Flying from Pula Airport (PUY) to Istanbul: what you need to know
Istanbul is 2 hours ahead of Pula, where Pula Airport is located. Istanbul operates on the UTC+3 timezone.
Leave enough time to get on your flight from PUY to Istanbul. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like July, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight from PUY to Istanbul with a stopover. To see the options, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Next, choose a flight with a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Some popular stopovers include:
Belgrad Nikola Tesla Airport (BEG)
Vienna International Airport (VIE)
Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)
You don't need a visa for Türkiye (Turkey) if you hold a passport from Croatia and are travelling for tourism purposes. Visa and travel documentation requirements are subject to changes. So before reserving your flight tickets from Pula Airport to Istanbul, be sure to check with your airline and your destination country's local consulate or embassy for up-to-date information.
Located around 8 kilometres from central Pula, PUY can be reached in about 12 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The same journey on public transport will take roughly 35 minutes.
In search of a convenient hotel close to PUY? If you've booked an early flight from Pula Airport to Istanbul, these stays will have you moments from your departure gate:
How to find the cheapest flights from Pula Airport (PUY) to Istanbul
C$129 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Pula Airport to Istanbul. A return flight starts from C$293. These prices may change based on demand.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from PUY to Istanbul if you book early. Airlines often offer some fantastic early bird deals.
Finding cheap tickets from Pula Airport to Istanbul is easier if you can be flexible with your travel plans. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the lowest prices across every month and score a great deal.
Getting a cheap ticket from PUY to Istanbul is a breeze with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know when the price has fallen.
Tailor your trip with filters. Select your ideal departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Pula Airport to Istanbul.
Airports in Istanbul
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to the centre of Istanbul takes around 50 minutes by car. It's approximately 48 kilometres away.
Travelling to the centre by public transport will take you roughly 1 hour and 45 minutes.
If you're arriving on a late flight from Pula 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 resting soon after at one of these hotels near IST:
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
After your flight from Pula Airport to Istanbul has arrived, you can reach the city centre in around 57 minutes by car. Central Istanbul is roughly 48 kilometres from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW).
If you're travelling on public transport, it'll take approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes.
You'll find some great places where you can rest ahead of your adventure near SAW. Kick back and get cozy after your flight from PUY to Istanbul at any of these well-located options:
Best time to go to Istanbul
It's time to figure out your dates for your flight from Pula Airport to Istanbul. August is the most popular month to travel to Istanbul. If you like a quieter vibe, go in February.
Lock in your flight from Pula Airport to Istanbul for August to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures to range from 20ºC to 30ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between 2ºC and 11ºC. Look for cheap flights from PUY to Istanbul sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Istanbul
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Istanbul right here. Browse these hotels once you've booked your flight from Pula Airport to Istanbul:
There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be hard to figure out where to start. Topkapi Palace, The Basilica Cistern and Galata Tower are top sights which should be on any good Istanbul itinerary.
Complete your Istanbul trip with a car rental
Select one of our car rentals in Istanbul and explore the city at your leisure. Easily compare companies in one go to find the ideal ride once you've booked your hotel and cheap flights from Pula Airport to Istanbul.
