Travelling from Miami International Airport (MIA) to Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Miami International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport is 11 hours 25 minutes.
Istanbul is seven hours ahead of Miami and observes the UTC+3 timezone.
Take your pick of 18 weekly Miami International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport flights. The 09:30 departure with Turkish Airlines is the earliest flight you can take. Turkish Airlines operates the latest service of the day at 23:35.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to board your MIA to IST flight.
During popular months like July, you'll want to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight when you travel during a peak period in general.
Jetting into Istanbul (and then seeing more of Türkiye (Turkey)!) is a snap with Turkish Airlines. This popular airline offers direct flights from Miami International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport.
The airline with the highest booking volume on this route is Turkish Airlines.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Miami International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Worthwhile stopovers between MIA and IST include:
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
Frankfurt Airport
London Heathrow Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Miami International Airport (MIA) to Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Miami International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport flight is $673. A round-trip ticket is currently $1,006. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
Score cheap tickets from MIA to IST by booking two months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.
The cheapest month for flights from Miami International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport is January. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have flexible dates.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from MIA to IST by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification on the app when a new low fare is offered.
Tailor your trip with filters. Select your arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Miami International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport.
Handy information about Miami International Airport (MIA)
MIA is located at 4200 N.W. 21 Street.
When it comes to the on-time performance of Miami International Airport, 76.14% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Miami International Airport is about 16 kilometres from central Miami. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a trip time of around 1 hour 20 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Miami International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these hotels near MIA:
Arriving at Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
If you have a late Miami International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these hotels near IST:
Pick up an Istanbul Ataturk Airport rental car and explore Istanbul and beyond with your own wheels. Hit, Avec car rentals and Eren Rent a Car are top providers to choose from here.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your ride from Istanbul Ataturk Airport about two weeks before travelling.
Getting from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to central Istanbul
Istanbul Ataturk Airport to central Istanbul has a drive time of about 50 minutes. It's approximately 48 kilometres away.
Getting to the centre by public transport takes roughly 1 hour 45 minutes.
When to fly to Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
April is the busiest month for flights from Miami International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport. For a quieter experience, head to Istanbul in February.
Book your flight from Miami International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport for August if you want to explore Istanbul during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 20ºC and 30ºC.
January has average temperatures of between 2ºC and 11ºC. Look for cheap tickets from MIA to IST sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)
Ankara is just one of the many places in Türkiye (Turkey) waiting to be explored once you've seen Istanbul. Around 354 kilometres away to the east, its best attractions include Museum of Anatolian Civilizations, Kocatepe Mosque (Kocatepe Camii) and Genclik Park.
Izmir is another must-experience destination in Türkiye (Turkey) and is around 322 kilometres south-west of Istanbul. No trip is complete without experiencing Kordonboyu, Kadifekale Castle and Konak Square.