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Only Turkish Airlines operates flights between Atlanta and Istanbul.

Flights from Atlanta to Istanbul usually depart from Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) and may arrive at several airports in Istanbul area, including Istanbul (IST) and Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen (SAW).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Turkish Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Pakistan International Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Business Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so travelers should check the fare details before booking.

Four cabin classes are available on flights from Atlanta to Istanbul:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

Prices vary by airline.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $793 round-trip via London Heathrow (LHR), compared to $940 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $100–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

One-stop flights from Atlanta to Istanbul most commonly connect through:

• Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) - 28% of one-stop connections
• Frankfurt am Main (FRA) - 20% of one-stop connections
• Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH) - 18% of one-stop connections
• Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) - 10% of one-stop connections

Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 10% on the Atlanta to Istanbul route. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $906 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $1,005, a difference of $99. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Atlanta to Istanbul route, 13% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 15 minutes.

Night is the busiest departure period on Atlanta to Istanbul flights, with 100% of flights leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 0%, afternoon flights for 0%, and evening flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in Istanbul are Taksim Square, Taksim and Istanbul City Centre. These are among the most viewed places in Istanbul on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Atlanta to Istanbul:

• Earliest: departs at 3:05 pm and lands at 1:51 am
• Latest: departs at 10:50 pm and lands at 9:36 am.

The flight takes about 10h 46m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 3% above the route average of $952. Book 14 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Atlanta to Istanbul takes 10h 46m, covering 5,761 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

One-way fares from Atlanta to Istanbul are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $426, which is 28% below the typical average for this route.

Turkish Airlines is the only airline operating Atlanta to Istanbul flights. 87% of its flights are on time.

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 16h 14m, compared with 16h 28m via Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) and 17h 58m via New York John F Kennedy Intl (JFK).

Istanbul is 7 hours ahead of Atlanta (Turkey Time vs Eastern Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Since Istanbul is served by multiple airports, car rental options and rates can vary depending on which one you fly into.
Near Istanbul Airport (IST) — daily rates from around $10:

• CIRCULAR
• Avec Car Rental
• Ok Mobility
• Alamo
• Autounion Car Rental

Near Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Airport (SAW) — daily rates from around $12:

• Avec Car Rental
• CIRCULAR
• Final Rentals
• Autounion Car Rental
• ESSENCE CAR RENTAL

Round-trip flights from Atlanta to Istanbul range from $755 to $1,233, with an average of $952 over the past 12 months. Anything below $755 counts as a good deal.