Direct flights from San Francisco to Istanbul INTL
9 nonstop flights a week on 1 airline. Zero layovers — one hop from SFO to IST.
Flight time: about 11h54m nonstop
Which days does it fly?
When does it fly?
Departure times in San Francisco local time, from flights observed over the last 7 days.
| Flight | Departs | Duration | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish Airlines THY290 | 1:25p | 12h | Thu |
| Turkish Airlines THY290 | 2:10p | 11h40m | Mon |
| Turkish Airlines THY80 | 7:00p | 12h15m | Thu |
| Turkish Airlines THY80 | 7:10p | 11h51m | Mon, Fri |
| Turkish Airlines THY80 | 7:17p | 11h57m | Wed |
| Turkish Airlines THY80 | 7:43p | 14h21m | Tue |
| Turkish Airlines THY80 | 8:07p | 11h51m | Sun |
| Turkish Airlines THY80 | 8:15p | 11h23m | Sat |
The route
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Nonstop from San Francisco (SFO) to Istanbul (IST)
San Francisco International Airport (SFO) has 9 nonstop flights a week to Istanbul (IST), operated by Turkish Airlines. No layovers, no connections — one hop out of SFO 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 San Francisco to Istanbul?
The nonstop flight from San Francisco (SFO) to Istanbul (IST) takes about 11h54m in the air, based on recently observed nonstop departures.