Direct flights from Los Angeles to Istanbul INTL
14 nonstop flights a week on 1 airline. Zero layovers — one hop from LAX to IST.
Flight time: about 11h50m nonstop
Which days does it fly?
When does it fly?
Departure times in Los Angeles local time, from flights observed over the last 7 days.
| Flight | Departs | Duration | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish Airlines THY180 | 1:51p | 12h15m | Wed |
| Turkish Airlines THY180 | 2:09p | 11h50m | Sat |
| Turkish Airlines THY180 | 2:20p | 11h58m | Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri |
| Turkish Airlines THY180 | 2:39p | 11h41m | Sun |
| Turkish Airlines THY10 | 8:34p | 12h42m | Wed |
| Turkish Airlines THY10 | 8:36p | 12h23m | Tue, Thu, Fri |
| Turkish Airlines THY10 | 8:45p | 11h44m | Mon |
| Turkish Airlines THY10 | 9:08p | 11h43m | Sun |
| Turkish Airlines THY10 | 9:15p | 11h44m | Sat |
The route
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Nonstop from Los Angeles (LAX) to Istanbul (IST)
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) has 14 nonstop flights a week to Istanbul (IST), operated by Turkish Airlines. No layovers, no connections — one hop out of LAX and you're there.
This route flies every day of the week, so any travel day works. Istanbul is an international destination — don't forget your passport. Route data updated October 2026 from observed departures.
Route data updated October 2026 from observed flight departures. Schedules change — always confirm with the airline before booking.
How long is the flight from Los Angeles to Istanbul?
The nonstop flight from Los Angeles (LAX) to Istanbul (IST) takes about 11h50m in the air, based on recently observed nonstop departures.