Travelling from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Los Angeles International Airport is 14 hours.
Los Angeles's timezone is UTC-7, making Los Angeles ten hours behind Istanbul.
Every week, there are 20 Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Los Angeles International Airport flights. If you want to jet off as early as possible, pick the 08:00 Turkish Airlines flight. If you'd rather make the most of your day before you fly, the latest flight is at 13:50 with Turkish Airlines.
To ensure you get on your IST to LAX flight, allow plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
During popular months such as April, it's a good idea to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.
Flying into Los Angeles (and then discovering more of United States!) is a snap with Turkish Airlines. This popular carrier has direct flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Los Angeles International Airport.
The airline most travellers prefer to fly with on this route is Turkish Airlines.
If you want to explore another city along the way, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Los Angeles International Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between IST and LAX:
Oslo Airport Gardermoen
Charles de Gaulle Airport
San Francisco International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Los Angeles International Airport flight is C$518. A round-trip plane ticket right now is C$679. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
Score cheap tickets from IST to LAX by booking at least seven months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for picking up a bargain.
Organize your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Los Angeles International Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest price across each month.
There's no need to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as there's a change in price on cheap flights from IST to LAX.
Find the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Istanbul Ataturk Airport is about 48 kilometres from central Istanbul. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 50 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Expect a journey time of around 1 hour 45 minutes on public transport.
Need a handy hotel close to IST? If you're boarding an early flight from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're landing late on an Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Los Angeles International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near LAX instead:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Los Angeles International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Dollar, Thrifty or Hertz and experience more of Los Angeles and beyond.
Secure the lowest price by booking your ride from Los Angeles International Airport about one week ahead of your departure.
Getting from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to central Los Angeles
You'll find LAX at One World Way.
From Los Angeles International Airport, Los Angeles is approximately 32 kilometres away. It takes around 30 minutes to drive to the centre.
It typically takes 55 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
The quietest month for a flight from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Los Angeles International Airport is May, while July is the busiest. Pick the ideal time to go to Los Angeles based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
Lock in your flight from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Los Angeles International Airport for August if you want to visit Los Angeles during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 16ºC (61ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF).
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from IST to LAX in February. Average temperatures are between 6ºC (43ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF) then.
Explore more of United States
You've visited Los Angeles, now it's time to explore other corners of United States. Journey about 177 kilometres south-east to San Diego to check off its top sights. From San Diego Zoo to USS Midway Museum and SeaWorld San Diego, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
San Jose is another must-experience destination in United States and is around 499 kilometres north-west of Los Angeles. No trip is complete without experiencing Winchester Mystery House, Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum and San Jose Museum of Art.