Travelling from Istanbul to Stuttgart Airport (STR): What you need to know
Set your travel plans in motion by considering where you'll take off for your flight from Istanbul to Stuttgart Airport (STR). Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) and Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) are the two main airports in Istanbul.
The average time for a direct Istanbul to Stuttgart Airport flight is 3 hours 5 minutes.
The timezone in Stuttgart is UTC+1, which is two hours behind Istanbul. Stuttgart Airport is located in Stuttgart.
With 28 direct flights a week between the two airports, Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to Stuttgart Airport (STR) is the busiest route. Turkish Airlines operates the earliest flight at 4am. If you're eager to make the most of your day before jetting off, the last flight from IST to STR is with Turkish Airlines at 8:45pm.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Istanbul to STR. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
If you're taking off during a bank holiday or other peak period, give yourself extra time. Get there two hours before domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Queues at security and check-in will be longer.
Airports in Istanbul
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) makes it easy to travel directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Istanbul to Stuttgart Airport (STR) leave from this terminal.
You can travel on a direct flight from Istanbul to Stuttgart Airport with Turkish Airlines. This popular airline operates services from IST.
The majority of travellers prefer to fly with Turkish Airlines between IST and STR.
We make it simple to book cheap flights from Istanbul to STR that include a stopover. To explore the options leaving from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply pick a flight with a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Some popular stopovers between IST and STR include:
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)
IST 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 traffic conditions. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the trip time to be around 1 hour 45 minutes.
Searching for a comfortable hotel near Istanbul Ataturk Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Istanbul to Stuttgart Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
You can book a direct Istanbul to Stuttgart Airport (STR) plane ticket out of Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW). Check if flying out of SAW makes more sense for your journey.
From SAW, direct flights from Istanbul to STR can be booked with Pegasus.
Pegasus has the largest share of bookings on the SAW to STR route.
Pegasus is the most punctual carrier flying between Sabiha Gokcen International Airport and Stuttgart Airport, with 70.54% of its services arriving as scheduled.
Split up your flight from Istanbul to Stuttgart Airport with a stop so you can stretch your legs or perhaps go somewhere you've never been before. Popular stopovers between Sabiha Gokcen International Airport and STR are:
Vienna International Airport (VIE)
Zurich Airport (ZRH)
Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)
You can get to SAW from the centre of Istanbul in about 55 minutes by car (depending on traffic conditions). The ride by public transport will take roughly 1 hour 30 minutes to cover the 48 kilometres or so.
Catching an early morning flight? You might like to check in to one of these hotels near Sabiha Gokcen International Airport the day before your Istanbul to STR flight:
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport has an on-time performance of 76.93%. This figure gives an insight into how often flights departing from this airport land at their destination on schedule.
About Stuttgart Airport (STR)
Have a late flight from Istanbul to Stuttgart Airport? Don't let it rob you of real rest. Stay at one of these hotels near STR and turn in quicker:
Grab a Stuttgart Airport rental car and explore Stuttgart and beyond with your own wheels. Flex To Go, Alamo and Enterprise are well-known companies you can book with here.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your ride around one week in advance of your Istanbul to Stuttgart Airport flight.
Getting from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to central Stuttgart
Stuttgart Airport is about 10 kilometres from central Stuttgart. How long it takes to get to the centre in a car hire or cab depends on the time of day. Do a little research before your trip.
Travelling on public transport takes around 55 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul to Stuttgart Airport (STR)
RM129 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Istanbul to Stuttgart Airport. A return flight starts from RM323. These prices may change depending on availability.
Book seven months before travelling. Pricing trends show that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from Istanbul to STR.
December is when you're most likely to find a bargain on an Istanbul to Stuttgart Airport ticket. If you need to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices across every month.
Spend less time searching for cheap plane tickets from Istanbul to STR by creating a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or notification through the app when fares go down.
Bag the best deal on a flight from Istanbul to Stuttgart Airport with the help of the filters. Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest.'
The best time to fly from Istanbul to Stuttgart Airport (STR)
Think about the kind of holiday you want when deciding your trip dates. February is the quietest month to visit Stuttgart. June is when most people book flights from Istanbul to Stuttgart Airport (STR), which may be perfect if you enjoy travelling when it's busier.
Before locking in your Istanbul to STR plane ticket, consider what kind of weather works for you. July is the warmest month in Stuttgart, with temperatures ranging from 10ºC (50ºF) to 27ºC (81ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from Istanbul to Stuttgart Airport in January if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -7ºC (19ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF).
More about Stuttgart
Start your Stuttgart trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Istanbul to Stuttgart Airport, check out our selection of hotels including:
Your Stuttgart trip should come with a side of sightseeing. Leading attractions that should be on your list include Porsche Museum, Mercedes-Benz Museum and Marienplatz.
Explore more of Germany
You've visited Stuttgart, now it's time to discover other parts of Germany. Journey about 193 kilometres east to Munich to tick off its leading attractions. From Münchner Oktoberfest to Marienplatz and Theresienwiese, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Wiesbaden is another well-known destination in Germany and is around 177 kilometres north-west of Stuttgart. No journey is complete without a visit to Holocaust Memorial, Das Badhaus Health, SPA & Wellness and Rheinsteig | Start- & Zielpunkt Wiesbaden.
