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$332 Find Cheap Flights from Los Angeles to Istanbul Airport

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Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Los Angeles to Istanbul that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Los Angeles to Istanbul

Sat, Jan 24 - Thu, Jan 29
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10:20 pm - 5:35 pmLAX-IST
32h 15m1 stop
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3:00 pm - 2:20 pmIST-LAX
34h 20m1 stop
$708LOT
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Mon, Nov 24 - Mon, Dec 1
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7:10 am - 4:55 pmLAX-IST
22h 45m2 stops
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5:55 pm - 11:45 amIST-LAX
28h 50m1 stop
$709Delta
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Fri, Jan 9 - Wed, Jan 14
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1:05 pm - 1:15 pmLAX-IST
13h 10mnonstop
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8:05 am - 11:10 amIST-LAX
14h 05mnonstop
$710Turkish Airlines
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Sun, Mar 1 - Sun, Mar 8
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3:00 pm - 10:45 pmLAX-IST
20h 45m1 stop
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6:30 am - 1:05 pmIST-LAX
17h 35m1 stop
$714Lufthansa
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Thu, Nov 13 - Sun, Nov 23
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3:00 pm - 6:05 pmLAX-IST
16h 05m1 stop
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6:30 am - 1:05 pmIST-LAX
17h 35m1 stop
$716Lufthansa
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Thu, Nov 13 - Sat, Dec 6
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6:45 pm - 7:00 pmLAX-IST
13h 15mnonstop
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1:50 pm - 4:50 pmIST-LAX
14h 00mnonstop
$718Turkish Airlines
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Mon, Nov 17 - Wed, Mar 11
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1:45 pm - 4:55 pmLAX-IST
16h 10m1 stop
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5:55 pm - 12:45 pmIST-LAX
28h 50m1 stop
$726KLM
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Tue, Nov 18 - Tue, Mar 10
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11:40 am - 4:55 pmLAX-IST
18h 15m2 stops
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4:50 am - 2:10 pmIST-LAX
19h 20m1 stop
$728KLM
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Sun, Nov 23 - Sun, Dec 7
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9:00 pm - 12:50 amLAX-IST
16h 50m1 stop
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9:20 pm - 1:30 pmIST-LAX
27h 10m1 stop
$750British Airways
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Sun, Jan 4 - Sat, Feb 14
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3:30 pm - 12:50 amLAX-IST
22h 20m1 stop
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6:40 pm - 1:30 pmIST-LAX
29h 50m1 stop
$752British Airways
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Everything you should know

Our travelers' advice
AI-generated summary based on content written by travel experts
Most flights from LAX depart from Terminal B.
Use Havaist shuttles for easy transit from IST.
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LOT
Cheapest • from $708 (round-trip)
Delta
Best reviews • 7.9 score
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When to book
3 weeks
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Our data shows that travelers who book at least 3 weeks in advance save around 13% compared to booking last minute.
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February
Cheapest • 23% price drop
June
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Cheapest round-trip
$708
Overall average: $1,048
LOT
Sat 1/24Thu 1/29
LAX - IST • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$710
Typical prices: $1,022-$1,153
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Fri 1/9Wed 1/14
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Los Angeles to Istanbul flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Los Angeles to Istanbul to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Los Angeles to Istanbul Airport?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Los Angeles to Istanbul Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to Istanbul Airport on a Tuesday and more expensive on a Friday. On your return trip to Los Angeles, you should consider flying back on a Thursday, and avoid Saturdays for better deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles to Istanbul Airport?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Los Angeles to Istanbul Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Los Angeles to Istanbul Airport is February, where tickets cost $822 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,458 and $1,212 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Los Angeles to Istanbul Airport?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

Yes, flying with a layover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop layover the cheapest option at $860 on average.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Los Angeles to Istanbul Airport?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Los Angeles to Istanbul Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Los Angeles to Istanbul Airport, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 13% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 26 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from Los Angeles to Istanbul

 
Snippets provided in this section are AI-generated based on a summarization of KAYAK-commissioned articles. The articles are presented as-is, for general informational purposes only, and may not be up-to-date. The opinions contained in the articles are original to the author and reflect their authentic experience, which may vary significantly from the experience of others.
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
Airports
LAX

For international flights, Terminal B at LAX is where most departures occur. Allow extra time for check-in and reaching your gate.

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IST

Upon arrival at IST, use the Havaist shuttles for a comfortable ride to central Istanbul locations like Taksim Square and Sultanahmet.

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Stefanie Waldek

Stefanie Waldek is a freelance space, travel, and design writer based in Saratoga Springs, NY. Her words have appeared in Space.com, Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, Architectural Digest, and House Beautiful, among other publications. An expert in aviation and expedition cruising, Stefanie is frequently up in the air or on the sea, likely en route to Antarctica or the Arctic.

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Jenna Scatena

Journalist and Travel Writer, Jenna Scatena is an award-winning travel writer with a love for sharing stories and exploring new places, especially by Vespa. Though she's from San Francisco, she has spent a significant chunk of her vacation days over the last decade eating her way through Texas and sleeping in hotels around the world—especially in California, the Middle East, and Europe.

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Good to know

Low seasonFebruary
Cheapest flight$332
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 23% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 37% increase in price.
Flight from Los Angeles to Istanbul Airport

When to book flights from Los Angeles to Istanbul

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Los Angeles to Istanbul based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking Los Angeles to Istanbul Airport flights

  • What is the cheapest flight from Los Angeles to Istanbul Airport?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Los Angeles to Istanbul Airport was $332 for a one-way ticket and $708 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Los Angeles and Istanbul Airport?

    Yes, you’ll need a passport to travel to Istanbul Airport from Los Angeles.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Los Angeles to Istanbul Airport?

    Los Angeles and Istanbul Airport are both served by 1 main airport. You will leave Los Angeles from Los Angeles and will be arriving at Istanbul.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Los Angeles to Istanbul Airport?

    All the following airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Los Angeles to Istanbul Airport flight route: SWISS, United Airlines, Lufthansa, Iberia, Vueling, and Air France.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Los Angeles to Istanbul Airport?

    The Boeing 777-300ER is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Los Angeles to Istanbul Airport flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Los Angeles to Istanbul Airport?

    oneworld, SkyTeam, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Los Angeles and Istanbul Airport, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Los Angeles to Istanbul Airport?

    There are nonstop flights from Los Angeles to Istanbul Airport on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Los Angeles to Istanbul, Delta or KLM?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Los Angeles to Istanbul are Delta and KLM. With an average price for the route of $1,040 and an overall rating of 7.9, Delta is the most popular choice. KLM is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $862 and an overall rating of 7.7.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Los Angeles to Istanbul Airport?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Los Angeles to Istanbul Airport.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Los Angeles to Istanbul Airport?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Istanbul Airport from Los Angeles is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Los Angeles to Istanbul Airport?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Istanbul Airport with an airline and back to Los Angeles with another airline. Booking your flights between Los Angeles and IST can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Los Angeles to Istanbul Airport?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Istanbul Airport from Los Angeles up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Los Angeles to Istanbul Airport

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $476 or less one-way and $734 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Los Angeles to Istanbul Airport?

 
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Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Los Angeles to Istanbul

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Los Angeles to Istanbul. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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7.9
DeltaOverall score based on 7997 reviews
7.3Food
8.2Boarding
8.5Crew
7.9Comfort
7.9Entertainment
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Staff were friendly and happy. Delta could make sure passengers that don't have the app know of changes. Without Kayak I would not have known about the change of gate or the delay. Kayak was faster to notify me.

8.0 ExcellentJulie, Oct 2025LAX - SFO
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Staff were friendly and happy. Delta could make sure passengers that don't have the app know of changes. Without Kayak I would not have known about the change of gate or the delay. Kayak was faster to notify me.

The flight used a B767 with a very old interior from before 2014. The entertainment system did not work at all during the flight despite attempts to reset the system. It was like they flew this route just to be competitive.

Delayed flight (1hour) plus a long layover after an overnight flight with no backup plane available.

Flight delayed for two and half hours and then canceled altogether due to mechanical issues. No mechanic onsite to fix so had to send one from LAX.

My husband upgraded our seats and I don't know if it was due to the type of planet was or if they didn't upgrade our seats. We were supposed to be in I believe comfort seats and they were just as tight as any other seat- no leg room and we are very tall people but at least it wasn't extremely cold. My husband did put in a complaint about our seating because he paid extra and if we would have known that the space and the tightness would have been the same, we just would have gotten the emergency row emergency row seats that we normally get. We love Delta but both our flights coming home we're not good. Oh I forgot to mention that on our flight to Hawaii our luggage wheels got broke and we had to purse new luggage on vacation then we never had this problem so we didn't know protocol and reported it after we got home only for them to tell is we only had 24hrs to report the damage. Not sure what was going on with Delta this vacation trip.

Crew was excellent. Comfort seats not as nice as other kinds of planes.

It was a great flight and the stewards and stewardess were all kind and accommodating!! The seats were comfortable and entertainment screen excellent!

There are 4 flights in consecutive gates with about the same departure time. Two flights were boarding at the same time. One was delayed or boarding would be happening at the same time. I am not sure what Delta and LAX need to do to have a better layout at the end of Terminal 2

There was a security issue at the airport and we were unable to land. We circled endlessly and then landed at another airfield for fuel. We then circled the airport again, almost landed but didn’t fully touch down before circling again. I am thankful to the crew for keeping us safe- the issue was the airline and staff at the airport getting us seats on our connecting flights. That part was hours of searching for someone and getting in double my steps.

Most aspects were good however if they assign boarding zones they ought to enforce them or why bother? My luggage from SAN-JFK-MAD was lost in NY so I without my main bag for two days upon arrival in Spain. They were helpful in tracking it and eventually delivered it to my hotel. The flub was because of a delay upon arrival in NYC. I had booked 2 1/2 hours between flights but we had to hold on the taxiway for an hour after landing while waiting for a clear gate which likely caused the baggage error.

They forgot to serve food and the crew was very unfriendly. Never experienced such a bad KLM flight. Usually fly from Toronto. New York was different.

Over 1 Hr delay. No APU so no AC on ground. Plane was hot during boarding and then they closed the doors over 20 minutes before engine start so interior of plane was steamy hot and stuffy. Could have been helped by opening doors until ready to depart.

Ad experience - been flying many years with them but they are losing out to other carriers with their service and bagage / seating policy. My 2 12-yo kids were not placed with the parent. Absurdity.

Short flight so it was okay. Nice crew, all very pleasant and professional. We were near the back in row 27 so just as we got our drinks, we started our descent so had to drink very quickly!

The baggage drop-off in Stuttgart is bad: after online check-in you cannot use the automated baggage drop off as indicated on the website. You can use the terminals but have to cue to 1 of three open and slowly working counters to drop the bags. took about 45 minutes wait time.

My flight was delayed by 6 hours then I missed BOTH of my connecting flights, I then had to stay in the AIRPORT at JFK because soooooo many people also suffered from missing flights and there was no hotels available. I would like to be compensated for this experience! I had to stay in the airport for over 16 hours!

Klm start boarding while somw air issue in the plan

The service was great. However the lounge only gets passing grade

Cabin crew professional, polite and friendly, boarding was seemless, but come on KLM surely you can do better than a pack of cheesy biscuits as an inflight snack

Cabin crew were excellent, very proffesional, polite and friendly, in flight snack was underwhelming, a packet of cheese biscuits, im sure KLM could run to a sandwich!

No WiFi and ok comfort in business class. Home safe I guess that’s all that really matters.

Crew was excellent. Business class was poor on the short flight and mediocre at best on the international flight.

Very poor. Seats like economy class, food unbeatable, no charging, no entertainment, no WiFi, boarding by bus - no justification for calling and pricing this as business class

Boarding was delayed for an unknown reason for more than an hour. While the airplane was at the gate, the boarding time was moved by 10-20 minutes every 15 minutes. No entertainment on the plane.

The flight itself was pleasant and on time. Crew was very good. However, breakfast food was barely acceptable. Unfortunately this satisfies the recent industry standards. I asked for a sandwich with ham (another choice was cheese), but received a sandwich with roast beef.

During the flight, the fleas biting me in the plane.

Delay rushed to the next plane and bags didn’t arrive in chicago

Boarding could've been improved a bit, the rest is excellent.

The crew and flight were amazing . However , my bag’s locker got broken and no refund provided . Everything else was amazing except this bad incident that ruined my experience

The seats are small and the movie selection was disappointing. However, the food was excellent and the cabin crew was attentive and kind.

My flight was canceled 1 minute before boarding. The customer service was owful, no one could tell us what was going happened. I spent 30hrs instead of 15 from Washington DC to Brussels. No apologie or help

Boeing 777 is a bad choice for a such a long flight.

This is my 2nd time with the Turkish airline. Would definitely recommend. In stability we connected to Indiago would not recommend, very cramped seating. No inflight entertainment..service was inferior.

I wouldn't know what the flight was like. AI canceled my flight reservation!! There's no way to speak to an actual human to fix the issue! NEVER AGAIN! ALWAYS BOOK YOUR FLIGHT DIRECTLY WITH THE AIRLINE NEVER GO THROUGH KAYAK OR JUSTFLY.COM!!

Paying extra for premium seats was wasted. Turkish Airlines takes 2 seats for bassinet. The lady next to me had a baby with bassinet Bassinet was in front of my seat

Rude staff. I would avoid using the word racist but definitely partially or discriminatory. My 72 yrs old mother who is also disabled was traveling on this flight. She was the second passenger boarded to the plane. The First elderly couple ahead of my mother were allowed to use the airplane bathroom but my mother was denied entry stating it was for safety reasons. My mother objected the the couple in front of her were allowed but hostess still stated that due to the flight safety reasons she can’t use it. Even my mother explained that he is using blood pressure medication that’s why she have to use the restroom frequently but the crew continued arguing her. At one point the Mae attendent even suggested that if that’s the case my mother can urinate in her seat. The level of disrespect against an elderly lady is beyond my comprehension. This matter will be taken to the social media to shame the employees involved.

my experience was great with Turkish airlines . the problem i encountered was with kayak booking. When I booked . it showed that im allowed a bag . and when I got to the airport, i had to pay $165 for one bag.

Not up to Business Class standards. Two of the three toilets were out of order. The hostesses were aware and didn’t show any responsible act to do something. Food quality was not what we expect from Turkish hospitality. Overall we were not impressed and disappointed.

During mid flight, try to get a flight attendant to help I couldn’t find one Otherwise, everything was perfect

I was not given basinett seat.The connecting flight was missed due to airline fault i was not accomodated for hotel.Drinks were normt served frewuently.Never travelling again on tirkish airlines.I always travel wiyh family by turkish airline but no more.zero stars

Lufthansa still has a good level of quality compared to US airlines, especially with respect to (1) food quality - actually tasty, (2) good French red wine - free, (3) good movie selection. Also my ticket price includes 1 free check-in luggage, while some other budget airlines sneak in an extra $150 for a checkin.

The food could be better, more snacks. And have some plugs to chargue the phone.

Everything was really great just The aircraft was too old and sounded it will break during takeoff

Extremely pleased with the crew. Best flight attendants ever! Very friendly, genuinely caring and attentive.

Best flight attendants ever! Very customer and service oriented, courteous, professional and helpful.

Cheapest airlines I have ever been on. I got downgraded and never got on united. I got rerouted through Vancouver onto jetwesf

Very small and uncomfortable seats, Hard to hear entertainment system sound. Horrible food. Staff doesn't care much about the passengers. 2nd time they didn't give me my vegetarian meal. They asked me regular food with meat. The airline and staff was from United airlines.

Checkin took along timen only.few angents available at.checkin desk. Customer support over phone no existence

At baggage claim, I was given the wrong printed ticket. The ticket belonged to another passenger for a different flight — to Zurich instead of Frankfurt (layover). I was even allowed to pass security, and when I asked the Lufthansa employee if I was on the correct flight, and why it was changed. The employee said everything was correct and I should board. When I got on the plane, there was someone in my seat, and the crew on the plane finally realized that I was on the wrong plane. When I got off the plane, nobody was willing to help, and the security refused to provide my original printed ticket. That was until I showed them that I took a photo of the ticket; once they realized I had photographic evidence, they were suddenly ready to help me. The Lufthansa employee began communicating with other airlines and found a flight that would take me to my destination via Polish Airlines. I was required to once again go through security, re-check my bag, and once again pay for my checked bag and weight overage fees. This experience was incredibly stressful and very frustrating, as you can imagine. A Lufthansa employee told me I would be eligible for a refund. Please tell me what steps I need to take in order to make that happen. Thank you!

Good service … bus transfer upon arrival from plane to terminal: atrocious!!!

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