Travelling from Lambert-St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Istanbul: what you need to know
The timezone in Istanbul is UTC+3. The city is eight hours ahead of St Louis, where Lambert-St. Louis International Airport is located.
Leave enough time to get on your STL to Istanbul flight. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
If you're heading away during a major holiday or another peak period, allow for even more time. A good rule is two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Security and check-in lines will be longer.
We make it a breeze to book flight tickets from STL to Istanbul with a stopover. To see your options, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to see the sights of your chosen city. Well-traveled stopover hubs include:
O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Located around 16 kilometres from central St Louis, STL can be reached in about 20 minutes by car. Travelling on public transport will take roughly 35 minutes.
In search of a hotel close to STL? If you've booked an early flight from Lambert-St. Louis International Airport to Istanbul, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure gate:
78.04% of flights that leave from Lambert-St. Louis International Airport reach their destination on schedule.
You'll find STL at 10701 Lambert International Blvd..
How to find the cheapest flights from Lambert-St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Istanbul
The best price we've seen for a one-way Lambert-St. Louis International Airport to Istanbul flight is RM2,365. The cheapest price for a return flight is RM3,091. Keep in mind fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
To find cheap flights from STL to Istanbul, book as early as you can. Airlines typically offer lower fares when tickets are first released.
The 'Whole month' tool will show you the cheapest tickets from Lambert-St. Louis International Airport to Istanbul throughout the month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your trip dates aren't set in stone.
You don't need to check back constantly to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as there's an extra saving on cheap flights from STL to Istanbul.
Tailor your flights with filters. Select your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Lambert-St. Louis International Airport to Istanbul.
Airports in Istanbul
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) is around 48 kilometres from the centre of Istanbul. If you're catching a cab or a ride-share, the drive will take roughly 50 minutes.
Travelling on public transport takes about 1 hour 45 minutes.
If you have a late flight from Lambert-St. Louis International Airport to Istanbul, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these hotels near IST:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with an Istanbul Ataturk Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Hit, Avec car rentals or Eren Rent a Car and experience more of Istanbul and beyond.
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your ride from Istanbul Ataturk Airport about two weeks in advance of your flight from STL to Istanbul.
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
Once your flight from Lambert-St. Louis International Airport to Istanbul has arrived, you can get to the city centre in about 55 minutes by car. Central Istanbul is roughly 48 kilometres from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW).
The journey will take roughly 1 hour 30 minutes on public transport.
There are some great places to rest your head close to SAW. Tuck yourself in and get cosy after your STL to Istanbul flight at any of these perfectly located options:
Forget about public transport schedules or long cab queues. Grab a Sabiha Gokcen International Airport rental car and go in any direction that inspires you. Compare availability and rates from Essence, Eren Rent a Car and 724 Rent.
Get the pick of the lot. Securing your ride from SAW four weeks ahead of time often means better prices and a greater selection of vehicles.
Best time to go to Istanbul
Visit Istanbul during peak season if you like a busy atmosphere, but remember that prices tend to be higher. Alternatively, book your flights from Lambert-St. Louis International Airport to Istanbul during low season when prices are cheaper and it's not as busy.
The warmest month in Istanbul is August, with temperatures ranging between 20ºC (68ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Book your Lambert-St. Louis International Airport to Istanbul flight ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from STL to Istanbul in January when temperatures average between 2ºC (36ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF).
More about Istanbul
After booking your flight from Lambert-St. Louis International Airport to Istanbul, choose a hotel that puts you right where the action is. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Istanbul:
There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be hard to work out where to start. The Basilica Cistern, Topkapi Palace and Galata Tower are highlights which should be on any well-planned Istanbul itinerary.
Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)
Ankara is just one of the many cities in Türkiye (Turkey) waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Istanbul. Around 354 kilometres away to the east, check out popular attractions including Museum of Anatolian Civilizations, Kocatepe Mosque (Kocatepe Camii) and Genclik Park.
Around 322 kilometres south-west of Istanbul, Izmir is another favourite stop in Türkiye (Turkey). Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Kordonboyu, Kadifekale Castle and Alsancak.
