate to gate, covering 5,746 miles. Connecting itineraries add the layover, typically 2 to 5 hours more in total.
Which airlines fly nonstop from IST to ATL?
Delta Air Lines and Turkish Airlines operate nonstop flights from Istanbul (IST) to Atlanta (ATL), with 4 nonstop departures a day between them. One-stop options connect through LAX, ORD and YVR.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Istanbul to Atlanta?
Over the next six months, January 2027 has the lowest round-trip fares from Istanbul (IST) to Atlanta (ATL), starting at $432 per traveler including taxes and fees. Within any month, Tuesday departures average the lowest prices.
How far in advance should I book Istanbul to Atlanta flights?
Book 2 to 5 months ahead for the best fares; long-haul seats sell out earliest for summer and holiday travel. Air1 Tickets includes free cancellation within 24 hours of booking on every fare, so you can lock in a good price and keep looking.
What is the time difference between Istanbul and Atlanta?
Atlanta is 7 hours behind Istanbul. IST is on Europe/Istanbul time and ATL on America/New York time. Departure and arrival times in search results are always shown in local time at each airport.
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