Flying from Istanbul to Lanzarote Airport (ACE): what you need to know
Istanbul has two main airports where you can start your adventure. Explore your options for booking a flight from Istanbul to Lanzarote Airport (ACE) departing from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) or Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW).
Canary Islands is 3 hours behind Istanbul. Lanzarote Airport is located in Canary Islands, which operates on the UTC+0 timezone.
Leave enough time to catch your flight from Istanbul to ACE. As a general rule, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You'll want to head there even earlier during popular months like August. Aim for two hours before a domestic departure and as much as four hours for an international flight. Once you've checked in, you can use any extra time to grab something to eat or simply relax.
Airports in Istanbul
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to break up your trip — and possibly even explore another city. When browsing flights from Istanbul to ACE departing from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Consider one of these popular options:
Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)
Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)
Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
The distance from central Istanbul to IST is around 48 kilometres. Check out Google Maps for the quickest way to get there, whether you're driving or taking public transport.
Catching an early flight from Istanbul to Lanzarote Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these hotels near Istanbul Ataturk Airport:
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
Split up your flight from Istanbul to Lanzarote Airport with a stop so you can stretch your legs or cross another place off your list. Some top stopovers between Sabiha Gokcen International Airport and ACE are:
Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS)
Nuremberg Airport (NUE)
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
SAW is about 48 kilometres from central Istanbul. It takes 57 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes.
It's your vacation, so why not extend it with an extra night away? Consider checking in to one of these accommodation options near Sabiha Gokcen International Airport the day before your flight from Istanbul to ACE:
About Lanzarote Airport (ACE)
Reserve a hotel close to ACE if you have a late flight from Istanbul to Lanzarote Airport. Select one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Getting from Lanzarote Airport (ACE) to central Canary Islands
The centre of Canary Islands is around 209 kilometres from Lanzarote Airport. Journey times by cab or car rental will vary depending on traffic conditions, so do a little research ahead of your trip.
How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul to Lanzarote Airport (ACE)
The best price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Istanbul to Lanzarote Airport is C$176. The cheapest price for a return flight is C$325. Remember fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to find flight tickets from Istanbul to ACE if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some fantastic early bird discounts.
Take advantage of the 'Whole month' search tool to compare the prices of tickets from Istanbul to Lanzarote Airport across the entire month. The lowest fares are highlighted in green, so you can easily find a flight within your budget.
Create a Price Alert for flight tickets from Istanbul to ACE. You don't need to check back in every day to find out if prices have dropped. We'll tell you the moment there's a change in price.
Customize your journey using filters. Choose the total duration, number of stops, and departure and arrival times to find the right flight from Istanbul to Lanzarote Airport. You can also sort the results to see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' options first.
The best time to fly from Istanbul to Lanzarote Airport (ACE)
It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from Istanbul to Lanzarote Airport. August is the busiest month for a trip to Canary Islands. If you prefer a more relaxed atmosphere, go in April.
Schedule your flight from Istanbul to ACE for August if you're eager to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Canary Islands to range from 19ºC to 26ºC.
Search for cheap flights from Istanbul to Lanzarote Airport in February if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 13ºC and 20ºC on average.
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