Flying from Nadi International Airport (NAN) to Istanbul: what you need to know
The timezone in Istanbul is UTC+3. The city is 9 hours behind Nadi, where Nadi International Airport is located.
To ensure you catch your flight from NAN to Istanbul, allow plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Travelling during a popular month like June? School holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer lines at security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Think about adding a stopover to possibly find a cheaper flight from NAN to Istanbul. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for the departures. Take a break from travelling at one of these popular airports:
Changi International Airport (SIN)
San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)
You'll need an e-visa for Türkiye (Turkey) if you hold a passport from Fiji and are travelling for tourism purposes. Visa and travel documentation requirements can be subject to change. So before you book your cheap ticket from Nadi International Airport to Istanbul, check with your airline and your destination country's local embassy or consulate for up-to-date information.
To reach NAN from central Nadi, it takes around 15 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 6 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Catching an early flight from Nadi International Airport to Istanbul? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays near NAN:
How to find the cheapest flights from Nadi International Airport (NAN) to Istanbul
C$1,140 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Nadi International Airport to Istanbul. For a return flight on this route, the best price is C$2,025. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from NAN to Istanbul, book in advance. Airlines usually offer lower prices when flights are first made available.
If you can be flexible with your travel plans, make the most of the 'Whole month' tool. It'll find the lowest price in each month when looking for your ticket from Nadi International Airport to Istanbul.
Set up a Price Alert for cheap tickets from NAN to Istanbul. There's no need to check every day to see whether prices have dropped. We'll let you know the moment there's a change in price.
Play around with the filters to find your ideal trip. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Nadi International Airport to Istanbul, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.
Airports in Istanbul
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to central Istanbul is approximately 48 kilometres. It'll take you around 50 minutes to get to the centre driving.
It takes roughly 1 hour and 45 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
If you're coming in on a late flight from Nadi International Airport to Istanbul, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these hotels near IST:
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) is around 48 kilometres from the centre of Istanbul. Once you've hopped off your flight from Nadi International Airport to Istanbul, it'll take you around 57 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
You can expect the trip to take about 1 hour and 30 minutes on public transport.
Hang up the 'Do not disturb' sign and relax at a hotel near SAW. Here are a few options where you can take a load off after your flight from NAN to Istanbul:
Best time to go to Istanbul
August is the busiest month for flights from Nadi International Airport to Istanbul. To steer clear of the crowds, travel to Istanbul in February when things are quieter.
The warmest month in Istanbul is August, with temperatures ranging between 20ºC and 30ºC. Book your flights from Nadi International Airport to Istanbul in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
Look for cheap flights from NAN to Istanbul in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 2ºC and 11ºC on average.
More about Istanbul
After booking your flight from Nadi International Airport to Istanbul, think about where you'd like to stay in this city. Make one of these options your base for exploring Istanbul:
Topkapi Palace and The Basilica Cistern are just the start of the popular attractions to put on your Istanbul to-do list. Keep the momentum going by heading to Galata Tower.
Complete your Istanbul trip with a car rental
We use the same magic that helped you find your cheap flight from Nadi International Airport to Istanbul to track down deals on car rentals. Search for your ride in seconds and easily compare your options. Plus you'll find all the info you need on car rentals in Istanbul, from the most popular rental company to the average daily price.
