Flying from Istanbul to Viru Viru International Airport (VVI): What you need to know
Get your holiday planning underway by considering where you'll take off for your flight from Istanbul to Viru Viru International Airport (VVI). Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) and Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) are the main airports in Istanbul.
The timezone in Santa Cruz is UTC-4, which is seven hours behind Istanbul. Viru Viru International Airport is located in Santa Cruz.
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 flight from Istanbul to VVI.
Planning to travel during a peak time like school or public holidays? Expect longer lines at check-in and security. To be on the safe side, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of domestic departures.
Airports in Istanbul
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Consider adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Istanbul to VVI. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST). Break the trip up (and maybe score a better deal) by stopping at one of these popular airports:
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Miami International Airport (MIA)
Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
The journey from central Istanbul to IST takes around 1 hour 45 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a cab, you'll cover the 48 kilometres in 50 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Looking for a comfortable hotel near Istanbul Ataturk Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Istanbul to Viru Viru International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
Schedule a stopover during your journey at Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD). It's a key transfer point for flights from Istanbul to Viru Viru International Airport (VVI) out of Sabiha Gokcen International Airport.
You can get to SAW from central Istanbul in approximately 55 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The ride by public transport takes roughly 1 hour 30 minutes to cover the 48 kilometres or so.
Catching the earliest flight? Think about staying at one of these hotels near Sabiha Gokcen International Airport the day before your Istanbul to VVI flight:
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport has an on-time performance rate of 76.93%. This figure sheds light on how frequently flights that leave from this airport arrive at their destination on time.
About Viru Viru International Airport (VVI)
Consider staying in a hotel near VVI if you have a late flight from Istanbul to Viru Viru International Airport. Select one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Grab the keys to a Viru Viru International Airport rental car from leading companies like Europcar or Keddy By Europcar. With your own wheels, you can go beyond Santa Cruz and visit places that usually fly under the radar.
Booking your ride around two weeks in advance of your Istanbul to Viru Viru International Airport flight can help you secure the lowest rate.
How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul to Viru Viru International Airport (VVI)
$870 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Istanbul to Viru Viru International Airport. A return flight starts from $1,767. These fares may change based on availability.
To find cheap flights from Istanbul to VVI, book in advance. Airlines usually offer lower fares when tickets are first released.
The 'Whole month' tool will show you the cheapest Istanbul to Viru Viru International Airport tickets across the month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your trip dates are flexible.
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The best time to fly from Istanbul to Viru Viru International Airport (VVI)
July is when most people book flights from Istanbul to Viru Viru International Airport (VVI). Visit Santa Cruz in February for a more laid-back experience.
Before locking in your Istanbul to VVI flight ticket, consider the kind of weather you prefer. September is the warmest month in Santa Cruz, with temperatures ranging from 18ºC to 39ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from Istanbul to Viru Viru International Airport in July if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 14ºC and 33ºC.
Explore more of Bolivia
You've visited Santa Cruz, now it's time to discover other corners of Bolivia. Journey about 40 kilometres north to Montero to check off its top attractions. From SAMASA Parque Recreacional De Montero to Plaza Principal de Montero and la cruz Park, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
If you're eager to discover another major stop in Bolivia, head for Warnes, about 16 kilometres north of Santa Cruz. #MiEKoParqueSeguro Ecologico, Plazuela Melchor Pinto and Plaza Principal de Warnes are among its highlights.
